20 upcoming food & drink events
Durbanville Sauvignon Soirée 2026
Fri, 8 May 2026 at 20:00
Cape Winelands Venue
Sip, savour and celebrate Sauvignon Blanc at the Durbanville Sauvignon Soirée 2026 in the Cape Winelands. This festive evening pairs guided tastings of Sauvignon Blanc with light bites and a cellar-door atmosphere in Durbanville.
Sunday Society Picnic with Graham Beck: Pastels only for Mother's Day
Sun, 10 May 2026 at 20:00
Cape Winelands Venue
Join a chic Mother's Day Sunday Society Picnic in a stylish garden setting, where pastel tones, fashion, and gourmet indulgence meet Graham Beck wines. This elevated al fresco event blends wine tasting with refined social dining at a Cape Winelands venue.
Mother's Day Buffet Lunch at Camphor Venue
Sun, 10 May 2026 at 14:30
Camphor Venue
Join a Mother's Day Buffet Lunch at Camphor Venue in Stellenbosch on 10 May 2026 at 12:30. A festive, family-friendly afternoon featuring a sumptuous buffet (R300–R850) and thoughtful touches to celebrate mom in a relaxed, communal dining setting.
Celebrate Mum at Rickety Bridge
Sun, 10 May 2026 at 20:00
Cape Winelands Venue
Celebrate Mother's Day with a Sunday lunch at The Restaurant at Rickety Bridge in the Cape Winelands. Enjoy a special Mother's Day menu in a picturesque winery setting at Rickety Bridge, perfect for families and friends seeking a festive, relaxed outing.
Master meat: make your own salami at Soetmelksvlei
Thu, 14 May 2026 at 12:00
Babylonstoren
Join head butchers at Babylonstoren's Soetmelksvlei for a hands-on salami-making session on the farm. Learn curing techniques, sausage prep, and share in the rustic farmyard atmosphere as you craft your own salami.
Wine, Beer & Biltong Safari
Mon, 25 May 2026 at 12:00
Yours Truly
Join a Stellenbosch outdoor tasting experience: sip exquisite wines, sample craft beers, and pair them with delectable biltong. Explore a craft brewery, marvel at wildlife like zebras and springboks, then cap the day with a traditional South African braai.
Chocolate cake baking class at Soetmelksvlei
Thu, 21 May 2026 at 12:00
Babylonstoren
Join master baker Martjie Malan in the Soetmelksvlei kitchen at Babylonstoren on May 21, 2026 at 10:00 for a hands-on baking class. Learn to craft a classic chocolate cake and take home your own delicious creation, guided by expert tips in a welcoming, kitchen-side session.
Cape cookery: Milk tart, melkkos & koesisters workshop
Fri, 22 May 2026 at 12:00
Babylonstoren
Join a hands-on cooking-class at Babylonstoren's Soetmelksvlei to bake the iconic Cape milk tart (melktert) along with melkkos and koesisters. Set in a scenic farm setting, this workshop shares pastry secrets and lets you take home your freshly baked Cape treats.
The Good Life Show Africa — Day 3
Sun, 31 May 2026 at 12:00
Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
The Good Life Show Africa at CTICC focuses on food, drink, and conscious living, showcasing plant-based, organic and sustainable products. Expect chef demos, tastings, and wellness activities with both public attendees and industry professionals exploring innovations in food and health.
Mozzarella & Gelato Tasting
Wed, 27 May 2026 at 12:00
Babylonstoren
Discover the secrets of buffalo mozzarella and artisan gelato with a guided tasting at Babylonstoren. Learn traditional techniques, sample creamy mozzarrella and silky gelatos, and hear farm-to-table insights in a picturesque Cape Dutch-inspired setting.
Break bread with our master baker
Tue, 26 May 2026 at 12:00
Babylonstoren
Hands-on bread-baking workshop with a master baker at Babylonstoren. Learn dough prep, kneading, fermentation, and baking secrets across three dates (26 May, 9 Jun, 30 Jun) in a rustic farm-kitchen setting. Perfect for bread lovers seeking practical, tasty results.
Wine Beer and Biltong Safari - Stellenbosch
Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 12:00
Yours Truly
Join a Wine, Beer and Biltong Safari in Stellenbosch at Yours Truly. Savor wine and craft beers with biltong pairings, tour a local craft brewery, and enjoy wildlife views (zebras and springboks) before a traditional South African braai. An adventurous, social outdoor tasting experience.
Cape food: traditional bobotie with quince chutney at Soetmelksvlei
Sat, 6 Jun 2026 at 10:30
Babylonstoren
Join a Cape food tasting at Babylonstoren's Soetmelksvlei: traditional bobotie paired with quince chutney, showcasing South Africa's culinary heritage in a scenic farm setting. Savor thoughtfully prepared courses, hear short insights into local ingredients, and enjoy a memorable, grown-up tasting experience.
Bake your own: choux pastries with Martjie Malan
Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 12:00
Babylonstoren
Join master baker Martjie Malan in the Soetmelksvlei kitchen at Babylonstoren to craft choux puffs and almond-topped teatime treats. This hands-on cooking-class guides you through piping, baking, and finishing with a wintry crunch of almonds—perfect for pastry lovers.
Calitzdorp Expressed
Mon, 15 Jun 2026
Calitzdorp
Calitzdorp hosts a vibrant Port Wine Festival on June 15, celebrating the town’s title as SA’s Port Capital. Expect tastings of premier port wines and local varietals, paired bites, and stylish Klein Karoo scenery, drawing wine lovers and visitors for a relaxed, social day.
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show Public Tasting
Fri, 19 Jun 2026
Foreshore
Sample South Africa's top wines judged at the Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show in its 16th year. The public tasting at Foreshore gives wine lovers a chance to sample award-winning wines from the show and explore judges' notes and regional favorites.
Boerewors & Biltong Making Workshop
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 12:00
Babylonstoren
Join a hands-on cooking class in the Soetmelksvlei butchery at Babylonstoren to craft authentic boerewors and biltong. Learn traditional techniques, seasoning, and safety tips from skilled butchers in a historic farm setting.
Eggs: From Coop to Table
Thu, 2 Jul 2026 at 12:00
Babylonstoren
Join chef Schalk Vlok at Babylonstoren for a hands-on eggs cooking class. Discover his favorite techniques and egg dishes—from coop to table—in a rustic farm setting at this Cape farm.
Date Night Cooking Class
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 at 20:00
Stir Crazy Cooking
Join a romantic, hands-on date-night cooking class at Stir Crazy Cooking. This couples-focused session runs Jul–Sep, with one couple per ticket, offering a playful indoor studio experience guided by a chef. Price: R1,499 per couple.
Franschhoek Cap Classique Festival
Sat, 28 Nov 2026
Huguenot Monument, Franschhoek
Franschhoek hosts its Cap Classique Festival, celebrating South Africa's sparkling wines. Enjoy tastings, bubbly flights, and a festive wine-country atmosphere in Franschhoek—perfect for adults who love champagne and gastronomy.