JAN Franschhoek at La Motte Wine Estate: A New Season

Food pilgrims, take note! ’Tis almost the season to book for the new season of JAN at La Motte, a gastronomic adventure sans pareil from Michelin-starred SA-born wonderchef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen. To experience his seasonal tasting menu and wine pairing is to surrender to a culinary magician.

His sublime pop-up restaurant in the Winelands reopens its portals for its fourth chapter on 3 September 2025 and runs until 30 April 2026. Bookings open on 14 July.

Savour the setting

The journey begins at La Motte Manor House. After welcome drinks (and perhaps a peek at the Pierneef paintings) guests are transported to the 18th-century Veepos cottage in the lavender fields… and into another world entirely.

The exterior is humble, the interior fantastical: a candlelit 18-seat communal dining table straight out of Babette’s Feast. Gleaming glassware, curated crockery, and layers of texture and scent create a dreamlike setting where time slows and each course unfolds like chapters in an unforgettable culinary story.

New season and new menu

For his return to the Franschhoek valley, Jan Hendrik once again presents a one-of-a-kind interpretation of the South African family table, retold through innovation and the influence of global culinary trends. Menus are proudly local, with an edge of mystery and glamour, and offer a feast of re-imagined regional favourites that invite both nostalgia and discovery.

Seasons 1 to 3 of JAN Franschhoek were simply sensational; we can’t wait for Season 4, which is set to be another sensory adventure in story-telling cuisine, well worth the pilgrimage to Franschhoek.

Good to know Booking opens: 14 July for September + October;
1 September for November – April
Cost R3 400
Dates 3 September 2025 – 30 April 2026
Opening times Wednesday – Saturday, 6.30pm for 7pm
Sunday, 12pm for 12.30pm
Please note The experience kicks off at La Motte’s Manor House 30 minutes before moving on to the Veepos cottage for your lunch or dinner.
Contact 021 876 911, jan.franschhoek@la-motte.co.za
Where to find it La Motte Wine Estate, Franschhoek
Book through DinePlan

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