I bet we are all eagerly waiting for the December holidays. Christmas has always made me very excited and pumped up. But,November is also one of the best months to immerse yourselves in fun activities and events. This year is no exception.
We all know that November is my favourite month as it also happens to be my birthday month. Also, some major beautiful events in my life are linked to this month so it all adds up.That being said, I want to inform you of the major food and drink events taking place during this month especially in Nairobi.
Nairobi Pizza Week
If you call yourself “team foodie” and you haven’t heard about this,you must be living under a rock! Seriously! Eatout Kenya in conjunction with over 90 restaurants in Kenya have partnered to bring you this event. Pay with M-Pesa and get 5% cash back on incredible Pizza & Coca-Cola deals. Some restaurants are offering a buy one pizza get one free during the week while others have discounted prices. The event started on 1st November and is ongoing until 10th November. Don’t miss out. Check out all the participating restaurants near you here.
Nairobi Cocktail Festival
Baraka events is the ultimate party company. Now, imagine an all weekend event by them and eatout kenya!!! Superb. Their events are always the talk of the town and this time they are having a cocktail festival at Dari Restaurant in Karen. Experience more than 40 cocktail tastings from the best mixologists in Nairobi, paired with delicious gourmet appetizers and delicious bitings. All tickets are sold in advance. Get a free organic detox zone, world class Gin/whisky/rum experience, DIY bar experiences and even a free ride if you book the VVIP ticket. All booking details available here.
Nairobi Food Festival
The second edition of Nairobi food festival is here! The two day event will take place at the Ngong Racecourse on Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December. For all the food lovers, this is the right opportunity to come, discover and enjoy both local and international cuisines.
There will be plenty of games and eating competitions. Plenty of food to taste and even try to cook. Also don’t forget to tag along the kids as there will be a a Toto’s Village. All events details can be found here.
Jack Daniel’s Brothers of the Grill
Team Barbeque and Whisky you haven’t been left behind. Jack Daniel’s has a date with you on Saturday, 23rd November at the Karen Waterfront. The event originally done in Lynchburg Tennessee is making its debut in Nairobi this year. Different restaurants will be showcasing their grilling skills so come hungry to taste the meat!
Advance tickets are ksh 1,500 and they are inclusive of a welcome drink, 7 sampler BBQ servings and water.There will be lots of fun activities where you could win unique Jack Daniel’s prizes and great live music with your favorite DJs on the decks. All other details are available here.
Koroga Festival
The 28th edition of the famous Koroga festival is also taking place in November at the Bomas of Kenya. When you hear Koroga, just know there is music, art, food and fashion in form of a concert and open boutique market.
This month’s edition is going to take place at the Bomas of Kenya.The event opens on Saturday 30th November with performances from Rico gang, boondocks gang and Nviiri the storyteller. On sunday 1st December there will be performances from Kanda Bongo Man, Emma Jalamo, Steve Kay and M’bilia Bel.All other event detail are available here.
With the above events, your November is well planned out. I hope you now have an idea of what event to attend.