Roots & Rituals celebrates the flavours we grew up with and the joy of gathering around a table. Join An Intentional Table at Braai Society for an intimate five-course supper club, reimagining familiar South African dishes with wine pairings, stories and good company.

4 November 2026 | 18:00 | R595 per person, including wine pairing.

Book your seat HERE

Birthdays, farewells, year-end dinners, or a Sunday that ran long. We can accommodate up to 40 guests — from a shared table in the restaurant to exclusive hire of the whole house.

The Long Table: 10 - 20 Guests

One table in the main restaurant, one set menu, served family style. The easiest way to feed a group properly.

The Whole House: 21 - 40 Guests

Exclusive hire of Braai Society — the restaurant, the patio and the full team, yours for the evening. No private room; the whole house is available.

A beautiful morning of creativity, fragrance, French champagne and festive inspiration.

Celebrate the magic of the festive season with an elegant and inspiring morning at Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa.

Set in the beautiful Firepit Courtyard, this exclusive festive experience brings together the art of wreath making, the world of luxury fragrance, exquisite champagne and a touch of literary inspiration — all thoughtfully curated to make the season feel a little more special.
Whether you’re gathering with friends, embracing a new creative experience or simply looking for a beautiful way to welcome the festive season, this is a morning designed to inspire and delight.

A Morning of Festive Indulgence:

CREATE | Your Own Festive Wreath

Discover the pleasure of creating something beautiful as you design your very own festive wreath — a personal creation to take home and enjoy throughout the season.

DISCOVER | The Art of Fragrance
Explore the art of fragrance layering with Jo Malone London, discovering how beautiful scents can be combined to create a fragrance experience that is uniquely yours.

SIP | Champagne & Festive Treats
Enjoy a glass of Moët & Chandon while savouring delicious festive treats in the elegant surroundings of Fairlawns.

BE INSPIRED | A Literary Moment

Enjoy a special reading by author Michelle Key from her newly published novel, Becoming Vincent, adding a thoughtful and inspiring touch to the morning.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, 14 November 2026
Time: 09:30 arrival for a 10:00 start – 12:30
Venue: Firepit Courtyard, Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa, Sandton
Price: R1 975 per person

Bookings are essential.

Celebrate the magic of Christmas with exceptional cuisine, elegant surroundings and memorable moments shared with those who matter most.

Christmas Eve Dinner, Thursday, 24 December 2026

Our specially curated Christmas Eve set menu brings together seasonal ingredients, refined flavours and thoughtful culinary touches for a memorable festive dining experience. Begin with a selection of freshly baked breads, followed by delicate goat’s cheese profiteroles with honey and toasted black pepper.

For starters, choose between baked kingklip with Thai coconut curry sauce or spinach and ricotta tortellini with Parmesan cream and herb oil. The main course offers a choice of confit duck leg with plum sauce, traditional roast beef with Yorkshire pudding and red wine jus, or a beautifully prepared vegetarian mushroom and cottage cheese tartlet.

Complete your evening with a choice of Black Forest Opera Cake or custard mille-feuille, followed by chocolate truffles. A wonderful way to welcome Christmas, surrounded by exceptional food, warm hospitality and festive elegance.

Christmas Day Lunch, Friday, 25 December 2026

Gather your loved ones and celebrate Christmas Day with a beautifully prepared festive feast at Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa. Our Christmas Lunch is designed for leisurely celebrations, bringing together traditional festive favourites, seasonal dishes and an abundance of delicious flavours.

Price: R1 495 per adult
Children under 12: R745 per child

Booking is essential. Subject to availability.

Make Christmas Eve Magical at Bombay Brasserie, Taj Cape Town!

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with an elegant Christmas Eve dinner at Bombay Brasserie. Indulge in a specially curated set menu, surrounded by the warmth of festive cheer and the exceptional hospitality of Taj Cape Town.

24 December 2026 Christmas Eve Dinner | 18:30 – 22:00

Set Menu | R2,250 per adult
Children aged 12 and under pay half price.

Gather your loved ones, savour an exquisite dining experience, and create cherished memories this Christmas Eve. 

Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian Menu choice

Great achievements deserve great celebrations!

Bring your team together to celebrate the milestones, memorable moments and successes of 2026.
From exceptional food to warm African hospitality, make your year-end celebration one to remember at Tribes Emperors Palace.

Year-end bookings are now open!

Every spring brings a fresh burst of colour to Vergelegen Wine Estate, offering the perfect opportunity to discover its remarkable historic gardens and gather inspiration and expert gardening advice.

Join Vergelegen’s horticulturist and gardens manager, Richard Arm, for a guided walk through the 326-year-old estate, uncovering the stories behind its celebrated gardens, learning about its seasonal plantings and gaining practical tips to bring new life to your own garden.

The tour begins in the Sundial Garden, recently refreshed with colourful plantings ahead of the reopening of the adjoining Stables restaurant, before continuing past the first spring agapanthus blooms in the East Garden. Visitors will then explore the historic Octagonal Garden, renowned for its vibrant herbaceous borders framing the path to the Cape Dutch homestead.

The experience concludes in the beautiful Rose Garden, where dozens of roses flourish beneath ancient camphor trees, creating a tapestry of colour and fragrance.

Thousands of delphiniums, foxgloves and salvia have been planted for the season, while favourable weather and plentiful water promise an especially spectacular spring display.

Before setting off, guests can enjoy tea or coffee and a freshly baked scone at Firehorse, Vergelegen’s temporary restaurant.

The Potting Shed Gift Shop will also offer Vergelegen’s 10 most popular rose varieties for visitors to purchase and grow at home, alongside a selection of gardening accessories, soaps, body-care products and other estate-inspired gifts. A wider range of Vergelegen products is available through the estate’s online shop.

Event details:

Dates: Friday, 30 October – Sunday, 1 November 2026 | Time: 08h30–11h00 daily

Tickets: R250 per person

Tickets include entry to Vergelegen Wine Estate, a guided garden walk with Richard Arm and the horticultural team, and tea or coffee and a scone at Firehorse before the tour.

Bookings are essential.

Book your Vergelegen Garden Weekend experience HERE

Explore the estate’s expanded online shop: shop.vergelegen.co.za

We’re excited to welcome you to our new and improved online shop, where you’ll find exceptional spring wine deals. Whether you prefer red, white, or a mixed case to suit any occasion, now is the perfect time to stock up and save.

• Wild Winds Sauvignon Blanc 2024 — was R165, now R110 per bottle
• Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Premium 2020  — was R195, now R150 per bottle
• Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2022 — was R425, now R325 per bottle
• Spring Wine Case featuring 2 x bottles of Florence Rosé, 2 x bottles of Heritage Brut Cap Classique & 2 x bottles Mill Race Red — was R1260, now R945 per case

These exclusive offers are available while stocks last via our online shop and in our tasting room until 31 October 2026. 

SHOP WINE PROMOTIONS HERE

This October, Baccō Estate welcomes you to An Evening with the Stars, a beautiful spring celebration hosted by the Paarl Wine Route.⁠
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Under the night sky, discover 14 award-winning wines from 7 producers, paired with a culinary journey featuring 7 beautifully crafted small plates and 2 delightful palate cleansers and petit fours.⁠
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From delicate seafood to bold, unexpected flavours and a sweet finale, each act brings something new to the table.⁠
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An evening of exceptional wine, creative cuisine and wonderful company, all beneath the stars at Baccō.⁠

Celebrate the end of 2026 with your team at Le Pommier Wine Estate in the beautiful Banhoek Valley.

We offer a variety of options to suit your group and the type of celebration you have in mind.

Lawn Braai or Spitbraai 

A relaxed South African-style celebration with plenty of outdoor space and spectacular mountain views.

Vineyard Barn Celebration

Ideal for larger groups looking for a dedicated function venue with beautiful vineyard surroundings.

Restaurant Lunch 

Perfect for smaller teams wanting to enjoy good food and time together in a welcoming setting.

From relaxed team lunches to memorable company celebrations, we'd love to host you.

Send us your preferred date, number of guests and function style, and we'll help you explore the options.