Bloemfontein will host a major culinary event in April when the Free State branch of the South African Chefs Association presents InfoChef Free State 2026 at the Central University of Technology (CUT), Free State, in Bloemfontein.
This annual food event has become a permanent part of the culinary calendar and brings together professionals, students and food enthusiasts.
On Thursday, April 16, the event will kick off with a business breakfast, providing a platform for industry leaders to exchange ideas.
This will be followed by chef competitions involving both seasoned professionals and aspiring student chefs.
The evening features a four-course gastronomic experience prepared by some of South Africa’s finest culinary talent, led by the South African Chef Association.
The next day, InfoChef continues with a Gr.11 cooking competition, with students from local schools competing in the final.
Professional chefs will also demonstrate their skills, while a variety of exhibitors from the culinary industry will be in attendance, offering insights into new trends and products.

The expo is expected to attract a diverse audience, from aspiring chefs, professionalshoteliers and anyone curious about the future of the food industry.
The South African Chef Association and its Free State chapter continue the organisation’s commitment to promoting culinary talent in the region, making InfoChef a highlight of Bloemfontein’s cultural agenda.
For those interested in taking part or finding out more, further details are available on the South African Chefs Association website or its Facebook page.
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