Summary: Culture Wine Bar at 103 Bree Street, Cape Town, is hosting a Chef Matt & Mates evening with guest Chef Mesha on Friday, 30 October 2026, from 18:00. Priced at R1,250 per person, the experience includes five courses, five specially selected wine pairings, plated canapés in the Wine Library and a live cooking demonstration in The Chef’s Studio, where guests will prepare their own main course.
Some dinner invitations come with a little extra theatre, and Culture Wine Bar is bringing just that to its next Chef Matt & Mates evening.
On Friday, 30 October 2026, Chef Matt will welcome guest Chef Mesha to 103 Bree Street for a one-night culinary experience that combines international cooking experience, live food preparation and carefully selected wine pairings.
Chef Mesha brings experience from Michelin-trained kitchens in Switzerland to Nairobi, and now to Cape Town for this special collaboration.
- The evening offers more than a seat at the table, with guests moving between two spaces at Culture Wine Bar and getting involved in preparing their own main course. The evening begins in Culture Wine Bar’s Wine Library, where guests will enjoy plated canapés and the first few courses. From there, the experience moves into The Chef’s Studio, where Chef Mesha will lead a live cooking demonstration and guide guests through preparing their own main course.
It is a hands-on twist on the usual dinner outing, giving guests the opportunity to learn directly from the guest chef while enjoying a multi-course meal. The format brings together the chefs’ culinary creativity and the pleasure of sharing a meal in a setting designed around food and wine.
Wine also has a starring role. Chef Matt will curate five specially selected wines to pair with the evening’s menu, complementing the five-course experience from beginning to end.
The Chef Matt & Mates evening with Chef Mesha takes place on Friday, 30 October 2026, at 18:00 at Culture Wine Bar, 103 Bree Street, Cape Town. Tickets cost R1,250 per person, including five courses and five paired wines, along with the plated canapés and live cooking demonstration that form part of the evening. Seats are limited, so guests interested in attending are encouraged to book early.
For diners who enjoy discovering new culinary perspectives, learning a few techniques and exploring thoughtful wine pairings, this Chef Matt & Mates collaboration offers a distinctive way to spend a Friday evening in Cape Town. With Chef Mesha in the kitchen and Chef Matt guiding the wine selections, the experience brings food, learning and wine together around one table.
⇒ 103 Bree Street, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001
- 021 216 0035
- wine@culturewinebar.com
Quick details
- Event: Chef Matt & Mates with guest Chef Mesha
- Venue: Culture Wine Bar
- Address: 103 Bree Street, Cape Town
- Date: Friday, 30 October 2026
- Time: 18:00
- Price: R1,250 per person
- Included: Five courses and five paired wines
- Experience: Plated canapés and early courses in the Wine Library, followed by a live cooking demonstration and guest participation in preparing the main course in The Chef’s Studio
- Wine pairings: Five specially selected wines curated by Chef Matt
- Bookings: Via the link in Culture Wine Bar’s Instagram bio
- Availability: Limited seats
FAQs
Who is cooking at the Chef Matt & Mates evening?
Chef Matt will host guest Chef Mesha, who brings international culinary experience from Switzerland and Nairobi.
What is included in the R1,250 ticket?
The ticket includes five courses and five paired wines, as well as the evening’s plated canapés and live cooking experience.
Will guests get to cook?
Yes. In The Chef’s Studio, Chef Mesha will lead a live cooking demonstration and guide guests in preparing their own main course.
When does the evening begin?
The event starts at 18:00 on Friday, 30 October 2026.
