A winelands Mother's Day: Handpicked events for a heartfelt celebration

Friday, 24 April, 2026

wine.co.za, Jeanine Malan

With Mother's Day coming up on 10 May 2026, we've listed the very best celebratory events in the Cape Winelands.

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.

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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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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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, Jordan Wine Estate, 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 at La Petite Ferme

Treat your mother to a heartfelt dining experience at La Petite Ferme Restaurant. Chef Richard Carstens's new autumn menu will be on offer, crafted with care and seasonal flavour. Join us for lunch or dinner, and savour every moment together. Because she deserves nothing less.

Where: La Petite Ferme Restaurant, Franschhoek
When: Sunday, 10 May 2026
Time: 12h00
Cost: R1 500 per person
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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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

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.