The Conservatory
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Perennial favourites, served in a breathtaking setting
Guests may choose from four special locations – the main dining section, with stunning views of our historical garden with its Camphor trees; the ‘breakfast room’; and the terrace overlooking the garden.
Head Chef, Daniel Blignaut has created a classic menu with a focus on firm favourites, including some of Liz McGrath’s personal recipes.
From traditional Cape Malay bobotie, Tempura Prawns, and Klein Karoo Rack of Lamb, the menu has something for everyone, with a special lightness to dishes such as her signature Boland Double Baked Cheese Soufflé with Cheesy Gin Sauce.
Who's Cooking?
Tronette Dippenaar - Daniel Blignaut
Tronette Dippenaar - Group Executive Chef
Tronette Dippenaar’s celebrated career has spread over 14 years within the Collection, having come up through the ranks and gaining experience working at each of the three sister-hotels. In her role as Group Executive Chef, her duties include supporting the Head Chefs at The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel & Spa, The Marine Hotel, and The Plettenberg.
Daniel Blignaut – Head Chef, The Cellars-Hohenort:
Blignaut trained at the Chef Training Innovation Academy Culinary School (CTIA) and has enjoyed a successful career in the hospitality industry for more than a decade. Before his appointment as Executive Sous Chef at The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel & Spa in 2021, he was employed as Sous Chef at the prestigious Tswalu Kalahari Private Game Reserve. Other career highlights include experience gained as Sous Chef at both The Saxon Hotel and Shambala Private Game Reserve.
As an entrepreneur, he worked as private chef for six years and successfully established a food technology company specialising in the development of Vegan products. Armed with solid experience and youthful passion, he is commitment to excellence in his new role at The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel & Spa. He will be taking charge of The Conservatory restaurant, and the kitchens catering for the hotel’s famous High Teas and Picnics, as well as the Wedding, Private Events and Conferencing venues.
Facilities
Group Capacity : 60+ People
- Cuisine : Breakfast, Cocktails, Contemporary, Continental, Fusion, Health, International, Light Meals, Seafood, South African, Vegan, Vegetarian
- Ambience : Country, Family, Fireplace, Relaxed, Romantic
- Entertainment : Internet or WiFi
- Dress : Smart/Casual
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Trading Hours
Breakfast: 07h30 to 10h30
High Tea: Served Saturdays & Sundays (24 hours notice required)
Lunch: 12h00 to 14h30
Dinner: 17h00 to 21h30
Bar: 11h00 to 23h00
Specials at this Restaurant
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The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel & Spa invites couples to celebrate Valentine’s Day with an unforgettable dining experience in the heart of the lush Constantia Valley. On Saturday 14 February 2026, guests will be welcomed to an intimate Valentine’s Dinner in the elegant Greenhouse venue, beginning at 18h30 (R1 295 per person).
Curated by Head Chef Daniel Blignaut, the evening will unfold as a sharing menu for two, celebrating love through flavour, generosity and connection. The menu draws inspiration from South Africa’s diverse culinary landscape, showcasing local ingredients and bold, comforting flavours designed to be enjoyed together.
Guests will be welcomed with a glass of bubbles to begin, setting the tone for a romantic journey through thoughtfully crafted courses. The dining experience opens with Baked & Buttered, featuring freshly prepared roosterkoek, mosbolletjie and braaibroodtjie. The menu then moves to Atlantic, with highlights including marinated prawns with Cape Malay vinaigrette, grilled line fish, and stuffed squid paired.
From the coast, the journey continues inland to Karoo, where guests can enjoy an ostrich bobotie spring roll, lamb kofta with spiced tomato and onion relish, and roasted butternut. A fragrant lavender lemonade palate cleanser refreshes the senses before the next course.
Inspired by the vast interior landscapes, Kalahari presents springbok kebab, confit quail with crispy sorghum, matlebekwane steamed dumplings in a comforting vegetable stew, and corn ribs glazed with honey butter and whipped cream cheese.
The evening concludes with Sweet Ending, a duo of desserts designed for sharing: strawberry and chocolate panna cotta, served alongside peaches and cream with peach mille-feuille, chocolate, chantilly cream and vanilla-honey ice cream.
Surrounded by the beauty of The Cellars-Hohenort’s gardens and paired with warm hospitality, this Valentine’s Dinner promises an evening of romance, indulgence and shared moments to savour.Bookings are essential.
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Spend quality time with friends & family whilst enjoying a traditional Sunday Roast. Available every Sunday in at The Conservatory restaurant.
When:
Every Sunday from 12h00 to 14h30Price:
R 445 per person
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Whether you are looking for an intimate gathering or a large banquet for up to 60 people, we can meet your requirements with ease, thanks to our range of indoor and outdoor venues.
What better way to celebrate an anniversary, birthday, or other special occasion than with a private function at The Cellars-Hohenort. We specialise in events of all kinds, from proposals, engagement parties, Hen & Bachelor festivities and Weddings; to family reunions, baby showers and ‘Sip & See’ meet-the-new-baby afternoons; as well as corporate functions. Our High Tea is also a pleasant way to meet friends or family and comes with a delectable range of savoury and sweet treats, served with a variety of fragrant teas.
We have a vast choice of both indoor and outdoor venues available, to suit all preferences and seasons – our team will gladly assist in choosing the perfect location for you and your guests. For those grander occasions, we will assign you your very own Events Coordinator to ensure all your requests are catered for with the minimum of fuss, enabling you to look forward to the actual event, free of any stress.
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Our Guided Garden Tours take place every Wednesday at 10h30, when guests are in the capable hands of our Garden Manager, Leigh-Ann Van Wyk. When the tour concludes, guests enjoy tea and our renowned freshly baked scones outside in the picturesque garden setting, or on the terrace of The Conservatory, overlooking the lawn.
Price: R 195 per person
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Gift vouchers for all celebrations and occasions. Select from a range of alluring experiences, including High Tea, spa, accommodation or monetary vouchers to spend when visiting our hotel.
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