The Franschhoek Literary Festival from 11-13 May, is a celebration of books and writing in a world-famous foodie setting. 

The festival programme features well-known South African and international authors who will interact with audiences at informal talks, readings and discussions.

The authors will also host chefs’ tables at some of Franschhoek’s top-notch restaurants, with wines donated by local wineries.

The proceeds of these gourmet meals wil go to the Franschhoek Community Library Fund, which aims to build a new community library in the town.

So support a good cause, meet your favourite author and indulge in gourmet treats from the beautiful Franschhoek valley!

Festival foodie line-up

Friday 11 May
Margot Janse at Le Quartier Francais with hosts Jancis Robinson and three local winemakers.

Saturday 12 May
Reuben Riffel at Reuben’s with author Max du Preez.

Camil Haas of Bouillabaisse at Klein Oliphants Hoek, with authors Fred Khumalo, Margie Orford and Chris van Wyk.

Topsi Venter at Topsi & Co, with authors Christopher Hope, Liz Calder, Louis Baum and Giles Foden.

Matthew Gordon at Haute Cabrière with authors Mike Nicol and Ivan Vladislavic.

Ryan Smith at Mont Rochelle with author Mike van Graan and cartoonist Jonathan Shapiro (Zapiro).

Pierre Hendricks at Le Bon Vivant with poet and publisher Gus Ferguson.

Book directly with the restaurants – Find the full festival programme here

More about Franschhoek – www.franschhoek.org.za