Let’s be real—braai plans can go south fast. Wind picks up, rain rolls in, and suddenly you’re stuck under the carport juggling tongs and side dishes.
This Heritage Day (Wednesday, 24 September), leave the mess and mission behind and treat yourself to something lekker at The Turbine Hotel & Spa in Knysna.
They’re putting on a proper Heritage Day platter that’s all about bold local flavour, no effort required. For just R195, you get:
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Durban lamb curry with all the sambals
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A sticky hot honey beef sosatie
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Crispy Cape Malay fish goujons
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And a tasty kick of atchar
This sit-down platter is available from 12:00 to 17:00 at Island Café, and 14:00 to 21:00 at The Gastro Pub. Come hungry—it’s worth the drive, even if you’re just up the road.
Starting early? Fuel up with their breakfast special: scrambled eggs, grilled tomato, streaky bacon, springbok wors, and farmhouse toast for just R85.
So whether you’re a local from Knysna, George, Plett or Sedgefield—this Heritage Day, leave the braai to the tourists. You know where to go.


