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ABOUT FERMIER

 

Fermier is an attempt to create a restaurant which in future can become completely self-sustainable by creating an entire “ecosystem” from the fish and vegetables to the livestock, that suits our idea of responsible, conscientious farming (and restaurant) where even “waste” is turned into a functional part of the cycle.

 
In keeping with the idea of responsible involvement , the building has grown “organically” where soil from the area has been used to build  rammed earth walls, poles as the skeleton and recycled wood for the cladding and doors, thus creating a “farm feel”. To complete the feel, all the crockery, tables and chairs have each been designed and handmade by artisans from the Karoo Yard. Elza designed and made the crockery from her pottery studio and the carpenter, Dawie, crafted the tables and chairs.
 
As for the menu, the idea is to close the gap between produce, farm, and the final product. Guests can see the produce growing, where it comes from and the versatility of each product. We strive to involve producers with the same philosophy about produce and create a dining experience where not only the tender cuts are used, but rather the whole animal (head to tail cooking). This will be created around the season and what we can grow and our ability to serve it in a fresh and exciting way.

PRESS

 
The alternative city guide to Pretoria, South Africa | The Guardian | 10 March 2016
February’s most popular restaurants | Eat Out | 1 March 2016
100+ Hot new restaurants to try right now | Eat Out | 23 February 2016
Restaurant Review: Fermier | Sunday Times | 12 February 2016
Fermier Restaurant | Rita Hello | 8 February 2016
Pretoria’s new sustainable fine dining restaurant, Fermier | Eat Out | 20 January 2016
11 Ways for Restaurants to be more Sustainable | Eat Out | January 2016
February’s Most Popular Restaurants | Eat Out | March 2016
Natural Selection | Woolworths Taste Magazine | June 2016
2016 Boschendal Style Awards Nominee | Eat Out | September 2016
The winners of the 2017 Eat Out Mercedes-Benz Restaurant Awards | Eat Out | November 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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  • We have updated our menu and here's a peek at some new items on our menu!

As winter is fast approaching we've added a cosy bouillabaisse paired with Fram Dry White.
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  • We will be taking a break during the festive season from the 20th of December 2017. We will be back in action on the 10th of January 2018 and we hope to see you then! Plan ahead and book your table 🍽
  • A throwback to one of our very first dishes 🍽
  • What an incredible honour to have been awarded the Eat Out Style Award and 15th best restaurant in South Africa! We are humbled and ecstatic to have achieved this in less than 2 years with 3 chefs in the kitchen and a communal goal of a restaurant with a conscience. Thank you to all of our patrons for making it possible! 🍽 @eatoutguide
  • And so the fun begins... it is time to say goodbye to our winter menu! .
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  • Bowls of sustainability. Supporting local makers and produce is the cornerstone of our philosophy about food. We‘d like to share this passion with you 🍴 to book visit our website.
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  • Huguenot Cheese // A semi-hard wash rind style cheese matured for 6 months. Perfect as is! .
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  • Have you ever tried skate? If not, this is your opportunity. Our skate course on the new menu 🍴
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