Menu – check, décor – check, entertainment – check, wine – well?? It can be intimidating preparing the wine portion of a dinner party when there is always at least one self-proclaimed wine expert in the mix. To ensure your next dinner party success (on the wine front at least) the team of sommeliers at Somm Hospitality Enterprises in Stellenbosch, shared some essential wine tips with Come Dine With Me South Africa fans, to get you started and thinking like a connoisseur.   The most important tip from sommelier Joakim Blackadder of Somm, “the first rule of wine is there are no rules, it’s all aboutRead More →

Trying to plan the perfect dinner party can be stressful enough without having the added distress of a failed meal. For a ‘surprise free’ evening its usually best to stick to tried and tested dishes however once your guests get to know your menu repertoire you’ll need to up your game to still surprise and delight. The latest season of Come Dine With Me South Africa  has plenty of awkward and sometimes hilarious moments as contestants try out several ‘difficult’ dishes on their unsuspecting dinner guests with mixed reactions. To avoid the anguish the latest season of Come Dine With Me South Africa, there areRead More →