ABOUT US

Shaped Over Time

Klein Joostenberg sits between Stellenbosch, Paarl and Durbanville in the Muldersvlei district, and is part of a landscape and community that has revolved around farming for generations.

The roots of the district lie in mixed agriculture, where vineyards, livestock, orchards and vegerable farming all played their part.

Over the years, activities at Klein Joostenberg have evolved. Whilst once purely agricultural, people are now welcomed in – not in a way that replaces the farming, but in a way that keeps the connection and shares it. The link between the land, seasons and producers still guide and shape much of what we do and what you experience here.

What Klein Joostenberg Is Today

Klein Joostenberg as it is today was developed by founder Philip Myburgh from a small farm shop into into a vibrate, rural business where food, wine and everyday moments come together.
Enter though the deli and butchery, the heart of our activities – part convenience store, part specialist food shop. Shelves are stocked with fresh produce, pantry staples, bakery goods, and ready to eat meals, whilst the butchery focuses on well-raised meat prepared with care and respect for traditional methods.
Walk a bit further, into the bistro serving breakfasts and lunches.
Built around a warm welcoming space and the busy buzz of people coming and going, the menu shifts often, guided by what’s in fresh, delicious and feels right for the moment.
Step outside and the gardens unfold with picnics on the lawn under the trees. Relaxed, unhurried and meant to be shared, this is a simple but good way to spend time on the farm with family and friends.
Klein Joostenberg also hosts private events, from small intimate gatherings to larger celebrations. Whether it’s a conference, a birthday, a wedding or something in between, the approach stays the same: careful planning, thoughtful food, a beautiful setting and a sense of ease.
It’s a simple phrase, but it holds everything together.
 
At Klein Joostenberg ‘good food’ isn’t about complexity, expense or extravagance. It’s about simple ingredients that are fresh and flavourful, dishes that is prepared with care, and meals that feel generous without being overworked.
 
‘Every day’ matters just as much. It speaks to consistency, to the idea that quality should not be reserved for special occasions, but should be part of every day life. Whether you are sitting down for a long lunch, picking up a take away for the office, cooking for a birthday feast, or sharing a picnic on the lawn.
 
Together it reflects on the way Klein Joostenberg operates: grounded, seasonal, and always centred around food that is made to be enjoyed. 

LATEST NEWS & RECIPES

On The Table: Eisbein

On The Table: Eisbein

Roast smoked eisbein is the kind of meal made for slower winter days.
Rich, comforting and deeply satisfying, it rewards a little patience with crisp golden crackling and beautifully tender meat underneath.

On the Table: Porchetta

On the Table: Porchetta

There’s something about porchetta that feels like it belongs on a farm table. It’s generous. It’s unfussy. And when it comes out of the oven - golden, crisp, and fragrant with herbs - it tends to gather people without much effort. At Klein Joostenberg, porchetta often...

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