Hermanus is situated in the southern Cape of South Africa in the region of Overstrand. This picturesque region lies about 115 kilometers from Cape Town and has world-renowned vineyards yielding wines of acclaimed international repute.

The pristine environment of greater Hermanus attracts large numbers of tourists, both local and international, to Hermanus where the ocean provides sustainable fishing from Kleinmond to Gansbaai, while the valleys and the farms produce food and fruit of exceptional quality and freshness. Locals and tourists alike visit the numerous food markets and festivals in the town and surrounding areas where local produce is at its finest. Click here to read more. 

In combining the dedication of our local farmers to the highest quality standards with the imaginative foraging of ingredients indigenous to our area we believe that Hermanus offers the finest, most varied and creative gastronomic experiences in the country. This is the basis upon which we are bidding to become South Africa’s first UNESCO City of Gastronomy. – Carolyn Martin