In true Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate tradition this festive season in Franschhoek will present guests with exceptional cuisine prepared by Executive Chef Darren Roberts from his extensive repertoire of signature dishes, complemented by award-winning wines from Winemaker Jaco Marais accompanied by 5-star service and presented in the Estates world class setting.
Roberts and his team will amply demonstrate just why ‘The Restaurant’ has received so many accolades and awards. These new menus reflect the season as well as paying homage to many traditional Christmas favourites.
On Friday 24 December the table will be set for a memorable evening that offers an Estate wine presented on arrival in The Angels Garden at 18:00 with live music to enhance the occasion. At 19:00 a family-style three-course dinner with first-course and dessert being served in the form of a Russian buffet and Main course will be served plated at the table. For starters, a terrine of foie gras and caramelised eel, prawn salad in XO sauce, charcuterie board, Caesar salad (mixed at table), chicken in sesame seeds, Springbok tartare and breads. Main course - turkey and ham wellington, sautéed spinach, orange hollandaise or roasted fillet of beef, burgogne garnish, truffle jus or fillet of linefish, grilled Queen scallops, West Coast mussels, coconut laksa. An impressive dessert selection entices guests with a decadent Christmas Pudding with brandy crème Anglaise, strawberry and black pepper panna cotta … fig parfait, chocolate delice with jubilee cherries, mince pies and brandy butter, a cheese selection and finished with coffee and shortbread.
During the course of the dinner, the tradition of pulling the Christmas crackers takes place and guests are presented with a Grande Provence gourmet gift. Price: R690.00 per person excl. beverages (other than complimentary arrival drinks).
25 December Lunch at 12h00 with wine served on arrival in the shade of The Angels Garden followed by the menu as listed above as well as live music in the garden. Price: R690 per person excl. beverages (other than complimentary arrival drinks).
25 December Dinner will begin at 18h00 followed at 19h00 with a family-style three-course dinner with first-course and dessert being served in the form of a Russian Buffet. Main course will be served plated at the table (menu as above), the excitement of pulling the Christmas crackers and guests are presented with a Grande Provence gourmet gift. Price: R500 per person excl. beverages (other than complimentary arrival drinks).
31 December – New Years Eve Five Course Dinner at 20h15 Welcome drink (chilled sparkling wine and oysters) in The Angels Garden with live music setting the tempo for the evening. 21h00 Five-course New Year’s Eve dinner with lots of fun and musical entertainment.
We bid farewell to 2010 on New Years Eve with a culinary journey befitting this special occasion - Amuse bouche (Queen Scallop Ceviche, vegetable spaghetti sweet and sour) - rainbow Beetroot carpaccio, buffalo ridge bocconcini with asparagus mousse … tomato jelly or tartare of springbok, carpaccio of Springbok, pommes frites, truffle dressing - lobster bisque or essence of Karoo lamb, pearl barley, baby vegetables - Palate cleanser. Confit shank of veal Osso Bucco”, creamed barley, lemon and olive gremolata or grilled linefish, celeriac mash, west coast mussels, chorizo, herb oil … chive buerre blanc or roasted loin of Karoo lamb, dauphinoise potato mint jus. Dessert and cheese buffet, raspberry mousse cake, chocolate truffle cake, strawberry and black pepper panna cotta, baked lemon and granadilla tart, chocolate and Amarula delice, sticky toffee pudding, fresh fruit and a selection of cheeses.
Dessert and cheese buffet will be available until 00h30. Celebrate the arrival of 2011 with a chilled glass of complimentary Champagne. Dancing continues after the countdown with a bar service available. Price: R1490 per person excl. beverages (with the exception of the complimentary arrival/ countdown Champagne).
Reservations are essential, please contact us to avoid disappointment T 021 876 8600 or E reservations@grandeprovence.co.za.
Please visit the Franschhoek Wine Valley Tourist Association website for more information about special Christmas and New Year's Menus on offer during the festive season.
