Kampala Restaurant Week Officially Launched
Hosted by The Pearl Guide, the Kampala Restaurant Week, a domestic tourism initiative geared towards restaurant exposure and exploration officially kicked off with a highly regarded launch event on June 2nd at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel.
Nederburgs Kelvin Wanjira awards Raffle Winner Carlo Kutesa with a bottle
Graced by Kampala’s top taste makers, guests were treated to sumptuous delicacies paired with the best varieties of Nederbug Wines that were on offer for the night. It was an intimate evening as the art of pairing food and wine could never be proved otherwise.Kampala Restaurant Week Launching
The official tasting of the inaugural Kampala Restaurant Week was presented by Master Chef Dhanushka Kumara of the Sheraton Kampala, who surprised guests with delectable gourmet canape selection.
Guests looking excited at the Launch
Kampala Restaurant Week which runs from June 2nd-June 13rd is an ongoing 12 day festival that celebrates Kampala’s top eateries and chefs. The 40 participating restaurants, for the duration of the event, are all creating big special edition meals that they are all presenting to guests at low prices fixed to UGX 15,000 (Casual Meal) and UGX 25,000 (Signature Meal). The concept of the event is to attract people to visit the restaurants and experience their cuisine, ambiance, service and creativity at a discount.
Khalil Meghji and Prakash Saldana of Uganda Wines and Spirits
Guests can see all participating restaurants via www.thepearlguide.co.ug/krw and plan their restaurant visits right away.
Guests Interacting at the Launch
In his comments, Philip Kalibwani Project Manager for Kampala Restaurant Week, highlighted that as Restaurant Week is on-going, there will be scheduled signature events in different areas in Kampala in celebration of different cuisines and food types.
Far Right Ian Duncan MD Kampala Sheraton with some of the guests
These include Sweet Tooth Party at The Bistro Kisementi-June3th, Savannah Braai at City Ville-June 5th, Wine Wednesday at La Patisserie-June 6th as well as a Mystery Tasting Experience at Yujo-June 9th officiated by Heinrich Kulsen, a Wine Maker from South Africa.
Kampala Restaurant Weeks First Official Serving
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The MC of the night was MC Agaba Tumusiime of City Ville
About The Pearl Guide
The Pearl Guide Uganda is a local social and travel magazine, and is the developer of the Pearl Guide App, Uganda’s first tourism application. The Pearl Guide utilizes its portfolio of magazine, web, social media, and mobile app to feed the best restaurant recommendations, nightlife reviews, outdoor adventure, events and insights into Uganda’s attractions and holiday gems.
Kampala Restaurant Week is an annual event that gives foodies a chance to try out sumptuous and scrumptious meals at the finest restaurants in town offering unbelievable discounts, come try out the foodie in you at the most exciting rates!
