ASH at Diemersfontein · Wellington

Today, someone else tends the fire.

Chef Ashley Dokter-Mosotho, a top 4 finalist on Kokkedoor Vuur & Vlam, cooks everything over open coals on a Wellington wine estate. All you need to bring is the people.

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Open 7 daysBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Fire-cookedEverything starts on the coals
Estate winesPoured at the source
WellingtonAbout 1 hour from Cape Town
Chef Ashley Dokter-Mosotho at the fire at ASH
Mon–Sat from 08:00 · kitchen closes 21:00 Sun from 08:00 · kitchen closes 15:00 WhatsApp bookings: 072 800 5400
Why people drive out for this

The best part of a braai was never the work.

The best part is the hour after the meat comes off. The coals are still glowing, there’s another glass poured, the kids are on the lawn and nobody’s watching the clock. We built a restaurant around that hour.

Every plate starts on the fire, from roosterkoek straight off the grid to crackling skaapstertjies and 21-day aged sirloin. It all lands on wooden plankies in the middle of the table, so everyone shares.

Ashley took open-fire cooking all the way to the top four of Kokkedoor Vuur & Vlam. For him, a braai is about the people around it, so he still works the coals himself.

The name? It’s Ashley’s, and it’s also what the fire leaves behind at the end of a good day.

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Inside ASH, with its central suspended fireplace Skaapstertjies over open flames Braaibroodjies toasting on the grid
The menu

What comes off the coals

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A biltong and droëwors board with Diemersfontein wine overlooking the valley

Platters

Made to share
  • The Meaty ManBoerewors, oepsies & wings
  • Cheese & charcuterieWith snoek or chicken liver pâté
  • Jong BoerBiltong, droëwors & carpaccio
  • Bar SnackieBiltong, droëwors & olives
Boerewors with pap and chakalaka

Begin Plankies

Braai classics to share
  • Roosterkoek & jam
  • Braaibroodjies
  • Skaapstertjies & skilpaadjies
  • Wors plankie
  • Carpaccio
Sliced steak with hand-cut fries

Meaty Mains

Off the grid
  • 21-day aged sirloin300g
  • Tweetand skaaptjops2 × 150g
  • Rump sosatie300g
  • Steak specialsSirloin or rump with hand-cut fries
  • Charred cauliflowerVegan

Breakfast

Plaas Brekkie, Roosterkoek Benedict, biltong & egg shakshuka

Wood-fired pizza

Johantjie with biltong & figs, or the Boerewors

Burgers

Veldbees, Werfhoender or vegan, on a bun or roosterkoek

Seafood

ASH prawns and a creamy mussel pot

Something sweet

Wortelkoek, brownie & Mint Crisp cones

Three ways to do ASH

Come for the fire. Stay for whatever kind of day you’re having.

Food and wine on the terrace overlooking the vineyards

Sunset on the terrace

Watch a Wellington sunset with a cold one in hand, at 20% off during Happy Hour.

Happy Hour, Mon–Sat
Cocktails being made at the ASH bar

Ladies’ Thursday

Buy any cocktail and get the second one free. Bring the girls.

Thursdays 19:00–21:00
A group sharing a long table at ASH

Bring the whole crew

Birthdays, year-end parties and team days, with a long table and platters that keep coming.

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Functions & events

Your people. Our fire. Any occasion.

Give us the date and how many guests are coming. We’ll set the table, light the fire and keep the platters coming.

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  • Birthdays
  • Year-end functions
  • Corporate & team days
  • Baby & bridal showers
  • Engagements
  • Rugby & sport days
  • Family reunions
  • Farewells

Build your own platters

Vleis Platter

Choose up to 5, from boerewors and beef ribs to sosaties, sliders and wings.

Kaas Platter

Choose 3 cheeses, 2 cold meats and 2 seasonal fruits, then add the extras.

Vegetarian Platter

Choose up to 5 fresh options, from avo and asparagus to baby marrows.

Sauces & add-ons

Choose up to 3 dips, plus samoosas, mini pies or spring rolls.

  1. 1Tell us your date and how many guests
  2. 2Tick what you’d like on your platters
  3. 3We email you a formal quote
On every week

The weekly specials board

20% off

Happy Hour(s)

All drinks.

Mon – Thu17:00–18:00
Friday16:00–17:00
Saturday14:00–15:00
2 for 1

Ladies’ Night

Buy any cocktail and get the second one free.

Thursday19:00–21:00
Live

Sport on the screens

Rugby, F1 and the weekend’s big fixtures.

Upcoming events

Specials change, so follow @ash_diemersfontein for this week’s offers.

In your glass

You’re drinking where the wine is made.

The wine in your glass was made a short walk from your chair.

The Original Pinotage

The coffee-chocolate Pinotage Diemersfontein is known for.

Craft beer on tap

The Kennel Brewery’s Lagerdor, Maltyeast Poodle, Porter Collie and Alesatian.

Cocktails

Try the house ASH Sunset or the ASH-Tonising.

Moerkoffie

Order Hennie se Koffie, made with condensed milk.

A plate and Diemersfontein Chenin Blanc overlooking the vineyards
Diemersfontein Pinotage Diemersfontein Sauvignon Blanc Diemersfontein Shiraz Diemersfontein Harlequin Carpe Diem Chenin Blanc Reserve
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Good to know

Before you come

Do I need to book?

We recommend booking, especially on weekends and big match days. You can book on Dineplan or WhatsApp us on 072 800 5400.

What are your hours?

We open at 08:00 every day. The kitchen closes at 21:00 Monday to Saturday and at 15:00 on Sunday.

Kids and vegetarians?

Both are welcome. Kids get their own Kiddies Braai menu. For vegetarians, there’s the vegan Garden Route burger, charred cauliflower, pizzas, braai veg and fresh salads.

Where are you?

We’re on Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate in Wellington, about an hour from Cape Town. You can add a tasting or a night at the Guesthouse. Get directions.

Join the Diemersfontein Cork Club

Members get 10% off at ASH and on all wine.

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Your table is waiting

The coals are already glowing.

Pick a time and we’ll handle the fire.

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Hours

Mon–Sat: 08:00, kitchen closes 21:00
Sun: 08:00, kitchen closes 15:00

Find us

Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate, Wellington
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