The Baden Powell Opskop, a highly anticipated culinary event, will take place at Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate on Saturday 2 November.
Celebrated chefs Bertus Basson and Drikus Brink will host the event, offering a variety of home-grown tastes, entertainment and a relaxed atmosphere. Those attending can enjoy wines from 28 farms, including the award-winning Vergenoegd Löw, along with canapés and a harvest-style lunch. The event will feature live music and will be set in Clara’s Barn, a historic and sophisticated farm kitchen.
Vergenoegd Löw, dating back to 1696, is known for its luxury hospitality offerings and sustainable agriculture practices, including a pest-control squad of Indian Runner Ducks. The event is named after Baron Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, founder of the Scout Movement, whose artistic legacy resonates with the estate’s historical preservation efforts.
Tickets are limited and priced at R650 per person, including wine, food, and live music. The event is adults-only, and those attending are encouraged to support Movember, which raises awareness and funds for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. Book tickets via Quicket.
Another calendar highlight, Vergenoegd Löw’s Jazz Under the Stars event returns on Friday 15 November, featuring the jazz ensemble Moonshine, led by saxophonist Dan Shout.
The event promises a musical journey from the 1920s to the 1960s, with performances inspired by such legends as Louis Armstrong and Elvis. The evening includes Cape heritage-inspired food by Brink and award-winning wines by winemaker Vusi Dalicuba. The event runs from 18:00 to 22:00, costing R850 pp, which covers music, two glasses of wine and a delightful feast. Additional wine will be at special prices. To reserve, visit https://vergenoegd.co.za/product/jazz-under-the-stars-2024.
