Ballito Umhl - NOV 2020
Let's celebrate the start of Summer and the end of 2020! Meet Umhlanga’s coolest Barista duo. WIN a weekend away for the family. African flavours at Simbithi’s Fig Tree. Amazing MAKEOVER for a Sheffield Beach bachelor flat.
Let's celebrate the start of Summer and the end of 2020! Meet Umhlanga’s coolest Barista duo. WIN a weekend away for the family. African flavours at Simbithi’s Fig Tree. Amazing MAKEOVER for a Sheffield Beach bachelor flat.
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where both her sons, Justin and Shane were born.<br />
One of the biggest drawcards at The Place, as with any venue, is the incredible<br />
food on offer. Although she works closely with a number of top North Coast<br />
caterers for events, Michelle also has a background in food and catering and<br />
loves whipping up fresh scones or crepes for those just stopping by for a cup of<br />
tea or coffee.<br />
“My interest in food started while we were in the Cape, with the help of the Food<br />
Network on TV and plenty of reading and experimenting. I started an Asian Deli,<br />
ZoMoZ Pantry&Taste, which stocked all the items needed to make sushi and I<br />
even hosted sushi classes, private dining and wine-tastings in our cottage in the<br />
garden.”<br />
When the family moved to a family farm in Malelane in Mpumalanga in 2000,<br />
Michelle says oranges, grapefruit, paw paws, bananas, litchis and mangoes were<br />
in endless supply! She also worked at Leopard Creek Country Club for five years.<br />
When they made their final move to <strong>Ballito</strong>, they settled in Dunkirk Estate, where<br />
they still live. The Place is a culmination of Michelle’s experience and passion for<br />
hosting events and her love for the North Coast.<br />
“Over the years, The Place has hosted product launches, business meetings and<br />
all sorts of celebrations from surprise engagements to bridal and baby showers<br />
and birthday parties. It is perfect for anything from 16 to 50 guests but, with a<br />
marquee option over the lawn, we can host up to 80 people.”<br />
The beauty of this venue, Michelle says, lies in how easily it lends itself to almost<br />
any type of event. “Everyone’s function requirements are different. It can be<br />
as simple as just using the space and adding a few fresh flowers amidst the<br />
greenery to completely decorating to achieve your theme. We are open to<br />
collaborations and invite people to bring their ideas to The Place.”<br />
Good food is key to any event and Michelle has a number of catering options<br />
available, including catering yourself and simply using their cutlery, crockery and<br />
glassware – depending on numbers. From an intimate tea party, canapés and<br />
bubbly or a three-course meal or seasonal table, well-known caterers like Olive<br />
Twist, The Delish Sisters, Food Matters, Rocket Catering and ZoMoZ Pantry&Taste<br />
all have menus available to suit any client.<br />
You don’t have to be hosting an event to visit The Place. Since post-lockdown,<br />
The Place is now open from 9am to 4pm, Tuesday to Friday, and 9am to 1pm<br />
on Saturdays. They offer cappuccinos, a selection of teas, cream scones, cheese<br />
melts and crepes in the most magnificent, quiet setting with free WiFi. Definitely<br />
a hidden gem for anyone looking for a peaceful spot to get some work done<br />
away from home or the office.<br />
They have also started hosting ‘order and collect’ markets, which evolved during<br />
lockdown, on Saturdays between 10am and 12. Follow them on social media to<br />
find out more.<br />
Details: The Place, Claremont Farm, Sheffield Beach Road, <strong>Umhl</strong>ali, www.theplacekzn.<br />
co.za, FB and IG: ThePlaceKZN, theplacekzn@icloud.com, 083 775 8537<br />
Ros Ivey from Olive Twist<br />
is just one of the many top<br />
caterers available at The Place<br />
The Place really is the ideal<br />
spot for a business meeting,<br />
conference or intimate event<br />
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