As the golden hues of autumn settle over the vineyards, the Cape Winelands prepare to play host to a celebration of the heart. Mother’s Day is an invitation to slow down and honour the wonderful women in our lives. From the historic cellar doors of Stellenbosch to the warm hospitality of Wellington, wine estates are readying their finest vintages and most inspired seasonal menus for the weekend of 8-10 May 2026. Whether Mom finds her joy in a sophisticated six-course epicurean journey, a rustic family-style feast, or a tranquil brunch under the oaks, there is a table waiting to be shared.
Raise a glass to the women who nurture us with our curated guide to the best Mother’s Day events in the Winelands this year.
Lunch for Pinotage-loving moms at Beyerskloof
Celebrate Mom the Beyerskloof way this Mother's Day! Head to Red Leaf Bistro at Beyerskloof for a relaxed, flavour-packed set menu designed to spoil the most important woman in your life. From fresh starters like beef carpaccio or bobotie springrolls, to hearty mains and indulgent desserts (yes, there’s Pinotage gelato involved), they've handled the menu so you can focus on the moment. A kids' menu will cater for the little ones, too. Good food, great wine, and zero stress planning on your side. Book your table and make it a proper Mother’s Day.
- Where: Red Leaf Bistro, Beyerskloof, Stellenbosch
- When: Sunday, 10 May 2026
- Time: 11h00 - 16h00
- Cost: R565 per person
- Contact: 021 865 2685 | redleaf@beyerskloof.co.za
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Mother's Day lunch at the Olive Press, Boschendal
Celebrate Mother’s Day in a truly special setting at Boschendal Estate. Surrounded by breathtaking mountain views, this thoughtfully curated three-course lunch is designed to honour the incredible women in our lives with good food, warm company, and a beautiful atmosphere. Guests can look forward to a seasonal set menu that showcases fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Live entertainment will add to the ambience, creating a relaxed and joyful afternoon. During dessert, enjoy the Boschendal gardens team’s special moment – a garden tea tasting, showcasing a seasonal selection of farm-grown herbs and edible florals. Children are welcome at this lunch, making this a perfect gathering for everyone to come together.
- Where: The Olive Press, Boschendal, Franschhoek
- When: Sunday, 10 May 2026
- Time: 12h00 - 16h00
- Cost: Adults: R1 065 without wine & R1 200 with wine | Kids under 12: R120
- Contact: 021 870 4200 | reservations@boschendal.co.za
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Six-course Mother's Day lunch at Cavalli Estate
This Mother’s Day, gather around the table for a beautifully curated dining experience at Cavalli Estate, designed to feel both refined and welcoming. With thoughtful flavour pairings and a relaxed, elegant setting, every detail is considered to make the day truly special. The Cavalli Restaurant team has carefully crafted a six-course menu to offer a balanced journey from start to finish. Think baby marrow with avocado and seaweed, Jerusalem artichoke carpaccio, lemon lamb roast, eggplant risotto, petit fours… Seasonal ingredients, comforting flavours, and a touch of indulgence will combine to honour the occasion.
- Where: Cavalli Restaurant, Cavalli Estate, Stellenbosch
- When: Sunday, 10 May 2026
- Time: 12h00
- Cost: R895 per person
- Contact: 021 855 3218 | restaurant@cavaliestate.com
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Paint with Pinotage at Delheim Wine Estate
Celebrate Mother's Day with a truly unique experience at Delheim Wine Estate: an exclusive Paint with Pinotage morning. Enjoy a guided, relaxed painting session with local artist Susan, who creates such a comfortable atmosphere that you can fully unwind and enjoy the moment, even if you’ve never painted before. With a wine tasting included and the rare chance to paint using wine itself, this is something you don't do every day. There's no need to bring anything; all equipment will be provided. Whether you join with your mom or a friend, it’s the perfect way to spend a creative and memorable morning together.
- Where: Delheim Wine Estate, Stellenbosch
- When: Sunday, 10 May 2026
- Time: 10h00
- Cost: R400 per person
- Contact: 072 554 3542
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Lunch in the garden at Deux Lions
Hidden away on La Bourgogne Wine Estate just outside Franschhoek, the secluded garden terrace at Deux Lions is a relaxed setting for a Mother's Day feast. Chef Shaun Schoeman has created an elegant set menu for a special three-course lunch. Mothers are treated to a complimentary glass of bubbly, as they decide between panko prawns, baked goats cheese with beetroot carpaccio, or grilled octopus salad for starters. Then mains of beef fillet with a brandy and mushroom sauce, catch of the day with a mussel, shrimp and sweetcorn velouté, or spinach, mushroom and sweetcorn risotto. And for dessert, mango cheesecake with rooibos syrup and mango ice cream.
- Where: La Bourgogne Wine Estate, Franschhoek
- When: Sunday, 10 May 2026
- Time: 12h00 - 15h00
- Cost: R650 per person
- Contact: 021 876 3245 | reservations@deuxlions.za.com
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Farm-style Mother's Day lunch at Groot Phesantekraal
This Mother's Day, join Groot Phesantekraal on the farm for a special set menu lunch created to be shared. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of thoughtful food, good wine, and meaningful moments around the table, celebrating the women who mean the most. For starters, there are stuffed calamari, glazed wagyu beef tongue, and roasted pumpkin. Mains are served to the table and include pan-roasted line fish, Phesantekraal venison, and smoked feta, kale and spinach borek, with classic farm-style sides. Dessert offers dark chocolate fondant or buttermilk pannacotta. Estate wines from Groot Phesantekraal will be available to purchase and enjoy with lunch.
- Where: Groot Phesantekraal Restaurant, Durbanville
- When: Sunday, 10 May 2026
- Time: 12h00 - 15h30
- Cost: R550 per person
- Contact: 021 825 0060 | restaurant@phesantekraal.co.za
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Jazz afternoon tea at Hazendal
Celebrate the women who shape our world with a thoughtfully curated afternoon tea at the new Marks venue at Hazendal. Expect an elegant afternoon of music and indulgence, featuring a seasonal selection of sweet and savoury bites served with bottomless premium teas. Live jazz and a relaxed, social ambience will set the tone for a memorable Mother's Day celebration. Every mom will receive a special Mother's Day gift to take home.
Afternoon Tea is offered on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, featuring a seasonal selection of sweet and savoury bites served with premium teas.
- Where: Marks, Hazendal, Stellenbosch
- When: Sunday, 10 May 2026
- Time: 14h30
- Cost: R495 per person
- Contact: 021 903 5034 | reservations@hazendal.co.za
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Mother's Day lunch at Imbuko Wines
Celebrate Mom with a relaxed yet refined lunch experience at Imbuko Wines in Wellington. They’re hosting a beautifully curated four-course sit-down lunch, designed to honour the special women in our lives. Set against the tranquil vineyard surroundings, this is the perfect occasion to slow down, connect, and create meaningful memories over exceptional food and wine. Whether you’re gathering with family or treating Mom to something truly special, this welcoming experience promises great flavours, warm hospitality, and a memorable day out.
- Where: Imbuko Wines, Wellington
- When: Sunday, 10 May 2026
- Time: 12h00
- Cost: Adults: R425 | Children under 12: R70
- Contact: 021 873 7350 | info@imbuko.co.za
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Exceptional tasting menu lunch at The Jordan Restaurant by Marthinus Ferreira
Celebrate Mother's Day in style at The Jordan Restaurant with an exceptional tasting menu by Marthinus Ferreira. The beautifully curated multi-course lunch showcases refined flavours and seasonal ingredients in an elegant setting. Dishes include sesame-crusted tuna, mussel and corn chowder, dry-aged duck breast with blueberry orange jus, and Turkish delight tiramisu. This memorable experience is the perfect way to honour the special women in your life.
- Where: The Jordan Restaurant, Stellenbosch
- When: Sunday, 10 May 2026
- Time: 12h00
- Cost: R1 500 per person
- Contact: 021 881 3441 | reservations@jordanwines.com
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Lunch or dinner at La Petite Ferme
Treat your mother to a heartfelt dining experience at La Petite Ferme Restaurant in the picturesque Franschhoek Valley. Chef Richard Carstens's new autumn menu will be on offer, crafted with care and seasonal flavour. Join them for lunch or dinner, and savour every moment together as a family. Because she deserves nothing less.
- Where: La Petite Ferme Restaurant, Franschhoek
- When: Sunday, 10 May 2026
- Time: Lunch: 12h00 | Dinner: 18h30
- Contact: 021 876 3016 | reception@lapetiteferme.co.za
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Indulgent Mother's Day feast at Lanzerac
Gather, savour and honour the one you call “Mom” and treat her to a delicious four-course lunch at Stellenbosch's iconic Lanzerac Wine Estate, beloved for its old-world charm. Enjoy a day filled with love, laughter, and a little bit of indulgence. Feast on opulent sharing platters and decadent desserts served to your table in their elegant Manor Kitchen. Dishes include seared biltong-spiced tuna, roast prime rib beef, borrie butter roast kabeljou, lemon and herb pearl cous cous, smashed pumpkin with salt-roasted almonds, matcha cheesecake, passion fruit and mango macarons, and more.
- Where: Manor Kitchen, Lanzerac, Stellenbosch
- When: Sunday, 10 May 2026
- Time: 12h00
- Cost: R825 per person
- Contact: 021 887 1132 | discover@lanzerac.co.za
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Mother's Day brunch at Middelvlei Wine Estate
This Mother’s Day, families are invited to celebrate the special women in their lives at Middelvlei Wine Estate, where heartfelt hospitality, beautiful Winelands views and comforting farm-style food come together. Start the celebrations early with a relaxed pre-Mother’s Day brunch on Saturday. The flavour-packed brunch menu features gourmet roosterkoek creations. Choose between toppings like smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, steak and egg, or braaied mushroom “steak” with fried egg and boerenkaas.
- Where: Middelvlei Wine Estate, Stellenbosch
- When: Saturday, 9 May 2026
- Time: 10h00 - 12h00
- Cost: R155 pp without wine & R225 pp with bubbly
- Contact: 021 883 2565 | info@middelvlei.co.za
Mother's Day lunch at Muratie Wine Estate
Celebrate Mother's Day at the charming and rustic Muratie Farm Kitchen. They’re planning a heartfelt Mother's Day celebration set in the beauty of the Stellenbosch winelands, where they’ll treat the incredible women in your life to a special day filled with love and laughter. Indulge in a delicious three-course lunch – with bread boards, chicken pot pie, butternut and sage raviolo and traditional malva pudding – thoughtfully prepared to make the occasion truly memorable.
- Where: Farm Kitchen, Muratie Wine Estate, Stellenbosch
- When: Sunday, 10 May 2026
- Time: 12h00
- Cost: R495 per person
- Contact: 021 865 2330 | dine@muratie.co.za
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Farm‑style breakfast at The Manor at Nederburg
This year, Nederburg invites you to celebrate this special occasion with warmth, generosity and time well spent together. Sit down for a comforting farm‑style breakfast at The Manor. Guests are welcomed with a glass of Cap Classique on arrival, setting the tone for a morning of relaxed indulgence. You can look forward to freshly baked pastries served with house preserves, followed by a generous hot farm breakfast made for slow mornings and unhurried conversation. Little ones are warmly included in the day’s celebrations, with a hands‑on floral arranging activity where they can create a beautiful bouquet for mom to take home – a heartfelt keepsake from the day.
- Where: The Manor, Nederburg, Paarl
- When: Sunday, 10 May 2026
- Time: 09h00 - 11h00
- Cost: R495 per person
- Contact: 021 862 3104 | info@nederburg.com
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Mother's Day lunch feast at Neil Ellis Wines
This Mother’s Day, give Mom what she actually wants: a feast she didn't have to prepare. Neil Ellis Wines is celebrating the day with a three-course shared family-style lunch paired with exceptional wines. From vibrant starters to a decadent dessert, every detail is designed to make her day feel special. Think house-cured beetroot gravadlax, homemade ciabatta, Moroccan-inspired pork belly, chicken wellington, flavourful vegetables, and baked alaska.
- Where: Neil Ellis Wines, Stellenbosch
- When: Sunday, 10 May 2026
- Time: 12h00
- Cost: Adults: R645 without wine & R800 with wine | Kids: R315
- Contact: 021 887 0649 | restaurant@neilellis.com
Harvest table Mother's Day Lunch at Peter Falke Wines
Peter Falke Wines is hosting a special Mother's Day lunch on the estate, nestled amid breathtaking Stellenbosch vineyard views. Bring mom for a delightful harvest table experience, complete with bubbles, delicious bites, and wonderful company. The event also includes a curated white wine tasting. It's the perfect way to spend quality time with your wine-loving mother!
- Where: Peter Falke Wines, Stellenbosch
- When: Sunday, 10 May 2026
- Time: 12h00 - 16h00
- Cost: R510 per person
- Contact: 021 881 3677 | tasting@peterfalkewines.co.za
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Leisurely Mother's Day lunch at Rickety Bridge
Treat the most important woman in your life to a long, leisurely lunch at the Restaurant at Rickety Bridge. They've crafted a special Mother's Day menu to make her feel truly celebrated. Settle in with freshly baked ciabatta and rosemary butter before sharing homemade labneh with roasted confit tomatoes and crispy bruschetta. For mains, choose between crispy fried parmesan chicken with a creamy garlic sauce or Cajun-spiced kingklip in a coconut-lemon sauce. To finish, a Foundation Stone Chenin Blanc-inspired crème brûlée with fresh raspberries, a sweet nod to the wines we love.
- Where: Rickety Bridge, Franschhoek
- When: Sunday, 10 May 2026
- Time: 11h00 - 15h30
- Cost: Adults: R695 | Kids under 12: R195
- Contact: 021 876 2129 | reservations@ricketybridge.com
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Celebratory Mother's Day lunch at Tryn at Steenberg
Spoil Mom with a Steenberg lunch this Mother's Day. Tryn Restaurant is hosting a delicious three-course lunch. Chef Kerry Kilpin has put together a three-course menu that kicks off with an amuse-bouche and has a wealth of delightful options at each course. For starters, choose between grilled duck breast; crispy kataifi prawns; truffle-infused mushroom ravioli; or Abalobi fish tartare. For your main course, there are beef fillet with duck-fat potatoes; ethically-sourced fish; pork belly; or chargrilled cauliflower. End on a sweet note with handmade chocolate truffles. With beautiful vineyard views and warm hospitality, it’s the perfect way to spoil your mother.
- Where: Tryn, Steenberg Farm, Cape Town
- When: Sunday, 10 May 2026
- Time: 12h30
- Cost: R800 per person
- Contact: 021 713 7178 | info@tryn.co.za
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Mother's Day farm tea at Vergenoegd Löw
The Farm Tea in the Homestead at Vergenoegd Löw offers a particularly meaningful way to celebrate. Gather around the table for an afternoon of connection, flavour and quiet luxury, a memorable way to honour the women who matter most. It's a multi-course, heritage-inspired tea experience that journeys through the flavours and traditions of the Cape. Expect a thoughtful progression from savoury to sweet, with influences spanning indigenous ingredients, Cape Malay, Khoisan, as well as European and Eastern culinary heritage. Served in a calm, elegant setting, this is a leisurely and immersive experience designed for sharing, storytelling and indulgence.
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