Food & drink

From year-round tasting sessions to exclusive pop-ups, discover what our most exceptional bars have to offer.

Don't miss: Bastille Day and Christmas in July.

Durban's Coffee & Chocolate Festival celebrates the world's favourite caffeinated drink and sweet treat.

A versatile Bengali Prawn Curry recipe.

Talented Executive Chef, Charles Hayward and his team are committed to creating dishes that are big on flavour, using sustainably sourced ingredients. Here, he chats to us about his unpretentious approach to fine dining.

Discover Kevin Joseph’s perfect dish for vegetarians and vegans: tamarind lentils.

A wine capital of the world, we take a closer look at what makes South African wine so special.

Kevin Joseph, Executive Chef of the Oyster Box, serves up a beginner class on oysters.

South Africa’s third largest city is a dynamic fusion of Indian and African culture, which combined makes for a tempting culinary scene. Traditional North and South Indian dishes meet delicious South African specialties, creating a unique food heritage that is as captivating as its glorious coastline. We’ve put together a guide to the best Indian

  The samoosa is a popular favourite at The Oyster Box and this recipe allows you to recreate the delicious experience at home.

Umhlanga is blessed with a selection of outstanding restaurants, offering fine food and great ambience. In addition, because of Durban’s year round fabulous weather, diners are able to enjoy sitting outside, whilst enjoying their meal and in many cases, exquisite views – much like you would experience at the ever-popular Ocean Terrace at The Oyster

  Almost every country in the world has some form of curry that they call their own. Whether it's a delicate Thai Curry, using the holy combination of sweet and sour with loads of coconut milk, or the more robust curries of India and the Far East, where curry powder and chilli play a leading