Summary: Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate in Walker Bay, Hermanus is celebrating Heritage Day on 24 September 2026 with The Heritage Table at Moody Lagoon. From R395 per person, the family-style South African tasting menu features bobotie, lamb and vegetable potjie, Cape Malay chicken curry, traditional accompaniments, malva pudding and melktert. An estate wine pairing option costs R545 per person.
Heritage Day calls for food with a story behind it, and Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate is putting South African flavours firmly at the centre of the table this September.
On Thursday, 24 September 2026, the Hermanus wine estate will host The Heritage Table at Moody Lagoon, a family-style lunch inspired by the flavours, traditions and dishes that have helped shape South Africa’s culinary heritage.
Instead of making the traditional braai the main event, the menu takes guests on a broader tour of local favourites.
- It is a chance to gather around the table, pass a few dishes, pour a glass of wine and celebrate Heritage Day with the people who make a long lunch worth lingering over. The Heritage Table is served as a family-style South African tasting menu, with a line-up that brings several much-loved local dishes together for one Heritage Day feast.
Guests can tuck into bobotie, lamb and vegetable potjie and Cape Malay chicken curry, accompanied by traditional sides. Dessert keeps the South African theme going with malva pudding and melktert. The Heritage Table costs R395 per person, while guests looking to bring Benguela Cove’s wines into the experience can choose the menu with an estate wine pairing for R545 per person. Families are catered for too. A Children’s Heritage Plate is R200, while children under four dine complimentary.
There is also plenty of scope to turn lunch into a full day on the estate. Benguela Cove offers brunch at Moody Lagoon, wine tastings, Pirate Adventure Golf, estate picnics, the Benguela Cove Art Gallery, scenic walking routes and family-friendly outdoor spaces. Younger visitors can also enjoy the Splash Pad, weather permitting.
For guests planning a Heritage Day getaway rather than just lunch, Benguela Cove’s luxury waterfront villas provide accommodation on the estate, with lagoon views and easy access to its various experiences. That makes the celebration an option for locals as well as Cape Town visitors looking to stretch the public holiday into a Winelands and Walker Bay escape.
With a table full of bobotie, potjie, curry, malva pudding and melktert, Heritage Day at Benguela Cove is shaping up to be a thoroughly South African affair. Bookings for The Heritage Table are essential.
Quick details
- Event: The Heritage Table at Moody Lagoon
- Venue: Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate
- Location: Walker Bay, Hermanus
- Date: Thursday, 24 September 2026
- Time: Seatings from 12:00
- Price: R395 per person
- With estate wine pairing: R545 per person
- Children’s Heritage Plate: R200
- Children under 4: Complimentary
- Menu highlights: Bobotie, lamb and vegetable potjie, Cape Malay chicken curry, traditional accompaniments, malva pudding and melktert
⇒ Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate, R43 Botrivier Lagoon, Hermanus
- 087 357 0637
- info@benguelacove.co.za
FAQs
How much is the Heritage Day lunch at Benguela Cove?
The Heritage Table costs R395 per person, or R545 per person with an estate wine pairing. The Children’s Heritage Plate costs R200, while children under four dine complimentary.
What is on the Heritage Day menu?
The family-style tasting menu includes bobotie, lamb and vegetable potjie, Cape Malay chicken curry, traditional accompaniments, malva pudding and melktert.
What time does the Heritage Day lunch start?
Seatings are available from 12:00 on Thursday, 24 September 2026.
Where is the Heritage Day lunch taking place?
The Heritage Table will be hosted at Moody Lagoon at Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate in Walker Bay, Hermanus.
Is booking required?
Yes. Bookings are essential for The Heritage Table.
What else can families do at Benguela Cove on Heritage Day?
Other estate experiences include Pirate Adventure Golf, picnics, the Benguela Cove Art Gallery, walking routes, outdoor spaces and the Splash Pad for younger guests, weather permitting.
