JAN Franschhoek, the acclaimed seasonal food and wine experience presented by chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen in La Motte’s historic Veepos cottage, has just made the Condé Nast Traveller Hot List for new restaurants!
- Another good treason to visit La Motte Ateljee to see their latest exhibition!
Renowned for its warm hospitality, attention to detail and exceptional culinary storytelling, La Motte are delighted to announce a fourth season of JAN Franschhoek.
In a dimly lit cottage on a wine estate in Franschhoek, shrouded by lavender, a very lavish meal commences. Conceptualized by South African chef Jan Hendrik van Der Westhuizen, the spread at Jan Franschhoek is modeled on a sumptuous South African family table feast.
The experience (which started as a pop-up) begins in the grand manor house of La Motte wine estate, where chilled glasses of MCC and bites like biltong lamingtons are served. Then an old VW van shuttles diners across the road to a cozy 1900s house where diners gather around a long sharing table next to a roaring fireplace. To begin, bread is served with butter that’s been expertly carved to look like Mozart, followed by a few small plates. Finally, the main meal commences. During my visit, an abundance of platters were topped with lamb that fell off the bone, giant pies with crispy tops, and warming green beans. The experience is finished off with a visit to the kitchen, where hunks of local cheese have been laid out alongside preserves. These are best eaten with a cup of moerkoffie, a very, very strong coffee that will hit you like a punch in the face. —Mary Holland
Multiple reasons to head for the La Motte Wine Estate. PLUS check in to La Motte’s Bakery or L’Ami Family Brasserie to add to the wonderful visual experience. And there are wine tasting experiences too!
And there’s a Half-Day Workshop Experience at La Motte Ateljee: 17 May 2025
Illustrating Nature: Botanical Watercolour Workshop with Libby Bell Join Libby Bell for a creative journey into botanical watercolour, where she’ll guide you through technique and expression. Designed for both beginners and experienced artists, this session will guide you through some of her most-loved and well-used watercolour techniques for botanical illustration. A coffee and croissant break… CHECK if there’s space for you to join
- And you might find the time to indulge at JAN Franschhoek this week end of the Franschhoek Literary Festival from 16 – 18 May.
WHAT: JAN Franschhoek
WHERE: La Motte Estate, R45 Main Road, Franschhoek
WHEN: Exhibition 29 March to 8 June | Workshops March – April see dates above. Late April – May to folow
BOOKING: MORE INFO & RESERVATION VISIT
INFO: T +27(0)21 876 8000 | E info@la-motte.co.za| VISIT | See also NEWS from Curator of La Motte Ateljee on Arts Round Up
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