Experience a journey of flavour through pairing artisan cheeses with bold, Cape-inspired condiments and rare wines with Marble’s roaming cheese trolley curated by chef Karen Dudley. 

Often the experience of a wine tasting can feel out of reach, calling for a trip to the countryside hidden among valleys and vineyards. Yet in the iconic hub of the V&A Waterfront stands the marvellous Marble Cape Town, which offers more than just a quick sundowner.  

Founded by Chef David Higgs and entrepreneur Gary Kyriacou, Marble Cape Town has built a reputation around bold flavour and finesse in a way that still feels unmistakably local yet entirely elevated – now with the addition of a spectacular cheese and wine experience that is a must-try.  

Karen Dudley’s roaming cheese and wine experience 

At the centre of it all is a roaming cheese trolley curated by the culinary & creative force, Karen Dudley, who has crafted a theatrical, tableside journey through the Cape’s most favoured flavours. Alongside a wine pairing, the restaurant’s sommelier team steps in, matching cheeses, preserves, and crackers with some of South Africa’s most exceptional wines – bottles rarely available by the glass and, in some cases, not available to the public at all.  

Imagine a rich Dalewood Fromage’s Huguenot and sour fig konfyt, spread on an obsession-worthy oat cracker, paired with a 1988 Tinta Barocca Blend from Overgaauw, Cape Vintage from Stellenbosch. Or perhaps Belnori Farms’ Amboseli (a goat’s milk cheese) with guava gochujang jam, a dehydrated mango atchar crisp, and an oat cracker, paired with 2024 Muscat d’Alexandrie, L’Equinox from Citrusdal. 

The trolley is wheeled directly to the table, allowing diners to handpick their cheeses and pair them with an array of bold, Cape-inspired condiments that catch their eye. Standouts include Langbaken Karoo Crumble with cauliflower pickle and cherry mustard, a Dalewood Huguenot cheese with waterblommetjie pickle and guava gochujang jam, and Belnori Forest Phantom cheese with watermelon konfyt and green fig preserve. Sounds extraordinary, right? That’s because it is. 

How much for this Cape luxury? 

The pricing reflects the premium nature of the experience while remaining accessible for special occasions, where guests can expect the cheese trolley selection to start from around R165 – R425 depending on the selection. The curated wine and cheese pairings are offered from approximately R185 – R275 per tasting. Whether it’s casual daytime snacking, dinner plans, or a sunset moment, we recommend making a booking and saving space for cheese – lots of it. It’s cheese and wine – but not as you know it! A far more indulgent offering layered with story, seasonality, and the exceptional taste of Cape flavours waiting for you.   

Want to get a taste of the full menu at Marble Cape Town? Check it out here: 

 

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Words: Claudia Da Silva
Photography: Jan Ras Photography 

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Wine and cheese go together like peanut butter and jam – they are made for each other. Going to a wine farm and tasting all the wonderful wines they have to offer is undoubtedly an enjoyable experience, but what about hosting one in your very own home? Not only will there be cheese and wine, but it’s a fun opportunity to get creative with decor and your hosting skills.

By Mikaela Kagan

Decor, decor and more decor

It’s important to show your guests that you went the extra mile to throw a great party, and what better way to do this than having fabulous decorations. Place a bunch of used bottle corks in a vase or glass, and carefully spread the remaining corks around the tables to decorate. Another great suggestion is to place a small candle inside an empty wine bottle, or if you’d prefer, a long candle stick which uses the wine bottle as a candle holder. Either way, your guests will be very impressed with your originality.

Anything goes

While a variety of cheeses go beautifully with wine, who’s to say that cheese is your only pairing option? Try pairing something a little different with your wine like chocolate or fruit – you’d be surprised as to how mind-numbingly delicious it is, and your taste buds will thank you. It’s great to mix things up at a wine-tasting party, and setting out all the different food pairings in pretty bowls can add to your decoration.

BYOB

Lastly, don’t let a wine-tasting party do damage to your wallet. Guests are always willing to bring a gift or something to contribute towards a dinner or party, so why not ask them to each bring a bottle of wine or pairing item?

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