Summary: Looking for a unique Winelands dining experience this August? On Thursday, 27 August 2026, The Bistro @ Brookdale will host The Great Turnabout, a one night only Winemakers Dinner where Chef Gary and winemaker Xander swap roles for an entertaining evening of food, wine and storytelling. Guests can enjoy a five course dinner with expertly paired wines for R1 150 per person, complete with conversation, surprises and plenty of laughs. Booking is essential as seats are limited.
Some dinners are memorable because of the menu. Others because of the wine.
The Great Turnabout at The Bistro @ Brookdale promises both, with an extra twist that makes the evening unlike any other.
Taking place on Thursday, 27 August, this exclusive Winemakers Dinner sees Chef Gary stepping into the cellar while Xander leaves the vineyards behind to take on the kitchen.
- The result is a playful evening where food and wine remain the stars, but the usual roles are turned completely on their heads. Guests will enjoy a beautifully prepared five course dinner, with each course thoughtfully paired with Brookdale wines. Along the way, the evening unfolds through stories, conversation, friendly rivalry and a few unexpected surprises as the chef and winemaker embrace their unfamiliar responsibilities.
The event celebrates the close relationship between food and wine while adding an element of fun that encourages guests to relax, laugh and discover something new. It’s an ideal evening for food lovers, wine enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys experiences that are just a little different from the ordinary.
Priced at R1 150 per person, The Great Turnabout offers an intimate dining experience with limited seating, making early booking essential.
For those looking to enjoy outstanding cuisine, exceptional wines and a memorable evening in the Paarl Winelands, this is one dinner that’s sure to keep everyone talking long after the final course. Reserve your place here: https://account.dineplan.com/widgetframe/zblvTy0r?date=2026-08-27
⇒ Hawequa Bos Pad, Paarl
- 087 183 3919
- info@brookdale-estate.com
