Summary: Bloom at Erinvale in Somerset West is offering a 4-Course South African Tasting Experience for R695 per person during Restaurant Week South Africa 2026. Available for dinner only until 1 November 2026, the menu celebrates local produce through four courses, including Askoek with amasi butter, salt-baked beetroot, Duck & Plum, and a PB & J dessert with sourdough ice cream. Book your table now!
What is happening at Bloom at Erinvale for Restaurant Week?
South African flavours are taking centre stage at Bloom at Erinvale, where Executive Chef Sebastian Smith and his team are celebrating local produce, heritage and seasonality with a four-course tasting menu for Restaurant Week South Africa 2026.
The national Restaurant Week campaign runs from 25 September to 1 November 2026, with more than 200 restaurants across South Africa serving exclusive menus.Two-course lunches start from R195 and three-course dinners from R295, while participating restaurants set their own menu prices.
- At Bloom at Erinvale, the 4-Course South African Tasting Experience costs R695 per person. VIP bookings open from 14 September 2026, and tables can be booked through https://restaurantweek.co.za
The Bloom experience is available for dinner only, making it an evening journey through South African ingredients and flavours, with each course offering a different expression of the land and its harvest.
The first course, Fermenting the Seed, is vegetarian and features Askoek, amasi butter and nasturtium pesto. It is followed by Fat Root, a vegetarian and gluten-free course of salt-baked beetroot, Elgin apple, thyme and fennel.
The third course, Fed With the Harvest, brings Duck & Plum together with charred shallot and tamarind jus. The menu then takes a playful turn for dessert with Forbidden Fruit, combining PB & J with sourdough ice cream.
Bloom’s food philosophy is rooted in seasonality and sustainability, with the restaurant prioritising small-scale farmers and local artisans. The changing seasons influence the menu, allowing South African produce and culinary heritage to remain at the heart of the experience.
Set at Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa in Somerset West, Bloom offers a contemporary interpretation of South African cuisine, with Executive Chef Sebastian Smith leading the kitchen. The restaurant’s approach brings together local ingredients, thoughtful techniques and flavours inspired by the country’s diverse culinary heritage.
For R695 per person, the Restaurant Week menu offers four courses that move from fermented seed and amasi butter to salt-baked beetroot, duck with plum and a rather fun PB & J finale. It is a distinctly South African tasting experience with a contemporary edge.
Quick details
- Venue: Bloom at Erinvale
- Location: Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa, Somerset West
- Experience: 4-Course South African Tasting Experience
- Price: R695 per person
- Available: Dinner only
- Restaurant Week: 25 September to 1 November 2026
- Valid until: 1 November 2026
- VIP bookings: From 14 September 2026
- Booking: https://restaurantweek.co.za
FAQs
How much does the Bloom at Erinvale Restaurant Week experience cost?
The four-course South African tasting experience costs R695 per person.
When is the Bloom at Erinvale Restaurant Week menu available?
The menu is available for dinner only and is valid until 1 November 2026.
What is included in the four-course tasting menu?
The menu includes Fermenting the Seed, Fat Root, Fed With the Harvest and Forbidden Fruit.
What is served for dessert?
The fourth course is Forbidden Fruit, featuring PB & J and sourdough ice cream.
Is the menu vegetarian or gluten-free?
The second course, Fat Root, is marked vegetarian and gluten-free, while the first and fourth courses are marked vegetarian.
Where is Bloom at Erinvale located?
Bloom is at Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa in Somerset West.
How can guests book?
Restaurant Week bookings can be made through https://restaurantweek.co.za.
