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Set in the heart of an incredibly energetic city, surrounded by Olive and Lemon trees Canteen offers an escape; a place to relax and rejuvenate.

From intimate dinners to small parties, large functions and Weddings we look forward to hosting you.

Matthew Townsend/Njabulo Eric Ncube
011 334 5947   canteen.245@gmail.com

Trading Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday , Thursday (negotiable for big dinner bookings) and Sunday : Breakfast and Lunch: 08:30-15:30
Friday and Saturday : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner:08:30-Late

 


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    Breakfast (Served till 11-30 am)

    Jungle Oats/ Maltabella     R45
    Scrambled Eggs with toasted Ciabatta    R50
    Mushrooms on Toast R50
    Poached Eggs with Avo and Mushrooms R85
    Urban Energy: 2 Eggs, Bacon, Cherry Tomatoes, hash brown and Toast    R88
    Canteen’s Kick-3 Starter: Toasted Ciabatta topped with fried egg, mince and cheese sauce R88
    Veggie Breakfast: mixed veggies, cherry tomatoes and pine nuts served with fried egg and Napolitana R85
    Canteen Breakfast: 2 Eggs, Bacon, Boerewors, Mushrooms, Tomato & Toast R98
    French toast topped with bacon, pine nuts, strawberries and golden syrup    R90
    Smoked Salmon and Scrambled Eggs     R125

    Platters

    Italian Platter
    Parma Ham, Salami, Avocado Dip, Feta Cheese, Olives and Ciabatta
    For 1 R160
    For 2 R320
    For 4 R640

    Vegetarian Platter
    Halloumi, Veg Spring Rolls, Humus, Tzatziki, Crumbed Brie, Sweet Chilli Relish and Pita Bread
    For 1 R160
    For 2 R320
    For 4 R640

    Meat Platter For 4
    Sirloin (strips), Lamb Chops, grilled Chicken Strips, 250g Pork ribs and Chips with a Black pepper sauce.
    R650

    Starters

    Boerewors in a Tomato, Onion and Peri Peri Sauce served with Ciabatta R55
    Chicken Livers with Crunchy Ciabatta    R74
    Bowl of Biltong and Chips R70
    Garlic Mussels with Pita Bread    R83
    Grilled Calamari in a Lemon Butter sauce served with Rice R83
    Springbok Carpaccio R90

    Side Dishes

    Avocado R18
    Bacon R18
    Creamed Spinach R30
    Roasted Butternut R30
    Onion Rings R25
    Mash R25
    Chips R25

     

    Salads

    Greek Salad R70
    Avocado and Parmesan Salad    R80
    Chicken and Feta Salad with Sundried Tomato Pesto R93
    Caesar Salad with Anchovies, Bacon, Garlic Croutons and a Boiled Egg R97

     

    Main Course

    Boerewors Sausage with Mash and Gravy R94
    Roast Beef Baguette with Chips and Gravy R88
    Beer Battered Hake and Chips with tartar sauce R115
    Chicken Shawarma with Chips R97
    Grilled Hake with Pesto and Cream Sauce served with Creamed Spinach and Butternut R120
    Canteen Burger with Chips and Coleslaw Salad (Add Bacon and Avocado R36)   R115
    Lamb Burger with Chips, grilled Onions, Mint sauce and a Coleslaw Salad    R130
    Flame Grilled Chicken with Chips and coleslaw Salad [peri-peri or lemon and herb]R130
    Flame Grilled 250g Sirloin Steak with Chips and Black Pepper Sauce [Basted or Plain] R140
    Lamb Chops with Mash potato and minted Gravy R145
    Flame Grilled 250g Fillet Steak with Chips and a Mushroom Sauce [Basted or Plain] R180
    500g Pork Ribs with Chips R200
    Seared Norwegian Salmon with Avocado Salad R200

     

    Pasta

    Linguini Genovese: Basil pesto, roasted pine nuts, Grana Padano Shavings and Cocktail Tomatoes R105
    Spaghetti Bolognaise with Parmesan Shavings R105
    Penne with Chicken, Mushrooms and a touch of Garlic R110
    Linguini Salmon in a Creamy Lemon Sauce R150
    Lunch Only 

    Ciabatta,Rye, Whole-wheat
    NB: All Sandwiches are served with Chips and a Coleslaw Salad
    Avocado,Olive and sundried tomato Sandwich    R70
    Bacon, Brie and Tomato Sandwich    R70

    Toasted Sandwiches
    Chicken Mayo    R57
    Ham, Cheese and Tomato    R57
    Tuna Sandwich R57
    Club Sandwich R80

    Desserts

    Ice cream and chocolate sauce    R50
    Malva Pudding with custard    R60
    Chocolate Brownies with Ice cream and Chocolate sauce R60

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  • White Wines

    Bosman Chenin Blanc R130
    Springfield Life From Stone Sauvignon Blanc R196
    Thelema Sutherland Rose R160
    Thelema Chardonnay R190
    Bouchard Finlayson Kaaimansgat Chardonnay R200
    Haute Cabriere Chardonnay Pinot Noir R195
    Fairview Goats Do Roam R120
    Ataraxia Sauvignon Blanc   R200

    Red Wines

    Gabrielskloof Red Blend R195
    Kanonkop Kadette Pinotage R195
    Bosman Merlot R140
    Meinert Merlot R200
    Spier Shiraz R160
    Vondeling Baldrick Shiraz R190
    Zevenwacht Cabernet R180
    Springfield Whole Berry Cabernet Sauvignon R215

    Rietvallei By The Glass

    White Wine    R40
    Semi-sweet    R40
    Red Wine    R40
    Glass Rose’    R40
    Glass Thelema Rose R53
    Vergenoegd Runner Duck
    Glass White/ Red/ Rose R48 Bottle R144

     

    MCC

    Pierre Jourdan Brut     R260
    Pierre Jourdan Rose     R260
    Krone Borealis Brut R290

     

    Wine Estate of the Month

    Vergelegen Wine Estate
    Vergelegen Sauvignon Blanc / Vergelegen Cabernet Merlot R225 Glass R75

     

    Beers/Ciders

    Zamalek    R30
    Castle Light     R30
    Heineken     R35
    Hunters Dry/Gold R30
    Savanna Dry R35
    Corona R47
    Becks Non Alcoholic [lemon] R40

    Craft Beers

    Steph Weiss R65
    Jack Black Larger R40
    CBC Larger    R60
    CBC Amber Weiss R60
    CBC Pilsner R60
    Dragon Fiery Ginger Beer R45

     

     

    Cocktails

    Pimms No 1 R58
    Cosmopolitan R78
    Cuba Libre R58
    Moscow Mule R63
    Mojito    R68
    Bloody Mary R63
    Caipirinha     R73
    Cranberry Chiller    R78
    Long Island Iced Tea R83
    Aperol Spritz R80

     

    Home-made Specialties

    Ice Tea, Lemonade, Ginger Ale     R23

     

    Milkshakes

    Vanilla     R42
    Chocolate     R48
    Espresso     R50

     

    Smoothies

    Berry Express    R48
    Tropical Tang R48

     

    Juices 

    Peach   R23
    Cranberry   R23
    Orange   R23
    Strawberry R23

     

    Soft Drinks

    Coke 300mls    R22
    Coke Light    R22
    Creme Soda    R22
    Tab R22
    Appletiser/ Red Grapetiser    R30
    Mixers

    Dry Lemon   R19
    Coke 200mls    R19
    Coke Light 200mls R19
    Ginger Ale R19
    Soda Water R19
    Tonic Water R19
    Tomato Juice R25
    Red Bull R45

     

    Aqua Bella Water

    500mls Still R20
    500mls Sparkling R20
    750mls Still R45
    750mls Sparkling R45

    Shooters/Liqueurs

    Amarula R20
    Grappa Brotto   R20
    Sambuca R20
    Kahlua   R20
    Amaretto   R25
    Eljimador Gold Tequila    R25
    Carvo Caramel Vodka    R25
    Jagermeister R25

    Whisky/Cognac/Tennessee/Single Malt

    J&B    R20
    Jack Daniels    R22
    Jameson    R26
    Johnny Walker Black    R32
    Glenfiddich 12yr     R40
    Balvenie 12 yr R60
    Highland Park 12 yr R40
    Hennessey VS R70

     

    Spirits/Brandy/Aperitifs

    Barcadi     R20
    Triple-sec     R20
    Southern Comfort     R20
    Spiced Gold     R20
    Klipdrift Brandy     R20
    Pimms     R22
    Captain Morgan     R20
    Tanquaray Gin R23
    Inverroche Gin R38
    Absolute Vodka R23
    KWV 10 R30

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  • Canapes Menu
    The below two menus are our Gourmet Canapés Selection and then our canteen selection. They are guidelines in regards to costing. Listed is also our entire Canapés selection, please feel free to create your own menu and we will quote you on it.

    Gourmet Canapés R250 per Head
    Mini Mozzarella, Balsamic Onion and Tomato tarts
    Pear and Camembert Phyllo Parcels
    Beef Skewers
    Chicken Satay Sticks
    Prawn Tempura and Sweet Chilli Sauce
    Mini Beef Burgers

    Canteen Canapés R130 per Head
    Mini Mozzarella, Balsamic Onion and Tomato tarts
    Pear and Camembert Phyllo Parcels
    Beef Skewers
    Chicken Satay Sticks

    More….

    Mini Stir Fried Vegetable Wraps
    Mini Chicken Wraps
    Caprese Skewers
    Chilled Vichyssoise Soup Shooters
    Crumbed Brie Squares
    Balsamic Red Onion and Mozzarella Tartlets
    Camembert and Pear Phyllo Parcels
    2 Salmon Nigri (slivers of salmon on sushi rice)
    Beef and Vegetable Skewers
    Battered Fish Strips
    Chicken Satay Sticks
    Crostini with Rare Beef Fillet and Horseradish
    Salmon Wrapped Asparagus
    Homemade Chips with Springbok Carpaccio
    Cocktail Cheese Burgers
    Prawn Tempura and Sweet Chilli Sauce

    Mini Chocolate Éclairs
    Mini Berry Pavlova
    Cheese Board with Melba toast
    Cup cakes
    Chocolate Cake
    Brownies


  • Function Menus

    Menu 1 R250
    Starters
    Chicken Livers with crunchy Ciabatta
    Or
    Tricolore Salad
    Mains
    Linguini alla Pesto Genovese
    Or
    Canteen Burger with Chips and a Coleslaw Salad
    Or
    Chicken Shawarma with Chips
    Desserts
    Malva Pudding with Custard
    Or
    Chocolate Brownies

    Menu 2 R265
    Starters
    Tomato and Basil Salad
    Or
    Fried Halloumi with sweet chilli sauce
    Mains
    Linguini alla Pesto Genovese
    Or
    Sirloin Steak with Chips and a Black Pepper sauce
    Or
    Beer Battered Hake with Chips and a tartar Sauce
    Desserts
    Ice cream and Chocolate sauce
    Or
    Malva Pudding with Custard

    Menu 3 R345
    Starters
    Grilled Calamari in a Lemon Butter Sauce served with Rice
    Or
    Avocado and Parmesan Salad
    Mains
    Vegetarian Platter with Halloumi and sweet chilli sauce, Veg Spring rolls, Humus, Tzatziki, Crumbed Brie and Pita Bread
    Or
    Fillet Steak with Chips and a Mushroom sauce
    Or
    Seared Norwegian Salmon with Avocado Salad
    Desserts
    Chocolate Brownies
    Or
    Malva Pudding with Custard

    Menu 4 R290
    Starters
    Garlic Mussels
    Or
    Vegetable Meze Platter
    Mains
    Lamb Chops with Mash and Minted Gravy
    Or
    Grilled Hake with Creamed Spinach and Butternut
    Or
    Linguini alla Pesto Genovese
    Desserts
    Ice cream and Chocolate sauce
    Or
    Chocolate Brownies

     

    Large Group Menu

    Breakdown Sample Menu 1 R450 per head:

    On Arrival:
    Guest to laze about under the olive trees and have the following:
    * Bruchettas – Tomato and Basil
    – Olive and Avocado

    * Gazpachio Soup or a Hot Tomato Soup
    * Serrano Ham…. also being cut all the time in the space and sent to tables with bread rubbed with tomato
    * Patatas Bravas
    * Different Styles of Olives

    Mains
    *Whole Fillet Tails sliced into 200g Portions and reassembled, served Medium Rare on Platters
    Each platter to serve 8.
    Accompanying each platter
    * Mushroom and Dijon sauce
    * Roast potatoes, Crispy
    * Sautéed Spinach with Garlic and Parmesan
    * Roasted vine Tomatoes with balsamic reduction
    * Grilled Asparagus with a Lemon Butter Sauce on the side

    Desserts
    • Cheese Platters with Brie, Camembert, Baguettes, Grapes, Figs and Strawberries
    • Assorted terrines and Cakes

    Breakdown Sample Menu 2 R490 per head:

    On Arrival:
    * Springbok Carpaccio with Homemade Crisps
    * Bruschetta with Chopped Artichokes, Tomato, Onion
    * Mini Caprese Pies

    Dinner:
    Tables layered with the following *starters*
    * Platters with Crumbed brie, Haloumi, Parma Ham, Salami, Potato Springrolls, Humus , Avo and Coriander, Pita Bread, Olives, Caprese Skewers

    Mains:
    * Lamb Shanks with Mash Potato and a Thick red wine gravy
    * On the table to accomapany: -Cream Spinach
    – Roasted Pumpkin
    For the vegetarians we can do: Linguini with Artichokes, Tomato, Danish feta Cheese and Olives
    or
    Linguini Genovese (Basil Pesto)

    Dessert:
    A selection of Mini Chocolate Eclairs, Cupcakes, Lemon meringues

    NOTES:
    Prices on request
    10% gratuity will be added to the final invoice.
    The above menus can be changed, please feel free to play around and swap items out.
    We would encourage you to come and meet us so we can help create your own personalized menu and work within your budgets.