The 12 Apostles Hotel and Spa is about to host the kind of evening that makes food lovers clear their calendars without a second thought.
On 28 November, guests will settle into The Conservatory for a seven course tasting menu created by Executive Chef Christo Pretorius, each dish paired with a Riebeek Cellars wine chosen with care.
It is the sort of dinner that turns into a story.
- From the first pour to the final bite, every element is designed to celebrate South African flavour, the beauty of seasonal ingredients, and the craft behind a good pairing. The wines highlight the dishes, the dishes bring out the wines, and the whole experience feels effortless in that very deliberate, very elegant way.
But the setting might just steal the show. With the Atlantic stretching out in one direction and the Twelve Apostles rising in the other, diners get front row seats to a sunset that feels almost staged for the occasion. It is the perfect backdrop for slow sips, long conversations, and that moment when everyone goes quiet because the next course just arrived.
Chef Christo keeps things rooted in local inspiration while still surprising guests at every turn. The menu balances richness and freshness, comfort and refinement, and it moves at a pace that lets people enjoy the evening rather than rush through it. By the time dessert arrives, the whole room is usually smiling the quiet smile of people who know they made the right choice by booking early.
Seats are limited, and at R975 per person, this is one of those rare experiences where the value goes far beyond the plate. A night of fine wine, thoughtful cooking, and a view that does half the work. Not a bad way to spend an evening.
Victoria Street, Cape Town
021 437 9000
reservations1@12apostles.co.za
