Boschendal Winemaker’s Dinner Series: Three Courses of Top-Notch Cuisine

When it comes to wine-farm destinations, Boschendal ticks all the boxes. With aplomb! A variety of dining offerings, top-drawer wines and plenty of other attractions keep visitors – young and old – coming back for more.

And, while the farm has evolved into one of the leading hospitality destinations in the Cape Winelands, its three centuries of history as a humble working farm is palpably woven into every aspect of this modern-day estate.

Inspired dinners

The Boschendal Winemaker’s Dinner Series takes guests on an epicurean journey of discovery. Hosted by executive chef Allistaire Lawrence and his brigade, winemakers Jacques Viljoen, Andiswa Mapheleba and Danielle Coetzee, the dinners take place at The Werf Restaurant every first Thursday of the month. Each month will be hosted by a different collection of chefs and winemakers ensuring an unforgettable, intimate experience for diners.

With many of the ingredients grown on the farm and meat reared onsite, or procured from nearby local small-scale producers, this is soil-to-fork cuisine at its most authentic. Expect a three-course menu and a bread course, accompanied by a variety of equally luscious estate wines specially chosen to best match what’s on the plates. Both winemakers and chefs will be on hand to answer questions and share insider anecdotes about various aspects of the meal.

Southern Vines

Running from 1 September 2022 to April 2023, the menus and wines will change every month, depending on what’s in season and freshly picked – which means, for passionate foodies, an exceptional new experience to look forward to on a regular basis. Booking is essential.

Here’s a peek at the first dinner menu:

Starter Seared tuna (or beetroot steak – vegetarian option), with coriander velouté and lemon and cucumber salad topped with toasted sesame seeds
Wine De Werf Chardonnay
Main Smoked duroc pork neck steak (or fire-roasted cauliflower – vegetarian option), with a white bean cassoulet, baba ganoush and dukkhah spice
Wine Elgin Pinot Noir
Dessert White chocolate ganache tart with milk chocolate ice-cream and cinnamon sponge
Wine Vin D’Or

Time First Thursdays, 6pm – 10pm
Cost R690 per person (including a glass of bubbly on arrival)
Contact 021 870 4274, reservations@boschendal.co.za
Where to find it Helshoogte Road (R310), Pniel, Franschhoek
Book through DinePlan