Celebrate Easter with feasts and fun flavours across Cape Town

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Easter in Cape Town is all about indulgence and togetherness — a celebration of flavour, fun, and family.

Whether you’re craving a long, lazy Sunday lunch or want to skip the kitchen entirely, there are plenty of delicious and hassle-free ways to enjoy the long weekend. From chocolate treasure hunts for the little ones to elegant high teas, curated tasting menus, and scenic picnics, here’s your guide to making the most of Easter around the Mother City (listed A to Z for your convenience).

Easter picnics and farm-to-table delights at Boschendal

Between the scenic towns of Franschhoek and Stellenbosch, Boschendal’s heritage estate invites guests to enjoy an indulgent Easter weekend in the Winelands. Pack a picnic beneath the shady trees of the pavilion lawn and tuck into a seasonal selection made fresh from farm produce, or visit The Deli for a laidback breakfast or lunch featuring Cape Malay pickled fish, hot smoked trout and Easter classics like hot cross buns. Easter Sunday brings two feast options: a shared-plate, three-course set menu focused on roast Malay lamb at The Werf Restaurant, or a traditional farm buffet up at The Retreat, which includes everything from bobotie to chicken pie, homemade breads and hearty soups. The menus reflect the farm’s commitment to homegrown ingredients – from garden vegetables to free-range meats and baked goods.

Kids can explore the Tree House playground and pump track nearby.

Cost: Picnic R850 (for two); R430 (per person); R250 (kids). The Werf & Retreat: R650pp. Deli: à la carte
Dates: 18 – 20 April 2025
Time: 12pm – 4pm
Bookings: 021 870 4273 | reservations@boschendal.co.za
Location: Boschendal, Pniel Road, Groot Drakenstein, Franschhoek

Harbour views and indulgent Easter dining at Cape Grace

Toast the season with a luxurious Easter meal at Cape Grace, where panoramic marina views and Table Mountain set the scene. Enjoy a relaxed outdoor brunch on the terrace, complete with live music, fresh dishes and bubbly. Prefer something sweeter? Heirloom’s Easter-themed afternoon tea offers a parade of savoury bites and decadent pastries with a seasonal twist, served in the elegant lounge. A true celebration of Cape Town luxury.

Cost: Brunch R750; R950 (with bottomless Mimosas); R1500 (with Moët). Afternoon tea: R550 pp or R650 (with cap classique)
Dates: Brunch – 20 April 2025 | Afternoon Tea – 17–20 April 2025
Time: Brunch 12pm – 3pm | Tea seatings: 2:30pm, 3pm, 3:30pm
Bookings: 021 410 7000
Location: Cape Grace, West Quay Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Easter gourmet picnics at Cavalli Estate

Cavalli’s manicured lawns and flourishing gardens, set against the backdrop of the Helderberg mountains, make an ideal picnic spot for Easter. Traditional baskets filled with beautifully curated bites – such as seed loaf with whipped butter, sesame chicken sosaties, trout pâté and lemon madeleines – are served with proper cutlery for a refined touch. Wine tastings are available to complete the experience.

Pre-booking (24 hours ahead) is required. Wine sold separately.

Cost: R795 (serves two) | Wine tasting: R100–R175
Dates: 18 – 20 April 2025 | Collection Time: 12pm – 2pm
Bookings: 021 855 3218 | info@cavalliestate.com
Location: R44, Somerset West

Decorate Easter eggs and dine at The Chef’s Studio

Bring the kids to Bree Street for an interactive egg-painting experience led by chef Ukhonaye. Donning mini chef aprons, young artists decorate three Easter eggs before sitting down to lunch with their parents. Adults can enjoy ribeye steak with Culture house wine while kids dig into mac and cheese or a gourmet hotdog and fries – all served at a communal long table overlooking the street.

Cost: R595 (children 7–13); R395 (adults) – includes workshop and lunch
Date: Saturday, 12 April 2025
Time: 12pm
Bookings: 076 256 8654
Location: 103 Bree Street, Cape Town

Creative Cape cuisine at Deux Lions, Franschhoek

Tucked away on La Bourgogne Wine Estate, Deux Lions serves Easter dishes with a twist from chef Shaun Schoeman. The lush garden terrace sets the mood for dishes like spicy curried squid with lemon aioli and a seafood snoek curry with poppadum. These specials complement the regular menu of seasonal comfort fare, crafted from the estate’s fresh produce.

Cost: à la carte (On the menu)
Dates: 18 – 21 April 2025
Times: Tues 11am–5pm | Wed–Fri 11am–4pm, 6pm–8pm | Sat & Sun 8:30am–4pm, 6pm–8pm
Bookings: 021 876 3245 | reservations@deuxlions.za.com
Location: La Bourgogne Wine Estate, Excelsior Road, Franschhoek

Family Easter escape at Erinvale Hotel & Spa

Erinvale Hotel offers an Easter family package perfect for creating meaningful moments. Book a two-night stay for two adults, and kids under 12 stay free. Extras include daily breakfast, a Vergelegen garden egg hunt, cookie decorating for children and a Lourensford wine tasting voucher for parents. An à la carte Easter menu of festive local favourites rounds off the experience.

Cost: From R5 800 per family
Dates: 18 – 20 April 2025
Bookings: 021 847 1160 | hotel@erinvale.co.za
Location: 1 Erinvale Avenue, Somerset West

Traditional flavours reimagined at Leopard’s Leap

Join chef Christiaan Visser at Leopard’s Leap for a Chef’s Table Easter lunch that explores South African food heritage. With only 20 guests per day, the four-course menu includes dishes like Cape Malay linefish, Karoo lamb with samp and kaiing, and honey-brandy pears with koe’sisters – all paired with the estate’s award-winning wines.

Cost: R570 per person (includes wine pairing)
Dates: Wed – Sat throughout April 2025
Time: 1pm
Bookings: 021 876 8002 | info@leopardsleap.co.za
Location: R45, Main Road, Franschhoek

Whimsical Easter at One&Only Cape Town

Step into the magical world of Beatrix Potter with a themed afternoon tea at One&Only’s Vista Bar. Think roast lamb, hazelnut-stuffed chicken, and seasonal pastries with a storybook flair. Easter lunch at ROOI continues the indulgence with mains like lamb potjie, duck breast, roast cauliflower and yellowtail, plus decadent desserts from hot cross pudding to chocolate mousse “gardens”.