Food Jams, the one-of-a-kind cooking and connection experience managed by Capetonian cook and saxophonist Jade De Waal and Chef Jocelyn Myers-Adams- is heading to the Cape Winelands for the very first time. Hosted at the beautiful Allée Bleue Estate on 20 September 2025, this special edition titled Cook with Roots promises to be more than just a cooking class; it’s a soulful celebration of South African heritage, flavour, and togetherness.
Founded in Cape Town in 2010, Food Jams reimagines cooking as a shared experience: part cooking class, part dinner party, and part jam session. Much like musicians come together to improvise and create magic on stage, guests gather around the table to chop, stir, season, and laugh their way into a feast. It’s an interactive experience where food becomes the instrument and the connection to the melody.
Now, for the first time, this celebrated concept takes centre stage at a wine estate - offering guests the chance to roll up their sleeves and cook with indigenous, seasonal South African ingredients, while surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Allée Bleue.
Cook with Roots at Allée Bleue Estate
Date: 20 September 2025
Time: 12h00 – 16h00
Price: R750 per person
On the menu (and in the moment)
- A hands-on cooking session guided by the Food Jams team
- Indigenous ingredients and recipes with a fresh twist
- Laughter, music, and the signature warmth of a Food Jam
- Stories, flavours, and memories that honour heritage
- The unparalleled setting of the Cape Winelands
“Food Jams has always been about bringing people together through food and conversation,” says Jade De Waal, founder of Food Jams. “Taking this concept into the Winelands feels like the next natural step, celebrating South African ingredients where they grow best, while adding wine, heritage, and a whole lot of heart.”
This is a must-do experience for food lovers, wine enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a day of flavour, connection, and inspiration. With limited spots available, early booking is essential.
Book your spot today and be part of the very first Food Jam in the Winelands!
Book at www.foodjams.co.za.
About Food Jams
Founded in 2010 by Jade De Waal, Food Jams is a collaborative cooking concept that transforms kitchens into stages for creativity, conversation, and connection. Hosting groups as small as two and as large as 80, Food Jams has become one of Cape Town’s most sought-after experiences for team-building, celebrations, and culinary exploration.