normal;background:white">If you are visiting Cape Town or just have not even thought of how to bring
the family together on Christmas, don’t panic, we have some great options
below.
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EN-GB">Grande Provence
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mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222;mso-fareast-language:
EN-GB">This luxury estate is tucked into the beautiful folds of the Franschhoek
mountains, and they are really going out of their way to spoil you and your
family on Christmas. On both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, you can book for
a delectable four-course feast
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mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222;mso-fareast-language:
EN-GB">Starters and entrées range from cold-smoked Angus beef tartar,
saffron-cured burrata, beetroot-cured local trout or BBQ langoustine.
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mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222;mso-fareast-language:
EN-GB">Main course is either the braised Karoo lamb neck or seared local cob.
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mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222;mso-fareast-language:
EN-GB">Dessert is a caramelised white chocolate pot au crème served with an
aerated vanilla sponge, hazelnut crémeux, salted caramel popcorn and rose
caviar, or summer berries and handmade chocolate.
normal;background:white">Cost of the Christmas lunch is R1,175 per person, whilst dinner is
R1,590 per person.
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mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222;mso-fareast-language:
EN-GB">Both meals include a handmade Christmas cracker, a glass of Grande
Provence wine and canapés on arrival and dinner will come with a few additional
festive surprises.
Grande Provence. Picture: Supplied
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EN-GB">The Bakery at Jordan
normal;background:white">With the sweeping views of Stellenbosch surrounding the estate, we
couldn’t think of a better way to spend the summery Christmas Day. Join the Jordan estate for a gorgeous lunch at The Bakery for a family
feast style Christmas lunch.
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mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222;mso-fareast-language:
EN-GB">Starters will be steaming freshly baked wood fired breads will first be
served with a selection of dips as well as olives plucked directly from the
estate.
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mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222;mso-fareast-language:
EN-GB">Main meal will be a choice of either slow roast lamb, gammon cooked in a
delicious veggie brine or the classic roast chicken. The traditional spread of
vegetables, stuffing, gravy, roast potatoes and salad will be served with the
meal.
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mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222;mso-fareast-language:
EN-GB">Dessert is warm apple tarts with custard, cream or ice-cream will end
the meal off perfectly.
normal;background:white">The cost of this hearty Christmas lunch will only set you back R350 per
person and make sure you buy a few bottles of their delicious wine to pair with
the meal!
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mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222;mso-fareast-language:
EN-GB">Cavalli
normal;background:white">The gorgeous Cavalli Estate, situated just outside Stellenbosch is
renowned for its impeccable wine, cuisine, design, architecture, indigenous
landscaping and art. The estate is offering a Christmas eve dinner as well as a lunch
on the day.
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mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222;mso-fareast-language:
EN-GB">For R850, the lunch will consist of 6 delicious courses as well as a
welcome signature Cavalli cocktail. Make sure you buy a bottle of their famous
Warlord to go with this decadent feast!
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mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222;mso-fareast-language:
EN-GB">Giovanni at Eikendaal
normal;background:white">This estate, found at the base of the Helderberg range is a family friendly
estate, packed with activities and things to see and do. The estate offers wine
tastings, vineyard tours and is even a cheetah sanctuary. This is a family affair with a 3 course set menu for dinner, welcome
drinks and aperitif afterwards.
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mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222;mso-fareast-language:
EN-GB">A Bedouin tent will be erected on Christmas eve and while you tuck into
the delicious food set out in front of you, you can enjoy some of the live
entertainment by Danielle Bitton, who will be singing a mix of Jazz, Pop and of
course Christmas songs. Make sure you keep your glass charged with their
delicious wines!
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