Fresh,
from our farm
At Spier, food is more than just something to eat – it nourishes our bodies and lifts our spirits. It brings people together and strengthens our communities. We invite you to share this passion with us.
Dinner at Spier Hotel
Veld
Good food, good company and our time-crafted wines are brought to life at Veld. Rooted in the rhythms of the earth, our menu follows the seasons, with ingredients grown in our gardens, raised on our pastures, and sourced from local farmers who share our love for nutrient-rich produce. Dishes are generous, nourishing and full of integrity – respectful of South African flavours and the ingredients that make them shine.
The adjacent Wine Library invites you to explore Spier’s rich and awarded winemaking legacy, with perfect pairings part of the dining ritual.
Open for dinner from 18h00 to 21h30. Reservations essential.
Lunch at Spier Hotel
Garden Room
Inspired by our wild Cape gardens, the Garden Room offers comfort food that is simple, honest and sophisticated. Honouring Cape heritage cooking, the menu celebrates seasonal produce harvested from our farm and sourced from trusted local growers who share our commitment to regenerative farming.
Open for lunch from 12h00 to 15h30. Reservations essential.
Spier Manor
Right at the very heart of Spier Wine Farm is our historical Spier Manor, beautifully restored to host small, intimate food and wine experiences.
Vadas Smokehouse and Bakery
Wood-fired cooking meets farm-fresh ingredients at this family-style smokehouse. Here, heritage recipes and ethical sourcing create gatherings that honour both tradition and taste.
Bubbles & Braai
Open on fairweather days, our Bubbles & Braai pop up on the Werf serves good South African food off the open fire. Expect enjoy Karoo lamb, Farmer Angus burgers and boeries - complimented with your favourite Spier wine.
Our farmer
Farmer Angus
Angus McIntosh started farming at Spier in 2008. Inspired by biodynamic farming principles, Angus and his team raise the free-roaming cattle, pigs and hens that supply our restaurants. "Farming should work with nature, not against it" he says.
Our Food Gardener
Megan McCarthy
Megan McCarthy nurtures our organic gardens with quiet wisdom. "Regenerative farming means leaving things better than we found them,'" she shares. Her garden grows the seasonal abundance that supplies our kitchens and inspires our chefs.
Our Chefs
Chef Hennie
Leading our Picnickery, Chef Hennie champions simplicity and authenticity. "Great food needs no pretence" he says, "just quality ingredients and honest cooking that let our farm produce shine."
Our Chefs
PJ Vadas
PJ's journey celebrates honest food and open-fire cooking. "Every dish should tell a story of its ingredients and honour their origins."
Our Chefs
Craig Paterson
Craig Paterson leads the team in our Spier Hotel eateries, where he embraces simplicity, using the best ingredients to create heartfelt dishes. "As per George Bernard Shaw" he says, “there is no love sincerer than the love of food.”
Our food values
Rooted in Seasons
We listen to our land’s rhythms, letting nature guide what we grow, cook, and share. Our food story begins with soil health and follows the natural cycle of our farm.
From Our Gardens
What we can’t harvest from our own food garden, we source from neighbours who share our commitment to ethical farming. Each ingredient tells a story of care and connection.
Ethical Sourcing
We partner with farmers like Angus who raise animals with respect, ensuring they roam freely on restored pastures. Nothing goes to waste – every part has purpose.
Gathered at the Fire
From traditional braais to wood-fired ovens, flame-cooking honours our Cape heritage while bringing people together. Fire transforms simple ingredients into memorable meals.
Simple Goodness
Quality ingredients need little intervention. Our chefs prefer timeless techniques that let natural flavours speak, creating dishes that transcend generations.
Cape Heritage, Contemporary Heart
Our food celebrates South African traditions while embracing innovation. Whether sharing a farm picnic or dining fireside, each meal offers a taste of our living heritage.
Something for
everyone
Walk, wander, wine, dine and get into the rhythm of farm life.
Something for
everyone
Walk, wander, wine, dine and get into the rhythm of farm life.
