We share our most delicious cocktails, much-loved recipes and favourite foodie destinations, as well as take you behind the scenes of our exquisite dining venues
Durban's Coffee & Chocolate Festival celebrates the world's favourite caffeinated drink and sweet treat.
13th September 2018
A versatile Bengali Prawn Curry recipe.
15th December 2017
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.
27th November 2017
Discover Kevin Joseph’s perfect dish for vegetarians and vegans: tamarind lentils.
08th September 2017
A wine capital of the world, we take a closer look at what makes South African wine so special.
26th June 2017
Kevin Joseph, Executive Chef of the Oyster Box, serves up a beginner class on oysters.
24th May 2017
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
12th April 2016
The samoosa is a popular favourite at The Oyster Box and this recipe allows you to recreate the delicious experience at home.
17th December 2015
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
24th June 2014
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
13th May 2014
If you’re staying at The Chesterfield Mayfair, you’ll be in prime position to explore London’s excellent collection of museums, which undoubtedly comprise some of the finest galleries in the world. But all that study is hungry work and, when appetites kick in, there’s nothing more reinvigorating than a tasty bite at a dainty little on-site
17th April 2014
During the month of love, the quest to find the City’s most romantic spots to celebrate Valentine’s Day, are top of mind. The Concierge at The Oyster Box highlights a few of Durban’s best restaurants for their high standard of cuisine as well as their ‘wow’ value for a romantic Valentine’s dinner. Ile Maurice Restaurant
01st February 2014