Our Food Philosophy
Food is our thing. Meals at Schoone Oordt are made with love and passion. Our country food is respectful of ingredients, unpretentiously fine dining, honestly delicious and served with true Schoone Oordt style and flair. We are particularly particular about ethically sourcing the best produce from small local artisans, suppliers and growers. Being in the Overberg, we sit in the ‘breadbasket’ of the country, so it’s easy.
Our meat comes from Jacques at WildKalahari, our eggs, fresh fruit & veg from Shantal at The Earth Centre, our salmon trout from Alicia at B’Bos Trout, our duck from Kim at Serendipity Homestead, our pork from Richard, Lowerland Farm. Our wines from all over the Overberg, but especially Sijnn, Olivedale, Silverthorn, Joubert-Tradauw, Springfield and we source artisanal rum from Dawid at Afrikanis, tequila from Tim at Three Agave in the klein karoo as well as a massive selection of gins… too many to name here. You’ll have to come and try them for yourself.
We handmake as much as we can (so that we know what’s in it) from our breads, the most delicious cheese biscuits and scones to our chocolate truffles that appear at evening turndown.
We pay particular attention to and are very conscious of dietary requirements. There are already vegan, vegetarian, lactose-free and gluten-free options on the menu and we can exclude nuts if necessary. Note that our kitchen uses a lot of these ingredients in daily practice, so please do mention any serious allergies beforehand though so that we may be properly prepared.
We are thrilled to say that The Conservatory at Schoone Oordt has grown from strength to strength over the years and we can proudly stand as one of the top Swellendam Restaurants.
Beautiful Breakfasts and Afternoon Teas
Breakfasts at Schoone Oordt are equally made with love and passion. They are a 3-(some say 4-course) gourmet affair and our small country hotel has developed quite a reputation for them.
We’re not fans of buffets, so each guest is served at the table. Beginning with a seasonal fruit salad, our own homemade granola and lovely double cream plain yoghurt as well as freshly pressed seasonal juice, orange in winter and watermelon in summer. Followed by a mini platter of local cheeses & charcuterie and freshly baked scones/muffins, then a choice of starter & main. Breakfast is an experience and best to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace!
Complimentary afternoon tea & scones are served on checkin from 2pm to 5pm on the front verandah overlooking the garden and tinkling fountains. Be sure to arrive timeously for that!
Delectable Dinners
Our lovely on-site Swellendam Restaurant, The Conservatory, has been hailed as one of the best restaurants in Swellendam and hosts intimate delicious dinners in it's gorgeous, light and airy space. Alison, the owner, creates inspired seasonal menus focusing on locally sourced products to pair with delicious wines from the celebrated verdant region of Swellendam, Robertson, Barrydale and Malgas.
During our quieter winter season, May through August, we cannot guarantee that the restaurant will be open if dinner not pre-reserved, so please do remember to get in touch before your stay.
Looking forward to sharing our beautiful food and Conservatory with you. Menu in the tab below. Note that we ethically, locally and seasonally source, so dishes change a little according to supply.
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