If you’re escaping Cape Town for a well-deserved December break along the Garden Route, consider this your friendly foodie nudge:
The Turbine Hotel & Spa in Knysna is hosting a spectacular Thelema Food & Wine Pairing Evening on 11 December 2025, and it’s exactly the kind of holiday indulgence you’ll want on your itinerary.
Set on picturesque Thesen Island — where boardwalks, boats and laid-back luxury meet — Island Café at The Turbine offers one of the region’s most atmospheric dining spaces.
- And for just R695 per person, you can enjoy a full four-course gourmet pairing with one of Stellenbosch’s most celebrated wineries: Thelema. This is the Garden Route at its best: refined, relaxed, and delicious.
🍾 What Cape Town Foodies Can Expect
The evening begins at 18:30, with a welcome drink that sets the tone for the night — festive, elegant, and beautifully curated. From there, guests enjoy a chef-crafted menu designed to pair effortlessly with five Thelema wines.
It’s the kind of dinner that feels like a reward after a year of deadlines, traffic, and the N2 road trip — a moment to unwind and soak up Knysna’s slow-living charm.
🥂 Welcome Drink
Sutherland Grenache Rosé
Paired with Goat’s Cheese, Cranberry & Pistachio Terrine and toasted milk bread.
Creamy, tangy, crunchy — festive perfection.
🍤 1st Course
Thelema Sauvignon Blanc
With Prawn Carpaccio, avocado and sour cream.
A bright, refreshing start that feels like summer on a plate.
🥔 2nd Course
Thelema Chardonnay
Served with a Confit Potato Thyme Galette, aioli & pickled beetroot.
Comfort food with a gourmet wink.
🐦 Main Course
Thelema Cabernet
With Flame-Grilled Ostrich Fillet, roasted cauliflower purée & pickled mushrooms.
Bold flavours meet perfect wine pairing.
🍑 Dessert
Thelema Vin de Hel
With Summer Stone Fruit, vanilla ice cream, Maldon salt & olive oil.
A dreamy finale — sweet, silky, and beautifully balanced.
Cape Town travellers love the Garden Route for its scenery, beaches, forest escapes and slower pace — but gourmet evenings like this one at The Turbine make it unforgettable.
It’s perfect for:
✔ Holidaymakers craving a luxe night out
✔ Couples wanting a memorable date evening
✔ Foodies exploring beyond Cape Town’s restaurant scene
✔ Wine lovers seeking something special on their trip
This December, treat yourself to a holiday experience you’ll remember long after you’re back in the Mother City.
👗 Details
When: 11 December 2025, 18:30
Where: Island Café, The Turbine Hotel & Spa, Thesen Island, Knysna
Cost: R695 per person
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Bookings Essential:
📞 044 050 3500
📧 marketing@turbinehotel.co.za
