Wolfgat – Sketches of the Strandveld
Kobus van der Merwe & Jac de Villiers

There are cookbooks and there are cookbooks… Wolfgat – Sketches of the Strandveld, is an artwork in itself.

Beautifully captured and photographed by the legendary Jan de Villiers, it’s part visual archive, part journal. Equally appealing is the behind-the-scenes peek into the inner workings of Wolfgat, the world-renowned restaurant in the characterful fishing village of Paternoster on the West Coast of South Africa.

Drawings and handwritten notes by chef extraordinaire Kobus van der Merwe illustrate the stories, ingredients, personalities and philosophies that shape this unique eatery so firmly rooted in its Strandveld setting – taking readers into his layered and deeply personal world.

The book follows the rhythm of a seasonal tasting menu, weaving its way through vivid dish descriptions – from bread and snacks, to starters, main course and dessert – interspersed with notes on veldkos, anecdotes of the Wolfgat team members, and even musings on music and West Coast aesthetics.