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It’s in the details. The preparation, the ingredients, the people and the moments shared around the table.

At VUUR, we believe that dining should be an experience that goes beyond the plate. A place where simplicity meets craftsmanship, where every dish tells a story, and where genuine hospitality brings it all together.

But behind every experience is a team of passionate individuals who bring VUUR to life. From the kitchen to the table, it’s their dedication, energy, attention to detail and genuine care that make every moment special.

Because at the heart of VUUR, it’s always been about people. The people who create the experience and the people who come to share it.

Fire. Food. People. Connection.

This is VUUR.

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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.

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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

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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.

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What an honor🔥✨🌞

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What an honour to cook for one of my idols and one of the legends of South African cooking. @zola_nene
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It starts with the hands.

Not the fire. Not the plate.

The hands that season without measuring. The hands that have learnt through repetition, patience, and respect. Every movement is deliberate, every touch earned over years of practice.

As Marco Pierre White once said, “Cooking is a craft. I like to think of myself as a craftsman.”

At VUUR, we believe every dish is shaped long before it reaches the fire. It begins with the hands that prepare it, the minds that understand it, and the care that transforms simple ingredients into something worth sharing.

Because great cooking isn’t built on recipes.

It’s built on craftsmanship.

#Craftsmanship #VUUR #FireCooking #HandsOfTheChef #CookingIsACraft RespectTheIngredient StorytellingThroughFood

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VUUR is not only a place.
It is a feeling.

A true expression of South African hospitality — warm, generous, relaxed, and deeply rooted in fire — can travel anywhere.

To a wine estate.
To a private event.
To an activation.
Even to your own backyard.

Whether you are planning a celebration, a private dinner, a corporate event, or simply want to learn more about the art of fire cooking, we would love to bring the VUUR experience to you.

Contact us to arrange your next event by emailing info@vuurrestaurant.com

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What makes VUUR different?

It’s the interaction with the team.
The location.
The wildlife moving quietly through the landscape or coming down to drink at the dam.
The wine shared around the table.
The choice between a social dining experience or something deeply private.
The quality of the produce.
The simplicity.
The laughter.
The sense of fun.
The time spent around a table without ever feeling rushed.

There are many things that make VUUR special, but more than anything, it is the care we give, the warm-hearted service, and the way we make people feel that truly sets us apart.

At VUUR, hospitality is not just service — it is connection.

Join us for lunch from Tuesday to Saturday, and dinner on Friday and Saturday, to experience true VUUR hospitality.

Reserve your seat at VUUR Goose Island or a private table at VUUR Private Dining via the link in our bio, through @dineplan_app or by emailing info@vuurrestaurant.com.

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Stefan shares what makes VUUR different.

Flavour. Fire. People.

That’s where it starts.

But it’s also the surrounds, the produce, and the relaxed space we create that make it truly special.

A place to slow down. To connect. To just be.

Join us this May and June for the VUUR Experience — where fire warms more than just the plate.

Make your reservation by clicking on the link in our BIO, by visiting the @dineplan_app or emailing us on info@vuurrestaurant.com

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Our love of fire runs through every part of the VUUR experience, not only in our meats and vegetables, but in our desserts too.

Malaika shares more about our Basque-style burnt cheesecake and how we use fire to bring gentle smoke and a touch of salt into the sweeter side of the meal. It is a dessert that carries the same depth, warmth and character that defines everything we do.

A great way to finish a meal!!!

To reserve your seat at our social table at VUUR Goose Island, or to book a private dining experience at VUUR Private Dining, click the link in our bio, visit the @dineplan_app, or email us at info@vuurrestaurant.com

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We work long hours … some days longer than others but we are fortunate.

We are fortunate to meet amazing diners that comes to our restaurants and connect with them and even connect them to other diners at our social table experience.

We are fortunate to cook amazing produce. Great meats, fish and vegetables that comes from the ocean and land supplied by amazing suppliers.

We are fortunate to work with fire, a medium that is ancient but brings us so much flavour.

So even after all the long days and sometimes being tired we still consider ourselves so lucky to do what we love and share this with our diners.

Come and connect with us by making a reservations via the link in our bio, visiting the @dineplan_app or by emailing us at info@vuurrestaurant.com

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