Summary: Au Bleu at Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa in Milnerton, Cape Town, is hosting an Early Bird New Year’s Eve buffet on 31 December 2026, starting at 18:00. Priced at R480 per person, the buffet features salads, a DIY nacho bar, fish and chips, tandoori-spiced chicken kebabs, braised beef potjie and a tempting dessert selection. Children under 12 receive 50% off.
New Year’s Eve celebrations do not have to wait until the clock strikes midnight.
On Thursday, 31 December 2026, Au Bleu at Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa invites guests to get the evening started with an Early Bird New Year’s Eve buffet, featuring a generous spread of starters, salads, hot dishes and desserts.
Starting at 18:00, the buffet offers a relaxed way to gather with family and friends before the final countdown of 2026. At R480 per person, it brings together familiar favourites and a few flavourful twists, with a DIY nacho bar that gives younger guests an interactive option to enjoy.
- The starter and salad selection offers plenty to explore. Guests can put together their own nachos at the kids’ DIY bar, enjoy lemon chicken and pasta salad with baby spinach and sweet potato, or try grilled marrow with feta and toasted almonds. Caprese salad and a composite salad bar with condiments and dressings round out the fresh options.
- The hot buffet brings a variety of dishes to the table, from comforting classics to globally inspired flavours. Fish and chips come with tartar sauce, while tandoori-spiced chicken kebabs are served with biryani rice, roasted lemons and roti breads. Guests can also enjoy braised beef potjie with roasted root vegetables and buttered mashed potato.
- For a meat-free main course, mushroom and mozzarella strudel is served with roast cherry tomato sauce. Seasonal vegetables complete the hot buffet, giving guests a choice of accompaniments to suit their plates.
- Dessert is where the evening gets even sweeter. The selection includes chocolate mud pudding with marshmallow double chocolate sauce and ice cream, berry pavlova, tiramisu cheesecake and fresh fruit platters. With several options to choose from, guests can finish their meal with a familiar favourite or sample a little of everything.
With a DIY nacho bar, a varied hot buffet and a dessert spread worth saving room for, the Au Bleu Early Bird New Year’s Eve buffet offers a tasty way to begin the final evening of the year. Guests can gather their favourite people, enjoy dinner at a relaxed pace and start the celebrations with a full plate.
The Early Bird New Year’s Eve buffet costs R480 per person, with children under 12 receiving 50% off. For enquiries and bookings, guests can email events@lagoonbeachhotel.co.za, call +27 (0)21 528 2000 or visit www.lagoonbeachhotel.co.za.
Quick details
- Event: Early Bird New Year’s Eve Buffet
- Restaurant: Au Bleu (Land and Sea)
- Hotel: Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa
- Date: Thursday, 31 December 2026
- Time: 18:00
- Price: R480 per person
- Children under 12: 50% off
- Starters and salads: DIY nacho bar, lemon chicken and pasta salad, grilled marrow with feta and toasted almonds, Caprese salad and composite salad bar
- Main courses: Fish and chips, tandoori-spiced chicken kebabs, braised beef potjie, mushroom and mozzarella strudel, seasonal vegetables
- Desserts: Chocolate mud pudding, berry pavlova, tiramisu cheesecake and fresh fruit platters
- Address: 1 Lagoon Gate Drive, Lagoon Beach, Milnerton, Cape Town, 7441
- Email: events@lagoonbeachhotel.co.za
- Telephone: +27 (0)21 528 2000
- Website: www.lagoonbeachhotel.co.za
FAQs
When is the Au Bleu Early Bird New Year’s Eve buffet?
It takes place on 31 December 2026, starting at 18:00.
How much does the buffet cost?
The price is R480 per person. Children under 12 receive 50% off.
What dishes are included in the buffet?
Highlights include a DIY nacho bar, chicken and pasta salad, fish and chips, tandoori-spiced chicken kebabs, braised beef potjie, mushroom and mozzarella strudel, berry pavlova and tiramisu cheesecake.
Is there a vegetarian main course?
Yes. Mushroom and mozzarella strudel with roast cherry tomato sauce is included on the menu.
Where is Au Bleu located?
Au Bleu is at Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa, 1 Lagoon Gate Drive, Lagoon Beach, Milnerton, Cape Town, 7441.
How can guests make a booking?
Guests can email events@lagoonbeachhotel.co.za, call +27 (0)21 528 2000 or visit www.lagoonbeachhotel.co.za.