By Embukane Vincent Libosso
ne thing with
our blog is that we have always showcased the best of what Nairobi has to
offer. But today, let’s talk about food and everything food. The Barbecue Festival
(BBQ) is all about a tasty affair!
We love
sharing meals and man we have got appetite! The BBQ is an annual affair and
arguably one of Kenya’s leading food affair.
It is a
meaty affair, featuring ready-to-eat tender beef, sweet-tasting lamb, greasy mutton,
pork, chicken, goat, prawns, crabs, shrimps and lobsters among other available
delicacies.
Here, basically the aim
is to grill anything edible that you can think of. The director of the festival
Sandra Mawira notes, “rules are simple: a ticket purchase is the only way to ‘eat
till you drop’”
At times,
the event throws in a “battle of the chefs”; where host chefs from leading
restaurants in Nairobi, Mombasa and across Kenya battle it out.
They use
their scrumptious meat specials in a battle to win over the guest’s taste buds;
as well as the title of the Top Chef.
Cooked up
from an idea in 2010; the festival has grown into a grand showcase of meaty
cuisine, attracting thousands of foodies in Nairobi.
“Growing up, my mother
held Saturday barbecues at her house. This brought all friends and family
together, irrespective of any differences. That”, recalls Sandra “was mu
inspiration to establish this festival. Who doesn’t love nyam chom?”
When you’ve
had all you can eat, other special attractions and fun awaits you as your tummy
settles peacefully.
