Our Restaurants

Olivewood has two restaurants The Clubhouse and Governors House. Each restaurant has its own charm and distinctive setting. Whether it’s relaxing and enjoying a deliciously prepared meal on The Clubhouse’s wide-open colonial verandas or enjoying the old-world charm of the Governors House, we have just the right selection of dishes to offer you.

Reservations

To avoid disappointment, we recommend that you make reservations for any of our restaurants.

Please note: For groups of 15 to 20 guests, a set menu chosen by the customer from the menu will be mandatory, as well as an R100 deposit per person is required to secure the booking.

Groups with more than 20 guests will require private venue hire. Please speak to our Events Team about various options.

Book a Picnic Basket

Book a special picnic, surrounded by natural beauty, with that special person or the family. We have options to suit your rquirements.

Photography on Olivewood Estate

Olivewood Estate has become a preferred photo and video shoot location in East London. We take pride in our beautiful gardens, venues and wildlife and want you also to enjoy it as much as we do. However, we ask that you please respect other guests and their privacy, especially in public areas such as restaurants and communal areas.

We prohibit any professional photographers in these public areas without pre-approval from the management team.

Please find our Photoshoot Packages below:

Standard Shoot

R750 per photographer per 4 people

Should the photoshoot be with more than 4 people, a cost of R150 is payable for every additional person. This fee entitles you to the use of specified outdoor areas for a total of 1 hour.

Styled Shoot

R1250

Styled Shoot – R1250

Includes the use of a pre-arranged area for 1 hour. Please take note that this fee gives exclusive use of a specific space. You are responsible for décor, flowers, etc.

Video Shoot

R1850