Easter in Franschhoek

For adventurous chocolate-lovers Chef Marvin Robyn has put together a 4-course “Death by chocolate” lunch menu at The Restaurant. For starters, try the carrot risotto with heritage carrots, blue cheese and white chocolate spooma; or the pan fried prawn, cauliflower mash and cocoa nibs served with white chocolate cauliflower rice.

The choice for hearty mains is between herb crushed springbok loin with Valhrona chocolate red wine jus; or cocoa rub beef fillet served with chilli chocolate sauce. For dessert, heavenly chocolate fondant with chocolate sorbet is sure to hit your sweet spot.

The “Death by chocolate” menu is available over the entire Easter Weekend at R525. To book your table, call Tel: (021) 876 8600 or email events@grandeprovence.co.za.

On Easter Sunday, The Bistro at Grande Provence hosts a family picnic complete with an Easter egg hunt for the little ones. Children will be entertained with decorating a giant Easter egg, a jumping castle and a variety of lawn games. Adults can look forward to a laid back afternoon with fine Grande Provence wines and an Easter food basket filled to the brim. 

Picnic treats include pickled fish and hot cross buns, fresh seasonal fruits, tomato basil & feta tartlet, estate made hummus, local cheeses and preserves, salad, Danish pastries, charcuterie, farm baked ciabatta and decadent Valrhona chocolate brownies.

There’s a special basket for vegetarians filled with alternative mouth-watering eats including a mix vegetarian arancini box and fresh seasonal fruit added to the mix.

Children are in for a treat with a picnic basket filled with chicken strips, seasonal fruit salad & honey yoghurt, hot cross buns, crisps, chocolate churros, an Easter egg, Danish pastries and chocolate brownies.

The Grande Provence Easter Picnic starts at 11h00 and ends at 16h00. Entry is free, but bookings for the Easter Picnic Baskets at R800 per double, R400 per single and R300 for children under 10, need to be made ahead of time at Tel: (021) 876 8600 or email events@grandeprovence.co.za.

Diary listing information:

“Death by chocolate” menu, The Restaurant at Grande Provence:

Date: 10 – 13 April 2020

Times: 12h00, 13h00 & 14h00

Cost: R525 per person

Easter picnic at The Bistro at Grande Provence:

Date: Sunday, 12 April 2020

Time: 11h00 – 16h00

Cost: Easter picnic basket at R800 for two, R400 per single & R300 for children under 10.