The Cellars-Hohenort 5-star hotel offers a selection of garden picnics to be enjoyed by both guests and non-resident visitors.
Ideal as a lunch choice for romantic twosomes, a family, or a party of friends, these ready-packed picnic hampers (baskets are purchased from the Cape Town Society for the Blind) are the perfect al fresco option for those looking to savour the peace and tranquility of the hotel’s award-winning grounds, picturesque surrounds and fresh fare.
The hotel offers 3 menus that can be booked in advance. Baskets include picnic treats such as artisanal house salads, a selection of tapas and homebaked treats.
Menu 1: Selection of two tapas, fresh homemade baked ciabatta with farm butter, roasted chicken quarters, artisan house salads, carrot cake and cream cheese, and water or fresh-pressed juice.
Menu 2: Selection of three tapas, fresh homemade baked ciabatta with farm butter, artisan house salads in a jar with vinaigrette, roasted chicken quarters, local artisan cheese board with preserves and lavash, scones with strawberry jam and whipped cream, and water or fresh-pressed juice.
Menu 3: Selection of four tapas, fresh homemade baked ciabatta with farm butter, artisan house salads, roasted chicken quarters, local artisan cheese board with preserves and lavash, local handcrafted cold meats and pickled mustard, biltong and nuts, Pastry Chef’s dessert of the day, and water or fresh-pressed juice.
Guests can add an additional treat of a bottle of champagne and fresh strawberries to their basket.
Venue: The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel, 93 Brommersvlei Rd, Constantia, Cape Town
Time: 12pm onwards
Cost: R155 – R285 (bookings via phone)
Date: 11 December 2017 to 30 April 2018
This post is sponsored by Chas Everitt Cape Town South