Cape Town, South Africa, 26 June 2026 – Following the launch of The Belly Restaurant Group (BRG), the hospitality collective founded by acclaimed chef-restaurateurs Anouchka Horn and Neil Swart, the group is continuing its commitment to celebrating South African ingredients, producers and culinary storytelling through an exciting programme of collaborative dining experiences across its restaurants, Belly of the Beast, Galjoen and Seebamboes.

The Belly Restaurant Group has become one of the country’s most influential independent hospitality groups, recognised for its sustainability-led approach, whole-animal cooking philosophy and deeply nostalgic interpretation of South African cuisine. With three celebrated restaurants already operating from Cape Town’s East City Precinct and three new concepts, BURI, Quagga and No Show, set to open later this year, BRG continues to champion local producers and meaningful food partnerships.

This winter, guests are invited to experience a series of limited-seat collaborations that bring together some of South Africa’s most exciting wineries, farmers, foragers and artisans.

Galjoen x Strandveld Vineyards
29 June 2026

For one night only, Galjoen hosts Strandveld Vineyards, producers of wines from South Africa’s southernmost vineyards. A specially curated multi-course menu will be paired with wines selected to complement each course, showcasing the natural partnership between ocean-inspired cuisine and cool-climate winemaking.
Venue: Galjoen, Cape Town
Time: 18:30
Price: R1 500 per person, including food and wine pairing

Seebamboes x Blacksmith Wines
2 July 2026

Winemaker Tremayne Smith joins Seebamboes to present the expressive and highly sought-after Blacksmith Wines. Guests can expect a multi-course menu paired with wines that reflect Smith’s energetic, character-driven approach to winemaking.
Venue: Seebamboes, Cape Town
Time: 18:30
Price: R1 850 per person, including food, wine pairing and coffee service

Seebamboes x Koring ‘n Kaf at Seebamboes
8 July 2026

The collaboration continues in Cape Town as Koring ‘n Kaf joins the Seebamboes team for an evening centred on grain, breadmaking, farming and friendship. The menu reflects a shared passion for seasonal ingredients and the stories behind them.
Venue: Seebamboes, Cape Town
Time: 18:30
Price: R1 200 per person

Lello’s x Galjoen: Italiaans-Afrikaans
13 July 2026

In one of the season’s most distinctive collaborations, Galjoen welcomes Lello’s for an evening exploring the culinary connections between Italian and Afrikaans food traditions. Hosted as a convivial long-table dinner for 30 guests, the experience will feature shared plates, generous hospitality and locally produced Italian varietal wines available by the glass.
Venue: Galjoen, Cape Town
Arrival: 18:15
Dinner: 18:45
Price: R1 350 per person, including welcome cocktail, dinner and digestivo

Belly of the Beast x Cream of the Crop
16 & 17 July 2026

Belly of the Beast partners with Cream of the Crop, the acclaimed regenerative dairy farm from Piket-Bo-Berg known for producing exceptional cultured butter and dairy products with a strong emphasis on animal welfare and flavour.
The collaborative lunch will celebrate ingredients from across the Piket-Bo-Berg region, with Cream of the Crop founder Maria van Zyl joining guests to share the story behind the farm, its regenerative practices and its products. A selection of exceptional wines from the region will be available by the glass.
Venue: Belly of the Beast, Cape Town
Time: 12:30
Price: R950 per person, excluding beverages

Seebamboes x Frankie Fenner Meat Merchants
22 July 2026

Andrew Nel of Frankie Fenner Meat Merchants joins Seebamboes for a menu celebrating the connection between land and sea. Known for championing provenance, quality and whole-animal butchery, Frankie Fenner’s philosophy aligns closely with the sustainability principles at the heart of The Belly Restaurant Group.
Venue: Seebamboes, Cape Town
Time: 18:30
Price: R1 200 per person

Belly of the Beast x Diemersdal
28 July 2026

Closing out the winter collaboration series, Belly of the Beast partners with Diemersdal Wines, one of Durbanville’s most respected family-owned wine estates. Guests will enjoy a multi-course tasting menu paired with a selection of Diemersdal wines, guided by members of the winery team who will share the stories and heritage behind each wine.
Venue: Belly of the Beast, Cape Town
Time: 18:30
Price: R1 800 per person, including food and wine pairing

A CELEBRATION OF PRODUCERS, PROVENANCE AND PEOPLE

For Horn and Swart, these collaborations are a natural extension of the philosophy that underpins every restaurant in the group.

“Everything we do starts with relationships – with farmers, fishers, foragers, winemakers and producers who care deeply about what they do,” says Horn. “These dinners give us an opportunity to shine a light on the people behind the ingredients and to create experiences that are both delicious and meaningful.”

Swart adds: “As The Belly Restaurant Group grows, our commitment remains the same: supporting local producers, championing sustainable practices and creating memorable experiences rooted in South African food culture. These collaborations are an exciting way to bring those values to life.”

Seats for all events are limited and advance booking is essential.

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