About The Winelands had the pleasure of interviewing Bertus Basson, an award-winning South African chef, restaurateur, entrepreneur and TV personality best known for his remarkable work as founder and head chef of Overture based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.
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About Bertus Basson
Bertus Basson, has a food philosophy rooted in traditional South African food culture with a modern outlook. He has received numerous accolades and was recently awarded the Eat Out San Pellegrino & Acqua Panna Chef of the Year 2019. He is a popular television personality, and hosted and judged shows such as The Ultimate Braai Master, Brood en Botter and Goed, Beter, Bertus. His venture into media has made him recognisable throughout South Africa.
Bertus is best known for the remarkable success of picturesque winelands restaurant, Overture, which he established as chef and founder in 2007. Overture has been awarded prestigious accolades from the Eat Out guide and Rossouw’s Restaurant guide.
A Family of Restaurants
Overture has grown into a family of restaurants that now includes Eike, Spek & Bone, De Vrije Burger in Stellenbosch, and The Deck on the farm at Hidden Valley.
As a chef, Bertus advocates believing in what you do, as well as having faith and confidence in your produce. His commitment to great food made with fresh, local ingredients, and an acute attention to detail is the key to the culinary success for which he is highly regarded. He sees his work as an important responsibility – to express South African heritage, and creatively tell the stories of our history, our people and our food.
Overture
On the foothills of the Helderberg Mountain, at Hidden Valley Wines. Overture celebrates and champions South African produce – like ethically-sourced fish and organic maize, serving honest, simple, produce-driven cocking based on classical techniques. Book here 021 880 2721
At Overture, you will not see any awards in the restaurant, as the cooking should speak for itself.” Bertus Basson
Eike
Eike, nestled in an old historic building in the famous Dorp Street of Stellenbosch, celebrating traditional South-African cooking to it fullest by drawing inspiration from nostalgic food memories. Book here 021 007 4231
We are a country of diverse people and influences, but the one thing that brings all South Africans together is what we eat. We all travel, eat and then return inspired by our experiences. Eike is about being inspired by being a South African, and celebrating our food heritage. We serve a fixed menu, but are happy to accommodate specific dietary requirements.
Spek & Bone
A small plates eatery and wine bar just off Dorp Street, located at a historic site next to the original Stellenbosch market, behind Oom Samie se winkel. Book here 082 569 8958
The restaurant is named after our pig and our puppy, Spek and Bone, who are (surprisingly) best friends and truly inseparable”, explains Bertus. The pets were named after the classic food combination of pork and beans. The authentic simplicity of the restaurant can be summed up in the Afrikaans saying ‘Om vir spek en boontjies te werk.’ meaning to work for ordinary food, not for money.
De Vrije Burger
The home of great burgers and fries in Stellenbosch, simple, but amazing.
So amazing, in fact, that the restaurant recently won the Eat Out Everyday Eatery Best Burger Award in the Western Cape for 2019.
The Deck
The Deck at Hidden Valley is a casual self-help eatery, set on a floating deck with the most spectacular views in the winelands. Book here 021 880 2721
The menu is small and simple, but will always feature the star of the show – our 100% free range cheeseburger – and as of recently, our amazing wood-fired pizzas.
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