Airbnbs & stays
Places to slow down, settle in and explore, from the West Coast to the Winelands and beyond.
Explore my reviews ↗Hey, I’m Larochelle
Appraiser, reviewer
and content creator
Traditional recipes with a modern twist.
Oupa se Hoed honours South Africa’s culinary heritage by preserving beloved classics and reimagining them with a modern, practical twist.
I’m Larochelle van der Vyver, a professional appraiser with a love for good food and discovering places worth sharing. Here, home-cook-friendly recipes meet heartfelt storytelling, travel inspiration and candid restaurant and Airbnb reviews.
Come for a taste of nostalgia. Stay for the joy of a well-made meal, a local discovery and something new to try.
Read my reviewsPlaces, plates & little discoveries
A few of my favourite things.
From a weekend away to the café around the corner. There’s always a story worth sharing.
Cafés
Coffee, sweet treats and the little local spots that turn an ordinary day into a good one.
Find my favourites ↗Restaurants
The food, the service and the details that make a meal memorable. My honest take, shared with you.
Read my reviews ↗Oupa se Hoed
From my kitchen
to yours.
A little nostalgia. A fresh twist.
Something worth sharing.
Made to be made at home
South African recipes.
A little reimagined.
Beloved classics, practical ideas and familiar flavours with something new. Pull up a chair and find your next kitchen favourite.
From my kitchenLet’s make something good.
Have a story to share?
For restaurant visits, stays, recipe collaborations and creative projects, get in touch. I’d love to hear what you have in mind.
Let’s collaborate