Cooking up a storm at the East Coast Radio House + Garden Show

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Right at the heart of the East Coast Radio House + Garden Show is the Hirsch’s Kitchen, powered by The Kitchen Studio, and populated by some of the province’s top culinary heroes. Dems, tastings, laughter and learning – make sure you have a seat!

The Hirsch’s Kitchen calendar of dates and times is out, so if your favourite chef’s name is there, diarise it! Fabulous Chef Gummy is the MC, and get this – there’s absolutely no charge at all for those visiting the East Coast Radio House + Garden Show.

It’s the kitchen where all ages are welcome – you’ll enjoy tasters and recipes, get six demos of one hour each daily, and there are giveaways galore.

Whether you’re a vegetarian or a hearty meat eater, a chocoholic or a dessert fiend, there’s an accomplished and entertaining chef ready to teach you something deliciously new! From 11am daily, somebody skilled will be stepping up and showing you how it’s done.

Keeping it real is energetic Fehmida ‘Fehmz’ Jordaan, the prominent South African food and lifestyle content creator and author of the cookbook, Damn Good Food. That’s what she makes. Fehmz focuses on good, simple home cooking that doesn’t intimidate! She blends her South Asian heritage with her South African upbringing, so expect everything from steamy curries to favourite classics.

German-born, Durban-bred, Johannes Richter is the multiple award-winning chef from The LivingRoom at Summerhill Guest Estate. A fervent champion of KwaZulu-Natal produce, Chef Johannes is renowned for locally sourced ingredients, with a strong focus on sustainability and ethical farming practices. With that number of awards under his belt, it’s a privilege to watch him at work. Be there.

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Meet Leigh Hill and Philly Hill, the talented sisters behind Fig and Fork, a personalised event catering company. From weddings to private home functions, they’ll show you how it’s done. For the show, they’ve curated a sensational focaccia charcuterie spread, plus they’ll show you how to make the dough and plate it perfectly with cheese, hams and more. You’ll also learn how to make a whipped pate or dip to go with it. Entertaining’s never looked this good – or easy! Hands up for chocolate, baking and pastry.

Chef Sumaiyah Sheriff is Ganache Art, a masterful chef who focuses on artisan chocolate, confectionery, desserts, and culinary education. She’s conjuring up a modern tiramisu dessert – with a twist. She says it’s inspired by the viral fruit-shaped dessert trend – and she’s chosen to reimagine this classic Italian favourite in the shape of a coffee bean. Perfect to elicit a round of applause at your next dinner party!

Everybody’s favourite, Jackie Cameron of Jackie Cameron School of Food and Wine in Hilton, will be showcasing different food genres. A massive supporter of local – celebrating what we have in KZN – Jackie spends time learning and understanding local cuisine. She calls her style Heritage Food, so expect delicious, unpretentious, honest food. Also expect gluten-free – she was recently diagnosed, so if that’s you, best you get here to pick up some hints and tips. She’d love some of yours, too!

Mum, Nontobeko Nxumalo, a content creator and foodie, was always on the hunt for simple, delicious meals that bring a family together around the table. Today, that passion’s grown into creating and sharing recipes, food ideas and lifestyle content with her audience.

The Hirsch’s Kitchen is going to be on fire at the show. Your seat’s waiting for you at the Hirsch’s Kitchen at the East Coast Radio House + Garden Show 2026.

The stage is being set to Dream, Create, Live and Eat, Cook, Love  – diarise it. June 27 to July 5 at the Durban Exhibition Centre. Secure parking available at Centrum opposite DEC/Workshop/ ICC. Show times: Daily 10am to 9pm and Sundays 10am to 8pm. Tickets available from Quicket.