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Weddings
Bespoke weddings brought together with flair and style. Candlelit receptions beneath ancient barrels, elegant harvest tables and curated wine pairings, in one of the most iconic wine cellars in South Africa.
Events / Food / GatheringsKohler Street · Southern Paarl · Winelands · Cape Town
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Stories told through food, beauty and creativity
Some gatherings are measured by the number of guests around the table. Others by the memories created there. At KWV Cathedral Cellar, we host everything from intimate celebrations and private dinners to grand corporate functions and milestone occasions, each crafted with the same attention to detail, warm hospitality, and sense of occasion.
“Drama is very important in life: You have to come on with a bang. You never want to go out with a whimper. Everything can have drama if it's done right. Even a pancake.”
Testimonials
Words from our guests
“From our first meeting to the final toast, every detail was handled with professionalism and precision. The planning was seamless, the team attentive, and the event itself an exceptional experience. A truly outstanding venue and team.”
Chrisna van Rensburg
Mercedes-Benz South Africa
“Our second event at KWV Cathedral Cellar was once again spectacular. The service was exceptional, the décor breathtaking, and the food unforgettable. Our team described it as ‘the best awards dinner we’ve ever had’.”
Daleen van Wyk
Brenthurst Wealth & Investments
“Every detail was thoughtfully planned and executed to perfection. From the atmosphere and décor to the catering and hospitality, the evening was memorable in every way. An outstanding experience that left a lasting impression on our entire team.”
Marna du Toit
Filmatic
The Venue
An events space for extraordinary gatherings
Steeped in historic character and grandeur, the KWV Cathedral Cellar's dramatic vaulted expanse presents an atmosphere unlike any other in the Cape Winelands. Heritage, wine, architecture and innovative hospitality come together beneath ancient barrels of wine.
From candlelit receptions and elegant harvest tables to brand launches and milestone celebrations, every event is shaped with care, style and exceptional attention to detail. Chef Mynhardt Joubert remains at the head of the kitchen, personally serving his renowned culinary enjoyments.
- Capacity
- Up to 270 guests
- Location
- Southern Paarl, Paarl
- Hosted by
- Chef Mynhardt Joubert
The Experience
The Art of Gathering
From exclusive private gatherings to impressive corporate functions, the team at KWV Cathedral Cellar combines exceptional hospitality, remarkable surroundings, and meticulous attention to detail to deliver unforgettable events of every scale.
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Corporate gatherings
Conferences, gala dinners, brand launches and year-end functions, injected with personality and styled to your exact requirements. A turn-key approach with highly personal involvement, from big-screen projection to the shuttle ride home.
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Private celebrations
Our favourite gatherings. Birthdays, family reunions, anniversary lunches in a setting that inspires connection and conversation. A beautiful embrace that feels more like family than another function hall.
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Private chef experiences
Spoil your friends at home with a private chef evening, or pitch a tent on the farm for something unusual. We pack the wagons and make it happen. Anything is possible.
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Mynhardt’s Cakes
Show-stopping celebration cakes, hand crafted for weddings, milestones and the moments in between. Bold, sculptural and unmistakably Mynhardt, each one is designed around your occasion and made to be remembered.
Food, wine & culture
Inspired by the spirit of the Cape Winelands
At the heart of every event is a celebration of flavour, craftsmanship and storytelling. Our culinary experiences honour seasonal produce, exceptional wines, and the art of gathering around the table to commune with the people we love.
One of my guilty pleasures is to get up at 5am on a Sunday morning, light the pizza oven and the fire outside, and slowly start preparing Sunday lunch for friends. I immerse myself totally into the process and give myself free rein to experiment and explore all the inspiration I have picked up along the way. Many of these dishes make it from my fire and oven onto the menus we serve.
Mynhardt
Where does it come from? Inspiration can be as grand and expansive as a mind-bending plate at a Michelin-star restaurant, or as innocuous as a ten-second reel on Instagram. No matter the genesis, the compulsion is to try it out, and then it is there, and it wants to be shared. It starts at home and makes its way down to the great and the grand. Once it gets to your event table, everyone down the road has had a share in its journey.
Enquire
Begin planning your experience
Corporate and private events welcomed. Share a few details about what you have in mind and we will be in touch to create something extraordinary with you.
We reply personally, usually within two working days.