The Royal Portfolio

Interest: Dining

  • Double Gold: The Silo’s Award-Winning Concierge Duo

    Double Gold: The Silo’s Award-Winning Concierge Duo

    The Silo Hotel is now the only hotel in South Africa with two active Les Clefs d’Or concierges. Jessica Pohl and Cemone Harrod have earned the prestigious Golden Keys – a recognition held by fewer than 4,000 concierges worldwide. Discover their story of dedication, passion, and a love for all things Cape Town.

  • The Concierge Edit: Cape Town’s Top Eateries

    The Concierge Edit: Cape Town’s Top Eateries

    Curated by The Silo Hotel’s expert Concierge team, this edit highlights Cape Town’s standout restaurants, from relaxed local favourites to world-class fine dining.

  • A Taste of Wellness

    A Taste of Wellness

    Our chefs understand that today’s travellers seek more than indulgence. They desire food that nourishes and revitalises. As a result, every dish is thoughtfully crafted to be part of a delicious journey that’s as good for the body as it is for the soul.

  • Rita’s Personal Brand of Sunshine

    Rita’s Personal Brand of Sunshine

    Some people were born for the hospitality industry – a love of people, curated spaces, incredible destinations and the natural ability to bring it all together. Rita Nantongo, The Silo Hotel’s Breakfast Manager, believes that breakfast sets the tone for a beautiful day for her guests, making each meal a meaningful start to their Cape…

  • Chef Kele Brings A Touch of Mediterranean Flair to Farmstead

    Chef Kele Brings A Touch of Mediterranean Flair to Farmstead

    Drawing on his diverse culinary experience, Head Chef Kele Tsenoli brings a fresh perspective to bush dining at Farmstead. His flavourful tapas combine global influences with local ingredients and time-honoured recipes, creating bite-sized moments of delight.

  • A Culinary Journey: From the Bushveld to Franschhoek’s Vineyards

    A Culinary Journey: From the Bushveld to Franschhoek’s Vineyards

    Cheslin Cornelissen’s exciting journey with The Royal Portfolio has taken him from Cape Town to the Greater Kruger to Franschhoek. As the newly appointed Executive Chef at La Residence, he’s come full circle and is eager to build on the “La Res” food legacy.

  • Discover Farmstead at Royal Malewane

    Discover Farmstead at Royal Malewane

    With just three luxury suites, Farmstead at Royal Malewane invites you to experience the vast wilderness of the Greater Kruger as though it were yours alone.

  • A passion for purpose, meet Sandile Mnyuka

    A passion for purpose, meet Sandile Mnyuka

    As Food and Beverage Manager at Birkenhead House in Hermanus, Sandile Mnyuka is proud to see luxury tourism creating meaningful change in a community close to his heart. His mother’s crèche in nearby Zwelihle shows how giving back shapes young lives, bringing a sense of purpose to his role.

  • Royal Malewane’s Exclusive Kosher Safari Experience

    Royal Malewane’s Exclusive Kosher Safari Experience

    Providing an exceptional kosher dining experience at Royal Malewane is about creating memorable culinary moments while maintaining the highest standards of compliance for our guests to the Greater Kruger.

  • Winter Moments at La Residence

    Winter Moments at La Residence

    The new lunch and dinner menus at La Residence offer something for everyone – hearty, flavourful and wholesome dishes made with love and paired with our delicious local wines. Try a range of delicious harvest soups, Overberg lamb or the famous Cape Malay chicken curry – served up with a view of the mountains, or…