John
& Lynne Ford’s Main Ingredient list of special dinner events
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Events
are listed in the order in which they will occur, starting with the most
imminent date.
Note: These
events are published with information provided by the event organisers or their
representatives. John & Lynne Ford and their businesses cannot be held
responsible for any incorrect or misleading information and receive no
remuneration for this service
JULY
Wednesday, 23rd July at 18h00 Le Creuset invites you to an intimate evening
with Franck Dangereux of the Foodbarn in Noordhoek. Join us for an event filled
with visual and culinary delight as chef Franck Dangereux demonstrates
delicious dishes in the latest Le Creuset cookware range, followed by a 3
course sit down dinner. Franck will share some of his chef secrets with us and
Le Creuset will spoil each guest with an exclusive Le Creuset goodie bag. 70
places are available - tickets are issued on a first come first serve basis.
Cost: R495 per person
Wednesday, 23rd July at 19h00 A TASTE OF MEXICO with Chef Paulina Hefferan. Join Prue Leith Chefs Academy and the
Embassy of Mexico for an evening dedicated to showcasing authentic Mexican
Cuisine at the Prue Leith Restaurant, Hennopspark, Centurion. Price:
R395 per person for a four course meal. Please specify any dietary requirements when making your booking. restaurant@prueleith.co.za
Wednesday, 23rd July at 18h30 for 19h00. KZN FOOD HEROES
STAR AT THE OYSTER BOX. “KwaZulu-Natal
is a treasure chest of amazing produce. Sourcing fresh produce locally,
in an ethical way for use in our kitchens, is first prize for the Chefs at The
Oyster Box. The closer to home the food is produced, the fresher it is, the
less packaging is involved, the more sustainable it is for the producer and the
better it is for our guests. A win-win all-round.” On
23rd July, The Oyster Box will host a KZN Food Heroes
Dinner in the Pearl Room, to salute the
artisan food produced in our province. Every item on the menu has been sourced
from a local producer, who is a master at their craft and understands
intimately, the raw materials with which they work. The five-course dinner
starts at 18h30 for 19h00, with a welcome drink on arrival and
includes a paired wine from Abingdon Wine Estate, with each course. Cost is
R475 per person and booking is essential. On the MENU: FIELD MUSHROOM RAVIOLI, BLACK PEPPER MASCARPONE
AND SALAMI CONE WITH WARM SESAME OIL. Cured meats from Esposito in the Kamberg Valley are
handcrafted from pigs fed on milk, cereals and acorns in season. With no
growth hormones or antibiotics, Brett Moller and Franco Esposito’s
specialties are made according to time-tested Apennine traditions. No
flavourants, colourants or 'meat stretchers' are used in their products. LOBSTER
BISQUE, ROOIBOS TEA-SMOKED TROUT AND HOME-SMOKED BACON CRUMBLE. Producing
approximately 5000 fish per annum, Wayfarers
Trout is raised and cold-smoked on the Farm in Dargle and delivered
within three days of being caught.
Friday, 25th July, 7pm till late
Christmas
in July Dinner-dance at Cassia. CASSIA HOSTS CHRISTMAS IN JULY FOR CHARITABLE
CAUSE. This July, Cassia
Restaurant at Nitida Wine Farm in the Durbanville winelands is hosting a
Christmas in July charity fundraiser for the Iris House Children’s Hospice. The
three course dinner-dance is being offered at R275.00 per person with R150.00
from each ticket sold being donated to this fantastic foundation; offering
guests the opportunity to enjoy fabulous food prepared by Cassia’s French Chef
Florent Hameau and his team, accompanied by gorgeous Nitida wines. The
festivities include a welcome drink upon arrival, Nitida wines on the tables,
three course Christmas themed menu, goody bag, automatic entry into the raffle
to win a night’s stay for two at the Crystal Towers five star hotel, lucky
draws, auction and dance. Says Cassia owner, Warren Swaffield: “It’s always
such an incredible feeling to be able to give back; We are in a very fortunate
position whereby we are able to offer such a service to those in need, and we
will continue to do so going forward.” Based in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs,
Iris House provides quality care for Special Needs children and young people
with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions within the Northern suburbs,
Mfuleni and Vredenburg areas. This vibrant charity is committed to enriching
the quality of life for their members and member’s families. To make your
dinner reservation and support this incredible cause contact Iris House on 021 559 8000 or email info@iris-house.org. Venue: Saffron venue, Cassia Restaurant,
Nitida Cellars, Tygerbergvalley Road (R13), Durbanville, 7550
Wednesday, 30th July Pop-Up Dinner with Bistro Sixteen82. Adventurous diners looking for a new culinary experience will get
their fix with one of Bistro Sixteen82’s enormously popular Pop-Up Dinner. This
evening of avant-garde gastronomy will feature a five-course menu presented by
a “surprise” chef from an award-winning South African restaurant and skilfully
paired with Steenberg wines. Please contact Edwina on 021 713 2211 or reservations@bistro1682.co.za to reserve your seat.
Thursday, 31st July Chef Reuben Riffel
will collaborate with award winning chef Richard Carstens for one appearance only on at ONE&ONLY CAPE TOWN. Part of the
2014 Reuben Invites series which sees Riffel share the stage with top Cape
chefs, the Carstens collaboration is set to be a cracker! One of South Africa’s
most thoughtful, imaginative and creative chefs, Carstens has cooked in
restaurants in Asia and Australia and now serves up his outstanding fusion food
at the beautiful Tokara restaurant on the Tokara Wine Estate in
Stellenbosch. Expect appetising combinations of food and texture to delight and
excite all your senses, matched with Tokara’s star studded wines. The evening begins with a tasting of
Tokara’s wines in One&Only Cape Town’s Vista Bar & Lounge before guests
move through to Reuben’s restaurant to feast on a superb 4-course menu prepared
jointly by Riffel and Carstens. Listen to them explain their culinary roots and
influences and enjoy the tales and anecdotes of these top chefs. The price of the 4-course dinner is
R345 per person, including the pre-dinner wine tasting and canapés and
excluding any beverages with the meal. Richard will suggest wines to be paired
with each dish, although this is not included in the price, allowing you the freedom
to select your favourite wines to accompany each gastronomic dish. Don’t miss
out on the rest of the “Reuben Invites” 2014 series: 13th August: Chef
Margot Janse of The Tasting Room, Le Quartier Francais. 10th September:
Chef Bertus Basson of Overture Restaurant, Hidden Valley. 16th October:
Chef Ryan Shell of Haute Cabrière Cellar Restaurant, Haute Cabrière. To
reserve your “Reuben Invites” table at Reuben’s One&Only, call +27 21 431 4511 or mail to restaurant.reservations@oneandonlycapetown.com
AUGUST
Friday, 1st to Sunday, 31st August THE TWELVE APOSTLES
HOTEL AND SPA TO HONOUR WOMEN’S MONTH IN AUGUST WITH SPECIAL ‘PINK TEA’. The Twelve
Apostles Hotel and Spa will serve a special ‘Pink Tea’ in association with
Pongrácz in honour of
Women’s Month. Available at R160 per person throughout the month
of August, guests will be welcomed with a glass of Pongrácz Rosé on
arrival. Elegantly dry with a wonderful foamy mouthful of black berry
flavours, this enchanting blend of Pinot noir and Chardonnay evokes an air of romance
with its seductive blush. It will be the perfect partner for a host of
pink-themed treats – some of which feature cancer fighting ‘super-foods’ that
are high in antioxidants. Red wine pâté de fruits, Forest berry cheesecake,
Ruby grapefruit cupcakes and Strawberry mousse will be presented alongside
freshly baked Scones with fresh cream, Brazil nut cake, Chocolate brownies and
Cream puffs topped with pink chocolate, served with the finest selection of
fragrant teas and coffees. The selection of delicate finger sandwiches includes
Smoked salmon with cream cheese, Chicken mayonnaise with toasted almond and Roast beef with horseradish and rocket, as well as the traditional
Egg mayonnaise and Cheese and tomato varieties. The Twelve Apostles Hotel’s
Pink Tea will be served individually on Tea stands, Mondays to Sundays from
10h00 to 16h00 in the Leopard Bar, the Conservatory or the Café Grill, and on
weekend afternoons a High Tea buffet will be available in the same venue.
Contact restaurant reservations on 021 437 9029 or restaurants@12apostles.co.za to book. Email: reservations1@12apostles.co.za. Become a fan of The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa on
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Wednesday, 13th August Dinner at Reuben’s One&Only with
Chef Margot Janse of The Tasting Room.
REUBEN RIFFEL, acclaimed chef , has announced an exciting and innovative series
of dinners at Reuben’s One&Only Cape Town this winter, combining his
talents and love of delicious food with those of some of South Africa’s top
chefs. The evening will begin with wine-tasting and canapés in the beautiful
Vista Bar & Lounge before guests move through to Reuben’s restaurant and
enjoy a superb 4-course menu prepared jointly by Reuben and his guest celebrity
chef. It’s Women’s Month in August and the 13th sees South Africa’s top female
chef, Margot Janse from The Tasting Room, reunited with Reuben, her former
colleague, for a nostalgic evening of the very finest food and wine. A Top Ten
chef for many years, Margot specialises in unusual South African flavours and
ingredients, and her dishes are sure to be an appetising surprise for all.
Partnering Margot on the wine-side will be one of SA’s leading female
winemakers, Corlea Fourie from Bosman Family Vineyards who will be bringing her
handcrafted, food-friendly and Fairtrade wines to the table. Suggested wines
will be paired to each dish, although this is not included in the price,
allowing you the freedom to select your favourite wines. The event is priced at
R345 per person for the 4-course dinner, pre-dinner wine-tasting and canapés,
excluding any drinks with the meal. To reserve your table for “Reuben Invites”
at Reuben’s One&Only Cape Town, call +27
21 431 4511 or mail to restaurant.reservations@oneandonlycapetown.com.
SEPTEMBER
Wednesday, 10th September Dinner
at Reuben’s One&Only with Chef Bertus Basson of Overture Restaurant. REUBEN RIFFEL, acclaimed chef , has announced an exciting and
innovative series of dinners at Reuben’s One&Only Cape Town this winter,
combining his talents and love of delicious food with those of some of South
Africa’s top chefs. The evening will begin with wine-tasting and canapés in the
beautiful Vista Bar & Lounge before guests move through to Reuben’s
restaurant and enjoy a superb 4-course menu prepared jointly by Reuben and his
guest celebrity chef. Top Ten chef Bertus Basson, chef patron of Overture
restaurant on Hidden Valley Wine Farm will be joining Reuben on the 10th
September. Bertus and Reuben will be combining to create an unforgettable meal
showcasing Bertus’s passion for unusual cuts of meat and his beloved smoking
machine! Expect plenty of interesting, unusual and always delicious food served
with lots of chat and amusing stories on the side! Suggested wines will be
paired to each dish, although this is not included in the price, allowing you
the freedom to select your favourite wines. The event is priced at R345 per
person for the 4-course dinner, pre-dinner wine-tasting and canapés, excluding
any drinks with the meal. To reserve your table for “Reuben Invites” at
Reuben’s One&Only Cape Town, call +27
21 431 4511 or mail to restaurant.reservations@oneandonlycapetown.com.
Thursday, 18th September ONE&ONLY
CAPE TOWN HOSTS GALA DINNER IN SUPPORT OF FOREVER WILD LION PROGRAMME In its continued support of South Africa's
threatened wildlife, One&Only Cape Town will once again host an
annual charity auction gala dinner in support of the Wilderness Foundation. To
be held on 18th September at the
urban resort's glamorous Ballroom, this elegant affair will focus on the
threatened Lion and will support the efforts of the Forever Wild
Lion programme. On auction will be international wildlife
artworks, luxury getaways and fine dining experiences. To book your seat or your corporate table for this very worthy cause,
call 021 431 4511 or email restaurant.reservations@oneandonlycapetown.com
OCTOBER
Wednesday, 1st October from 18h30 to 23h00. Nedbank Cape
Winemakers Guild Auction Dinners. Price: R700 per person. Bookings
& Enquiries: Please contact the CWG Office. The Nedbank Cape Winemakers
Guild Auction Dinners offer intimate food and wine experiences at top winery
restaurants in the Cape Winelands. With Guild Members hosting the tables at the
dinners, you will have the opportunity to meet and talk to the personalities
behind the wines you will be enjoying. With sumptuous menus, each dinner
promises to be a unique and unforgettable experience. There will also be a
special charity auction at each dinner.
Funds raised will be donated to the Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild
Development Trust which supports the Guild's Protégé Programme. Restaurant
Venues: Catharina’s at Steenberg Winery, Constantia, Cape Point Restaurant at
Cape Point Vineyards, Noordhoek, De Grendel Restaurant at De Grendel Winery,
Durbanville, Cassia Restaurant at Nitida Winery, Durbanville, Tokara Restaurant
at Tokara Winery, Stellenbosch, Jordan Restaurant at Jordan Winery,
Stellenbosch, Terroir Restaurant at Kleine Zalze Winery, Stellenbosch. For more
information or to make your booking, please contact the CWG Office.
Wednesday, 16th October Dinner
at Reuben’s One&Only with Chef Ryan Shell of Haute Cabrière Cellar
Restaurant. REUBEN RIFFEL, acclaimed chef , has
announced an exciting and innovative series of dinners at Reuben’s One&Only
Cape Town this winter, combining his talents and love of delicious food with
those of some of South Africa’s top chefs. The evening will begin with
wine-tasting and canapés in the beautiful Vista Bar & Lounge before guests
move through to Reuben’s restaurant and enjoy a superb 4-course menu prepared
jointly by Reuben and his guest celebrity chef. Rounding up the dinner series
will be one of South Africa’s fastest-rising stars. Ryan Shell from one of
Franschhoek’s most popular dining destinations, Haute Cabrière Cellar
Restaurant, will be joining Reuben in the kitchen. After spending time working
overseas at a Michelin-starred restaurant, Ryan’s food shows imagination and
flair, as well as the use of many unusual ingredients, which complement his
seasonal flavours. This is the perfect opportunity for curious diners to try
some of Haute Cabrierè’s fine pinot noirs with cuisine – a much-underrated pleasure!
Suggested wines will be paired to each dish, although this is not included in
the price, allowing you the freedom to select your favourite wines. The event
is priced at R345 per person for the 4-course dinner, pre-dinner wine-tasting
and canapés, excluding any drinks with the meal. To reserve your table for
“Reuben Invites” at Reuben’s One&Only Cape Town, call +27 21 431 4511 or mail to restaurant.reservations@oneandonlycapetown.com.
Wednesday, 29th October Pop-Up Dinner with Bistro Sixteen82. Adventurous diners looking for a new culinary experience will get
their fix with one of Bistro Sixteen82’s enormously popular Pop-Up Dinner. This
evening of avant-garde gastronomy will feature a five-course menu presented by
a “surprise” chef from an award-winning South African restaurant and skilfully
paired with Steenberg wines. Please contact Edwina on 021 713 2211 or reservations@bistro1682.co.za to reserve your seat.
NOVEMBER
Wednesday, 26th November Pop-Up Dinner with Bistro Sixteen82. Adventurous diners looking for a new culinary experience will get
their fix with one of Bistro Sixteen82’s enormously popular Pop-Up Dinner. This
evening of avant-garde gastronomy will feature a five-course menu presented by
a “surprise” chef from an award-winning South African restaurant and skilfully
paired with Steenberg wines. Please contact Edwina on 021 713 2211 or reservations@bistro1682.co.za to reserve your seat.
