Our Food
A full English and Continental breakfast is served in the beautiful dining room or on the verandah with a stunning view onto the large garden and the wide open spaces of this well managed farm.
Breakfast
“All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast” – John Gunther (American Writer 1901 – 1970)
All breakfasts at Dusk to Dawn are served with a generous helping of good cheer. From the moment that guests walk into the sun-washed dining room in the morning, they can expect to be lavished with a variety of fine food.
Starters vary from fresh berry smoothies to rosemary-infused poached pears and fruity crêpes. Guests can choose a main meal from an extensive menu while listening to the chattering chorus of Dusk to Dawn’s many birds.
Our Deli
The delicious array of foods in the deli always surprise everyone! The wide variety of choice in meals offers even the most adventurous palate something to enjoy. The meals are freshly prepared every week. Guests can choose a starter, main meal and dessert. These meals can be enjoyed either in the comfort of their own room or in the garden room overlooking the pool or on the wooden deck in the lower garden.
Every room and cottage has its own private dining area, equipped with luxury cutlery and crockery, a fridge and microwave should they need to warm something up.
Here is what you might find in our deli: Mushroom, Leek & Whisky Soup, Roast Butternut & Bacon Soup, Broccoli & Feta Soup, Home Baked Bread, Selection of Fresh Salads, Oxtail Stew, Coconut Chicken Curry, Mustard Braised Pork with Prune & Port Sauce, Apple Crumble, Cape Pecan & Brandy Tart, Malva Pudding, Homemade Ice Cream, Rusks, Biscuits, Hummus, Preserves – only name a few.
Picnic baskets
Our picnics can be enjoyed anywhere in the garden on the lush kikuyu under shady trees or on the wooden deck overlooking the dam. Pre-order your picnic by sending an email at info@dusktodawn.co.za two days prior to your arrival to avoid disappointment.
We assemble our picnics according to what is in season, so its contents may vary on the day, but the list below will give you an idea of what you can expect.
Home baked Farm Bread with parsley butter / Mushroom & Caper Bread Rolls / Traditional “Blik Brood”
A selection of cheeses with crackers
Cold cuts of beef and pork with mustard and homemade chutney.
Traditional South African Biltong and Droëwors & Chilli Bites.
Stuffed Mediterranean marinated olives.
Onion Marmalade.
Homemade Peppadew Hummus.
Selection of crudités – celery, carrots etc.
Eucalyptus Honey.
Sweet & Sour Gherkins.
Mixed Nuts.
Surprise Salad.
Fresh seasonal fruit.
Sweet Surprise – dark chocolate brownies, nougat or truffles etc.
A wine of your choice.
*Vegetarian and kiddies picnics can be ordered on request