Watch this cooking demo by Dion Vengatass, a private chef who owns Violet by Vengatass and is the South African Culinary Olympic team captain.
Demonstration: Tandoori mushrooms, charred eggplant caviar, masala roasted cashew nut, mushroom ragout, granola mix, mushroom sago cracker, crisp peppery and tangy herbs.

South Africa’s much anticipated inaugural Festive Plant Powered Show took place in November 2020 and featured a host of international and local chefs – including a finalist from last year’s MasterChef Australia and the UK’s leading vegan chef – as well as exciting cooking demonstrations, expert talks, special appearances, entertainment and The Great Big Festive Vegan Banquet.