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Zambian Gastronomy Awards 2026

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Best African Chef

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Alice Namfukwe
BLAQ FYAHNATION
Chintu Mwichande
The Quorum
Dominic Mazarura
M\'kango Golfview Hotel
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Gastronomy awards
Jeremiah j daka
The street cafe
Kadonna chileshe
Zambezi lifestyle lounge
Kelvin phiri
Mungo villa
Mapalo Chileshe
MAPALOCHILESHECORP
Mbewe Martin
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Moses Iluki
Ilumo Culinary and Training Centres

Best African Dish – Live Cooking Show (Judges’ Choice)

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Anna kalaluka
John Shamwinda
Laika Makusa
Natasha Nkonde

Best African Restaurant

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Ethel musonda mulenga
Power m distributors limited trading as Sally and Gina\'s restaurant
Karabo Nao
Prime Joint
Mpoto Yatu
Mpoto Yathu
Mutinta Hanungu
Mutty\'s Catering Services
Mutinta Njekwa Mutinta njekwa tillen
Mama Sizzle
Njenene M Kabunga
Frenzy food restaurant
Simwinga Chonya
Mama’s grace restaurant
Virginia Tiankhenji Raimo
IMILILE RESTAURANT

Best Agricultural and Community Empowerment Initiative

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Mulimi
EVERY GOOD GIFT
Chongwe Red Reserve
Grace H Kachepa
Reneer Aquafish and consultancy
Nsondo Mahachi
RUPIA/THREEBEMACH COLLECTOR LIMITED

Best Food Blogger/Influencer

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Emmanuel Banda
Emma kukopala
Emmanuel Simwinga
Kalenga Lemba
Eazy Bytes
Lolela Mazimba
The minimal Kitchen by Loleh
Mazvita Clare Chitsama
Haven Mesa
Nampwa Inambao
Forking around Lusaka
Princess Mwape Kasanda Ndhlovu
Achim-Jakim Financial Markets Training & Skills Academy
Tabo Phiri
Bibo’s Kitchen

Best Food Market/Event

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Dickson Munalisa
The Hub Events
Oscar Kapembwa Chimbelu
Flavours Food Festival by Marché
Theresa Sabe Kambuli
M.T HIGH TOUCH SNACKS

Best Food Vendor

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BANDA CHINGA
Chisala Samuel Ng’onga
Sammy Classic Events
Dorcas Mbambo
Dee\'s cookery
Dumisani Clive Chimfumpa
Flavour City
Foster.L.Chongo
The POPUP! Events
Hawa Mukoma
Hawa’s kitchen
Kelvin phiri
BBQ PLUG
Melissa Banda
Eunich Events
Mukile Chiumya
Mueze Intiatives
MWAKA MUGALA
EL SHADDAI EVENTS MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Precious Posta
Meraki Centro Limited
Sandra Mukuka
Culinary Mami
Yaza kabandama
Delightful Eatz

Best Hotel Promoting African Food and Culture

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M\'kango Golfview Hotel
M\'kango Golfview Hotel
Sabrina Meleka
Hospitality and Catering Association of Zambia
Shivani Vaghela
The Quorum

Best Indigenous Food or Beverage Brand

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Alvearium Gin
Meadery Zambia
Chibuku Super Banana
National Breweries
Chiumphe Sara Lungu
Chiumphe Cooks
Faith Prospelina
Indigenous Brands
GREEN HILL SPICE COMPANY LIMITED
Chongwe Red Reserve
Mwenya\'s Kitchen
Mwenya\'s kitchen
Shadrack Mwelwa
Injato Enterprise
Tonia Lachotzki
Green Hill Spice Company / Chongwe Red Reserve

Best International Chef

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Emelia Chagona
Manica University
Mahlomola Thamae
TM Innovations
Zieglar Ziko
The Urban Hotel Lusaka

Best International Restaurant

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Julian Ward
The Promised Land
Prime joint
Prime Joint

Best Media House Promoting Gastronomy and Food Tourism

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Wedson msoni
April Visuals Media

Best Mixologist Incorporating African Ingredients

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Christopher Kalokela
African Parks
Imwani Mobile Bar
Imwani Cocktails and Shakes Ltd

Best Outstanding Contribution to Gastronomy and Culture (Judges’ Choice)

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Gideon Chitichimo Mwamba
Essence
Mercato

Best Traditional Ceremony Promoting Food and Culture

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Charity Mutinta Mbozi
Tint Media
Sarah Zumani Soko Chanda
Ngoni Princess traditional culture dance group

Best Traditional Costume Designer Incorporating Food and Culture

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Naomi Soko
BlaQ Beauty Fashion
Shadreck Mwewa Handsen
Designer Handsen

Best Zambian Traditional Dance Group

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Daxon Ma Africa
Son Of the Soil
Kaselo community dance theatre
William Zulu
Kopala Tribe Dancers