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May is looking very good at Fiamma
May is looking very good at Fiamma
From laid-back Sunday sessions to Thursday Night Lights under the stars... your soundtrack for the month is sorted.
Save the dates, bring your people, and let the good times roll poolside.
Live music • DJs • Drinks specials
Kids Fun Day at Benguela Cove
Kids Fun Day at Benguela Cove
Need a break this school holiday? Join us at the Adventure Park for a day of non-stop fun while you enjoy a relaxing escape at our beautiful estate.
What to Expect:
For the Kids: A circuit of classic carnival games including Balloon Pop, Ring Toss, The Fishing Game, Basketball Pong, Duck Pond, Spin the Wheel, and Sack Races.
For the Parents: Recharge in our seating zones, enjoy award-winning wines, or dine at the Moody Lagoon Restaurant. Take a cellar tour, browse the art gallery, or book a relaxing pontoon boat cruise.
Eats & Treats: Grab burgers and fries at Blackbeard's Diner, plus candy floss, popcorn, pizza cones, and slushies throughout the day!
Event Details:
Date: 27 June 2026
Time: 10:00 – 15:00
Entry: R150 per child | R50 per adult
Ages: 3–14 years
Weather: Rain or shine! This is a weather-proof event.
Note: All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the event.
Date Night Thursdays
Date Night Thursdays
Imagine having a night like this.
An evening in Zimbali, surrounded by lush views and Bali-like energy.
A three-course meal, a bottle of wine, and the right company across the table.
Those kinds of nights exist - Every Thursday at Eleven Tribes.
R600 per person.
The 99 Smash - R99
The 99 Smash - R99
Thursday’s only! Oklahoma Onion Style Beef Smash Burger served with fries.
Available every Thursday from 12PM. Lunch and dinner. Ts&Cs Apply.
Workshops in May
Workshops in May
Give yourself or a loved one the gift of time and space to learn a new skill or deepen an existing interest. Slow down to the rhythms of the farm, surrounded by kindred spirits and sustained by farm-fresh fare. It is also a wonderful gift for a mother who loves to explore and learn. From baking to blacksmithing, soapmaking to beekeeping, there is a workshop to suit every kind of curious mind.
Babylonstoren:
5 May – Baking with honey at the Byzantium
6 May – Create table decor from our autumn garden
12 May – Compost 101: the art of cycling nutrients through your garden
13 May – The art of pressing and preserving olives
19 May – Natural soapmaking with our olive and essential oils
20 May – Learn to keep bees on International Bee Day
26 May – Break bread with our master baker
27 May – Inside scoop: secrets to water buffalo mozzarella & gelato
Soetmelksvlei:
2 May – Blacksmithing: make your own braai fork
7 May – Magic with milk: make butter, soft cheese and yoghurt
8 May – Go nuts! Bake a pecan pie and carrot cake
9 May – Floral cake decorating with Martjie Malan
9 May – Leathercraft: craft a traditional wood & riempie stool
14 May – Master meat: make your own salami
15 May – Master meringues and macarons
16 May – Blacksmithing: make your own soup ladle
21 May – Chocolate & cake: make celebratory treats
22 May – Cape cookery: melktert, melkkos & koesisters
23 May – Leathercraft: make your own apron
29 May – Bake four traditional pies with butter pastry
30 May – Make a wooden milk stool
Greatest Show - with Singing Waiters
Greatest Show - with Singing Waiters
Date: 19 June '26 | Early Bird Tickets - R80
Come and enjoy dinner in our restaurant whilst our singing waiters provide unforgettable entertainment.
Booking essential at LeSi Restaurant for A-la-carte dinner on these dates.
Normal Tickets: R100 non-refundable cover charge pp,15% service fee excluded)
Arrival Time: 18:00 for 18:30
Olive Oil & Wine Inspired Lunch with Viticulturalist Jaco Mouton - 30 May 2026
Olive Oil & Wine Inspired Lunch with Viticulturalist Jaco Mouton - 30 May 2026
Where the Atlantic breeze meets the ancient grove on Saturday, May 30, 2026, a rare culinary story unfolds. While many appreciate our vineyards from a distance, few have explored the delicate harmony between our award-winning wines and our singular, estate-grown Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
We invite you to step behind the scenes of coastal craftsmanship with our Viticulturalist, Jaco Mouton, for an enriching masterclass designed for the curious palate.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, 30 May, 2026, | 11:30 – 15:00
Venue: Tasting Room, Benguela Cove Wine Estate (map)
Hosted by: Jaco Mouton (Estate Viticulturalist)
Price: R495 per person | Strictly Limited to 20 Guests
Ticket link: HERE
The Experience:
- Into the Groves: A guided walk through our Coratina, Frantoio, and Leccino olive trees to discover how these Italian cultivars thrive in our cool-climate terroir.
- Technical Tasting: Learn to identify the rich fruit aromas, vibrant palate structure, and the sophisticated peppery finish of our signature Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
- Secure Your Seat – Only 20 Available
Quiz Nights
Quiz Nights
Our popular winter quiz nights are back with an exciting new winter menu.
Starting 13 May 2026, every Wednesday is quiz night with quiz master Peter Van Aswagen.
R210 per person (includes meal from our winter menu and entertaining quiz)
Groups of 4 to 8 | Quiz starts at 6:30pm
Call now to book: 028 316 1516
Live Music Sundays
Live Music Sundays
Cancel your quiet Sunday… this is better!
Live music. Good food. Even better vibes from 2–4PM.
Book your table now. This is your new Sunday ritual.
May Wine Parings
May Wine Parings
May at Verdicchio is a celebration of thoughtful dining, exceptional wine and evenings designed to be savoured.
Each experience brings something unique to the table, all set in an atmosphere that lingers long after the final course.
01 May – International Sauvignon Blanc Day
07 May – Landskroon Wine Pairing
13 May – Chef’s Table Vol. 8
14 May – Beyerskloof Wine Pairing
21 May – Southern Rhône Experience
26 May – Chef’s Table Vol. 9
28 May – Backsberg Wine Pairing
Reservations are limited and these evenings tend to fill quickly.
Tickets available on our website under the Wine Pairing page.
Please note:
Events are strictly for guests 18+
Menus are curated to pair with wines and cannot be altered
Tickets are non-refundable
We look forward to welcoming you for a month of unforgettable evenings at Verdicchio Restaurant.


