Grub & Vine Meet the Makers Dinner Events

Easily one of the most-loved foodie destinations in Cape Town, Grub & Vine epitomises sophisticated yet unpretentious dining. Owned and run by chef Matt Manning, who opened the restaurant in 2018 to align his passions for honest food and great wine, the bistro continues to push the boundaries in both spheres. As does his Culture Wine Bar next door, where the extensive wine list featuring outstanding local and international wines regularly wins accolades from the Star Wine List of the Year awards.

Meet The Makers

The runaway success of the Meet the Makers dinner series in previous years has made it a fixture on the winter and spring calendars at Grub & Vine (at both Bree Street and Norval branches). Each takes the form of dinner paired with wines from the featured winery, flowing with stories and informal chats with Matt and the winemaker through the evening, plus copious cheer, much laughter, and as always, good honest food beautifully paired with the wines showcased.

Mellish Family Wines

A boutique wine producer making terroir-driven wines from vineyards on the family farm Welbeloond (new members of the Durbanville Wine Valley), winemaker Andrew Mellish is making a name for his beautifully crafted small-batch wines. Tastings at the farm are by appointment only, so this is a rare chance to meet him in person, experience his wines and hear his stories.
The menu:

First course Renosterbos-cured yellowtail, with corn emulsion and hot honey-glazed smoked guava
Wine Mellish Family Vineyards Bakenkop Chenin Blanc 2023 + 2024

Second course Confit chicken and black pudding “coxinha”, served with pink pepper and mustard aioli, and crispy chicken-skin chips
Wine Mellish Family Vineyards Bakenkop Syrah 2021

Third course Brown-butter butternut gnocchi carbonara, made with guanciale, crispy sage and cured egg yolk
Wine Mellish Family Vineyards Bakenkop Blanc Fumé 2022

Fourth course Leek-ash-dusted poached venison loin, served with blueberry and pinotage jus, pickled beetroot and dukkah-spiced hasselback potato
Wine Mellish Family Vineyards Klipmynpad Pinotage 2024

When 10 July 2025
Cost R695 (four courses + wine pairings)
Where Grub & Vine Bree Street

Next dates

The winemakers and wine farms featured are only revealed a week or two in advance, but you can be sure that each will be as fascinating as the next. Matt’s in-depth knowledge and connection with the local wine scene means that he invites a whole range of the most innovative winemakers to take their turn in the spotlight. He gets them talking about the subject they love best in an informal and informative style that is all part of a not-to-be-missed evening of fab food, divine wine and lively conversation.
When
Bree Street: 31 July; 14 + 28 August; 4 + 25 September; 9 + 30 October; 13 November 2025
Norval: 7 August; 16 October; 7 November 2025

From vineyard tales to cellar secrets, Meet the Makers is your backstage pass into the world behind each wine featured throughout the evening.

Good to know Some events may expand beyond four courses and the cost will vary accordingly. This will be announced on the line-up as details are added. Follow the restaurants on Instagram:
Grub & Vine Bree Street: @grubandvine
Grub & Vine Norval: @grubandvinenorval
Time 6.30pm – 10pm
Cost R695 per person (four courses + wine pairings)
Contact 087 153 5244, hello@grubandvine.co.za
Address 103 Bree Street, Cape Town
Norval Foundation, 4 Steenberg Road, Tokai, Cape Town
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