“Over the last year we’ve lost that communal sense of sharing, of coming together over food, and I hope our new menu can help people rediscover the joy in sharing a meal together.” Boschendal is synonymous with outstanding wine and cuisine. Overseeing all things culinary is Allistaire Lawrence, a chef […]
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Nothing says “South African Heritage” quite like the smell of fresh, locally caught fish on the coals. Chef Allistaire uses ethically-sourced Yellow Tail from one of our local like-minded suppliers accompanied by freshly steamed mussels on the fire to create the perfect braai day seafood salad. The mussels are warmed […]
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Written by Boschendal Heritage Day Asian BBQ Sirloin Braai Dish You can’t have a Heritage Day braai without a premium cut of grass-fed Black Angus sirloin on the fire. Basted in our popular Asian BBQ sauce from the Boschendal Farm Shop, this sirloin will melt in your mouth. Chef Allistaire […]
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Heritage Day Pork Brunch Dish Recipe Kick your Heritage Day braai off early this year with Chef Allistaire’s hearty Duroc Pork Brunch dish. Who doesn’t like a breakfast braai on a public holiday! Ideally the Kassler steaks should be prepared on the open flame to attain those delicious smoky flavours. […]
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Impress your guests with Chef Allistaire’s charred oysters on the fire. This light starter with a hint of zesty lemon and fresh garden herbs, is the perfect way to kick off your Heritage Day braai. Chef Allistaire’s recipe calls for fresh, ethically-sourced Saldanha Bay oysters, lightly poached in a dash […]
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It’s thyme for some family-style pizza on the fire! We know it can be tough keeping the young ones entertained, so our Tree House Team is here to help! We’ve mastered the art of outdoor cooking and what better to do on a beautiful autumn day than cook a homemade […]
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CHEF ALLISTAIRE IS BRINGING THE WERF RESTAURANT RIGHT TO YOUR KITCHEN Chef Al’s Sticky Beef Short Ribs Who can resist the temptation of sticky ribs? We certainly can’t and that’s why we couldn’t wait to share this recipe. In this latest cooking demo, Chef Al brings you all the tricks […]
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CHEF ALLISTAIRE IS BRINGING THE WERF RESTAURANT RIGHT TO YOUR KITCHEN Werf-style Braised Beef Shin Bobotie As winter draws near, we can’t help but long for hearty meals that warm you up from the inside. Our chefs have put a Werf Restaurant twist on the traditional Cape Malay bobotie and […]
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With all this extra time on hand, there’s no better time to try a few new recipes in the kitchen. We’ve gone through our recipe archives and chosen one of our favourite dishes, regularly served at our award-winning Werf Restaurant. Our Tempura Waterblommetjies can be dished up as a hearty […]
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The history of Boschendal stretches all the way back to 1685; when the young Cape Colony was an important refreshment outpost for ships of the Dutch East India Company as they travelled the Spice Route in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Maritime trade brought all manner of interesting cultural traditions […]
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