Valentine’s Day Picnic on the Lawns

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)