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Taste of Home: Zimbabwean Cuisine & Networking Saturday Lunch – Sunnyside | Sat 9 May

Sunnyside, Pretoria, Gauteng
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Date & Time

Sat 9 May | 12 - 5pm

Party Type

Specific Date

Max Guests

40 people

Language(s)

English, IsiNdebele, Mixed, Shona

Step into a Saturday lunch like no other  – connect, socialize and experience authentic Zimbabwean cuisine in a warm home setting

This is not just a meal, it’s a curated experience for Zimbabweans around Sunnyside and Pretoria Central.

  • Network with ambitious, like-minded professionals, entrepreneurs and hustlers
  • Socialize, share ideas and hustle together while enjoying home-cooked Zimbabwean dishes
  • Open to Zimbabweans and anyone eager to taste authentic Zim cuisine

Enjoy traditional Zimbabwean meals that tell a story of culture and heart:

  • Welcome Drinks: Cold Maheu, Zim traditional brew, Chibuku Super
  • Starters/Snacks: Roasted nuts, Fried kapenta, Madora
  • Main Course: Starches: White Sadza & Sadza Rezviyo. Stews:  Slow cooked Beef stew with onions & tomatoes, Chicken stew with herbs, Matumbu & Maguru (tripe & cow stomach), Optional goat stew. Vegetables: Fresh vegetables and dried vegetables (mufushwa) (muboora, covo or spinach) with dovi (peanut butter), Okra (Derere).  Sides: Roasted sweet potatoes & butternut.
  • Desserts: Mapopo (papaya) pudding, Sweet potato cake, Fresh seasonal fruit platter, Tea & coffee

Music: Curated playlist featuring Jah Prayzah, Oliver Mtukudzi, Winky D, and other Zimbabwean legends — the perfect backdrop for laughter, conversation and connection.

Whether you’re looking to expand your network, share your journey or simply enjoy a soulful meal, this Saturday lunch brings community, culture and opportunity together under one roof.

Why You Can’t Miss This:

  • Authentic Zimbabwean cuisine – starters, stews, vegetables, desserts, and sadza
  • Cozy, intimate home party atmosphere that allows for deeper connections beyond the typical event environment.
  • Bring your own beer & enjoy great company
  • Limited tickets – secure your spot now!

Guest Criteria

  • Age 25+, all genders
  • Open to Zimbabweans and anyone wanting to experience authentic Zim cuisine
  • Must appreciate food, culture and networking opportunities
  • RSVP & approval required to ensure a quality, intimate experience

Ticket Pricing

  • Early Bird – R300
  • Standard – R350

Curated networking, authentic cuisine and premium home experience

Approval Required First

  • Submit a booking approval request before payment
  • Hosts confirm your spot to maintain quality networking and experience
  • Only approved guests may attend

Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • 90% refund if canceled more than 2 weeks before the event
  • 50% refund if canceled between 2 weeks and 1 week before the event
  • No refund if canceled less than 1 week before the event

Reserve Your Spot for an Intimate Zimbabwean Saturday Lunch & Networking! Submit your approval request today to enjoy food, culture, and meaningful connections in Sunnyside and Pretoria Central!

And dont forget! You can also create your own party or networking event and get bookings through this platform!

Highlights

  • Home-cooked three-course Zimbabwean lunch
  • Maheu, traditional brews and Chibuku available
  • Curated Zimbabwean playlist for a cultural vibe
  • Networking for ambitious professionals, hustlers and social connectors
  • Intimate, warm home setting encouraging connections and conversations
  • Network, dine, and capture memorable moments while celebrating Zimbabwean culture, connection, and community in South Africa.

12:00 – 12:40 | Arrival & Welcome Drinks
Guests arrive and settle into a relaxed, welcoming environment.
 
Experience:
 
- Welcome drinks: Maheu & Traditional Brew
- Background Zimbabwean music
- Guest check-in & light introductions
- Early networking & mingling
12:40 – 13:10 | Starters & Icebreaker Networking
Guests ease into conversations over traditional starters.
 
Menu:
 
- Roasted Kapenta
- Madora (Mopane worms)
- Roasted groundnuts
 
Experience:
 
- Icebreaker questions
- Meet & greet across tables
- Casual, guided networking
13:10 – 14:30 | Main Buffet Dining Experience
A rich, authentic Zimbabwean feast is served.
 
Menu Highlights:
 
- White Sadza & Sadza rezviyo
- Beef stew, Chicken stew, Goat stew
- Matumbu nemaguru
- Mufushwa une dovi
- Derere and traditional sides
 
Experience:
 
- Relaxed dining (seated + social flow)
- Continued networking
- Cultural appreciation through food
14:30 – 15:15 | Social Networking & Interactive Games
Energy lifts with structured but fun interaction.
 
Activities:
 
- Rotational networking (meet new people)
- Quick introductions: “What do you do?”
- Light social games (e.g. draft, group challenges)
15:15 – 16:00 | Dessert, Drinks & Deeper Connections
Guests slow down and enjoy meaningful conversations.
 
Includes:
 
- Traditional desserts
- Tea / refreshments
 
Experience:
 
- Deeper networking conversations
- Cultural discussions
- Relaxed social bonding
 
16:00 – 16:40 | Hustle Networking & Business Spotlight
Focused networking for professionals and entrepreneurs.
 
Activities:
 
- Share your business, services, or ideas
- Exchange contacts
- Collaboration and opportunity discussions
16:40 – 17:00 | Closing Moments & Group Photos
A warm and memorable close to the event.
 
Includes:
 
- Thank you message
- Group photos & Instagram moments
- Final networking & departures

  • Authentic home-cooked Zimbabwean cuisine ( 3 course)
  • Welcome drinks: Maheu, Traditional brew, Chibuku
  • A perfect blend of social + business networking
  • Cultural music, food and conversations
  • Beautiful, Instagrammable moments
  • Curated Zimbabwean music playlist
  • Networking and social opportunities with like minded attendees
  • Intimate home setting for a warm and engaging experience
  • Ice for drinks
  • Personal alcoholic beverages (You can bring own beer BYOB)
  • Transport
  • Takeaway food

Outdoor Seating
Parking Available
Private Home
Sound System / DJ Setup

Braai Pack

25 - 34 yrs
35 - 49 yrs
50+ yrs
Medium Group (21–40 people)
Mixed Gender

Book After Approval
Daytime Event

English
IsiNdebele
Mixed
Shona

Casual
Cultural / Traditional
Exclusive

Afrobeat / Afro House

House Rules Enforced
No Walk-ins
Screened Guests
Secure Property / Location
Verified Host

Location

Sunnyside, Pretoria, Gauteng

1. What is this event about?

It’s an intimate home-based Saturday lunch celebrating authentic Zimbabwean cuisine, music and culture - with networking and social opportunities for like-minded individuals aged 25+.

2. Who can attend?
  • Age 25+, all genders
  • Zimbabweans and anyone interested in experiencing authentic Zimbabwean cuisine
  • Professionals, hustlers, and social connectors looking to network and make meaningful connections
3. What is included in the ticket?
  • Full three-course traditional Zimbabwean meal (starters, main course, dessert)
  • Maheu, traditional brew and Chibuku
  • Curated Zimbabwean music playlist
  • Networking and social opportunities in an intimate home setting

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Why join this experience?

  • Authentic Home Experience

    Authentic Home Experience

    Enjoy real home-cooked meals in a warm, welcoming setting

  • Local Community Connections

    Local Community Connections

    Meet professionals, entreprenuers and hustlers in your area

  • Verfied Safe Environment

    Verfied Safe Environment

    Private, secure and well managed gatherings

  • Cultural & Social Experience

    Cultural & Social Experience

    Food, music and connection in one experience

  • Intimate & Personal Setting

    Intimate & Personal Setting

    Smaller group for deeper, more meaningful interactions

Host

Daittons Events

Member Since 2026

Host Contacts

Email

events@daittons.com

Phone

074 475 4204

WhatsApp

074 475 4204

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