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Bites and Sites Food Tours

Based in the picturesque Stellenbosch, we offer authentic food, wine and culture experiences in a pr
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01/09/2024

Spring is here and we are ready to PARTY!!

In the coming months, we might have 4 Seasons in one day, but what will remain consistent is our commitment:
😍 to show you how we love our town
😍to introduce you to our local, hidden gems
😍 to help orientate you so that you feel comfortable in our oak-lined streets
😍 to share local stories
😍 to entice you to stay longer on your next visit
😍 uphold our 5* quality service
smit

30/08/2024

"An astronomer and a gastronome on foot in Stellenbosch....."

Sounds like the start of a great story....

And it was! Sisters, Amarah and Amirah, from Mozambique, had some free time from an astrology conference in Cape Town so they decided to come and explore with us.

With colourful personalities and an eagerness to encompass themselves in our culture, Amarah and Amirah took in ever morsel, every sight and at the end of it, FOREVER FRIENDSHIPS were formed.

Thank you to all our restaurants who spoilt our new friends!!

28/08/2024

"A humbling experience"
" Sam is such a fantastic host"
"The food is the best we have eaten since we have been in South Africa"

These are just a few of the compliments given to our amazing team in the Kayamandi Township who present a real, everyday Xhosa experience in the heart of the township.

Learning about the Xhosa culture, being introduced to local business owners and enjoying a wholesome, homecooked meal at the Swartbooi Family home, leaves our guests with a sense of community and a better understanding of why Kayamandi means " Home Sweet Home". Oh and the spoils don't end there, each guest receives a locally crafted box of Mavusana Rooibos Tea from a Kayamandi local entrepreneur.

Book a tour today and see why our guests have a special place in their heart for our team - www.bitesandsites.co.za

26/08/2024

WE ARE STILL HERE!!

Usually our Winter months give us time to regroup, relax and prepare for the coming season, all the while still hosting the odd tour here and there, but 2024 did not want us to sit still. As soon as June hit, we were blessed with new visitors each week, giving our guides the opportunity to host our experiences come rain or shine.

Our restaurants produced the plated art we are so proud of, our street art was glistening after the rains and our guests became locals as they were entertained with local stories and flavours.

Our scheduled tours run Mondays to Sundays, in the morning or afternoon - book your flavour adventure TODAY!

smit.1

09/07/2024

Despit the weather we are open and ready to show our guests the warmth our town has to offer.

Cold and rainy weather conditions in Stellenbosch are expected to continue for the rest of the week. Stay warm and be safe on the roads.
All roads in the Stellenbosch municipal area are currently open with no major incidents reported. The Stellenbosch Municipality Disaster Management, Fire Services, Law Enforcement and Infrastructure Department are on high alert and addressing isolated service requests.

📸 Rulanzen Martin

14/06/2024

No matter where you find yourself in Stellenbosch, you will be taken on a flavour adventure paired with natural aesthetics, leaving you with the fondest of memories and a desire to come and explore again!

Do yourself a favour - book one of our experiences, hosted by our local, expert guides who will show you where to find your next Foodie Fix!

13/06/2024

BLESSINGS UPON BLESSINGS!

The Robinson Family, from the USA) came to South Africa for a lovely holiday and stopped off in Kayamandi for a very special visit - not just to explore the township but to also celebrate 2 birthdays!!

We were very honoured to be able to be part of the joyous celebrations; delicious cupcakes were supplied by our very own , located in the heart of Stellenbosch.

A massive Thank you to our Swartbooi Family () who hosted the delicious lunch in their family home and to Sam () our wonderful, local guide who showed our new friends "Home Sweet Home"

12/06/2024

WHAT??? IT'S JUNE ALREADY????

Well then, we need to do a MAJOR catch up sesh!!

The Vesters Family came to visit us in Kayamandi, all the way from Belgium. Sam, their guide, showed them a typical day and introduced them to all the local delicacies that are proudly part of the Xhosa Culture.

Book your next Cultural Adventure with us - www.bitesandsites.co.za

04/05/2024

JUST IN CASE YOU FORGOT....

✅ We can host groups
✅ Our venues are equipped to host our groups
✅ Our guides are well trained to ensure our groups are comfortable at all times
✅ Planning and logistics are in place to ensure each experience runs seamlessly
✅ The quality of our tastings are still at 5* status when hosting groups
✅ Large groups are divided into smaller numbers so that guests still get that "small group" experience = no congestion in town and everyone can interact with our guides without feeling left out

So to recap - WE CAN HOST GROUPS WITH EASE!
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Design

03/05/2024

MAY is officially here - the mornings are colder, the days are quite warm (what is up with that?) and the nights cool down just enough to snuggle under the duvet.

What does this mean?

Well, it is the second month of Autumn but also, it is the perfect opportunity to catch all the busy little viruses that are floating around. So in order to stay healthy, why not try one of our natural remedies - tried and tested by many locals and international visitors.

BUCHU TEA
It is the most sensational of all the Fynbos herbs transforming everyday flavours into mouth-watering experiences.

Buchu (boe’ shoe) is a group of aromatic small shrubs native to South Africa that were used in traditional medicine of the San and Khoikhoi people to treat wounds, stomach complaints, arthritis, and bladder and bowel ailments. Buchu refers specifically to two species in the genus Agathosma (meaning “good fragrance”) that were used in San-Khoi traditional medicine: Agathosma betulina (round or short leaf buchu) and Agathosma crenulata (oval or long leaf buchu). Currently, the aromatic oils of these herbs are used in food preparation as flavoring and in manufacture of perfumes. Dried buchu leaves have been used for medicinal purposes in tonics and as tablets or powders to treat musculoskeletal pain, chronic arthritis, dyspepsia, edema, fever, the common cold, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, gout, prostatitis, prostatic hypertrophy, lowers blood pressure and it is a great hangover cure.

To experience more of our traditional treats, book - www.bitesandsites.co.za

30/04/2024

DON'T LET THE COLD KEEP YOU INDOORS.....

The mornings are cooler, the Sun is peaking out a bit later, the urge to remain under the covers is greater, but don't let that deter you from coming to explore with us!

On foot you get to experience Nature's Welcome to a new season; hearing the crunch of the leaves as you move from one venue to the next, adding warmth to your belly as you dive into the tastings and feeling the comfort envelope you as you hear the stories of the second oldest settlement in the country.

Searching for Winter Warmers.........YOU FOUND US AT BITES AND SITES!

Follow the Red Apron - www.bitesandsites.co.za

Louise Smit

29/04/2024

MEMORIES...

Life has definitely become busier, faster - you wake up on Monday, you blink and it is Sunday! So it is more important than ever to make time for an adventure with friends and/or family.

Stellenbosch is the perfect place to make new memories; all the planning, ensuring all logistics are in place, the hidden anxiety of whether or not everyone is going to enjoy the experience - that all melts away after the first bite, the first sip, the first visit to one of our beloved venues.

Come see why we are the best destination, with the best experiences in South Africa!!

smit.1

27/04/2024

BITES AND SITES SCHEDULED TOURS

What are scheduled tours?
Our experiences are available Monday to Sunday from 10am until 13h30 OR in the afternoons from 13pm until 16h30 Monday to Saturday

We accommodate a minimum of 2 guests, up to 8 guests maximum, if they don't know each other. The bonus is that you get to meet new people and we can guarantee that everyone will get along!

If you don't believe us, just ask Uta with her friends and Ulrich and Manuela who enjoyed our afternoon Foodies on Foot Experience together. They went from strangers to friends when they found out both groups were from Germany 🇩🇪- Wie schoen!!!!

26/04/2024

Did you know that our experiences are perfect for INCENTIVE GROUPS as well as TEAMBUILDS?

A group of local ladies from the West coast came to play at the end of March and even those familiar with Stellenbosch, were blown away by all the little gems we showed them!!

What our guests can expect from our experiences - interaction with local residents and business owners, connecting our history with the outside World and forging a friendship with us and our town!

Come see why Stellenbosch is the place to be, for any occasion!

Thank you to for the awesome collaboration😍
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Duthie Design

25/04/2024

Thank you South African Tourism for bringing new friends to Kayamandi where the Xhosa Culture is experienced in full force.

Even though it was just a little teaser, our new friends from Europe felt comfortable and enlightened, so much so that they are very eager to start booking their guests on our full experience!

Well done to our local guide, Paul and to Anne, our Bites and Sites liaison for showing how local stories and food unite people from anywhere in the World!!

24/04/2024

Has it really been that long?

I just checked when we last posted and it was more than a month ago!!! It just shows that when the whole family needs to step in and host, a few tasks fall by the wayside.

Not to worry, the following posts are a wonderful collage of all our new friends and all the delights they fell in love with whilst being lead on foot through our picturesque little town.

16/03/2024

PAINTING THE TOWN RED!

With the leaves turning their different shades, and the weather cooling down slightly, our RED APRON added to the vibrancy of Stellenbosch and Kayamandi as IT led our new friends on a unique foodie adventure.

A massive THANK YOU to our amazing local, expert guides who share their passion for our artists, our culture and our people each time they host our experiences.'

Come check out why our guides are so special - www.bitesandsites.co.za

smit.1
Design

14/03/2024

Looking for something to do on a Sunday???

Look no further - our Foodies on Foot takes you on a wonderful meander, showcasing the town's hidden gems such as our University Botanical Gardens as well as our passionate restaurant venues. Art that lines the street, with local stories is just the therapy you need to start the new week off on the right Foot!

13/03/2024

Thank you for the feedback!! We really appreciate the support for our wonderful team in Kayamandi!

07/03/2024

"Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun.” – Mary Lou Cook (Author and chef)

Stellenbosch is a hubbub of creativity, whether it is our ART, our WINES, our FOOD, our MUSIC, our ARCHITECTURE, you are taken on a wonderful journey that connects you with the most amazing experiences found nowhere else.

Here is our website - www.bitesandsites.co.za - and see why we are so proud to host our experiences in the second oldest town in the country!

05/03/2024

The first 2 months of 2024 did not disappoint when it came down to the weather. There were some days where we though we might just need to reschedule, to ensure our guests' comfort however, thanks to a massive miscalculation from our founding Father - Simon van Der Stel - we have natural shade today, lining the streets of Stellenbosch, keeping our new friends cool as they discovered our town on foot.

And of course, our hidden gems ensuring that ice cold drinks were waiting as we entered their venues together with exciting tastings that just helped the "falling in love with us" process even more😋😍

Any type of weather - WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED!

Curious....... just pop onto our website - www.bitesandsites.co.za - your foodie adventure awaits!

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03/03/2024

Kayamandi has been on FIRE this last month!

Figuratively speaking of course😁

But what is the attraction you may ask??

Well, aside from the charismatic host, Sam, who takes you through the community whilst enlightening you with stories of the Xhosa Culture, we have a phenomenal cook who shares her love for cooking (and her grandmother) with each guest who is welcomed into their home.

Wholesome, humbling, new friendships, homely, genuine, "best food ever" - all the words used to describe our cultural experience.

And now you know why travellers are flocking to visit Kayamandi with Bites and Sites.

So the only question left to ask now is - WHEN ARE YOU COMING?

www.bitesandsites.co.za

28/01/2024

What a pleasure to have Mother City Escapes and their guests with us on our Foodies on Foot Experience. It was fun from start to finish!!

25/01/2024

DID YOU KNOW???

Aside from all our glorious experiences that we offer on a scheduled or private basis, we can also tailor-make an experience for you and your group!

Just ask our lovely ladies from who came on a 2 hour meander through the heart of Stellenbosch, which included insightful visits to local, independent businesses such as Daneel Diamonds, Local Works as well as African Silks. Here they were met by hosts who were able to give them inside info as to how the businesses came to be and what they are about.

On top of visiting our hidden gems, our new friends were treated to a unique, sensory tea experience paired with local desserts as well as a gin tasting with a delish snack at the oldest hotel in Stellenbosch.

Curious yet? Send us an email on [email protected] and find out what we can organize for you!

24/01/2024

JANUARY 2024....

January started off with a bang though in a blink of an eye, we find ourselves almost at the end of it and I realized with a start, that we had not posted in a while😳😳

Good news is that the RED APRON has consistently been making appearances in our historical town, spoiling our new friends with delightful foodie experiences.

And yes, we have survived the sweltering heat thanks to our natural umbrellas aka our oak trees, we have been kept nice and cool.

Why not come to Stellenbosch and see why people are having so much fun in the second oldest settlement in the country! We really have something for everyone!!

Coopmanshuijs Stellenbosch

23/01/2024

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOUISE🎂🥂🍾

Wishing our friend, colleague, Guide-Extraordinaire the loveliest of birthdays today.

May your days be bright, just like your smile!!

smit.1

23/01/2024

15 YEAR REUNION!

Stefanie came to Stellenbosch as an international student to the University and I was tasked to assist her in planning little breakaways, trips through South Africa etc. Lo and behold, a friendship formed!!

15 Years later, I had the absolute pleasure to take Stefanie, Thomas and her 5 year old twins on our beloved Foodies on Foot.

A little bit older, a little bit wiser and now, both mommies of 2!

Until next time!!!

03/01/2024

It was hot today but thanks to amazing new friends and our oak trees we were still able to have a blast on our different experiences!

01/01/2024

Good Bye December 2023 - you have been good to us!!

What seemed like a relatively quiet start, December had us all fooled hence the reason why we have only NOW managed to post some news. It is not because we did not have any tours........we had so many wonderful experiences, amongst Year End Functions, Family gatherings, that we were not presented with enough time to post..

But here we are with the first batch!!

We made new friends, old friends came back for a visit and they all succumbed to the beauty and wonderment of the City of Oaks.

Lookout for the next batch to see what we got up to

31/12/2023

Happy New Year!!! We are beyond grateful for all the love and support this year🥰🥰🥰

Here is to all new adventures in 2024!!!

Address

47 Church Street
Stellenbosch
7600

Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00
Saturday	09:00 - 14:00

Website

http://www.bitesandsites.co.za/

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Sjoe, I must admit that just when we get through one disaster, another one hits....and today was no exception. Whilst surviving Loadshedding, a tummy virus has decided to hit anything and everything in its path, including our poor tourists.... But even though they weren't feeling 100%, the de Rooij family made it to Stellenbosch and enjoyed our afternoon Foodies on Foot Experience. The picture says it all - a green ginger smoothy from @shiftespresso_official made everything better To our other guests who had to cancel due to "The Bug," we really missed hosting you, but we all wish you a speedy recovery and hope to see you soon ❤️❤️ 📸 @julesfootprints #bitesfoodtours #bitesandsites #foodtours #walkingtours #foodies #experience #familytime #makingmemories #smoothy #ginger #healthyfood

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Dessert and teas, gin and snacks, Bites and wine, a Devine lunch, a unique coffee experience with a birthday celebration to boot! What a great day in our Eikestad!!

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