If you ask me, Chefs Warehouse at Beau Constantia serves up the best-value fine-dining experience in Cape Town.
Of course, there are restaurants in Cape Town (but not many) with more expansive views. And others have more elaborate menus. And there are many that are much cheaper. But when it comes to that elusive trinity of a stellar setting, memorable food, and a menu priced to offer exceptional value (value and cost isn’t the same thing, of course) I’d wager that it’s hard to beat the Constantia outpost of Chefs Warehouse, where chef-patron Ivor Jones has wowed hungry diners since 2016.
So good news for those looking to add a dollop of exclusivity to the experience, with the summer launch of small-group private dining experiences.
The curated experiences – available at lunch and dinner – are served in Bronn’s Box, a private dining room set in woodland and offering superb views across the vineyards of Constantia. Quirky fact? Bronn’s Box is named after Japie Bronn, who was brought out of retirement to plant the first vineyards on the steep slopes of Beau Constantia in 2003. He is considered an unsung hero of viticulture in the Constantia Valley and was responsible for planting many of the valley’s famous vineyards.
Once settled in the ‘Box’, diners will sit down to Jones’ acclaimed Set Menu, kicking off with Beau Constantia’s signature bread course, before moving onto four additional courses for sharing across the table. An optional dessert menu is also available on request.
What’s different this time around, aside from the private space, is that courses are paired with hand-selected wines from the Beau Constantia cellar, including rare vintages and limited bottlings from the Beau Constantia vinoteque.
‘The wines will be a mix of our current offering with a few surprises not usually available to the public,’ explains Beau Constantia winemaker Megan van der Merwe, who joined the estate in 2019. ‘These special wines really showcase the beauty of what can happen when you have the patience to let wine evolve over time, and what kind of long game we are in.’
The new wine and dine experiences can be booked directly via cw@beauconstantia.co.za.
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