Delegate Dinner, Oranjezicht City Farm Market
Delegates will enjoy an evening of food and networking at Oranjezicht City Farm Market
Where food, community and a better future meet.
The Oranjezicht City Farm Market is a celebration of Cape Town’s food, people and entrepreneurial spirit - and a reminder that leadership can begin with something as fundamental as the food on our plates.
Born from a community food garden in 2012, the market grew from a simple idea: that bringing people together around food could help create a stronger, more connected community. Today, at Granger Bay in the V&A Waterfront, it brings together more than 100 independent farmers, food producers and entrepreneurs, creating a vibrant meeting place between the people who grow food and the people who eat it.
From seasonal produce grown in the Cape to exceptional artisan foods and dishes inspired by cultures from around the world, the market tells the story of a region rich in agricultural heritage, creativity and diversity. Behind every stall is a small business, a livelihood and someone who has had the courage to turn an idea into reality.
But the market’s purpose extends beyond what is on the table. By championing local producers, creating opportunities for entrepreneurs and supporting a stronger regional food system, it demonstrates how business can serve both people and planet.
In a world facing complex challenges around food security, sustainability and inequality, the Oranjezicht City Farm Market shows what is possible when people take initiative, work together and invest in their communities.
Great change doesn’t always start with grand gestures. Sometimes, it starts with a garden, a community and an idea. For One Young World delegates, the market offers a taste of Cape Town - and a living example of how local action can grow into lasting impact.