From its perch at the very top of the Franschhoek Valley, the acclaimed La Petite Ferme offers not only luxurious accommodation, unparalleled vistas and world-class wines, but it is also home to an award-winning restaurant, where you can relish country-inspired cuisine infused with a refreshing contemporary flair.
As the warmth of summer approaches, La Petite Ferme’s culinary team unveils an enticing new menu that encapsulates the essence of the season.
The team’s unwavering commitment to excellence is evident in the meticulous selection of fresh, locally sourced ingredients, thoughtfully blended flavours, and garden-picked herbs, all harmonised to craft a delectable dining experience.
“It is our absolute pleasure and honour to present to you our new ‘bursting-with-flavour’ Summer Menu. Straight from our garden to your plate, a unique dining experience awaits, crafted for you with exquisite dishes, our finest wines, and great company!”
What’s on the Summer Menu?
Two-course R 750 per person | Three-course R 850 per person
Bread Service | Amuse-bouche
STARTERS
West Coast Fish Cakes
- panko crumbed fish cakes | baby arugula salad | ponzu aioli | lemon pearls | teriyaki glaze
Curry Beef Samosa
- spiced ground beef | spiced apple chutney | coriander | baby leaves | coconut curry reduction
Crunchy Quinoa with Black Forest Ham
- quinoa | organic baby leaves | pickled cucumber | shaved Parmesan | deep fried capers | pickled carrots | La Petite Ferme house dressing
Salt & Pepper Squid
- pea purée | pickled ginger | salmon roe | brussels sprout leaves | ponzu-white wine sphere | Rooibos tea-vanilla sauce | micro greens | squid ink coral tuille
Soup of the Day
- homemade soup | sourdough croutes | spiced seed mix
Palette Cleanser
MAINS
Beef Mignon
- beef fillet | chimichurri | rainbow carrots | crispy kale | charcoal activated mushrooms | smoked forest mushroom | truffle tweel | red wine jus
Karoo Lamb (House Classic)
- lamb shoulder rolled in phyllo | roasted aubergine purée | dukkah | honey confit vine tomato mint yoghurt | herb pomme purée
Moules Mariniere with Pan Seared Trout
- West coast mussels | Franschhoek trout | white wine velouté | trout caviar | toasted ciabatta Petite Poussin beetroot port | root vegetables | confit tomato | parsnip & truffle gum | truffle pearls | spicy chermoula gremolata | chicken & sage jus
Smoked Duo of Venison
- potato boulangère | corn velouté | charred corn | baby corn | pop corn
DESSERTS
Cape Brandy Pudding
- hazelnut ice-cream | spiced berry compote | vanilla crème anglaise | vanilla tuille
Panna Cotta
- pistachio crumbs | burnt meringue | Rooibos infused fruit | buchu tuille
Death by Chocolate
- duo of chocolate mousse | decadent chocolate ice cream | white chocolate & hazelnut crumb chocolate poppers | poached rhubarb in La Petite Ferme house wine
Old Fashion Milk Tart
- milktart | ouma koeksister | amarula ice cream | short bread soil | raspberry pearls
Cheese Selection
- Indezi Smoked Kwaito | Belnori Phantom | Klein River Grunberg | home-made chutney
- sourdough croute | preserved fig | grapes | truffle honey
La Petite Ferme was recently honoured at the prestigious 2023 Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards with awards in four categories and at the 17th annual 2023 World Luxury Hotel & Restaurant Awards where it received three awards celebrating its culinary and hospitality excellence. The dedicated service team at La Petite Ferme sets the standard for a premier experience, making it the perfect choice for weddings, special functions, events and discerning guests.
To reserve your table and savour the sublime dishes featured on La Petite Ferme’s Summer Menu contact: reception@lapetiteferme.co.za or +27 21 876 3016.
