Fine cuisine meets interactive “live action stations”on a journey of culinary delights at the African Pride Irene Country Lodge with the launch of its new food offering.Newly appointed executive chef Leon van Deventer and his team have created a full sensory culinary experience at the lodge that matches the venue’s historical natural charm and modern luxury.
Chef Leon has been working hard behind the scenes under the guidance of a 2 Star International Michelin chef to refresh and align the offerings to international standards that match its 5 star sister establishments.
“African Pride Irene Country Lodge is one of the country’s best kept secrets,” says Chef Leon. “Famous for its Sunday lunch, we’ve disposed of the buffet, and have introduced live action stations. This food concept titillates all the senses, making the culinary experience all the richer,” explains Chef Leon.
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Live action stations bring parts of the process of cooking into the dining area and chefs prepare individual meals for guests at their request. It means the freshest, most sumptuous dishes are prepared on site, and in sight, while guests engage with the chefs that prepared the food.
“Guests are spoilt for choice at African Pride Irene Country Lodge, which has arguably the best breakfast experiencein Gautengwith offerings from eggs benedict to beautifully glazed gammon to compliment our ethos of beautiful food,” says Chef Leon.
The Meadow Green
A favourite with local and international guests, The Meadow Green is famous for its Sunday lunches and vast breakfast selection. The introduction of live action lunches and dinners(available from Thursday at dinner to Sunday at lunch) promise to delight and enchant diners even more. The Saturday night and Sunday lunch displays are magnificent with live entertainment on offer with the resident pianist.
The Meadow Green restaurant has a private dining extension area catering for corporate events midweek, where groups are able to enjoy the live action stations rather than a set menu, and still have speeches in private. This also suits the corporate budget experience as there is no venue hire charge (midweek). Tastefully decorated with an elegant contemporary finish, the restaurant truly echoes the charming luxury country house feel of this lodge – a five star luxury getaway in the heart ofCenturion.
International Award winning Camdeboo Spa & Restaurant
The lodge’s Camdeboo Restaurant offers an intimate and relaxed outdoor space to enjoy healthy light meals which include smoothies, salads, fruit platters and open sandwiches. With an emphasis on using fresh ingredients, the menu has a good selection of healthy options as well as wonderful treats such as blueberry buttermilk pancakes and Irene’s famous homemade scones. With an enclosed private garden, the restaurant is set on the deck overlooking the pool area and decorated in pristine white and hues of blue creating a refreshing ambience. The menu compliments your expectation of a spa menu.
Special events/occasions
Whether you are having a conference, an engagement party, kitchen tea, baby shower, birthday celebration, anniversary or just a romantic dinner, Chef Leon and his team have a brand new menu to cater for every taste. From the succulent braai menu to the cake menu for those with a sweet tooth, the food will not disappoint
