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A culinary retreat with unpretentious vibes overlooking Durban & the Indian Ocean. The destination s

05/11/2026

Welcome to our home, the house and living room where our head chef, Johannes Richter, grew up.

We are proud to host you in this special part of the world, which lies between one of the oldest mountain ranges, the Drakensberg, and the Indian Ocean.
To the east, the warm Agulhas current brings us a mild subtropical climate, and with it, a seasonal pantry rich in variety and diversity.
To the west, the mountains enrich our land with rainfall that forms rivers, and altitude creates a more moderate climate.
After a sun-spoiled dry winter, the first terrestrial rainfall graces the east coast of Southern Africa, capturing the warmth of winter’s rays in sweet fruit and starchy tubers. Fresh leafy greens emerge with the first rains, and flowers begin to bloom as our days grow longer.

Our team can’t wait to share this magical time of the year with you.

22/10/2026

At the beginning of the month, we were incredibly lucky in hosting on of the restaurant at the forefront of exploring indigenous ingredients in South Africa- 𝙗𝙚𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙙

Thank you Sebastian Stehr , Jennifer Hugé & Zante Neethling for gracing our kitchen and restaurant with your ingredients, knowledge and energy!

We look back at this incredible event with gratitude for the support of all of our lovely guests as well as KZN Tourism & Film - Visit KZN .

Cheers to another lovely day on the East Coast.

01/10/2026

The LivingRoom at Summerhill Guest Estate x 𝙗𝙚𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙙

10th of October

18:30

We are delighted to welcome Chef Sebastian to KwaZulu-Natal for one night, with award-winning sommelier Jennifer Hugé joining Johanna Richter for service.

Come and join us for a curated 6 course experienced, where two beautiful parts of the country come together. The experience will be paired by the expertise of both Sommeliers, with or without alcohol.

24/09/2026

Heritage Day 2026

At the LivingRoom, we set out to celebrate South African Heritage every day.

Whether, it is through the touch of our black wattle fires, the focus on hyper local ingredients or commitment in preserving South African recipes and food culture, heritage and provenance are a constant theme that narrates The LivingRoom Experience.

Come and celebrate this incredible country with us every Tuesday to Saturday.

Featured above: Heirloom Corn, Birds Eye chili & local hard cheese.

20/08/2026

uGogo is coming to The LivingRoom this weekend!

We are delighted to be hosting Gogo Mchunu at the LivingRoom this weekend, where she will be sharing a bit of her insight of isiZulu culture and cuisine with us.

This will be part of the second episode of our „The Matriarch Series“, where we are putting together a video library of traditional recipes based in and around KZN.

Gogo‘s menu as well as our interpretations (Sunday’s Lunch) are in the comments below.

Join us for lunch this Sunday the 23rd of August for an unforgettable experience where tradition meets fine dining.

15/08/2026

Umqombothi 2026

After spending a lot of time developing new ways of integrating our „Mother-grain“ into The LivingRoom Experience, we’re coming home, back to tradition, back to the roots.

With this years sorghum harvest we have created a transitional course between the sweet and savory side of our menu, where the sour richness of traditional b**r meets salted caramel and the tropical sweetness of Okhova Bananas.

06/08/2026

Calling all young and aspiring chefs!

Win 1 of 2 Exclusive Dining Experiences at Chef Nokx’s Homecoming Dinner

To celebrate our special collaboration with Chef Nokx Majozi, we’re giving away two exclusive dining experiences to aspiring chefs and culinary students.

Each winner will receive:
🍽️ A seat at the exclusive four-hands dinner by Chef Johannes Richter and Chef Nokx Majozi, including the full collaboration menu with beverage pairing.
📖 A signed copy of Chef Nokx’s debut cookbook, The South African Cookbook.

How to enter:
• Follow , Johannes Richter, and Nokx Majozi
• Tell us in the comments why you’d love to join us for this unforgettable culinary experience and let us know where you work or study.

Entries close this Sunday, with winners announced shortly thereafter.

We can’t wait to welcome two passionate food lovers to this very special evening.

Terms & Conditions: Prize includes one (1) collaboration menu with beverage pairing per winner and one signed copy of The South African Cookbook. Transport, accommodation, and any additional expenses are excluded. Prize is non-transferable and may not be exchanged for cash or any other benefit.

22/07/2026

A KZN Homecoming

We’re excited to welcome the incredible Chef Nokx Majozi into our kitchen for a 4-hands dinner, celebrating the launch of her debut book, ‘The South African Cookbook’.

The evening will feature six courses - three from Chef Johannes and three from Chef Nokx - with The LivingRoom drinks offering paired by (w**e or non-alcoholic).

Every guest also takes home a signed copy of ‘The South African Cookbook’.

Reservations: link in bio

16/07/2026

We’re honoured to share that The LivingRoom has made its debut on .

It’s a recognition we’re grateful for, and proud to share with our incredible team, who make it happen every single day!

Gratitude also goes to this beautiful part of the world (KwaZulu-Natal), whose rich cultural and culinary diversity we’re so proud to showcase through what we do!

08/07/2026

Life at Summerhill lately:

1) Madumbe
2) Filming the Matriarch series
3) Produce from the Bangladesh Market
4) Sourdough
5) Exploring our coastal forest
6) Brand launch in Umhlanga
7) Pink pepper (fermented)
8) Trout „caviar“
9) Straight out of Durban collab
10) New crockery - Ukhamba
11) Umqombothi
12) Juvenile Kolbroek, winter greens & sunchoke
13) The LivingRoom
14) 10 year anniversary celebrations
15) Kitchen

Address

9 Belvedale Road
Pinetown
3610

Telephone

+27635291966

Website

http://www.summerhillkzn.com/

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