"ate" Eatery

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Quintessential South African Cullinary and Karoo experiences. Private venue. Curated experiences & cooking from farm to feast.

Can’t wait for our homegrown onion harvest on the farm to make my sweet onion tartlets!Woopee!
13/09/2026

Can’t wait for our homegrown onion harvest on the farm to make my sweet onion tartlets!

Woopee!

Game is such a wonderful protein to use in this simple yet stylish bistro carpaccio.I love using springbuck or kudu fill...
10/09/2026

Game is such a wonderful protein to use in this simple yet stylish bistro carpaccio.

I love using springbuck or kudu fillet - the springbuck offering a more subtle taste whilst kudu loin is robust in texture and offers an underrated taste profile.

The magic is in its simplicity of only the very best ingredients. Use only the loins, sear at high temperature rolling the room temperature loins in hot almost burnt butter. It needs to rest and soak up that buttery goodness. It really requires a light roll in a heavy based pan.

Slice it thinly only after cooling for a few hours. Remember the slices don’t need to be paper thin - it can be farmy firm which also gives it a more intriguing appeal.

The dressing is one thing only: the best olive oil money can buy and the freshest “green” olive oil harvest you can find.

The cheese - well parmigiana of course and not to thickly sliced (I don’t recommend grating the cheese). This will ensure a somewhat more intense and chunky crispy texture and flavour.

Peppered lightly and only grind the pepper and apply sparingly as it is its lightness that compliments rather than overpowers.

Wild rocket adds to the whole peppery flavour and I love the look of it.

It could’ve easier to serve this incredible stylish and scrumptious dish.

Now go treat yourself!

✨ COME SHINE WITH US IN MERWEVILLE ✨🌙 STAR GAZING AT KRUISVALLEI 🌌Friday, 25 September | From 18:00The second event in o...
09/09/2026

✨ COME SHINE WITH US IN MERWEVILLE ✨

🌙 STAR GAZING AT KRUISVALLEI 🌌
Friday, 25 September | From 18:00

The second event in our very special series of evenings under the pristine Karoo skies is coming to the beautiful lawns of Kruisvallei — just 8 km outside Merweville.

Come and experience the magic of the Karoo after dark, where the vastness of the landscape meets some of the most spectacular skies in the Southern Hemisphere.

🌙 FIRST: THE MOON

We’ll begin at 18:00 with the opportunity to view the moon through specially brought-in telescopic equipment — an incredible chance to see our closest celestial neighbour in extraordinary detail.

🌌 THEN: THE STARS

As darkness falls, we turn our eyes to the heavens for an extravaganza of stargazing through various telescopes, guided by the renowned Carl Lindeman, representing the Astronomical Society of Southern Africa.

Carl is also a frequent guest speaker on astronomy on Cape Talk, and he’ll take us on a fascinating journey through the Karoo night sky.

🍔 COME HUNGRY

Between moon gazing and our dark-sky showcase, enjoy some good old Karoo fare, with food available to order in advance:

• Lamb rib burgers
• Plaaswors boeries
• Karoo charcuterie platters

Food offerings range from R100 – R200 per person.

✨ WHAT TO BRING

Bring your camping chair, a warm blanket and your favourite bottle of wine.

Then simply sit back, look up and let the Karoo sky do the rest.

📍 Kruisvallei Farm, Merweville
Only 8 km outside town
🚗 Ample safe parking available

🎟️ STARGAZING: R200 per person

Food must be ordered in advance.

📞 BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES and ACCOMMODATION
Tania Olivier - Owner Kruisvallei Farm
060 529 9891

🌙🌌 An official Lam & Olyffees Showcase

Come for the moon.
Stay for the stars.
Come shine with us in Merweville. ✨

Preparing for a romantic farmy Karoo wedding. Psst: it’s a secret ❤️
07/08/2026

Preparing for a romantic farmy Karoo wedding.
Psst: it’s a secret ❤️

25/07/2026

What a Beautiful morning!

Biscotti. The first time I ever tasted freshly made Biscotti was at a family lunch at one of my then favourite restauran...
12/07/2026

Biscotti.

The first time I ever tasted freshly made Biscotti was at a family lunch at one of my then favourite restaurants in the V&A Waterfront, Balducci’s!

Ever since I’ve been inspired to make my own. So I want you to try it too!

Enjoy your recipe and biscotti baking!

Tania Olivier

Address

205 Buitenkloof Studios, 8 Kloof Street, Gardens
Cape Town
8018

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 11:00 - 16:00

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