Summary: The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is welcoming 2027 with an Old Hollywood-inspired New Year’s Eve buffet at The Atlantic Marquee in Camps Bay, Cape Town, on 31 December 2026, from 19:00 to midnight. Priced at R3,450 per person, the lavish spread includes seafood, local charcuterie, prime rib, Karoo lamb, festive desserts and a children’s menu option.
A little Hollywood glamour, a generous festive feast and a midnight countdown make for a rather appealing way to see out 2026.
The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is bringing the celebrations to The Atlantic Marquee on Thursday, 31 December, with a special New Year’s Eve buffet inspired by the golden age of Hollywood.
Running from 19:00 until midnight, the evening centres on an abundant buffet of seasonal dishes, festive favourites and indulgent desserts, prepared by Executive Chef Christo Pretorius and the culinary team.
- At R3,450 per person, it is an occasion for guests who would like to welcome the new year with an impressive spread and a touch of old-school glamour.
What is on the New Year’s Eve buffet menu at The Atlantic Marquee?
The menu offers plenty to explore, beginning with artisan breads such as honey and citrus brioche, Cape seed loaf and floured rolls, accompanied by smoked fish pâté, whipped salted butter and apricot butter. Curried chickpea hummus and garlic and herb-marinated olives add a few more options to the opening spread.
The local charcuterie selection features roast beef, sliced herb ham, kudu droëwors and a variety of salami, alongside grilled and marinated vegetables, pickled baby onions and sun-dried tomatoes.
Seafood lovers have plenty to look forward to at the sustainable fish selection. Highlights include cold-smoked sustainable line fish, a prawn and Namibian crab cocktail, Atlantic fish croquettes, oak-smoked salmon trout ribbons and yellowfin tuna California rolls served with pickled ginger, wasabi and soy sauce.
The salad selection brings together a variety of fresh and more substantial options, including a classic Waldorf Astoria salad, champagne-poached pear with blue cheese and walnut, smoked trout with cucumber and edamame, roast chicken Cobb salad, ruby slaw and sweet mustard baby potato salad. Seasonal vegetable crudités, smoked aubergine dip and marinated beets add further variety.
For those who prefer something carved fresh from the buffet, the carvery features slow-roasted prime rib of Kalahari beef with horseradish cream and herb-crusted rack of Karoo lamb with red wine jus.
The hot buffet continues the generous selection with free-range roast chicken with white wine and olives, grilled pork loin chops with apple and prunes, wholegrain mustard and honey-glazed Norwegian salmon, and Cape Atlantic seafood pasta. Sides include boerenkaas potato gratin, glazed heirloom root vegetables, ratatouille with herb jasmine pilaf, forest mushroom Bourguignon and truffle oil cauliflower bake.
And because New Year’s Eve deserves a proper sweet finish, the dessert buffet brings together summer berry and cream pavlova, roasted coffee and chocolate mousse profiteroles, orange blossom slice, French apple pudding with crème anglaise and vanilla bean and summer strawberry panna cotta. Local South African farmhouse cheeses, seasonal fruit salad, pineapple upside-down slice and crème caramel complete the selection.
A children’s menu is also available, making the evening an option for families celebrating together.
The New Year’s Eve buffet at The Atlantic Marquee costs R3,450 per person.
With its combination of seafood, traditional carvery favourites, generous hot dishes and an extensive dessert selection, the buffet offers plenty of choice for a celebratory evening. The Old Hollywood theme adds a little cinematic sparkle to the occasion, while the setting at The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa provides a memorable Camps Bay backdrop for the final hours of the year. For guests planning to welcome 2027 around a table laden with festive favourites, The Atlantic Marquee offers a suitably grand way to close out 2026. All that remains is to gather the people worth celebrating with and make room for dessert.
Quick details
- Event: New Year’s Eve Buffet
- Venue: The Atlantic Marquee, The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
- Date: Thursday, 31 December 2026
- Time: 19:00 to midnight
- Price: R3,450 per person
- Theme: Old Hollywood
- Executive Chef: Christo Pretorius
- Menu highlights: Seafood selection, local charcuterie, Kalahari beef prime rib, Karoo lamb, hot buffet and dessert selection
- Children: Children’s menu available
- Address: Victoria Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town, 8005
- Bookings and enquiries: +27 21 437 9029
- Email: restaurants@12apostles.co.za
- Hotel website: https://12apostleshotel.com/
- Event menu: https://12apostleshotel.com/dining-and-drinks/whats-on/new-years-eve-buffet-menu
FAQs
When is the New Year’s Eve buffet at The Atlantic Marquee?
It takes place on Thursday, 31 December 2026, from 19:00 to midnight.
How much does the buffet cost?
The price is R3,450 per person. A 12.5% service charge is added to the final bill.
What food is included in the buffet?
The menu includes seafood, local charcuterie, salads, a carvery with Kalahari beef prime rib and Karoo lamb, a hot buffet and an extensive dessert selection.
Is there a children’s menu?
Yes, a children’s menu is available.
Are vegetarian and vegan options available?
Yes. The menu includes vegetarian and vegan dishes, including vegan panna cotta, seasonal fruit salad and vegetable-based hot dishes.
Where is The Atlantic Marquee?
It is at The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa on Victoria Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town.
Is there a service charge?
Yes, a 12.5% service charge will be added to the final bill. Prices include VAT at the current standard rate.
