The Kraal in Stellenbosch: Spring-Themed Lunches + Farm Activities

Spring has sprung in this corner of the Winelands.

Known for its heavenly home-style lunches served in a converted animal enclosure, The Kraal on Joostenberg Wine Estate in Stellenbosch is welcoming the new season, with a series of spring-themed events and a new seasonal lunch menu.

What’s on the spring menu?

Spring’s arrival is palpable throughout the farm, seen in the flower-covered verges, green fields and cover crops bursting with fresh life. In step with the seasons, The Kraal’s menu is replete with flavours of the wild. Diners can expect the likes of radishes and carrots served with sourdough bread, nasturtium butter and tender fior di latte mozzarella; artichokes and asparagus with velvety citrus sauces; lamb and waterblommetjie bredie with wild leeks; and even mint-pelargonium ice cream with guava and granadilla.

Cost R385 (adults) R180 (children 5 – 12 years) Free (children 0 – 5 years) Good to know Children are welcome, but there is not a separate children’s menu. Booking is essential. Book through DinePlan

Things to do at The Kraal this spring

Farm walk at Joostenberg Estate

This immersive half-day experience kicks off with fresh coffee and pastries on arrival, after which guests will be taken on a meander through the historic Joostenberg werf, along the farm road and into the vineyards, while learning about organic-vineyard farming and winemaking, as well as flower growing and renosterveld rejuvenation. Wine-tasting and snacks will be served along the way, ending the day on a high note with a three-course, farm-to-table set lunch in the courtyard garden. Date Saturday, 2 October 2021 Time 9am – 2.30pm Cost R420 (excludes wine and other beverages with lunch) Please note The event is limited to 15 participants, so booking by 30 September is imperative. Comfortable walking shoes are advised. Book Now

Winemakers’ Lunch

Meet Joostenberg’s Tyrrel Myburgh and The Foundry’s Chris Williams during a three-course farm-to-table lunch, with each course paired with two wines. Date Saturday, 9 October 2021 Time 12pm – 3.30pm Cost R570 per person (includes arrival drink and gratuity) Please note Booking in advance and payment beforehand is essential. Book Now If you’re looking for a fuss-free, gesellige day in the Winelands, you’ve come to the right Kraal! Opening times Saturday + Sunday, 12pm – 2.30pm Contact details 079 641 1320, [email protected] Address Joostenberg Wine Estate, Hoopenberg Road, Muldersvlei, Western Cape