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VUUR x THE LIVING ROOM AT SUMMERHILL | PART THREE

When it all comes together.

From the conversations and ideas to the preparation, the fire and finally the plates arriving at the table.

Our four-hands collaboration with The Living Room at Summerhill was about more than bringing two kitchens together. It was about taking a shared philosophy and turning it into an experience.

Two restaurants with different identities, working side by side, learning from one another and finding a common rhythm through the language of food and fire.

Sustainability remained at the heart of what we wanted to achieve, with a focus on respecting our ingredients, celebrating the whole animal and making thoughtful choices in the way we cook.

But when service began, it was also about something equally important — the people around the table.

The energy of the kitchen, the attention to every plate, the conversations with our guests and the pleasure of sharing something we had created together.

What started as a collaboration became a friendship, and what we shared over that weekend is something we will carry forward.

Because in the end, great cooking is about more than food. It’s about connection.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and to the incredible team at The Living Room at Summerhill for making this such a memorable experience.

Until we cook together again. taken in VUUR by @chefjohannes

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We look back on a wonderful collaboration between two very different restaurants — VUUR and The Living Room at Summerhill.

What began as a shared passion for food and a desire to give sustainability a stronger voice soon became something much more meaningful — a friendship.

Different kitchens, different approaches, but a common respect for nature, the ingredients we work with and the responsibility we carry as chefs.

Beyond the food and the fire, it was about people coming together, sharing knowledge, exchanging ideas and building relationships that extend far beyond the kitchen.

Here’s a little sneak peek into our collaboration.

Over the coming week, we’ll be sharing a two-part video series capturing the people, the food and the stories behind this special experience.

Stay tuned. There is more to this story than what happened on the plate taken in VUUR by @chefjohannes

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8 days ago

@thelivingroomatsummerhill x @restaurantbeyond

10th of October

18:30

We are delighted to welcome Chef Sebastian to KwaZulu-Natal for one night, with award-winning sommelier Jennifer Hugé joining Johanna Richter for service.

Come and join us for a curated 6 course experienced, where two beautiful parts of the country come together. The experience will be paired by the expertise of both Sommeliers, with or without alcohol.

#thelivingroomevperience
#restaurantbeyond taken in Summerhill Guest Estate by @chefjohannes

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15 days ago

Flashback to last summer:

With the incredible poultry we receive from @blue_orange_farm , chicken is a constantly evolving part of our menu, bringing with it comfort and nostalgia.

After a long spell of a more classic approaches, we opted for a more a bit of fun, where Amasi marinated chicken was crumbed with indigenous grains and spices and seasoned with heirloom chilies from our garden as well as local apricots.
Naturally, none of the chicken went to waste, with a Bitterballen of all of the pieces that didn’t make it into the “southern-style” fried chicken.
All of the above is then underlined by the sweetness and earthiness of golden nugget squash, an organically farmed heirloom pumpkin that always makes a seasonal appearance on our menu’s.

#thelivingroomexperience taken in Summerhill Guest Estate by @chefjohannes

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16 days ago

VUUR × The LivingRoom at Summerhill

Two restaurants. Two perspectives. One shared responsibility.

On 18 & 19 September, VUUR welcomes Johannes Richter and the team from The LivingRoom at Summerhill for the first chapter of a collaboration built around place, produce and sustainability.

For this opening chapter, our focus turns to venison — exploring one of South Africa’s most remarkable natural food resources and the role it can play in a more considered and sustainable way of cooking.

Together, we’ll explore the animal through different cuts, techniques and interpretations — bringing the philosophies of VUUR and The LivingRoom together around fire and the table.

This is more than a once-off meal.

This is a journey of two restaurants over two days!!!

18 & 19 September 2026
VUUR × The LivingRoom at Summerhill
Lunch 13:00 and Dinner 18:30
Chapter One: Venison

Fire. Place. Produce. Responsibility. taken in VUUR by @chefjohannes

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RESTAURANT EVENT FEATURE: 🍽️

What happens when some of the most recognisable dishes from a Zulu kitchen make their way into a fine-dining restaurant?

The multi-award-winning @thelivingroomatsummerhill latest MATRIARCHS Sunday Lunch brought generations-old family recipes into it’s professional kitchen, with Gogo Thandi Mchunu sharing the food knowledge and traditions passed down to her by her grandmother.

Conceptualised two years ago, the series aims to preserve culinary heritage and family recipes at a time when convenience foods are increasingly replacing traditional cooking. More than a meal, the experience celebrates the table as a place for connection, storytelling and cultural exchange.

Visit the link in our bio for all the details on our experience.

Time Out Insider Info: Keep your eyes peeled for a third Sunday lunch, this time celebrating Afrikaans culture and heritage.

#TimeOutDurban

#Livingroomsummerhill #Foodiesofdurban #Finediningdurban #Durbanrestaurants taken in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal by @chefjohannes

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2 months ago

Umqombothi 2026

After spending a lot of time developing new ways of integrating our „Mother-grain“ into The LivingRoom Experience, we’re coming home, back to tradition, back to the roots.

With this years sorghum harvest we have created a transitional course between the sweet and savory side of our menu, where the sour richness of traditional beer meets salted caramel and the tropical sweetness of Okhova Bananas.

#thelivingroomexperience taken in Summerhill Guest Estate by @chefjohannes

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2 months ago

Kiss & Fly ✈️🥂

A memorable evening at @thelivingroomatsummerhill , surrounded by some of our dearest people, celebrating an exciting new partnership between @latelierparisofficial and @airfrance

A beautiful encounter between French elegance and our Durban roots: gastronomy, luxury, travel and savoir-faire, with a touch of Santos-Dumont spirit.

Thank you @chefjohannes & your team for making this evening so special, and to everyone who joined us to celebrate this new chapter.

From Durban to Paris… and beyond. ✈️🇫🇷🇿🇦

@pressd
#LAtelierParis #AirFrance #KissAndFly #FrenchElegance #Durban Gastronomy taken in Summerhill Guest Estate by @chefjohannes

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2 months ago

Straight out of Durban Vol. 3

„Grand Finale- the East Coast inspired Dishes!“

#sweetpotatod‘or by @chefjohannes

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3 months ago

We’re honoured to share that The LivingRoom has made its debut on @50bestdiscovery

It’s a recognition we’re grateful for, and proud to share with our incredible team, who make it happen every single day!

Gratitude also goes to this beautiful part of the world (KwaZulu-Natal), whose rich cultural and culinary diversity we’re so proud to showcase through what we do! by @chefjohannes

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3 months ago

„Bushman‘s River Trout“

The next ingredient pays homage to the beautiful Drakensberg, through the incredible trout we receive from the cold waters of the Bushmans River.

Both the rainbow and salmon trout are farmed in pristine spring water and have been an integral part of our approach, to use no wild produce harvested from the ocean, in an attempt to emphasize the rapid decline of ocean life through overfishing and pollution.

Over the last five years, we have been working on multiple projects with these incredible fish, ranging from troutbushi (picture 1) to roast-trout-bone-garum, with our current project being one that we are incredibly proud of.
This project that has taken us 3 years to get right - and here it is our first trout „caviar“, 100% from KwaZulu Natal!
We have cured the roe in two steps before cold smoking it with Umdoni wood, to underline its richness and extend its shelf life.

We can’t wait to share this exciting ingredient with you!

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#thelivingroomexperience taken in Summerhill Guest Estate by @chefjohannes

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3 months ago

Comrades 2026

„Better late than never“

The last couple of months have been a whirlwind, with training for „The Ultimate Human Race“ sometimes having to take a backseat, something @comradesmarathon doesn’t forgive.

Nevertheless, number fours in the bag, with the usual rollercoaster of emotions and memories.

A huge thanks goes to Johanna & the kids, my mom, THE team and the best coach @jennachallie , for putting up with all my nonsense along the way.

Huge gratitude also goes to the inimitable @savagesathleticclub , especially to Laura for gathering me in at km 65.

With the best moment being crossing the finish line after 11:00 odd hours, before running into @rorymarc to bring the day to a close.

@mmatinise is it too early to talk about 2027? by @chefjohannes

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