South African-born, French-trained Chef Duncan Welgemoed, celebrated for his Adelaide restaurant Africola, will bring his bold, African-inspired cuisine to Fiji this January. Guests can expect vibrant menus blending local Fijian ingredients with his globally renowned culinary style
Immersive Dining with Chef Duncan Welgemoed Africola
Known for his fearless approach to flavour and globally acclaimed dining experiences, the celebrity chef will bring his signature style to guests through immersive dining events at InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa and Grand Pacific Hotel. These events will highlight a fusion of African-inspired cuisine and local Fijian ingredients, offering something extraordinary for food enthusiasts and travellers alike.
Event highlights include:
- Dop & Chop (InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa): A three-course gastronomic journey at Navo Signature Restaurant on 16–17 January, featuring dishes such as raw snapper with coconut milk and slow-smoked wagyu rump.
- Shebeen Pop-Up (InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa): An elevated street food experience at Kama Lounge on 19 January, offering creative bites like BBQ snapper baguette and cauliflower shawarma.
- Eating House Beachside BBQ (InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa): A relaxed beachfront BBQ at Kama Beachfront on 20 January, celebrating bold, smoky flavours.
- The Real Makoya Grand Harbour Feast (Grand Pacific Hotel): A grand finale event at Na Toba Poolside in Suva on 23 January, featuring a lavish spread of Africola’s signature dishes, live entertainment, and a Polynesian fire show.
“Chef Duncan Welgemoed is one of the most dynamic talents in the culinary world. His ability to create unforgettable dishes with local ingredients is an incredible opportunity for our guests,” commented Lachlan Walker, Portfolio General Manager – IHG Hotels & Resorts, FNPF-Owned Hotels. “The Grand Pacific Hotel’s finale event will be a highlight for our local Suva residents, while the exclusive experiences at InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa offer a treat for in-house guests.”
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