Drovers Rest Farm

At Drovers Rest, we don’t just serve food - we create unforgettable wild feasting experiences inspired by our South African roots and a deep passion for farm-to-fire cooking. Our feasts are about more than just eating; they’re about gathering, sharing, and connecting - all while watching your meal being cooked in the open air over roaring flames. All our ingredients are either homegrown on our farm or locally sourced, ensuring the highest quality, seasonal produce. Our meats come from animals that have lived well, and our vegetables are grown naturally without chemicals. Every dish is prepared from scratch, combining bold flavours and simple, honest cooking methods. Whether you're planning a corporate retreat, private event, or celebration, we offer a range of wild feasting experiences that cater to every taste and occasion. Here’s what you can expect: • Festival BBQ Perfect for laid-back gatherings, we chargrill or slow-cook homegrown/local meats or fish alongside delicious vegetarian spreads. Expect herby crushed potatoes, homemade focaccia, and two big-flavour salads like roasted carrot with chilli and coriander or wild rice with chickpeas and herbs. This can be served festival-style - guests help themselves - or family-style at the table with sharing platters. • Caribbean Feast Inspired by Caribbean street shack vendors, this feast features slow-cooked meats in rich Caribbean spices, buttermilk jerk chicken, and plant-based options like Trini chickpea curry. Served with coconut rice, fried plantain, pineapple chutney, and mango slaw — a vibrant, bold dining experience that brings a taste of the tropics to the farm. • Mexican Feast Fire-cooked, smoky, and full of flavour — our Mexican feast includes slow roast pork carnitas, shredded Mexican beef, and veggie options like Mexican mushroom fajitas or roasted squash tajin. Served with rice and beans, chipotle sour cream, guacamole, and fresh tortillas — it’s a fun, interactive way to feast. • Indian Thali Feast A fully immersive experience inspired by traditional Indian thalis — guests wash their hands with rosewater before diving into an assortment of curries, chutneys, and pickles served on a single platter. Choose from dishes like Goan coconut fish curry, slow-cooked lamb curry, and fragrant chickpea and aubergine curries, all paired with pilau rice, roti, and homemade chutneys. • South African Braai Feast Bringing a taste of our roots to Drovers Rest, the braai features wild boar sausages, spatchcock chicken, slow-cooked pork ribs, and veggie options like fire-roasted smoky aubergine or spiced veggie burgers. Served with traditional sides like rooster brood, puto arancini balls, and South African potato salad — all cooked over the open fire. • Seafood Bouillabaisse Feast For seafood lovers, our bouillabaisse is a luxurious option — mussels, crab, salmon, monkfish, cod, and prawns simmered to perfection, served with aioli, rouille, and freshly baked local bread. It’s a sophisticated yet rustic dining experience. • Sunday Roast Feast Our South African-style Sunday roast takes the traditional British roast and gives it a fire-cooked twist. Choose from grass-fed Hereford beef, free-range pork loin, corn-fed spatchcock chicken, or slow-roasted shoulder of lamb. Accompanied by roasties, seasonal veg, Yorkshire puddings, and homemade focaccia - served as sharing platters for the ultimate family-style feast. Interactive Cooking Experiences What makes Drovers Rest’s feasts truly special is the experience of watching the food being cooked right in front of you - the crackle of the fire, the smoky aroma in the air, and the theatre of live cooking. Your guests won't just taste the food - they’ll be part of the process, making each meal a memorable event. Customisable Menus Our menus are flexible - if you have a particular theme or dish in mind, we’re happy to tailor your feast to suit your event. Whether you want a formal sit-down meal, or a relaxed buffet-style spread, we can create something unique for you.