The Country Kitchen
Home grown local flavours
Just a leisurely stroll from the main hotel, The Country Kitchen welcomes you with rustic charm and the irresistible aromas of farm-to-table dining.
Nestled beside Mont Rochelle’s wine cellar, it’s the perfect spot to soak up sweeping estate views while indulging in hearty, seasonal dishes and beautifully prepared gourmet picnics. Every plate celebrates the freshest locally sourced ingredients, making The Country Kitchen a true taste of the valley.
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Lunch
From zingy black bean and corn taquitos to sticky BBQ-glazed pork ribs with a fiery salted chilli mayo, our lunch menu is all about bold flavours and hearty South African flair. And that’s only the beginning. Dive into dishes celebrating the very best of local produce.
Lunch Sample menu
Kids
At The Country Kitchen, even the littlest foodies are in for a treat. Our chefs have crafted a menu full of tasty, wholesome favourites designed especially for young adventurers, because great dining is for the whole family.
Please note:
We have a Cakeage fee of R150.00
No external alcohol is allowed to be brought onto the premises
Wine tasting
Take your taste buds on a journey with a spectacular wine flight at Mont Rochelle, where every glass showcases the essence of our vineyards. To heighten the experience, savour a handpicked selection of irresistible bites, each crafted to perfectly complement and enhance the wines in front of you.
Opening hours: 10am - 5pm (last seating)
Tastings include:
- Wine tastings
- Cheese & charcuterie boards
- CK platter
- Tasty bites
- A glass or two on the deck
Winemaker’s Dinner
Join us for a tour of our historic cellar with our talented winemaker, Michael Langenhoven, followed by a delicious five-course pairing dinner in collaboration with Executive Chef Terence Morris.
2026 dates:
- 15 May
- 14 August
- 4 December
Starts at 6:30pm at The Country Kitchen
ZAR 1350 per person
Limited seats (early bookings recommended)
Book a table online or contact us on:
reception@montrochelle.virgin.com | Tel: +27 21 876 2770
Cellar to Glass Wine Experience
This weekly experience offers an informative introduction to the Mont Rochelle's winemaking process, followed by a four-flight tasting of the estate range wines in the Private Tasting Room. Ideal for a relaxed yet educational wine experience conducted by one of our Country Kitchen wine professionals.
- Available weekly on Thursdays and Saturdays
- Start time: 10am, allow for 90 minutes for the full experience
- Meeting point: The Country Kitchen
- Maximum 10 participants
- Price: R390 per person
Cellar Master Experience
Step into the heart of the Mont Rochelle estate with the Cellar Master Experience, an exclusive, guided journey through the vineyard and cellar, personally hosted by Cellar Master Michael Langenhoven. Designed for true wine enthusiasts, this intimate experience offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the craftsmanship, heritage, and passion that define the estate’s wines, culminating in a relaxed lunch at The Country Kitchen.
Picnics
Unfold your blanket beneath the vineyards, breathe in the Franschhoek valley views, and indulge in a Mont Rochelle gourmet picnic like no other. Each basket is bursting with artisanal delights, farm-fresh flavours, and sweet treats, all carefully curated to be savoured al fresco amidst the estate’s most picturesque corners.
Picnic basket
Kids picnic basket
Vegan picnic basket
Vegetarian picnic basket
Please note, our picnics will be closed annually from 01st May to 31st August.
Opening hours
The Country Kitchen is open daily for lunch and picnics all year-round.
Lunch: 12pm - 5pm
Wine tasting: 10am – 5pm
Picnics: 12pm - 4pm
Book a table online or contact us on:
countrykitchen@montrochelle.virgin.com or ring us on +27 21 876 2770.
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The Winery
The winery processes around 150 tons of grape varieties per season. Sample our award-winning home-grown wines at one of our popular tasting or wine-pairing sessions and leave with a bottle (or two).
