The Good Life Show returns to Johannesburg from 1 to 3 August 2025 at the Kyalami International Convention Centre this weekend, bringing with it a dynamic, all-encompassing visitor experience that celebrates plant-based food, conscious living, clean and natural beauty and holistic wellness.
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Get ready to enjoy all these exciting show features and more:
- WOOLWORTHS GOOD LIFE KITCHEN WITH EAT WELL
Explore a world of deliciousness at The Woolworths Good Life Kitchen with Eat Well, hosted by Amy Hoppy. This live kitchen spectacle showcases celebrated chefs including Jenny Morris, Jameson Stocks, and Zanele van Zyl to create vibrant, nourishing plant-based dishes in real time. Audience members get to taste each dish prepared, making this an even more engaging and fulfilling experience.
Check out the full cooking schedule here.
- THE GOOD LIFE SHOW MASTERCLASSES
Step behind the counter with Chef Pinky, Siphiwe Sithole, Nikki Brighton, and more at the interactive Good Life Masterclasses. Learn to cook vibrant and flavour-packed dishes like Spekboom Pickle & Sorghum Salad or Sweet Potato, Cowpea & Mochina Curry. Sessions are only R150, include all ingredients, and give you the chance to work side-by-side with some of South Africa’s culinary luminaries. Limited places are available so do book early!
For the full Masterclass schedule, click here.
- MEET THE CULINARY TRAILBLAZERS
The event this year will feature a star-studded chef line-up of over a dozen innovative food leaders from South Africa and abroad:
INTERNATIONAL GUEST CHEF:
Jameson Stocks – Renowned British Michelin-starred celebrity chef
LOCAL CHEFS
Absalom Kotsokoane – Indigenous Culinary Visionary and Founder of Happy Spoon
Bridget Mangwandi – MasterChef SA Winner and Culinary Science Pioneer
Jo Richter – Eat Out Award-Winning Chef and Co-Founder and Head Chef of The LivingRoom
Jenny Morris – Celebrity Chef and The Giggling Gourmet
Liziwe Matloha – TV Chef and Cookbook Author
Marbz Serepo – Homegrown Food Star and Co-Founder of Plenty Green Africa
Mia Laubscher – Mixologist
Nikki Brighton – Eco Food Activist and Founder of Plant Abundance
Pinky Maruping – Culinary Industry Innovator and SA Chefs Vice President
Siphiwe Sithole – Indigenous Ingredients Champion and Founder of African Marmalade
Sue Gajathar – Founder of The Vegan Chef
Zana Alvarado – Durban-Based Chef Championing Sustainable Cuisine
Zororo Taruvinga – Cultural Food Advocate and Zimbabwean Cuisine Specialist
WOOLWORTHS CHEFS
Mbali Ngidi – Food Product Innovator and Projects Chef at Woolworths
Scott Parker – Michelin-Trained Innovator and Woolworths Culinary Manager
IMBO DAILY CHEF
Naledi Toona – Culinary Educator, Media Personality & Family Food Champion
SPEKKO DAILY CHEF
Zanele van Zyl – Cookbook Author, Culinary Instructor & Founder of Cooking with Zanele
- A FEAST OF FOOD EXHIBITORS
Get your taste buds ready as this year’s event features a wide range of food exhibitors showcasing plant-based delights, local ingredients, new and delicious snacks, and an enormous variety of innovative culinary creations. Whether you are on the hunt for allergen-friendly options, artisanal sauces, dairy-free treats, or superfood staples, you will find something fresh, delicious, and good for you.
- A MARKETPLACE OF CONSCIOUS LIVING
The Good Life Show goes beyond food to celebrate conscious living with a curated lineup of non-food exhibitors. Explore clean beauty from Shankara and Lola & Co Organics, wellness support from New Moon Botanicals and Earseeds Africa, and eco-friendly home essentials from Earth Probiotic, Village Water Filters, and Megbilwe Traders. Add flair with Leenky Linen’s upcycled fashion, crystal jewellery by Season Creations, and toxin-free care from Gentle Day and Nanoherb. Whether you are already committed to better ways of living or just curious, there is something inspiring for everyone to discover.
- MOVEMENT THAT MOVES YOU – BROUGHT TO YOU BY NIA GAUTENG
Stretch, sway, or flow your way through Movement that Moves You, a dedicated mind-body movement studio curated by Nia Gauteng and hosted by the team from Studio Kairos. This joyful, immersive space features free daily sessions in Nia, Yoga, Qigong, and Aikido, designed to help you move, breathe, and reconnect. Participation is free, and open to all ages and fitness levels, these sessions promise soulful dancing, mindful stillness, and a whole lot of community energy. Click here for the full movement schedule.
- LIFESTYLE HOME GARDEN
Known for its green roots and eco-friendly ethos, Lifestyle Home Garden will be beautifying the venue with lush plant installations and their signature touch of green elegance. From stylish indoor plants to outdoor garden inspiration, this company is all about making sustainable living beautiful and accessible.
Book your tickets now at www.thegoodlifeshow.co.za and be part of a three-day culinary extravaganza that will shift how you think, cook, and eat.