Summary: Oude Werf in Stellenbosch is serving a four-course Christmas Day Lunch on Friday, 25 December 2026, from 12:30. Priced at R875 per person, the festive meal offers a choice of standard or vegetarian menu, with traditional Christmas roasts, shared table sides and Christmas pudding among the highlights.
Christmas lunch is a wonderful thing, particularly when someone else is doing the roasting, carving and washing up.
At Oude Werf in Stellenbosch, guests can enjoy a traditional festive spread around the table, with a four-course menu that brings together familiar Christmas flavours and a proper selection of seasonal favourites.
The Christmas Day Lunch takes place on Friday, 25 December 2026, from 12:30. At R875 per person, guests can choose between a standard or vegetarian menu, making it easier to bring the family together without everyone having to prepare a separate feast at home.
- The standard four-course menu starts with cream of cucumber, mint and yoghurt, served with white balsamic, tomato and basil, and bocconcini. The fish course follows with hot smoked trout, dill potato and horseradish foam. For the main course, the festive spread includes sage roasted turkey roulade with pork, cranberry and apricot stuffing, maple glazed gammon, and rosemary roasted lamb with gravy. Roasted potatoes and summer vegetables are served at the table, adding to the traditional Christmas lunch feel. Dessert keeps things suitably festive with Christmas pudding, brandied anglaise and vanilla bean ice cream.
There is also a vegetarian menu at the same price. It begins with the cream of cucumber, mint and yoghurt starter, followed by tabbouleh salad with quinoa, pickled baby vegetables and hummus dressing. The vegetarian main course is za’atar cauliflower steak, served with mushroom “basque cheesecake”, smoked onion puree, peas, edamame and sautéed mushrooms. Christmas pudding, brandied anglaise and vanilla bean ice cream provide the finish.
With a choice of two menus and shared sides on the standard option, the lunch offers a way to enjoy the familiar pleasures of Christmas without spending the morning managing every dish in the kitchen.
Oude Werf is tucked just off Church Street in central Stellenbosch. Established in 1802, the hotel has a restaurant with a choice of indoor seating or a shaded courtyard beneath the vines. The indoor dining room has a distinctive feature of its own: a tree that rises through the space and connects it to the courtyard beyond. Seating preferences can be noted when booking, though they depend on availability and the weather.
Hotel guests and visitors alike are welcome. Anyone with dietary requirements or allergies should mention them when making a reservation. The venue is wheelchair accessible, and while parking is reserved for in-house guests, the team can recommend nearby parking options. Christmas Day is often about the food, the people around the table and the small traditions that make the occasion feel special. Oude Werf brings those elements together with a festive lunch that leaves guests free to enjoy the day, rather than spend it tending to the oven.
Quick details
- Event: Christmas Day Lunch
- Venue: Oude Werf
- Date: Friday, 25 December 2026
- Time: From 12:30
- Price: R875 per person
- Includes: Four-course Christmas lunch
- Menu choices: Standard or vegetarian
- Standard menu highlights: Cream of cucumber, mint and yoghurt; hot smoked trout; turkey roulade, maple glazed gammon and rosemary roasted lamb; Christmas pudding
- Vegetarian menu highlights: Cream of cucumber, mint and yoghurt; tabbouleh salad; za’atar cauliflower steak; Christmas pudding
- Address: 30 Church St, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600
- Reservations: reservations@oudewerf.co.za
- Telephone: +27 (0)21 887 4608
- Website: https://www.oudewerf.co.za/specials/christmas-day/
FAQs
How much does Christmas Day Lunch at Oude Werf cost?
The four-course lunch costs R875 per person.
What time does the Christmas lunch start?
Lunch is served from 12:30 on Friday, 25 December 2026.
Is there a vegetarian Christmas menu?
Yes. Oude Werf offers a four-course vegetarian menu at the same price as the standard menu.
What is included in the standard Christmas menu?
The standard menu includes a cucumber, mint and yoghurt starter, hot smoked trout, a main course featuring turkey roulade, gammon and rosemary roasted lamb with shared sides, and Christmas pudding for dessert.
Where is Oude Werf?
The hotel and restaurant are located at 30 Church St, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600.
How can guests reserve a table?
Tables can be reserved by email at reservations@oudewerf.co.za or by phone on +27 (0)21 887 4608.
