Queen Chef Mama Mandevu
* A day for the whole family on which Queen Chef Mama Mandevu has in store clay-cooked delicious meals
* Including turkey, kalulu, nkhunda, fish, mfutso, nyauzembe beans, chigwada
* Entertainment includes catwalk, best African attire prize, gule wamkulu, dance competition, eating competition, spoon & sack race
By Duncan Mlanjira
The Village @ Mandevu Farm, situated near Machinga along Zomba-Machinga M3 Road, is inviting customers to a special Mothers’ Day fête on Thursday, October 15 — where Queen Chef, Mama Mandevu, has in store for them deliciously clay-cooked meals.
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“Come dine and enjoy with the Queen of local cuisines, Mama Mandevu,” says the flier for the event, which is set to serve turkey, kalulu, nkhunda, fish, mfutso, nyauzembe beans, chigwada, beef, local chicken — including burgers and ice cream.
Patrons should also expect plenty of entertainment, that includes catwalk, best African attire prize, gule wamkulu, dance competition, eating competition, spoon & sack race.
The Village @ Mandevu Farm also have special children-friendly playground, which will be available on Mothers’ Day, that includes swing, trampoline, face painting, seesaw, treasure hunt, bubbles, jumping castle entertainment.
The celebration will start from 08h00 at the pristine tourism recreation centre, which is 30 minutes drive from Zomba City, 20 minutes from Liwonde and 2hrs from Blantyre City.
Formally known as the Mandevu Intergrated Farm, Aquaculture & Ecotourism Centre, The Village @ Mandevu Farm is an eco-friendly agricultural and cultural hub that was established in 2005.
It blends sustainable agriculture, local heritage, and hospitality, making it a popular spot for field visits, eco-tourism, and traditional gatherings.
The name Mandevu derived from co-founder Prof. Leonard ‘Mandevu’ Kalindekafe
Key offerings and facilities include Mama Mandevu’s Kitchen — a restaurant that specialises in traditional Malawian cuisine and farm-fresh delicacies, which is highly regarded for serving local food in an authentic setting.
The centre also offers executive accommodation with individually equipped rooms as well as grounds for camping.
The property has a beautifully crafted bar and provides plenty of space for entertainment and relaxation.
It features spacious, well-equipped conference rooms suitable for corporate retreats, meetings, and large functions.
The Village @ Mandevu Farm regularly hosts massive cultural events, such as its famous ‘Mutu Stew Special’, which brings together visitors from Blantyre and Lilongwe for traditional music, traditional masquerade dances), and communal dining.
The enterprise promotes agricultural growth and youth empowerment and also served as an official sponsor for cultural events such as Miss Heritage Malawi.
