Dining Different

This is our Culinary Cruiser!

We believe dining should be more than a meal, it should be an experience that lingers long after the last bite. The Culinary Cruiser is a luxury mobile fine dining journey that reimagines how South Africa celebrates food, wine, and scenery.

Departing from the heart of the Cape Winelands, our custom-designed double-decker bus welcomes just 38 guests as you travel one of the most breath taking coastal routes in the world, Clarence Drive. As mountains meet ocean, you’ll savour a five-course gourmet lunch or dinner, each dish a masterpiece crafted by celebrated chefs.

The lower deck houses a state-of-the-art open-view kitchen, ensuring precision and theatre in every course, while the upper deck is transformed into a refined dining lounge with uninterrupted panoramic views. From private celebrations to romantic escapes, every experience is as rare as it is unforgettable.

The Culinary Cruiser is not simply dining in motion. It’s a celebration of South African culinary artistry and the Cape’s natural beauty. It is a journey designed for those who seek the extraordinary.


Dining Different starts here.

Private Functions

Some moments deserve more than a venue - they deserve an experience.

The Culinary Cruiser invites you to celebrate life’s milestones in motion, where fine dining meets breathtaking scenery. Designed for just 38 guests, our luxury double-decker dining space offers an intimate setting as you journey along the world-famous Clarence Drive.

Beneath you, chefs perform culinary artistry in a state-of-the-art open kitchen. Above you, sweeping views of mountains and sea create the perfect backdrop for toasts, laughter, and unforgettable memories.


From weddings and anniversaries to private celebrations and executive gatherings, our team works with you to craft a bespoke experience — complete with custom menus, curated wines, elegant décor, and entertainment tailored to your story. Because the Culinary Cruiser is more than a restaurant.

It’s where celebration becomes an art form.

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RESERVATIONS

Cruise Schedule

Wednesday to Sunday
Lunch
12:30-15:00pm
Wednesday to Sunday
Dinner
18:30-21:00pm
* Estimated 2+ hour cruise per sitting *
Traffic & Weather Dependant.
+27(0)79 956 1883
Private Functions
ENQUIRIES
An Exceptional Culinary Line-Up

Signature Chefs

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Chef. Craig Cormack

Chef Patron | The Salt Chef | Co-Founder of The Salt Road
With 42 years of mouthwatering mastery under his belt, Chef Craig Cormack has cemented his status as one of South Africa’s most talented chefs. But beyond his globally revered dishes, it is in salt that his true passion lies. Craig’s curiosity for this essential mineral has fueled his decades-long career. His current salt collection boasts just over 232 unique salts, spanning pink Peruvian rock salts, brown smoked Danish Viking salts, and everything in between.

"Salt - why salt? I'm obsessed with salt. I live, eat, sleep, bath and drink the product. My career as a chef began in the late 80s and only in 2009 did I stumble across this amazing ingredient called salt. I also became the first chef to pair food, wine and salt together, creating a marriage between all three. Join me and Beau as we explore the history and uses of this wonderful mineral called salt".

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Chef. Beau Du Toit

Chef | Firekeeper | Co-Founder of The Salt Road
Beau du Toit swapped the order of accounting for the chaos of the kitchen, discovering a lifelong respect for fire, flavor, and craft. Since training at Zevenwacht Chef School in 2004, his journey has been defined by discipline, hard work, and a relentless pursuit of honest food.

In partnership with fellow chef and mentor Craig Cormack, Beau co-founded The Salt Road — a culinary movement built on the shared belief that great food begins with fire, salt, and authenticity. Together, they’ve created spaces that celebrate elemental cooking and the stories salt has carried across cultures for centuries.

From Stellenbosch to Doha and Houghton, Beau’s philosophy remains constant: to cook food that is raw, alive, and honest — food that speaks of place, people, and purpose.

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The Chefs are EXCEPTIONAL

Featuring Chefs Craig Cormack & Beau du Toit
Inspired by the elegance of the Western Cape’s wine route, chefs Craig and Beau infuse seasonal ingredients and global technique with a distinctly South African soul.

From the hiss of the flame to the final flourish on the plate, each dish is designed to transport. Enjoy a pause from the city, a taste of the Winelands, a moment that lingers.

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The Salt Road
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