THE PERFECT CULINARY BALANCE
FIVE COURSES
Signature lunch tasting menu
WINE PAIRING
Curated Stellenbosch vintages
SCENIC ROUTE
Hosted winelands travel
THE LUNCH MENU
Our gourmet lunch service is designed to guarantee culinary perfection while you enjoy the absolutely beautiful scenic route on this hosted cruise.
RYE SOURDOUGH & BLACK LAVA SALT
Freshly baked artisanal rye sourdough served with whipped, cultured farm butter and coarse Hawaiian black lava salt.
TRIO OF SIGNATURE CANAPÉS
Courgette tartlet with crème fraîche and cucumber ribbons; Prawn toast with prawn carpaccio, Tom Yum Kewpie mayo, lime zest, sesame seeds and fresh fennel; Fried 'Buffalo wing' cauliflower coated in sweet Gochujang glaze.
LINEFISH CEVICHE & MANGO
Sustainable Cape linefish ceviche tossed with fresh mango cubes, mango purée, jalapeño garlic aioli, finished with avocado purée, micro herbs, and a lemon & olive oil emulsion.
ROAST BEEF SHORT RIB & POMMES ANNA
Slow-roasted beef short rib served with layered Pommes Anna, sweet glazed baby onion, pickled mustard seeds, smooth asparagus purée, and tender grilled asparagus spears.
CARAMEL CHOCOLATE TARTLET
A buttery pastry tartlet filled with rich caramel and silky dark chocolate; accompanied by airy chocolate mousse, white chocolate & miso crémeux, salted butterscotch, fresh raspberries, and a touch of red Alaea salt.
ARTISANAL RYE SOURDOUGH & HERBED PLANT BUTTER
Freshly baked artisanal rye sourdough served with whipped rosemary & garlic cultured plant butter, cold-pressed Stellenbosch extra virgin olive oil, and Hawaiian black lava salt.
TRIO OF GOURMET PLANT-BASED CANAPÉS
Courgette tartlet with cashew crème fraîche and shaved cucumber ribbons; Charred sweet potato tartare toast with lime-coriander emulsion and toasted sesame; Fried spiced cauliflower coated in sweet gochujang glaze.
HEIRLOOM TOMATO & MANGO CARPACCIO
Stellenbosch heirloom tomatoes and fresh mango cubes tossed with jalapeño citrus vinaigrette, creamy avocado purée, caper berries, micro sea herbs, and Kalahari desert salt.
BRAISED KING OYSTER MUSHROOM & POMMES ANNA
Pan-seared king oyster mushroom "steaks" braised in thyme & red wine reduction, served with golden layered Pommes Anna, balsamic glazed baby onions, asparagus purée, and tenderstem broccoli.
DARK VALRHONA CHOCOLATE & RASPBERRY TARTLET
Crisp cocoa crust filled with 70% dark Belgian chocolate ganache, whipped coconut crémeux, salted dairy-free caramel, fresh raspberries, and a touch of red Alaea salt.
LUNCH EXPERIENCE
Only 32 seats per journey. Enjoy a 5-course midday tasting experience paired with Ken Forrester Reserve wines and a hosted scenic winelands cruise.
EXPERIENCE INCLUSIONS
- Five-course lunch tasting menu
- Ken Forrester wine pairings for each course
- Scenic hosted route through Stellenbosch
- Non-alcoholic pairings upon request
- Dedicated chef and travel storytelling
DIETARY REQUESTS
We are happy to accommodate most dietary requirements (vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free). Please specify your needs when booking.