The Launch of BLOEM Restaurant at Paul Clüver Family Wines
We have joined forces with iconic Cape chef and local food personality Bertus Basson whose team will from 23 October 2024 be managing the new restaurant on our farm called BLOEM at Paul Clüver Family Wines.
BLOEM will be run and managed by Carla Burger from the Bertus Basson team who takes the reins as business partner and restaurateur. Carla has worked for Bertus’s team for six years, presenting her cheffing skills at various of Basson’s famed eateries including Overture, Eike, Spek&Bone and CHORUS.
Carla is a talented cook focussing on seasonal produce and inspired cooking with a light, fresh touch.
As to the name BLOEM, Bertus says this refers to a blossom in Dutch. “The name pays homage to the farm’s blossoming fruit orchards and you will notice the apple blossom in our logo,” he says. “But the blossom also refers to new beginnings and new life, as without blossoms, there will be no fruit.”
BLOEM will be open for breakfast and lunch from Tuesday to Sunday. Breakfast will be a hearty affair, and lunch will be served as plates to share. The whole family is welcome, with a kids’ play-area ensuring long, lazy afternoons of food and fun in a unique environment.
The wine-list will offer the full range of Paul Clüver wines, as well as other selected Elgin producers.