MEMORY LANE: Vision Group holds Father's Day Cook Off

Jun 21, 2020

Happening at the Vision Group headquarters, the day before Father’s Day (on Saturday), participants agreed that the event was not only unique but also a delightful experience for their families.

Back in 2017, as part of Father's Day celebrations, Vision Group organised a cook-off in which they pitted cooking pairs of dads and their children against each other. Today, we revisit the memorable event to remind you of the fun that is Father's Day.

John and Isaiah Kakitahi serving their meal


Who thought a high-profile male politician could really cook? It was always going to be a big debate. But the Kabweri County MP, Francis Gonahasa, proved that he was not just a good legislator in the august House; he also has enviable culinary skills. He defied the odds when he and his son Emma, emerged winners at the Sunday Vision debut cook-off competition.

Shamim Namubiru and her father cooking their meal


If anything, he said it was a walk in the park. Preparing the best ready dish of the day came off so easily for the duo. It turned out they were a cooking family.

Memories were made for a lifetime


"Since we had to cook in the shortest of time, we decided to cook the simplest and quick food, potatoes and chicken," he said.

The participants were selected from a pool of stories sent to Sunday Vision about special moments they shared with their fathers.


He attributed the victory to his son, whom he said was passionate about cooking.

Martin Ongwech and his Dad were third-best cooks


Above all, he said, it was the fun time for father and son to bond.

Preparing the best ready dish of the day came off so easily for the duo


Happening at the Vision Group headquarters, the day before Father's Day (on Saturday), participants agreed that the event was not only unique but also a delightful experience for their families.

Mariam Nanfuka and her father enjoyed the day


"It was a get-together moment for different families, parents and children," Noor Panjwani, who participated with his seven-year-old daughter, Ziana, said.

The Judges, Rogers Balamaga, Mark Kaheeru and Esther Namugoji enjoyed the experience.


"I thought the 30 minutes were too few to prepare a meal, however, that was the challenge that made it exciting. And indeed, we managed to pull it off," he relayed.

The Panjwanis participated and came second


The participants were selected from a pool of stories sent to Sunday Vision about special moments they shared with their fathers.

The cook-off overall winners with the event sponsors


All the participants walked home with a range of goodies from the various event partners. SWT Rice and Jesa Farm Foods gave gift hampers to all the 10 participants; Vivo Energy gave Shell Gas to the top three, Mashalla Foods gave out three gift hampers and three chopping boards, while Table Affairs gave a beautiful gift to the day's winner.


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