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The Sandton Chefs Circle (SCC) celebrated Mandela Day by hosting the #67000L for Mandela Day Challenge at the HTA School of Culinary Art on 18 July 2024. Supporting the Chefs with Compassion (CWC) initiative, the event was hosted by Chef Sharnè Govender, featuring meals prepared by HTA First-Year Students, highlighting the culinary community’s commitment to making a difference through food.
Participating chefs were encouraged to bring small baskets of vegetables and produce as contributions towards the #67 000L drive, symbolizing the 67 minutes of charitable service encouraged on Mandela Day.
“We were thrilled to see the enthusiasm and support from the SCC members,” says Chef Coo Pillay, Co-Founder, Director and National Project Manager of CWC.
The lunch provided an opportunity for SCC members to network, share ideas, and contribute towards the broader community effort championed by Chefs with Compassion.
Following the lunch, HTA School of Culinary Art hosted the Chefs with Compassion team along with special guests and media for a cocktail ceremony in the late afternoon. The event served as the official announcement ceremony for the total number of litres of soup prepared nationwide as part of their ongoing efforts. A total of 106 895 litres of soup was prepared and served to 427 580 people countrywide.
The Sandton Chefs Circle (SCC) is dedicated to excellence in the culinary arts and community service, with the motto: “A comradery and fellowship of Chefs connecting for a cause”.
Chefs with Compassion is a non-profit organization mobilizing chefs and the hospitality industry to tackle food insecurity, through the preparation of surplus food into balanced, nutritious meals. Their initiatives aim to address hunger, reduce food waste, and uplift communities across South Africa.
