Eat Out

3 weeks ago | eatout.co.za | Tessa Purdon

SA’s culinary stars shine at the 2025 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant AwardsThe 2025 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards took centre stage at the Baxter Theatre Centre in Cape Town on Monday, 31 March. The ceremony was a star-studded affair, bringing together the country’s leading chefs, restaurateurs and industry figures for an evening celebrating South Africa’s culinary excellence. As part of Eat Out’s ongoing evolution, the 2025 judging process took a more comprehensive and transparent approach.

1 month ago | eatout.co.za | Tessa Purdon

The 2025 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards is set to dazzle with two of South Africa’s most dynamic entertainers taking the stage as emcees. Marc Lottering, a comedy veteran with over 20 years in the entertainment industry, brings his infectious wit and charm to the event. Recently inducted into the SA Comic’s Choice Hall of Fame, Marc has conquered stages from Cape Town to London. “It’s extremely difficult to keep me away from an event where I know the food will be fabulous and free!” he quips.

1 month ago | eatout.co.za | Tessa Purdon

As South Africa’s culinary landscape continues to evolve and flourish, the Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards remain at the forefront of recognising talent and innovation. As always, the Special Awards handed out showcase the diversity and creativity within our restaurant industry, honouring sustainability champions, mixology masters, dessert expertise, service excellence and more.

1 month ago | eatout.co.za | Tessa Purdon

For nearly three decades, the Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards has set the gold standard for South African culinary excellence, honouring the visionary chefs and dedicated teams who deliver unforgettable experiences. Today marks the culmination of an intensive eight-month judging season as we announce the nominees for this year’s awards, where restaurants stand to receive one, two or three Eat Out Stars.

1 month ago | eatout.co.za | Tessa Purdon

Mmabatho Molefe, recipient of the 2022 Eat Out Rising Star Award, may have stepped back from the spotlight after closing Emazulwini – her restaurant at Makers Landing that was recognised both locally and internationally for its reimagining of the dishes that shaped her childhood – but the chef continues to be a storyteller who champions indigenous ingredients, tradition and heritage food.