As you feast on the finest food and wine, sit among some of South Africa's most renowned contemporary art pieces from the Spier Collection, and marvel at the exquisite juxtaposition of old and new.
Chef Phil Carmichael presents the first series of dinners, every Friday night in March. Presiding over an open hearth kitchen, he will be serving up five-course feasts artfully paired with Spier’s flagship wines – representing the very pinnacle of the artistry and craft of Spier’s winemaking.
From grass-fed beef to exquisite seasonal vegetables, the ingredients he uses are sourced from Spier’s pastures and gardens. Fermentation (resulting in kimchi, sauerkraut, kombucha and other fermented deliciousness) and nose-to-tail use of meat both reduces waste and ensures a broad and exciting spectrum of flavour and texture.
In addition to two elegant dining rooms, the Manor House is also home to the Drawing Room – a wonderful space for pre- and post -dinner drinks and snacks. And, in between courses, diners are offered a sanctuary for contemplation and private talk in the Voorkamer (also known as the Contemplation Room) where Wim Botha’s striking Mieliepap Pietá is on display. This is just one of many extraordinary contemporary South African artworks by some of the country’s most talented creatives that can be found throughout the historic venue – a space where old and new meet to enthralling effect. Each of these thought-provoking pieces offers moments of surprise, delight – and even provocation – throughout your meal.
Visit our events page for upcoming events which will be bookable from 8 February, or contact manorhouse@spier.co.za for private event enquiries.