Spend the day poolside and relax on a sun lounger while enjoying our pool menu, with light bites and refreshments to complement the perfect summer day.

• Available daily from 8am–5pm (mid-October to mid-April)
• R500 for pool day and lounger (subject to availability)
• Includes R250 credit for the restaurant

Our Love in the Garden Valentine’s Picnic invites couples to share a beautifully curated basket for two, filled with Cape-inspired flavours and paired with a welcome glass of MCC.

Menu:

The Welcome Bite – “To Begin Our Story”
Artisan Bread Selection
Mini Olive & Fynbos Herb Loaf and Sour Dough Baguette
Sea Salt Butter | Rooibos Balsamic Reduction

Accompaniments

· Marinated Olives with Wild Lemon & Rosemary
· St Francis of Ashisi and Karoo Blue
· Smoked Almonds with Cape Sea Salt

The Enticement – “Flavours of First Love”

Cold Starter
Smoked Franschhoek Trout | Beetroot Relish | Lemon Crème | Dill | Cucumber
Ribbons
with rye crisp shards for dipping

Vegetarian Alternative:
Charred Baby Beetroot | Buchu Goat’s Cheese | Candied Walnuts | Micro Rocket

The Main Affair – “Shared Between Hearts”

Josper Roast Chicken | Romesco | Pickled Baby Vegetables | Sweetcorn Relish

Alternative Option:
Cape Malay Curried Cauliflower Tart | Coriander Yogurt | Apricot Chutney |
Toasted Cashews

Side
Grain Salad of Ancient Wheat | Roasted Pumpkin | Dried Cranberries | Wild
Fennel Dressing

The Sweet Goodbye – “Love’s Finale”

Strawberry Rosewater Panna Cotta | Fynbos Honeycomb | Pistachio Dust |
Chocolate Soil

R550 per person

Optional Add-ons: Surcharge

· Fresh Berries & Macarons (R45 per person)
· Handcrafted Chocolate Truffles (Dark, Buchu, and Sea Salt) (R65 per person)
· Bottle of Genevieve Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc (R850 per bottle) or Villiera Cap Classique (R550 per bottle)

End the week with a comforting classic: slow-roasted meats, crisp seasonal vegetables, rich gravy, and all the trimmings – a feast best enjoyed with family and friends.

Unwind with our carefully curated cheese boards paired with local and international wines. A simple pleasure, made special.

A Palm House tradition. Indulge in delicate finger sandwiches, warm scones with cream, and an array of handcrafted pastries, all served with a selection of fine teas in the relaxed elegance of our terrace.