Chefs from popular Thai restaurants Wang Thai and Simply Asia will prepare the dishes, which cost between R25 and R30 per serving, and Eikendal’s wines will be served by glass or by bottle. Think exotic stir-fry with a silky Semillon, or a hot red curry with crisp Sauvignon Blanc …

Eikendal is situated between Somerset West and Stellenbosch. For more information and to book, call 021 855 1422 or email counter@eikendal.co.za. For more on the festival, visit www.helderbergfestival.co.za.