Christmas at Apogee
Christmas at Apogee
A fine-dining Christmas, in Pretoria
25 December 2026 · 12h00 – 16h00
This festive season, our restaurant Tribute is hosting Christmas Day at Apogee. A thoughtfully composed seasonal menu, served in the luxury of our dining room and spilling onto the terrace. Perfect for larger groups and families. The little ones are welcome too.
The Menu
Amuse-Bouche
Cranberry-Glazed Goat’s Cheese Bite
A whisper of tangy goat’s cheese, cranberry gel, and toasted pecan on a rosemary crisp, to open the afternoon.
Starters (select one)
Duck Liver Parfait
Silken duck liver parfait, cranberry and port compote, toasted brioche, a scatter of candied orange zest.
Cured Salmon, Citrus & Fennel
House-cured salmon with shaved fennel, blood orange, dill crème fraîche and rye crisp.
Roasted Butternut & Sage Tart
Caramelised butternut and crisp sage on a flaky tart shell, finished with a maple-tahini drizzle.
Mains (select one)
Herb-Crusted Lamb Rack
Rosemary and garlic-crusted lamb rack, truffled potato purée, glazed baby root vegetables, red wine and rosemary jus, crisp lamb shoulder croquette.
Orange-Glazed Duck Breast
Pan-seared duck breast with a spiced orange and star anise glaze, celeriac purée, charred baby carrots, crisp duck fat potatoes, red wine duck jus.
Beef Fillet, Peppercorn Sauce
Grilled beef fillet, potato fondant, confit garlic and thyme mushrooms, green peppercorn cream sauce, crispy shallot rings.
Apple-Braised Pork Belly
Twelve-hour braised pork belly with shattering crackling, apple and calvados purée, fondant potato, cider jus, pickled apple ribbons.
Mushroom & Chestnut Wellington
Roasted mushroom, chestnut and thyme wrapped in golden pastry, truffled potato purée, charred baby carrots, red wine reduction.
Dessert Table
A generous shared spread of:
- Traditional Malva Pudding with warm custard
- Sherry Trifle, layered berries and sponge
- Belgian Chocolate Mousse cups
- Lemon Meringue Tartlets
- Mini Berry Pavlovas
- Salted Caramel Chocolate Éclairs
- Tonka Bean Panna Cotta
- Spiced Mince Pies
- Christmas Sherry Jelly cups
- Gingerbread Cookies
- Rocky Road and Nougat bites
The details
Date: Friday, 25 December 2026
Time: 12h00 – 16h00
Location: Tribute Restaurant, Apogee Boutique Hotel & Spa — Waterkloof Ridge, Pretoria
Price: R950 per person (beverages not included)
Children between the ages of 0-5 eat for free
Children between the ages of 5-12 only pay half price
Chidren 13 and above pay full price
Large groups and families welcome · Children’s seating available
Limited seats per service. Booking essential.
Book now:
📞 012 786 0740
📧 reservations@apogeehotel.co.za
A tribute, from kitchen to table. A devotion to taste.
