Seven Colours family feast at The Maslow
Sunday is traditionally the day – usually at lunchtime – when families and friends get together around a table to share a meal, tell stories about what’s been happening in their lives or what’s coming up, and embrace a sense of community. Also a tradition, but one that is uniquely South African, is to make this occasion a “Seven Colours” feast.
As this suggests, the meal features a vibrant assortment of dishes, typically including a combination of starches, vegetables and meats, each contributing a distinct colour to the plate. The name originates from the rich, colourful presentation of the meal, symbolising warmth, hospitality, and family gatherings. This beloved culinary tradition is deeply rooted in South African culture, particularly among Black communities, where it signifies abundance, togetherness, and the joy of home-cooked meals.
As a starting point, think rice, chicken, lamb or beef, gravy, and sides such as pumpkin, sweet potatoes, beetroot, cabbage, bean salad, potato salad, or coleslaw. As you can see, this already adds up to more than seven, which is merely a guideline because why stop there?
At the Maslow Sandton the Sunday Seven Colours Lunch offers so much abundance with its mouthwatering menu. Bridging the gap between summer picnics and easing into the cooler season, the lunches take place on the first and last Sunday of the month from 27 April 2025 until the end of September, from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. The cost is just R395 per person (children 3-10 years old R190) for a magnificent spread without the hassle of cooking at home. And no washing up afterwards!
Load your plate with all the colours, from a selection of breads like focaccia, amagwinya and dombolo; salads and sides including curried three-bean salad, ruby red coleslaw, roasted cinnamon butternut, creamed spinach, broccoli and cauliflower gratin, and creamy samp risotto; and honey mustard roasted chicken thighs and braised lamb neck curry. Finish with malva pudding with vanilla bean custard and Chantilly cream, a trio of milk tart, Peppermint Crisp tart and a koeksister, or ice cream.
Dress up in your colourful Sunday best and head to Lacuna Bistro at the Maslow Sandton for the best Sunday Seven Colours lunch you’ve ever had. Seats are limited so book here: https://www.suninternational.com/maslow/events/sunday-seven-colours-lunch/!
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Take it to the next level with a luxurious weekend escape. Stay overnight on Saturday, wake up to a delightful complimentary breakfast, and ease into a leisurely Sunday lunch – starting your week refreshed and rejuvenated.
- R1 878 – 1-night stay, breakfast & Seven Colours Lunch for one
- R2 608 – 1-night stay, breakfast & Seven Colours Lunch for two
A quick recap on the dates: Sunday 27 April, 4 & 25 May, 1 & 29 June, 6 & 27 July, and 3 & 31 Aug, 7, 24 & 28 September 2025.
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Doughs
- Selection of breads Focaccia| Amagwinya| Dombolo
Salads
- Curried 3 bean salad
- Potato salad
- Ruby red coleslaw
- Pasta sausage salad
Sides
- Roasted cinnamon butternut
- Creamed spinach
- Broccoli and cauliflower gratin
- Aromatic basmati rice
- Creamy samp risotto
- Hassle back rosemary potatoes
Meats
- Honey mustard roasted chicken thighs
- Braised lamb neck curry
- Grilled line fish with Salsa Verde
Sweets
- Malva pudding with vanilla bean custard and Chantilly cream
- Trio of desserts (milk tart, peppermint crisp and koeksister)
- Trio of ice cream scoops