You’re invited to join an extra special long table event on the picturesque lawns outside Boschendal’s Olive Press in collaboration with Franschhoek Tourism and Franschhoek Valley chefs. Enjoy a magnificent 5-course meal in collaboration with five celebrated local chefs to support some of the most deserving charities in the area.
- Sunday, 16 April
- 13h00
- Boschendal Olive Press Lawns
- R1 500 pp including welcome bubble and wine sponsored by Boschendal, as well as a five course lunch
- Download Menu
MEET THE GUEST CHEFS
Five talented chefs from the Franschhoek Valley will each be crafting a course for the long table lunch to showcase and celebrate the bounty and talent of the local valley area.
STARTER COURSE: CHEF ERIC BULPITT, BOSCHENDAL
Drawing inspiration from a childhood spent on his grandparents’ farm, Chef Eric Bulpitt is leading the evolution of Boschendal’s dining experiences. With a focus on micro-seasonal dishes that showcase the best of Boschendal’s sustainably grown ingredients, Chef Bulpitt strives to create a powerful connection with every ingredient on the plate.
VEGETABLE COURSE: CHEF NICOLENE BARROW, ORANGERIE LE LUDE ESTATE
Taking a minimalist approach to ingredients and presentation without sacrificing quality and flavour, Chef Nicolene Barrow offers French-inspired cooking at her Orangerie Restaurant. Believing that good quality, sustainably-sourced ingredients should be the highlight of a meal, Chef Barrow crafts dishes made with love and balanced flavours.
FISH COURSE: CHEF NANDA CARDOSO, DEUX LIONS
Driven by the belief that few things make a person feel as at home as having a comfortable meal in a harmonious setting, Chef Nanda Cardoso, head chef at Deux Lions, is proud to share her favourite flavours though meals that showcase farm-fresh produce, honest flavours, and comfort.
MAIN COURSE: CHEF KYLE NORRIS, LE FRANSCHHOEK HOTEL & SPA
Known for an inimitable flair and his contemporary take on familiar favourites, Chef Kyle Norris leads the culinary experience at Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa’s new restaurant Sauvages. Expect colourful, playful and innovative dishes that draw inspiration from the garden with an abundance of citrus and herbs.
DESSERT COURSE: CHEF RYAN SHELL, ŌKU ASIAN EATERY & YAMA SUSHI EMPORIUM
Chef Ryan Shell leads Franschhoek’s premier Asian food experiences with a focus on local produce, fresh flavours and sustainability. As Chef Proprietor of Ōku Asian Eatery and Yama Sushi Emporium, Chef Shell and his team serve an ever-evolving menu that showcases traditional Asian-themed tones using high-quality local and seasonal produce.
AWARD-WINNING WINE TO SAVOUR
To welcome you to our long table, guests will be treated to a remarkable glass of Boschendal bubbles on arrival at our special charity event. Additionally, there will be a selection of our white and red wines available for lunch, so you can enjoy the perfect pairing with your meal.
At Boschendal, our belief in balancing tradition and experience with regenerative farming practices allows us to produce premium wines of exceptional quality. With a celebrated winemaking tradition spanning over 330 years, every sip of our award-winning Boschendal wine promises an exceptional assortment of aromas and rich flavours that reflect the unique context of our farm.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
We’re excited to announce that the entertainment for our long table lunch will be provided by South Africa’s own leading electric cellist, Carol Thorns. Celebrated around the world as a pioneer in the electric string genre, Carol has shared international stages with the likes of Vanessa Mae and John Legend.Secure your tickets to support local charities and savour a remarkable musical performance from Carol Thorns & Mario Arnold’s.
GET TO KNOW THE CHARITIES
All profits from this special culinary event will go directly to FRANCO, Isabelo and the Kusasa Project, three local charities chosen for their invaluable work assisting the most vulnerable members of our community, our youth.
THE KUSASA PROJECT
The Kusasa Project is a non-profit founded in 2006 by Dave Riordan and Doug Gurr in the Franschhoek Valley to address the systemic deficiencies in the areas of literacy, nutrition and sport for disadvantaged children. The project works to address the issue of recurring poverty at its roots by the establishment of an independent primary school serving disadvantaged children: The Kusasa Academy. Today the school provides critical educational foundations for underprivileged children from disadvantaged communities and gives these children a chance at a much brighter future.
ISABELO
Isabelo was born in 2009 to address the unfortunate fact that 30% of the South African population live with food insecurity and 3 out of 4 children go hungry every day. The project works to ensure that local school children are able to concentrate in class without hunger, tiredness and low blood sugar. Isabelo is dedicated to providing 1500 nutritional meals to these children. The Isabelo project has proven to be awe-inspiring thanks to the founder Margot Janse.
FRANCO
FRANCO (Franschhoek Resource And Network Coordinating Organization) is a registered non profit organisation founded in 2005 to address the impact on those without the means or capabilities to support themselves and their communities. This non profit acknowledges the role that wealth plays in driving our economy and offers financial aid, together with various forms of training and development, to equip young people with the necessary skills to enable them to secure employment. They aim to restore a sense of pride and self-esteem into under-resourced communities who’ve historically been subjected to discrimination and prejudice.
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