Smeul

SMEUL is a fire-focused restaurant at Zomerlust Boutique Hotel in Paarl. Award-winning chef and Paarl local Kevin Grobler and his team serve an à la carte menu shaped by fire, smoke and flame. The food is rooted in authenticity and purpose – honouring seasonality and letting superb ingredients shine. SMEUL works closely with local farmers and producers, championing sustainable practices and celebrating what the region has to offer. The wine list, developed by our sommelier, draws on local and hard-to-find favourites chosen for their substance, a story and unique food pairing abilities. About Kevin Grobler Many will know him as Head Chef at the Michelin-starred JAN in Nice, Executive Chef at Delaire Graff, and most recently as Executive Chef at SCAPE in Suid-Agter Paarl, where he received an Eat Out One Star Award in 2025. SMEUL marks a return to the heart of his home town – and a chance to marry his creativity with the skill required to cook elevated cuisine over the most humble and ancient tools: a flame.