Reservations & gatherings
A place at
our table.
Choose your date, time and number of guests. We look forward to welcoming you.
Joining us with 10 or more guests? Get in touch to arrange your table.
Booking policies
Cancellations
Deposits are non-refundable for cancellations made within 24 hours of your reservation.
Dietary requirements
We welcome all dietary requirements, including vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dining, and can cater for guests with coeliac disease. Please state all allergies and dietary requirements when booking so our kitchen can prepare for you.
Our set menu and most of our à la carte dishes can be adapted to be vegan.
Tables of 10 or more
For fewer than 10 guests, please use the calendar. For groups of 10 or more, call, WhatsApp or email us so we can help arrange your gathering.
Private events
A little more
to celebrate.
A wedding, a year-end function, a birthday or simply a reason to gather. Make Melfort your own for the day, with good food, estate wines and the people who matter most.
We host private events for up to 90 guests, with the space and menu shaped around your occasion.
A taste of the seasonsFrequently asked questions
What are the seasonal venue hire rates?
- In season · October–March
- 35,000 per day
- Out of season · April–September
- 20,000 per day
Full-day venue hire, in South African rand. We’ll agree on access times with you when planning your event. Food and drinks are quoted separately.
What is included in private hire?
Exclusive use of Melfort, standard event staffing, our in-house sound system, and our existing tables, chairs, crockery, cutlery and glassware for up to 60 guests.
Food and drinks, table linen, additional décor, entertainment and any extra equipment or hire items are separate from the venue hire fee. We’ll help you identify what you need when planning your event.
How many guests can you host?
Up to 90 guests, depending on your event’s format and layout. For more than 60 guests, additional furniture and tableware will need to be hired in. Share your guest count and ideas with us so we can recommend a suitable arrangement.
What menu do you offer for private events?
Our monthly seasonal set menu is the starting point, celebrating what is growing and at its best at the time of your event. We can personalise it around your occasion, preferences and dietary requirements.
Explore dishes from our previous seasonal menus for a taste of the possibilities. All catering is provided by Melfort, with your menu and food pricing agreed as part of your event quote.
Explore seasonal menu ideasCan you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes. Please tell us about allergies and dietary requirements when enquiring, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and coeliac needs, so our kitchen can prepare for your guests. Our set menu and most à la carte dishes can be adapted to be vegan.
Is corkage allowed?
Yes. Corkage is typically 80 per bottle. We love to showcase Marianne wines and celebrate our roots on the estate, so we encourage you to explore our wine selection. Corkage arrangements can be discussed with us when planning your event.
Does venue hire include accommodation?
Accommodation isn’t included in venue hire. Marianne Wine Estate can accommodate up to 50 people, and we’re happy to liaise with the estate on your behalf for availability and pricing.