Erloom South Africa at Spier
Spier welcomes Erloom, a young Dutch culinary collective, for an eight week residency, the first time this Hilvarenbeek based group has worked outside the Netherlands. Founded by chef Gijs Bruurs and grown out of a summer restaurant on an organic farm, Erloom is built around fire, nature and the people gathered around the table.
Each weekend centres on a selection of local farmers. Two South African chefs come together to cook a shared menu around that farmer’s story, served at one long table. Eight interns, half from the Netherlands and half from South Africa, work alongside them in the kitchen and front of house, with culinary exchange at the heart of it all. Wine is central throughout, every menu comes with a wine pairing that highlights different winemakers, in line with Spier’s philosophy.
Margot Janse, Dutch born and South African by choice, joins as culinary partner, drawing together the chefs, farmers and winemakers taking part. Proceeds go to local community initiatives chosen jointly by Erloom, Margot and Spier.
DETAILS 29 January – 21 March 2027 | Spier Wine Farm, Stellenbosch
Details
When: Friday dinners, Saturday dinners, Sunday lunches, 29 January to 21 March 2027
Where: Spier Wine Farm, Stellenbosch
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