In the lead up to Christmas – the main item on the agenda is the feast – from menu planning to a few trips to the store. Tills are abuzz, shopping carts are filled to the brim and most times, an overspend comprising of nice-to-haves and promotions of that ‘much needed’ item or two. Fast forward to almost two years in the pandemic, the consumers’ pocket is under a lot more pressure and being both penny-wise and time-sensitive is of top priority.
Give the kitchen, long queues and overly indulgent expenses a miss this year by enjoying a feast at a local spot where you’re served beautiful dishes, great ambience and you are spared playing the host and doing the kitchen clean up!
Here is a round-up of a few spots in Cape Town, offering delectable menu’s this Christmas:
La Petite Ferme
Take the scenic route to Franschhoek and enjoy a 6-course menu from shared platters of bread, charcuterie and antipasti to braised ribs and smoked trout as mains! These are just a few of the menu options – round it off with cheese and dessert platters!
- Cost: R980 per person
- Seating: 12:00 – 14:30
- Bookings: Call 021 876 3016 or e-mail [email protected]
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Live Inn Restaurant
Indulge in a 3-course menu serving up all the traditional festive favourites – be it a traditional Waldorf salad, build your own salad or crumbed prawn for starters. To main of glazed gammon with pineapple and maraschino cherries, roast sirloin with a rich rosemary jus or stuffed turkey – with accompanying sides. Because dessert is to be taken very serious – a varied menu of strawberry trifle, Croquembouche, carrot cake, strawberry fridge cheesecake, yule log, meringue nest with cream and berries or the much-anticipated mince pies!
- Cost: R495 per person
- Bookings: Call 021 822 6500 or e-mail [email protected]
Grande Roche
Take to the Cape’s winelands which not only boasts spectacular views but offers a 4-course Christmas Lunch Menu. Kick-start the feast with sashimi, ginger and fish extract followed by a second and third course of gammon, smoked brisket and all the sides imaginable. For dessert, Eaton mess with white chocolate cream, passion fruit and sesame meringue.
- Cost: R995 per person
- Bookings: Call 021 863 5100 or e-mail [email protected]
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Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence
Enjoy a Christmas Lunch Buffet with a myriad of choice – a range of starters from shrimp & avocado mousse vol au vents to tikka grilled chicken & mango cobb. For mains, all the tradition is served with firm favourites such as turkey ballotine, mustard glazed gammon, pan seared Norwegian salmon and a hearty butter chicken curry served with poppadum’s’, pickles and chutney. Dessert covers the basis with an almond trifle and custard, pecan nut tart with marmalade and a popular favourite, warm malva pudding with Amarula custard.
- Cost: R595 per person / Children (aged 12 and under) R298
- Bookings: Call 021 467 4000 or Email [email protected]
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Here’s to having a fantastic feast this Christmas!
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