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.
On 26 July at 7pm, HQ Restaurant will be hosting their 5th Raise the Steaks Dinner, focussing their attention on Sirloin– a cut of meat that is prized for its bigger flavour. Considering HQ’s famously simple menu consists only of their iconic salad, followed by quality steak and chips, this dinner is not one to be missed….
Join Spier Wine Farm on Saturday, 29 July and Saturday, 26 August Spier to a first-hand experience of the farm-to-table philosophy at Eight Restaurant! At this interactive food evening, you’ll get to taste the intrinsic goodness of food from Spier’s own pastures, with fresh produce from our vegetable gardens and Farmer Angus’s pasture reared beef, pork,…
Join The 41 for the very first Wine Club Event a the Camps Bay restaurant! When I’ve attended blind wine tastings in the past there have always been wine-makers and sommeliers in the room giving their expert feedback and opinions about the wines that have been tasted. It can be a little daunting for a…
Nobu’s Head Chef, Harold Hurtada, and Moët & Chandon and Dom Perignon are joining forces for a Champagne and Sake dinner on 5 July 2017 at Nobu Cape Town. Six courses of signature Nobu dishes, a selection of exclusive sakes and vintage champagne are artfully paired for the ultimate umami experience. This is guaranteed to…
As winter rolls in and beach days are few and far between, Shimmy Beach Club has partnered up with Eat Out to bring you a relaxed, fun filled food and wine experience in celebration of the world’s hottest fruit. Guests are invited to enjoy a 12-course canape-style feast, with Chef Adrian as your guide, each…
On 28 June at 7pm, HQ Restaurant will be hosting their 4th Raise the Steaks Dinner, focussing their attention on the Hanger Steak – a cut of meat that is prized for its flavour. Considering HQ’s famously simple menu consists only of their iconic salad, followed by quality steak and chips, this dinner is not one to be missed….
Join the Wine Society at Charango! On the 27th of June, Marianne Wine Estate has been invited to showcase their superb wines. The Stellenbosch Wine Estate will be pairing 5 of their best wines with 5 dishes created by the chefs at Charango. All of this is available for only R450 per person. Booking is essential….
Nederburg, Platter’s By Diners Club South African Wine Guide’s 2017 Winery of the Year, will be offering a very rare sampling of its four Platter’s 2017 five-star wines, as rated by the authoritative guide’s panel of judges. This culinary showcase, set to take guests on a sensory journey of discovery, will take place at The…
Wine & Dine at your favourite seafood restaurant in the southern suburbs! Due to popular demand, Harbour House at Constantia Nek are repeating the Steeneberg food and wine pairing evening on 28 June 2017. The Chef has created a delectable four-course menu perfectly combined with Steenberg’s fine wines, for R495 per person. Food & Wine Pairing Dinner at Harbour…
Chef Os trained in classical French cuisine at Silwood Kitchen and subsequently spent time expanding his repertoire through his journeys as a culinary nomad. He has been on various expeditions in this time, working as a yacht chef in the Med, a private chef all over Europe and a food tour leader from Barbados to…
Marianne Wines will be joining The Vineyard Hotel for an evening of great food & excellent wines on the 26th of May! On the evening, 4 hand-picked wines from the estate will be paired with 4 specially crafted dishes from Chef Carl and his team. You will also stand a chance of winning a night’s stay…
While executive chef Jean Delport masters the kitchen, head winemaker Johann Fourie from Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate, will be sharing wine tips and a secret or two with diners about their award-winning estate wines. As the 2015 Diner’s Club Winemaker of the Year, Johann’s passion for producing superb quality wine is enhanced by the…
