FUNCTION & WEDDINGVENUE INFORMATION

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Overview of Function Venues..............................................................................3Venues....................................................................................................................3Boschendal Manor House....................................................................................4BOSCHENDAL MANOR HOUSE.............................................................................5Rhone Homestead................................................................................................6RHONE HOMESTEAD..............................................................................................7Rhone Homestead Lawn .....................................................................................8The Olive Press.......................................................................................................9THE OLIVE PRESS...................................................................................................10The Rose Garden.................................................................................................11Le Pique-Nique and Pavilion..............................................................................12Function Catering...............................................................................................13Sample Picnic Menu...........................................................................................14Menu Samples.....................................................................................................15Menu Samples.....................................................................................................16Wines and Beverages.........................................................................................17 Wines and Beverages........................................................................................18

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Please note that all prices are subject to change without prior notice.

Overview of Function Venues

Boschendal provides an idyllic and natural setting for any function

Surrounded by the breathtaking Groot Drakenstein Mountains, nestled amongst mature trees you will find a stylish, relaxing getaway and function venue. We are only 45-minutes’ drive from Cape Town city Centre and 40-minutes’ drive from Cape Town International Airport.

VENUES

Boschendal Manor House The historic Boschendal Manor House dates back to 1812 and is now a national monu-ment. This exclusive venue can accommodate up to 40 guests and is suitable for corpo-rate meetings, intimate dinners or special events.

Rhone HomesteadAlso a national monument, the Rhone Manor House with three separate function rooms has been converted into an exclusive venue for small functions and conferences. Up to 60 guests can be accommodated.

Rhone Homestead LawnThis beautiful lawn with its backdrop of the Rhone Homestead and the Groot Drakenstein Mountains is a wonderful setting for a function. The venue can accommodate 1000 guests or up to 500 guests in a marquee.

Rose GardenThe internationally acclaimed Boschendal rose garden is ideal for a picnic style function. The grounds can host 100 guests, seated on chairs or on stylish picnic blankets.

The Olive PressThis is our event and function barn with exposed natural poplar roof trusses, floor to ceiling glass doors and stunning views over meadow gardens to the Groot Drakenstein Moun-tains. The Olive Press can accommodate up to 200 guests inside the venue and an additional 80 guests in the adjoining covered veranda.

Werf picnic and Pavillion Ideal for more casual, picnic style functions. This picturesque summer venue has the capacity to host 180 guests.

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BOSCHENDAL MANOR HOUSE

The historic Cape Vernacular Manor House dates back to 1812. Now a museum it offers a glimpse into the lives of the second Huguenot family who developed Boschendal into a flourishing wine farm.

Book this immaculate venue with period furnishings for corporate meetings, intimate dinners or special events for a maximum of 40 guests at a rental fee of R23 000. Low season and midweek (Monday to Thursday) rates at R 18 000.Should you require an additional set up or break down day, a charge of R10 000 per day will apply.

The venue hire includes our standard tables, chairs, cutlery, crockery, glassware and linen, but excludes food and beverages, staff, gratuity and outdoor furniture or marquee. A highly decorative feature of Cape Dutch homes is the wooden screen with louvres that could be opened or closed. It effectively separated the voorhuis (front part of the house) from the private living area.

With the screen open the voorhuis (foyer) and agterkamer (living room) form a large 5,5 metre x 13 metre room that is used for formal function dinners.

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BOSCHENDAL MANOR HOUSE

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RHONE HOMESTEAD

This historic building and national monument has been converted into an exclusive venue for small functions and conferences.

The homestead building has three rooms which can be hired separately. The large central room or Voorkamer can be used for a sit down banquet for up to 60 guests at a rental fee of R34 500 per day. Low season and midweek (Monday to Thursday) rates at R 25 000. The venue can also seat 100 guests for a wedding ceremony. The two smaller rooms called De Villiers and Rhodes can accommodate between 14 and 40 guests depending on the function style. These rooms can be hired separately at a fee of R4000 each. Low season and midweek rates available on request.

Should you require an additional set up or break down day, a charge of R10 000 per day will apply.

The venue hire includes our standard tables, chairs, cutlery, crockery, glassware and linen but excludes food and beverages, staff, gratuity, outdoor furniture or marquee.

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RHONE HOMESTEAD

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This beautiful lawn with its backdrop of the historic Rhone Homestead and the imposing Groot Drakenstein Mountains is a wonderful setting for a function.

The Rhone Homestead with its kitchen and bathroom facilities is available for use when hiring the lawn.

The lawn has been landscaped and leveled to accommodate large groups at a fee of R50 000 for the day. The venue hire excludes food and beverages, staff, gratuity, outdoor furniture or marquee. Low season and midweek (Monday to Thursday) rates at R 38 000Should you require an additional set up or break down day, a charge of R15 000 per day will apply.

Please also note that for functions over 120 guests a satellite kitchen is required which will be an additional cost.

RHONE HOMESTEAD LAWN

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THE OLIVE PRESS

This is our imposing new event and function venue with exposed natural poplar roof trusses, glass doors and stunning views over meadow gardens to the Groot Drakenstein Mountains.

The Olive Press can seat up to 200 guests inside without a dance floor and depending on the set up required. A further 80 guests can be seated in the adjoining covered outdoor veranda, weather permitting.

Our 7 Werf guest cottages, which can sleep up to 14 adults and 8 young children, are within 150 meters of the Olive Press and is included in the venue hire of R105 000. Low season and midweek (Monday to Thursday) rates at R 75 000. Please see the Accommo-dation section or visit www.boschendal.com/farm-accommodation for more information and images.

Should you require an additional set up or break down day, a charge of R25 000 per day will apply.

The venue hire includes tables, chairs, cutlery, crockery, glassware and linen napkins but excludes food and beverages, staff, gratuity outdoor furniture or marquee.The hall covers an area of 340m2 and can be divided into smaller rooms for conferencing and corporate functions if required. The sheltered patio is 150m2 in size with the uncov-ered patio being 175m2.

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THE OLIVE PRESS

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THE ROSE GARDEN

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During the restoration of Boschendal in the 1980’s, the internationally acclaimed rose garden was established on the eastern slopes of the grounds. Designed by Gwen Fagan, an authority on old gardens in the Cape, the garden features many of the original rose bushes that were cultivated.

This space is ideal for a picnic style function. The grounds can hold up to100 guests at R30 000 and 50 guests at a rental fee of R23 000 per day, either seated on chairs or with beautiful picnic blankets. Low season and midweek (Monday to Thursday) rates at R 17 000.

Should you require an additional set up or break down day, a charge of R10 000 per day will apply.

The lawn in the rose garden is approximately 10m x 50m. Some sections are a little wider than others and it is only partly shaded.

The cost of a standard picnic basket starts at R210 per person, excluding the beverages, staff and gratuity.

WERF PICNICS AND PAVILLION

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Ideal for more casual, picnic style functions.

During the summer months the picnic area provides the ideal setting for an al fresco lunch function with freshly packed picnics served. Guests can make use of picnic blan-kets, bean bags and hammocks for a casual picnic lunch function.

The garden can accommodate 180 people at a hiring fee of R30 000 per day. Low season and midweek (Monday to Thursday) rates at R 23 000. The Pavilion in the garden can be used as a band-stand or gazebo for a wedding ceremony.

The picnic area lawns are approximately 75m x 150m in size. Around half of this area is shaded by trees.

The use is weather dependent and we would need to cancel by 10h00 if rain looks certain. Please note that there is no backup facility in the event of inclement weather unless you choose to hire a marquee or Bedouin tent.

For picnic functions we have a selection of two standard baskets. However you can speak to us about customizing the contents. The cost of a picnic basket starts at R220 per person excluding beverages, staff, gratuity or outdoor furniture. Please see the Picnic Menu options.

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Christiaan Campbell, our Executive Chef, and his team look forward to preparing flavour-ful and nourishing farm-to-table food for your function.

At Boschendal our focus is on celebrating the bounty of our valley producing fresh food using the best quality seasonal ingredients, grown with consideration for the earth, and sourced from our fields and pasture as well as other local farms.

We have prepared sample menus for you to get an idea of what you can expect but we will gladly customise these menus should you have any specific preferences or dietary requirements.

The cost of a three-course menu starts at R395 per person.

FUNCTION CATERING

SAMPLE PICNIC MENUWERF GARDEN PICNIC

Potted Angus beef, cracked black pepper & rosemaryFarm style hummus

Herb & sea salt stoneground flat bread

Pasture reared roast chicken from Farmer RicoHome grown green salad, toasted almond & kefir cream dressing

Roasted garlic & parsley mayo

Two selections of local cheese, root vegetable pickleChocolate chip cookie ice cream, marshmallows

Fresh, wholesome and from our farm.

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WEDDING AND FUNCTIONS MENU 2017CanapésR 30 each

Sesame macaroon,beetroot creamFragrant sticky rice wrapped in salmon

Confit chicken,buckwheat strudel,spring onion noisettePork rilliette on homemade taco

Baby compressed kale,mozzarella,hazelnut vinaigretteLamb kofta, marinated cucumber, house made labneh

Baby garden vegetables,hummusAsian beef in rice paper

Set MenuChoose 1 starter, 1 Main and 1 Dessert

3 Courses at R395 per person

Starter

Flavours of beetroot,kefir cream,fermented citrusGin cured salmon,fermented carrots,gremolata

Pressed duck terrine, sultana, smoked cauliflower,crispiesChicken pot au fue,chicken sausage,werf vegetables,confit onion aioli

Beef carpaccio,horseradish cream,crisp,butternut spegettiMushroom in a jar,soil,tartar,pickled,sautéed

Werf smoked chicken,biltong,ricotta,chorizo emulsionCold smoked yellowtail,pickled apple,apple,kombucha

MainsSlow cooked lamb,creamed potato,root veg

Honey and wild rosemary glazed pork,red cabbage puree,crushed potatoTaste of angus beef,smoked marrow,charred carrot,pepper scented jus

Kaap Malay marinated zucchini,chickpea mash,tomato chutneyCharred aubergine ,cured mozzarella,poached leeks

Smoked duck breast,duck rilliette,sweet potato velouté,salt baked beetrootsSeasonal fish,cauliflower risotto,pickled octopus,roë emulsion

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Desserts

Crème brulee, almond praline

Chocolate ribbon, roasted chocolate crumbs, sorbet

Vanilla cheese cake, grilled pineapple, coconut crumble

Poached pear, pecan praline, fermented frozen cream

White chocolate & cardamom, flavours & textures of orange

Selection of artisanal local cheese, preserves and pickles

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WINE & BEVERAGE SECECTION

PAVILLION RANGEPavillion Blanc R90,00Pavillion Shiraz Cabernet R100,00MCCBrut Non – Vintage R265,00Rose Non – Vintage R265,00

BOSCHENDAL FAVOURITESBlanc De Noir R110,00Boschen Blanc R110,00Chenin Blanc R110,00Le Bouquet R110,00Lanoy R125,00

1685 RANGE1685 Chardonnay R160,001685 Chardonnay Pinot Noir R160,001685 Sauvignon Blanc R160,001685 Merlot R185,001685 Shiraz R185,001685 Shiraz Cabernet R185,00

ELGIN RANGEPinot Noir R685,00Sauvignon Blanc R475,00

BEERSAmstel R25,00Castle R20,00Castle Lite R25,00Heineken R30,00Windhoek Lager R20,00Windhoek Light R25,00Hunters Dry R25,00Savanna Light R30,00

MINERALSSparkling Water 250ml R15,00Sparkling Water 750ml R25,00Still Water 250ml R15,00Still Water 750ml R25,00Coke 330ml R20,00

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Minute Maid 330ml R20,00

SPIRITSAmarula R15,00Bacardi Superior R15,00Gordon`s Gin R20,00J&B Whiskey R20,00Klipdrift R20,00Boschendal Brandy R35,00Smirnoff Vodka R20,00

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