Food Fanatics and Homestead venue

31/12/2024

✨ Dear 2024…thanks for the good times 🥂

As the bubbles rise and glasses clink, we raise a toast to the moments shared, meals savored, and memories made this past year.

Here’s to 2025 – a year of more laughter, love, and unforgettable celebrations! 🍾 Thank you for being part of our journey. We can’t wait to welcome you back to the table.

Happy New Year from all of us at Food Fanatics and The Homestead! 🎉

29/12/2024

Cheira bem, Cheira a Lisboa 🇵🇹

Chef’s travels through Portugal ignited a passion for these exquisite custard tarts, Pasteis de Nata. Now, she shares her culinary discovery with you from the Food Fanatics kitchen.

A delicate, flaky pastry shell embracing a luscious custard filling, caramelized to golden perfection.

🤫 Chef's Secret: A touch of lemon zest elevates the custard to new heights of flavor.

Let your taste buds travel to Portugal with Chef’s, Pasteis de Nata a’la Food Fanatics.

25/12/2024

✨ A year of beautiful gatherings, delicious feasts and memorable moments is coming to a close, and we couldn’t have done it without you.

To all our guests, patrons, visitors, suppliers, friends, and family – thank you for being part of our journey. 💛

And a heartfelt shoutout to Chef and her incredible kitchen team, whose artistry and passion turn every meal into magic. Your dedication inspires us every day.

Wishing you a festive season filled with joy, love, and, of course, amazing food! 🥂 Here’s to a wonderful 2025!

23/12/2024

At Food Fanatics, we don’t serve Oysters…we serve Oy-sters! 🦪🌟

From Knysna to your table. Chef’s amazing Oysters with are freshly caught and bedazzled with a topping of Green Chili Mango - a favourite amongst our grooms and brides to be.

For more information about our wedding catering services, please contact us on [email protected] or call us on 021 797 9819

20/12/2024

A picture is worth a thousand bites! 😍

These delectable canapés from Don and Cat's wedding are a feast for the eyes (and the palate!). Food Fanatics crafted a menu of mouthwatering morsels that perfectly complemented their special day.

📷 A huge word of thanks to .co.za for capturing our food so elegantly.

Let us create a culinary masterpiece for your wedding. Contact [email protected] to discuss your dream menu.

18/12/2024

🌟 Wishing our can-do, magic-in-her-fingertips, devil-in-the-detail-wizard, Charlene a hearty, Happy Birthday. 🎉

Your dedication, poise, and unstoppable energy keep everything running like clockwork. From Elaine, Chef Elrika, and the entire Food Fanatics & Homestead family – thank you for your tireless passion and unshakable grace.

Today, we celebrate YOU: the queen of event coordination, and a true treasure to us all. 👑

Happy birthday, Charlene! 🎂💖

15/12/2024

Parisian Orange and Almond Cake - nie, Parys nie! 🍊🍰

A masterpiece of citrusy zest and nutty sophistication. Moist, fragrant, and utterly enchanting, this cake is a tribute to timeless flavors and decadent indulgence.

Perfectly balanced with the natural sweetness of oranges and the earthy warmth of almonds, every bite is a celebration of culinary craftsmanship. Whether enjoyed with your morning coffee or as an after-dinner treat, it promises to transport your taste buds to a quaint Parisian café.

Bon appétit! ✨

13/12/2024

✨ Once in a while, in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairy tale.

Step into the storybook setting of The Homestead’s backyard - where every celebration begins with magic. 🌸✨

Our 2025 wedding bookings and event venue hire are open! Secure your date for an unforgettable celebration, surrounded by natural beauty and timeless charm.

From intimate gatherings to grand receptions, The Homestead is your home away from home.

📧 Enquire today at [email protected]

27/11/2024

A palette of plated perfection…

From Burrata, spring greens with fried basil salad to wholesome, hearty pork belly. As each course arrives, so does the magic of shared flavors and unforgettable moments. 🍽️✨

Because the heart of every wedding is in the meal and the memories it inspires—the dishes that capture your style, your story, and the feeling guests take with them long after the day is done.

Enquire now about catering for your wedding or engagement this season, and let us help you serve an experience as timeless as your love.

Contact [email protected] for more information.

22/11/2024

The devil is in the decor…

Enjoy access to our beautiful venue, furnishings, and amenities, all designed to make your special wedding day unforgettable.

Say “I do” in a space as unique as your love story! 💖 Contact [email protected] to secure your date.

20/11/2024

Make your wedding unforgettable with The Homestead’s limited-time Wedding Special between November and May!

For only R10,000, enjoy exclusive use of our enchanting venue, complete with essential amenities, furniture, and security for up to 60 guests. 🌿

Say "I do" in a space that combines charm and elegance, designed just for you. Our team is also available to assist with additional extras such as catering, staff and decor.

Don’t miss out on this incredible offer—reach out today at [email protected] to start planning or visit https://events.foodfanatics.co.za/wedding-package-2024/ for more information!

15/11/2024

This is what summer should taste like…

Chef’s salmon, asparagus and wild green frittata was an absolute smash at this year’s Garden Day lunch. An immaculate slice of heaven for high teas, brunches and lunches.

Catering for any occasion. Contact [email protected] for a perfectly tailored menu that will leave you craving more.

11/11/2024

Coming at you live from The Homestead! 🎶

Get ready to rock your socks off as the award-winning dynamic duo, James Stewart and John Ellis, return to The Homestead with a brand new show of classic covers in their own unique style.

🍷 Enjoy some fine wine compliments of AA Badenhorst on arrival and a spectacular Thai Noodle Bar featuring our famous Tempura Prawn, Spring Rolls, Chicken Nasi Goreng, Pork Bao Buns and more.

🎫 Book your tickets for a mid-week treat on Quicket
https://www.quicket.co.za/events/286710-wine-wednesday-at-foodfanatics/

09/11/2024

There are two great days in a person's life — the day we are born and the day we discover why 🎁

To our dearest, amazing, incredibly talented, smart and brilliant Chef Elrika…to know you, is to love you. Thank you for your creativity, your passion, charisma and wicked sense of humour. Just like a fine wine, you get better the younger your soul gets.

Happy birthday, Elrika. With love from Elaine, The Food Fanatics and The Homestead team.

06/11/2024

I saw that you were perfect, and so I loved you. Then I saw that you were not perfect and I loved you even more. 💕

Your love story begins at our venue. 💍 The Homestead’s Wedding Special offers exclusive use of our picturesque venue for only R10,000.

Perfect for intimate celebrations of up to 60 guests, this package includes access to beautiful facilities, furniture, crockery, and security.

From the vows to the first dance, every moment deserves the perfect setting. 🌷

25/10/2024

Say yes to The Homestead’s Wedding Special running from October to April 2025. 💐💐💐

From 01 October to 30 April, The Homestead venue can be your wedding destination for only R10 000 for a maximum of 60 guests. The special includes exclusive use of the venue and its amenities, access to facilities, security, furniture and crockery.

Decor, staff, beverages and catering not included. Contact us on [email protected] and let’s start planning your special day! 💕

23/10/2024

Have you booked your year-end function yet?

Don’t panic. The Homestead has you covered. We are running a last minute special for November and December year-end function bookings!

✨ Get exclusive venue hire for only R6 500 for a maximum of 60 guests.
✨ Special includes venue hire, furniture, crockery, parking as well as security. Excludes catering, staff, and beverages.

Contact [email protected] for more information about this incredible December special.

23/10/2024

Another beautiful wedding curated by our friends at Mooi Troues Uitstekkend! 🤩

Alessandro & Kirsten se Dromerige Troue in Franschhoek by die luukse La Roche Estate. Trou Beplanning deur TRUNK Events.

14/10/2024

South Africa’s very own flower girl, Dani Ville will be headlining The Homestead’s Garden Day SA event on Sunday 20 October. 💚

Tickets to the annual Garden Day Lunch are officially SOLD OUT! Watch this space for upcoming specials and future pop up events. See you Sunday!

13/10/2024

Life begins the day you start a garden…🌺🪴🌿

Celebrate the beauty of Spring as we welcome guests to The Homestead this Garden Day on Sunday 20 October! Gather your friends and family for a relaxed afternoon featuring a complimentary wine tasting on arrival, live music, and the chance to create your own flower crown.

Feast on a Spring-inspired buffet style lunch, showcasing dishes like Salmon, Asparagus & Wild Green Frittata, Tarragon & Lemon Roast Farm Chickens, and Honey Crisp Apple Salad with Feta, Rocket, and Pomegranate. End the day with our delightful cake and tea selection.

Join us for a perfect day of food, fun, and floral creativity! Tickets cost R400 per adult and R250 per child under 10. Limited seats available. Book your tickets here https://bit.ly/GardenDayLunch

11/10/2024

There are friends, there is family and then there are friends that become family. ❤

Meet Chef Jordan, who recently joined the Food Fanatics kitchen team, and your hostess with mostest, Jade, who has been working at The Homestead for nearly four years. Both grew up in Cape Town and are alumni from Wynberg Girls' High School The dynamic duo have formally become an integral part of the furniture.

Thank you for always being willing to learn, to shine through the challenges and for your incredible warmth and hospitality. We are so happy that the two of you are part of our A-Team!

09/10/2024

A fresh harvest feast awaits at The Homestead this Garden Day. 🌸

Take a look at the delicious Garden Day Lunch menu Chef has planned for our Garden Day SA event.

From Sun Gold Tomato Gazpacho and Salmon, Asparagus and Wild Green Frittata, to Parma Ham, Burrata and Blood Orange Wreath as well as a selection of freshly made cakes and teas for desert.

Join us on Sunday 20 October for some good food, live entertainment and your very own flower crown.

Tickets are R400 per adult and R250 for kids U10. Book now available on Dineplan. Book your tickets here https://bit.ly/GardenDayLunch

02/10/2024

Cheers dear 💋

Join us on Friday 04 October as we welcome back the divalicious Ms. Aretha Flowers to The Homestead. Enjoy a three course meal as our hostess sashay’s across the stage belting out the nostalgic and sassy sounds of the 60’s.

Call us on 021 979 9819 or book directly now on dineplan: https://bit.ly/dinnercabaretoctober

01/10/2024

What’s on the menu for this Friday’s fabulous Dinner, Drag and Cabaret extravaganza?

🍽️On the table: Light Mezze including pita crisp with tzatziki, spanakopita and marinated olives

🍽️Lamb Ragout Moussaka OR Mushroom Ragout Moussaka served with a garden green salad

🍽️Chocolate & Almond Torte with Whipped Cream OR Baklava with Mascarpone Ice Cream

Book your seat on Friday 04 October for only R450 per person. Book now on Dineplan. https://bit.ly/dinnercabaretoctober