Picnics

Boschendal wine farm boasts some of the most picturesque views in the Cape Winelands, with dramatic mountain vistas visible from the lush lawns. So, it’s no surprise that the estate has become a popular picnic spot, as families and friends come together for a day out.

We recently launched two new picnic lunches that offer guests distinctly different experiences. But there is one similarity – the food. Only naturally grown produce from the estate, as well as locally made artisanal goods, are used, ensuring guests receive a basket filled with delicious, healthy and wholesome food.

The seasonal picnic menus do change depending on what our food garden is producing.

The two picnic areas are 1km apart so be sure to remember which one you booked for.

Please note that we welcome all our Werf Picnic guests to bring their own blankets, chairs and tables.

Rhone Classic Picnics

Our classic Boschendal picnic has relocated to the Rhone lawns - this is in the wine-making and wine-tasting hub of Boschendal. 

The picnic area has spectacular mountain views and is surrounded by the exhibition vineyards, the Rhone Homestead, the Cellar Door and our Winery. 

Picnic baskets can be enjoyed at carefully-laid out tables or on a picnic blanket under the shade of the oak trees. This is a full service area.

In the basket

Rhone picnic baskets include food made from our natural farm produce including delicate pates, freshly baked bread, three delicious salads, pasture raised meat, a selection of cold meats, homemade whole grain mustard mayo, artisan cheeses and one of our celebrated desserts.

Download menus

The seasonal picnic menus do change depending on availability of fresh farm produce.

Rhone Traditional & Vegetarian menu's

Rhone Banting & Kiddies menu's

Werf Garden Picnics

Under the trees of the Pavilion lawn is where you’ll find this picnic spot, next to the main werf and our farm-to-table food hub.

It’s a more relaxed affair, with hammocks, bean bags and loads of space to spread out a blanket. We welcome our guests to bring your own blankets, chairs and tables and enjoy a leisurely afternoon under the trees with family and friends. There’s a jungle gym and acres of garden for the kids to romp around in. This is a partial service area.

In the basket

In the basket you’ll find wholesome farm produce and artisanal goodies courtesy of Boschendal’s bakers, butchers and chefs. Expect pates, fresh baquettes, a seasonal salad from our food garden, a selection of cold meats, cheese and homemade preserves and one of our celebrated desserts.

Download menus

The seasonal picnic menus do change depending on availability of fresh farm produce.

Werf Garden Picnic menu's