NEKEDFood

18/06/2026

🌱Looking for a cosy escape in Clarens?

Come and discover our beautiful new home at NEKED Food, nestled within the NEKED Cannabis Club, at NEKED House just 750 metres from Clarens Square.

Join us for breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake, comforting classics, award-winning vegan dishes, and a few delicious newcomers inspired by my cookbook. Settle into our sunny garden, soak up the mountain views, curl up by the fireplace on chilly days, or simply enjoy a leisurely meal with friends. Check out our accommodation offerings too!

As one of South Africa’s Top 100 Restaurants and a multi-award-winning vegan destination, we’re so grateful to be cooking for you again and would love your support as we begin this exciting new chapter.

✨ Open Thursday to Monday
🕤 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
🌙 Saturdays open late for dinner
❌ Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Whether you’re vegan, vegan-curious or simply love really good food, everyone is welcome at our table.

Come hungry. Leave happy. We can’t wait to see you. 💚

📍 NEKED Food at the NEKED Cannabis Club, NEKED House,
Clarens, Free State

16/06/2026

🎨✨ Come and get creative with us in our beautiful, enchanting garden in Clarens.

Slow down, breathe deeply, and let your creativity flow amongst the trees, mountain views and garden magic.

🌿 Art & Painting Packs
R190 per person
Paint at your own pace and create something uniquely yours. No experience needed and you get to keep your masterpiece.

🎨 Guided Painting Sessions with Vanessa
Every Saturday at 1pm
R390 per person

Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned artist, these relaxed and inspiring sessions are all about creativity, connection and having fun.

Seats are limited, so booking is essential.

📍 NEKED Cannabis Club
Clarens, Free State

Book your spot today and come create something beautiful.

15/06/2026

Confession time… ☕️

This is my FOURTH oat and coconut crunchy of the day.

I told myself I’d just have one with my tea. Then another. Then another. And now here we are. 😅

Crunchy on the outside, buttery in the middle, packed with oats and coconut, and quite honestly impossible to stop eating once you’ve started.

If you’re looking for me this afternoon, you’ll find me with a cup of tea in one hand and a crunchy in the other.

Available fresh from NEKED Food. Just don’t blame me when you can’t stop at one. 😉

📍 Clarens
🥡 Sit down or takeaway

14/06/2026

The biggest lie we’ve been told about vegan food?

That it’s a compromise.

That it’s the “alternative”.

The “healthy option”.

The thing you eat when you can’t have the real thing.

I used to believe that too.

Then I spent years creating plant-based food for some of the most dedicated carnivores I’ve ever met.

And do you know what surprised me?

They weren’t missing meat.

They were chasing flavour.
Texture.
Comfort.
Creativity.
Connection.

The very things great food has always been about.

Nobody sits around a table talking about protein percentages or amino acid profiles.

They talk about the meal they can’t stop thinking about.

The dessert they nearly licked off the plate.

The burger they still dream about three weeks later.

The dish that made them close their eyes and smile.

That’s what food is supposed to do.

And some of the most exciting, colourful, flavour-packed food on earth just happens to be plant-based.

No compromise.

Just incredible food.

What’s the best plant-based dish you’ve ever eaten? 🌱

12/06/2026

South African comfort food, reimagined. 🌱

Our signature Pap Towers feature creamy pap, vibrant pepadew pesto, seasonal chard and roasted butternut, finished with a smoky crumble for the perfect balance of flavour and texture.

This original Chef Vanessa creation is featured in our award-winning cookbook and served on our menu under Small Plates.

Have you tried them yet?

📍 Clarens
📖 Cookbook available online and in-store

12/06/2026

These are one of those dishes that stop people in their tracks.

Our famous Pap Towers are a celebration of proudly South African flavours, elevated the NEKED way. Layers of creamy pap topped with vibrant pepadew pesto, seasonal chard and roasted butternut, finished with a smoky, savoury crumble that brings everything together beautifully.

Created by Chef Vanessa Jarvis-Findlay, this original recipe is featured in the award-winning NEKED Food: Plant-Based Gourmet Edition and is also available on our menu under Small Plates.

Comfort food. Fine dining. Pure plant-based magic.

Book a table, order a takeaway, or grab a copy of the cookbook and recreate it at home.

📍 NEKED Food, Clarens
📞 +27 74 226 3151
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.NEKEDfood.co.za

11/06/2026

One platter. A little bit of everything. A whole lot of happiness.

If you’ve ever looked at our menu and struggled to choose, our sharing platters are the answer.

Picture crisp Vietnamese summer rolls, Cape Malay lentil curry vetkoek, smoky riblets, biltong bites, pap towers, creamy potato salad, hummus, wraps, sourdough toast, cashew cheese and Omar’s famous onion marmalade, all beautifully presented and ready to share.

It’s not just a meal. It’s an experience.

Perfect for date nights, family lunches, catching up with friends or introducing someone to the world of NEKED Food for the very first time.

Join us in our beautiful new home, just 750 metres from Clarens Square, with mountain views, a cosy fireplace, a gorgeous garden and all the comfort food you’ve come to love.

Sit down and soak up the atmosphere or order a takeaway and take the feast home.

📍 NEKED Food at the NEKED Cannabis Club, Clarens
📞 074 226 3151
🌐 www.nekedfood.co.za

Tables are limited, especially on weekends, so book ahead.

Come hungry. Leave happy.

11/06/2026

One platter. A little bit of everything. A whole lot of happiness.

If you’ve ever looked at our menu and struggled to choose, our sharing platters are the answer.

Picture crisp Vietnamese summer rolls, Cape Malay lentil curry vetkoek, smoky riblets, biltong bites, pap towers, creamy potato salad, hummus, wraps, sourdough toast, cashew cheese and Ouma’s famous onion marmalade, all beautifully presented and ready to share.

It’s not just a meal. It’s an experience.

Perfect for date nights, family lunches, catching up with friends or introducing someone to the world of NEKED Food for the very first time.

Join us in our beautiful new home, just 750 metres from Clarens Square, with mountain views, a cosy fireplace, a gorgeous garden and all the comfort food you’ve come to love.

Sit down and soak up the atmosphere or order a takeaway and take the feast home.

📍 NEKED Food at the NEKED Cannabis Club, Clarens
📞 074 226 3151
🌐 www.nekedfood.co.za

Tables are limited, especially on weekends, so book ahead.

Come hungry. Leave happy.

10/06/2026

🍔 The Burger That Keeps People Coming Back…

Meet our famous NEKED “Chicken” Burger.

Made with our handcrafted seitan chicken fillet, topped with fresh ingredients and packed with flavour, it’s one of those dishes that has earned a loyal following over the years.

Served with your choice of crispy chips or a fresh garden salad, it’s the perfect lunch whether you’re dining in our beautiful garden, relaxing by the fireplace, or grabbing a takeaway on the go.

And if chicken-style burgers aren’t your thing, don’t worry. Our legendary NEKED Beef Burger is also back on the menu.

Available for sit down or takeaway.

📍 NEKED Food at the NEKED Cannabis Club
Just 750 metres from Clarens Square

Open Thursday to Monday for breakfast and lunch
Saturday evenings for dinner

Who’s joining us for a burger this week? 🍔💚

09/06/2026

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