Looking for the best wine & dine evenings in Cape Town? The city and surrounding Winelands regularly host food and wine experiences that bring together specially created menus, local wines and the people behind the bottles. From intimate winemaker dinners at Cape Town restaurants to multi-course pairing evenings at wine estates, these events offer an opportunity to discover new wines while enjoying dishes designed to complement each pour. Cape Town’s wine & dine calendar includes everything from relaxed tasting evenings to elaborate five-course dinners. Restaurants often collaborate with leading South African wine farms, with each course paired with a different wine selected to highlight the flavours on the plate. Many events also include an introduction from the winemaker, estate representative or sommelier, giving guests more insight into the wines, vineyards and winemaking process.
Popular Cape Town wine dinner experiences may include:
Wine dinners take place throughout Cape Town, including the City Bowl, Atlantic Seaboard, Waterfront, Southern Suburbs and surrounding areas. The nearby Cape Winelands also offer regular pairing experiences in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl, Constantia and Durbanville. Events are normally available on selected dates and often have limited seating, particularly when a winemaker or guest chef is involved. For anyone searching for a memorable date night, an evening with friends or simply an excuse to discover another great South African wine, Cape Town’s food and wine pairing events provide plenty of opportunities to raise a glass. Check the latest wine & dine evenings Cape Town has to offer and book early for events that catch the eye.
The next chef dinner collaboration at Angala is coming up soon on 20 August 2022! Join Angala and local creators, crafters, chefs, winemakers and beverage producers for a sumptuous stay-over and interactive dining experience. Dine with the chef who prepares your meal and engage directly with the producers of excellent local wines, spirits and mindful…
Experience a scrumptious Winter Winemakers’ Lunch. At the tip of the Benguela Cove Lagoon in Walker Bay, the Benguela current is drawing icy-cold waters from the Atlantic Ocean. The whales are pulling in and the Moody Lagoon is living up to its reputation. To counter the cold and the moods, we bring you delicious wine…
The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel is collaborating with Steenberg Vineyards to present a gastronomic wine pairing dinner on Friday 26 August 2022. Executive Chef Tronette Dippenaar and Steenberg Cellar Master Elunda Basson are joining forces at this event to present gourmands with a food and wine feast in honour of Women’s month. Steenberg is situated in the…
Join Harringtons Cocktail Lounge every Wednesday! ________________________ WIN WIN WIN: We’re giving away a table for you and a friend for Wednesday, the 17th of August where you get to experience the wine & dine evening with Ken Forrester. Enter on Facebook or Instagram! Winner announced on 15 August. _________________ For August’s Wednesday wine events,…
The winter dinners at Waterford are here and you are invited. Mark le Roux from Waterford Estate and Beau du Toit from SALT would like to invite you to eventful evenings of great wine and delicious food that will make the perfect date night experience for all foodies & lovers of fine wines. The dates…
Nederburg is calling on carnivores to indulge, when meat maestros, Pete Goffe-Wood and Steven Maresch, appear at the Paarl winery’s restaurant, The Manor. They will be creating a fabulous five-course meal on the nights of 29 and 30 July. Everything (except for dessert!) will involve meat. Well-known to South Africans as a judge of both…
For an enchanting evening of Food and Wine, don’t miss The Twelve Apostles’ winter line-up of dining events. Every month The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa holds a stunning evening filled with delectable food and wine where Executive Chef Christo Pretorius and Sommelier, Gregory Mutambe will collaborate with award-winning wine estates, including Bouchard Finlayson, our sister vineyard, to…
Looking for a unique experience to celebrate the next occasion? Join Oude Werf Hotel for a wonderful evening of food and wine with Lourensford Cellarmaster, Hannes Nel. This creative 4-course menu, is crafted to beautifully complement their Limited Release wines, which is bound to be an incredible evening of fantastic food and the finest of…
5 incredible wines paired with 5 delicious courses. It has been a while since we have enjoyed a wine-pairing menu and Manna Epicure is coming to the rescue with a 5-course menu that looks out of this world. What more can we ask for! A Night of Pour Decisions is the perfect event for the…
Keep the winter chill out with Vondeling Wines and Grande Roche. Grande Roche illustrates all the finest things in life through all aspects of its offering. From impeccable décor to innovative menus, wine pairings, and excellent service, Grande Roche’s standards are always high and simply the best in hospitality. They will be hosted a 4…
The Marine Hotel in Hermanus is joining forces with Beaumont Wines to present a gastronomic pairing dinner on Saturday 30 July 2022. Aimed at delighting the senses, the five-course dinner will be hosted by The Marine’s newly appointed Head Chef, Oelof Verster and winemaker, Sebastian Beaumont. This perfectly paired 5-course menu will be served in…
Imagine knowing precisely where your food comes from and how it ended up on your plate. This is exactly what you can expect from the ‘Earth to Eat’ Winter Dinner Series at Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery. Vadas will be hosting four dinners at Spier Wine Farm, each with one of its suppliers in attendance, for…
