Summer days are best spent outdoors. The Western Cape is spoilt for choice with magnificent scenery, acting as a beautiful backdrop for your day. The only thing that makes it better? Some delicious food and drink.
Picnicking is a simple and easy activity for the summer. All you need is a blanket, a basket and your closest friends and family. However, if you’re not the planning type, why not leave it to the professionals? There are a host of incredible wine farms offering pre-made picnic baskets designed to satiate every craving.
Spier:
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What it includes:
– Curry spiced chickpeas & cashew nuts
– Marinated olives with orange, fennel & garlic
– Havarti Gouda with a piccalilli made by Chef Hennie at the Farm Cafe
– Vadas Baguette with charred aubergine dip
– Farmer Angus selection of charcuterie with gherkins
– Harissa grilled chicken strips with lemon
– Panzella style courgette & cucumber salad with farm loaf croutons, sunflower seeds, pickled red onion dressed with avocado “cream”
– Cauliflower “rice” salad with vegan cheddar (It’s delicious, we promise), fresh herbs, celery, toasted hazelnut, roasted garlic, dates and fynbos vinaigrette
– Dark Chocolate brownie with coconut yoghurt, berry compote and fresh berries
They also offer a plant-based picnic for R295 per person and a kids picnic for R160 per child.
How much: R295 per person
Hazendal:
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What it includes:
– Babushka artisan breads
– Flavoured butter
– Hummus with garlic, rosemary and turmeric marinated mushrooms
– Potted snoek pâté
– Cold cut selection
– Roast chicken with dukkah Asian salad, mixed seeds, ginger and soy dressing
– Russian Olivier potato salad
– Local cheese and homemade chutney
– Dessert cup of the day
How much: R300 per adult and R140 per child
The Cellars-Hohenort:
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What it includes:
– Tapas
– Fresh homemade baked ciabatta with farm butter
– Free-range roast chicken
– Artisanal house salads in a jar with vinaigrette
– Carrot cake with cream cheese icing
– Bottled water and freshly pressed juice
How much: R265 – R 320 per person
Perdeberg:
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What it includes:
– 2 x Lamb braai chops
– 2 x Boerewors spirals
– 2 x Chicken thigh and pepper kebabs
– 2 x Roosterkoeke with cheddar and apricot jam
– 2 x Greek salads
– 2 x Peppermint crisp tart
How much: R450 for two
Nederburg:
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What it includes:
– Selection of local cheeses and charcuterie, accompanied by olives, pickles, nuts and hummus
– Freshly baked bread rolls.
– Roasted baby chicken
– Potatoes Lyonnaise
– A crisp salad
– Chocolate brownie.
– bottle of your choice of wine from our The Winemasters collection
How much: R460 for two
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