Summary: The LivingRoom at Summerhill in Cowies Hill, KwaZulu-Natal, is offering a five-course Restaurant Week experience by Chef Johannes Richter for R750 per person. Available Tuesday to Saturday until 1 November 2026, the hyper-seasonal tasting celebrates KwaZulu-Natal ingredients, indigenous produce and local producers, with each five-course menu shaped by what is freshest and available at the time. Book your table now!
What is happening at The LivingRoom at Summerhill for Restaurant Week?
Restaurant Week South Africa 2026 is bringing diners an opportunity to experience one of KwaZulu-Natal’s most celebrated fine-dining destinations with the 5-Course Experience by Chef Johannes Richter at The LivingRoom at Summerhill.
Tucked into Summerhill Guest Estate in Cowies Hill, The LivingRoom takes a distinctly local approach to fine dining, with Chef Johannes Richter drawing on KwaZulu-Natal’s biodiversity, indigenous ingredients and nearby producers.
- For Restaurant Week, the five-course experience costs R750 per person and is available Tuesday to Saturday, giving diners five opportunities each week to settle in for a tasting journey that changes with the seasons. Book your table now!
Richter brings an impressive list of accolades to the table. He has been named Eat Out Chef of the Year for two consecutive years, while The LivingRoom was awarded Three Eat Out Stars in 2026. Summerhill also previously took the title of 2022 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant of the Year.
What can diners expect from the five-course experience?
This is not a fixed menu built around a predetermined list of dishes. Instead, the Restaurant Week experience is designed as a hyper-seasonal five-course tasting, with individual dishes and ingredients changing according to seasonality and availability.
That approach is central to The LivingRoom’s cooking. Ingredients are sourced as close to the restaurant as possible, with a focus on indigenous ingredients, local producers and sustainable sourcing. The result is a menu shaped by what is growing and at its best at the time of the visit.
The culinary style brings together French-trained technique, subtle Asian influences and a distinctly South African sense of place, with Chef Johannes Richter and The LivingRoom team using five courses to explore the flavours and biodiversity of KwaZulu-Natal.
For diners, that means the appeal lies as much in the progression of the meal as in any single dish. The five courses are considered as a complete tasting experience, rather than simply five larger plates, with the menu responding to the season and the produce available in the kitchen.
Restaurant Week South Africa runs from 25 September to 1 November 2026, with VIP bookings opening from 14 September. More than 200 restaurants are participating nationally, with each venue setting its own menu and price. Restaurant Week South Africa
With the restaurant positioned between Durban and the Midlands within Summerhill Guest Estate, the experience also offers a chance to step away from the bustle of the city and settle into a more leisurely fine-dining setting. The estate describes itself as a family-owned and run guesthouse, while The LivingRoom focuses on showcasing KwaZulu-Natal’s culinary diversity from garden to plate. Book your experience now!
Quick details
- Venue: The LivingRoom at Summerhill
- Location: Summerhill Guest Estate, 9 Belvedale Road, Cowies Hill, Pinetown, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal (Summerhill Guest Estate)
- Experience: 5-Course Experience by Chef Johannes Richter
- Campaign: Restaurant Week South Africa 2026
- Price: R750 per person
- Available: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Experience: Five-course hyper-seasonal tasting
- Cooking style: French-trained technique with subtle Asian influences and a distinctly South African sense of place
- Valid until: 1 November 2026
- Dietary requirements: Indicate dietary preferences on the reservation form
- Restaurant Week bookings
FAQs
How much is the Restaurant Week experience at The LivingRoom?
The five-course experience by Chef Johannes Richter costs R750 per person.
When is the experience available?
It is available Tuesday to Saturday and is valid until 1 November 2026.
Is there a fixed five-course menu?
No fixed dish list has been supplied. The experience is hyper-seasonal, with individual dishes and ingredients changing according to seasonality and availability.
What is the dining experience focused on?
The five courses focus on KwaZulu-Natal flavours and biodiversity, indigenous ingredients, local producers and produce sourced as close to the restaurant as possible.
Where is The LivingRoom at Summerhill located?
The LivingRoom is at Summerhill Guest Estate, 9 Belvedale Road, Cowies Hill, Pinetown, Durban. (Summerhill Guest Estate)
Who is the chef behind the Restaurant Week experience?
The experience is created by Chef Johannes Richter, who has been named Eat Out Chef of the Year for two consecutive years. The LivingRoom was awarded Three Eat Out Stars in 2026.
How should guests communicate dietary requirements?
Guests should indicate their dietary preferences on the reservation form.
