On Wednesday, May 17^th, Granny Mouse Country House & Spa made history when they hosted The Midlands Meander’s very 1^st Popup Kitchen boasting fine dining off grills.

Situated under the country stars, the table, decorated with dainty lights and glass ware, illuminated the area which was positioned next to the popup kitchen run by Culinary Artists Wayland Green and Kirstie Du Toit, with roaring fires to add warmth to the area.

The menu included steamed mielie bread & sundried tomato, basil & mozarella Braai broodjie accompanied by olive tapenade & sweet tomato & basil chutney for the table, with a starter of prawn & hake sausage, wild fennel & corn cream, corn kernels & salsa verde garnish with verbena & wild fennel.

The main meal exuded a range of delicious flavours that were carefully crafted by the culinary artists and included wood grilled beef fillet, ox liver stout jus, caramelised sweet potatoes, peppered baby corn & carrots, fresh diced green pepper & red onion and to end off the night was dessert, a deconstructed trifle with roasted almond flakes, chargrilled fruits, banana cream, Frangelico custard & puff pastry.

In attendance were a select number of social media personalities and bloggers, as this event called for only 20 guests and was a fantastic celebration of fine food, wine and friends.

According to Sean Granger, General Manager of Granny Mouse,  “The event not only made history as the first of its kind in the area, but #grannymouse trended at number 1 in South Africa on Twitter for 28 hours. We were still trending the next day with #popupkitchen taking second place from 6am. I believe in setting trends and having Granny Mouse lead from the front, and this event could not have been a success if it were not for all the efforts put in by the staff. I am also appreciative of the enthusiasm and support from our guests and look forward to our next event, which we have already started planning”.

Seen at the event were:

Pic 1- Al Nicoll, Cee from Ceeces Travel and Meredith Haywood from 5 Star Durban

Pic 2 – Inge Loker (Snap, Sizzle & Cook), Karen Welgemoed (Goldfish Communications), Nicola Meyer (Run on Coffee) and Chantelle Granger (Granny Mouse Reservations Manager)

Pic 3- Gerald Mujeyi (Durban Pulse) with Gareth Lagesse and Shirley Berko (Cuizine.co.za)

Pic 4- Jarryd Sunkel (KZN Wedding DJ), Nadia van der Mescht, Stephanie Soogrin (Midlands Meander) and Minoshni Pillay (SABC Radio)

Pic 5- Wayland Green, Barry Schmidt and Sandile Zondi

We all know what it’s like, the mid-year slump, as your employees energy levels dip and productivity wanes, but here’s one way to pep up the team and make sure that they regain focus for the final stretch of the year. Book your team into Granny Mouse Country House & Spa.

Nestled in the heart of the KZN Midlands, one-and-a-half hours from Durban and four hours from JHB, this historic property is perfectly placed for nationally based companies looking to bring their teams together for something a little different. Having operated for over 30 years, Granny Mouse has been home to many conferences over the years, and offers everything you could need to rejuvenate your team.

With an array of team building options available both on and off site, including wine tasting, brandy and chocolate tasting, and green team building options, it need not be all business all of the time, but some time to allow your team to revive their sprits through exposure to the relaxed pace of Granny Mouse, and some clean country air. A trip to the on-site Spa may also be the very ticket to generating great new ideas and injecting some vigour back into the team.

When it’s time for the more serious stuff, Granny Mouse has a host of venue options available dependent on the size of your team and your specific requirements. Their tailor-made packages and dedication of their on-site team, coupled with stunning cuisine will provide a relaxed atmosphere to allow your teams creativity to flow.

For more information about how the Granny Mouse team can assist you in making the last six months really count, email banqueting@grannymouse.co.za or call (033) 234 4071.