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Time Out
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
JAN's summer soiree returns!
For the last three summers, the hottest table in the Cape Winelands hasn't been at a glamorous estate or chic hotel. Instead, the seat every foodie in town hopes to book is in a humble cottage beneath a stately oak tree, surrounded by impossibly-pretty lavender fields. And on the menu? The lavish creations of South Africa's only Michelin-starred chef, Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen. He earned that star for his eponymous restaurant JAN in Nice, France, although a handful of lucky locals may also have tasted his cooking at KleinJAN in the Tswalu Kalahari Reserve in the Northern Cape. And since 2022 JAN has opened a summer pop-up in the Veepos cottages on La Motte estate in the Franschhoek valley. This year he's back with JAN Franschhoek Season IV, serving up a menu that takes its cue from seasonality, produce and the unfiltered joy of sharing food across a well-laden table. Where's the menu? Who knows... Well, Jan Hendrik, obviously, but the rest of us will have to wait and see. Expect plenty of pickles, preserves and local produce within the hearty embrace of traditional South African cooking traditions and techniques. All paired with fine wines from the region, of course. JAN Franschhoek Season IV is open for dinners from Wednesday to Saturday, from 3 September 2025 until 30 April 2026. The experience starts with a welcome at the La Motte Manor House at 6.30pm and dinner begins promptly at 7pm. On Sundays, JAN Franschhoek evolves into an extended lunch experience, starting in the La Motte Manor House from noon. (why are you still reading, and not booking?) with the rest of the season opening for reservations on 1 September 2025 (November/December), 1 October (January/February) and 1 November (March/April).
The South African
25-04-2025
- The South African
Franschhoek restaurant lands on 2025's hot list of best restaurants
Chef Jan Hendrik van Der Westhuizen's JAN Franschhoek has been named one of the best new restaurants in the world on Condé Nast Traveller 's 2025 Hot List. According to the publication, the 'Hot List', is a carefully curated annual collection of the best new (and reborn) hotels, restaurants, and cruise ships in the world. From Paris to Miami, the list names the newest as well as the best culinary offerings from around the globe. 'In a dimly lit cottage on a wine estate in Franschhoek, shrouded by lavender, a very lavish meal commences. Conceptualised by South African chef Jan Hendrik van Der Westhuizen, the spread at Jan Franschhoek is modelled on a sumptuous South African family table feast. The experience (which started as a pop-up) begins in the grand manor house of La Motte wine estate, where chilled glasses of MCC and bites like biltong lamingtons are served. Then an old VW van shuttles diners across the road to a cosy 1900s house where diners gather around a long sharing table next to a roaring fireplace. ' Mary Holland shares for Condé Nast Traveller . To begin, bread is served with butter that's been expertly carved to look like Mozart, followed by a few small plates. Finally, the main meal commences. During my visit, an abundance of platters were topped with lamb that fell off the bone, giant pies with crispy tops, and warming green beans. The experience is finished off with a visit to the kitchen, where hunks of local cheese have been laid out alongside preserves. These are best eaten with a cup of moerkoffie, a very, very strong coffee that will hit you like a punch in the face.' Holland also adds. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
