On the 27th of April, Maropeng will be hosting a delicious buffet to celebrate Freedom Day. Sit on the deck and soak up the breathtaking vista of the Witwatersberg and Magaliesberg mountain ranges. A ticket to the event costs only R150 per person with children only having to pay R100. Also make sure you have some time to visit the museum to learn more about the Cradle of Humankind.
Maropeng Freedom Day Tumulus Buffet
R150.00pp and Kids 04 – 12 years old – R100.00
On the Menu: Buffet style service
Salad selection:
Deconstructed Greek salads with kalamata olives
Coleslaw salad with tangy mayonnaise
Sweet & Spicy beetroot salad
Three bean chakalaka salad
Stir fry
Your choice of protein: beef strips, pork strips, seafood, chicken strips
Prepared with: soya, thai sweet chilli, bbq, sweet & sour, teriyaki, honey & mustard sauces
Add a flavour profile: crushed garlic, crushed ginger, crushed black pepper, crushed chilli, coarse salt
Vegetable selection: red onion, carrots, baby marrow, peppers, leeks, spring onion, baby corn, aubergine
served with basmati rice or noodles
Includes:
Create a shawarma or tortilla from the above selection
Make your own pasta dish: choose a protein and add penne or spaghetti to your choice of arrabbiata or parmesan cheese sauce.
Dessert:
Chocolate mousse, Butterscotch mousse, White chocolate mousse,
nut free brownie, marshmallows, milk tart
malva pudding with custard
fruit & ice cream
For bookings please contact: Mmathabo Maine on (014 577 9016) or e-mail mmathabom@maropeng.co.za
Directions to Maropeng – Cradle of Humankind
R563 Hekpoort Road,
Johannesburg
1911
014 577 9000
Maropeng - Cradle of Humankind
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