Foodies of Stellenbosch and surrounds, mark Saturday 1 August to Sunday 20 September on your calendars as Taste Stellenbosch returns for guests to discover the people, flavours and unexpected moments that make the City of Oaks impossible to rush.

Home to South Africa’s largest concentration of award-winning restaurants, celebrated wine estates, visionary chefs and artisan producers, Stellenbosch is opening its doors for food and wine lovers experience why it is recognised as the country’s leading food and wine destination.

“Taste Stellenbosch is more than a celebration of exceptional food and wine. It is a celebration of the people, passion and craftsmanship that have shaped Stellenbosch into SA’s leading food and wine destination,” says Annemie Liebenberg, CEO of Visit Stellenbosch.

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‘Slow down, savour’

“Every chef, winemaker, farmer, artisan producer and host contributes to a culinary story that is uniquely Stellenbosch. Here, remarkable experiences begin with extraordinary ingredients, are brought to life by talented people and shared around tables that inspire conversation, connection and discovery.

“Taste Stellenbosch invites visitors to slow down, savour every moment and experience a destination where every meal becomes a lasting memory. We hope every visitor leaves inspired, already planning their return, because the very best way to discover Stellenbosch is one unforgettable meal at a time.”

This year’s programme celebrates the breadth and diversity of the town’s culinary landscape.

From intimate chef collaborations and immersive food and wine pairings to vineyard feasts, long table gatherings, heritage dining experiences and menus created exclusively for the season, every experience has been thoughtfully curated to showcase the creativity, generosity and unmistakable sense of place that define SA’s leading food and wine destination.

Extraordinary diversity

“Taste Stellenbosch is an invitation to experience the extraordinary diversity of our destination,” says Daniel Kriel, chairperson of Taste Stellenbosch.

“Whether it is an intimate chef’s table, a vineyard feast, a long lunch with friends or discovering a hidden culinary gem for the first time, every experience has been thoughtfully created by passionate people who love sharing Stellenbosch. Visitors won’t simply enjoy exceptional food and wine. They’ll discover the warmth, creativity and generosity that make this destination so memorable and leave with every reason to return.”

Highlights of Taste Stellenbosch 2026:

• De Warenmarkt’s interactive Test Kitchen and Pinotage & Venison Winemakers’ Dinner with Beyerskloof;
• 96 Winery Road Restaurant’s nostalgic four-course celebration;
• HOSEKI at Delaire Graff Estate’s Nihon Judan; Muratie Farm Kitchen’s Story Room Experience;
• Pink Valley Restaurant’s Pink Drinks & Petite Plates;
• Warwick Wine Estate’s signature gourmet slider and wine pairing;
• Lanzerac’s guided Taste Lanzerac experience and Family Style Sundays; and
• Klein Joostenberg Bistro’s long table farm brunch.

But Taste Stellenbosch doesn’t end at the table, with the town’s boutique guesthouses, luxury hotels, vineyard estates and countryside inviting visitors to slow down and stay a little longer.

Discover the full programme of dining experiences, accommodation packages and seasonal inspiration at taste.visitstellenbosch.org.

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