Fynboshoek Cheese Farm

Hosted by award-winning cheesemaker and restaurateur Alje van Deemter, Fynboshoek Cheese is a sanctuary for food lovers. Endorsed by the international Slow Food movement, the estate crafts raw goat and cow milk cheeses, serving them alongside fresh produce sourced directly from the farm’s organic gardens and surrounding land.

The Dining & Farm Experience

Dining at Fynboshoek is an intimate affair available exclusively for lunch by prior appointment. Guests sit on a sunny terrace overlooking a peaceful freshwater dam, enjoying a set tasting feast that highlights handcrafted cheeses, freshly baked farm breads, and vibrant garden salads. For visitors looking to extend their stay, the farm also features a cozy self-catering cottage built in traditional Tsitsikamma architecture.

Features & Highlights

• Artisanal Cheese Tasting: Enjoy a curated selection of raw cow and goat milk cheeses made on-site using traditional methods.
• Farm-to-Table Lunches: Served Thursday to Sunday (12:00 PM to 4:00 PM by booking only), featuring fresh garden salads, warm artisanal breads, and homemade ice cream or desserts.
• Cheesemaking Workshops: Hands-on two-hour demonstrations where guests learn to make halloumi and ricotta before enjoying them at lunch.
• Secluded Accommodation: A charming cottage sleeping up to four guests, offering a peaceful rural escape surrounded by native fynbos.
• Slow Food Endorsement: Celebrated twice by the Slow Food movement for its commitment to sustainable, ethical, and local food production.

Why Visit?

• Unmatched Culinary Authenticity: A pure, unhurried dining experience where every ingredient is fresh, seasonal, and crafted with passion.
• Idyllic Country Setting: Relax by the dam in complete tranquility away from tourist crowds.
• Exclusive & Personal: Because seating is limited and by reservation only, every visit feels like a private invitation to a gourmand's home.