Louisvale Open Fire Experience

30 May 2025 - Open-Fire Experience

As the first whispers of winter roll into the Cape Winelands, Mr Braai Guy, in collaboration with Chef Kirsty, Executive Chef at Louisvale Wine Estate, is bringing the flames to Stellenbosch for a back-to-back open-fire experience that’s all about bold flavours, fine wine, and that unmistakable fireside vibe.

Set against the backdrop of Louisvale’s elegant vineyards, this immersive food and wine journey is designed to warm the soul — a celebration of slow cooking, rich smoke, and layered flavour. Each dish on the menu is inspired by global techniques but grounded in fire — from tender duck with Thai-inspired glass noodles to aged beef rib infused with umami-packed Asian flavours. Every course is thoughtfully paired with Louisvale’s exceptional wines, elevating the experience from plate to glass.

It’s intimate, it’s fiery, and it’s full of heart — just the way winter should begin.

Proposed Menu

Peruvian Fire-Roasted Chicken with Aji Verde

Juicy, Smoky Peruvian-style Chicken with a Spicy Aji Verde Sauce, served with Batata Harra Potatoes & a Mediterranean 

Fire-Grilled Vegetable Platter with Labneh

Louisvale Unwooded Chardonnay

Fire-Roasted Duck & Chili Tahini Glass Noodles

Tender Fire-Roasted Duck Glazed with Hoisin Sauce, served on a Bed of Smoky Bokchoi Slaw & Chili Tahini Glass Noodles, Finished with Roasted Sesame Seeds & a Thai-Inspired Sweet, Salty & Sour Sauce

Louisvale Chardonnay

Lightly Smoked & Braised Aged Beef Rib with Asian Flavors

Tender, Slow-Braised Beef Rib Glazed in a Rich Umami-Packed Asian Sauce, served with Smoked Baharat Pumkin Purée, Corn Salsa Crudo, & Fire-Roasted Beetroot, Feta & Walnut Salad

Louisvale Dominique

Caramelised Roasted Grapes with Honey Ricotta

Fire-Roasted Sweet Grapes with Candied Pistachios, Honey Whipped Ricotta, Topped with Crumbed Cardamom Vanilla Cake

Cap Classique Chardonnay Brut

R1150 per person 4 course menu with wine pairing