Straightway Head

CONRAD & DANIIL'S WEDDING

2010-04-13T19:41:00.000+02:00

To host the wedding of Conrad & Daniil was a experience not to forget easily. There celebrations start already on friday evening with a braai for guests in true South African tradition. They had a beautiful Nomadik tent set up with a Moroccan theme where guests has relaxed and mingled.

Saturday Morning was a stunning sunny day and they could not asked for a better day for there wedding ceremony and picnic. The picnic was colourful and with the tasteful goumet picnic baskets from the Picnic Company it was a added bonus to relaxed in 5th gear. Beautiful string music has complimeted the afternoon celebrations.

Saturday evening was the formal reception in our beautiful restaurant with silver candlebra's as table centrepieces with a wreath of Million Star and roses and to set the ambiance, candles everywhere give the room a romantic feel. The crackling fire in the fireplace set the evening for romance while guests enjoyed he good food prepared by Peter and his team.

Our best wishes to CONRAD & DANIIL on there future together. It was for us at Straightway Head a huge honour to be part of your celebrations.

LISA'S ROMANTIC DINNER TABLE

2010-04-03T13:24:00.000+02:00

Lisa has celebrate her birthday on our terrace in March with a beautiful decorated dinner table. The table was setup in the farest corner of the terrace. They have a beautifull view of the the garden while watching a breathtaking sunset.

Lisa, our very best wishes for 2010.

HERMAN SMIT'S DRUMMING 40TH BIRTHDAY

2010-04-03T13:01:00.000+02:00

The guests at Herman's 40 th Birthday Party was all dressed in African attire. A drumming session is anounced after the guests was having ice cold Bubbles & Canape's. This was the highlight of the evening and did create a electric atmosphere just before they all have dinner in our beautiful restaurant.

We wish Herman all of the best and may all his wishes come true in 2010. CONGRATULATIONS HERMAN.

WEDDING OF EDDIE & CHERON

2010-03-02T13:50:00.001+02:00

Eddie & Cheron is a couple with a diference. A couple that was overflowing with the love of GOD. The friends and family blessed them with gifts of love and the beautiful white free form tent of Nomadik Tents was beautiful decorated with crisp white linnen, white tiffany chairs and a stunning glass centrepiece with beautiful arrangement of yellow roses and gerbera's. Lots of candles and little fairy lights painted the rims and edges of the tent and set the ambiance of a truly romantic wedding.
CONGRATULATIONS TO EDDIE & CHERON. May you be blessed with love and happiness.

HANNEKE'S WEDDING

2010-03-02T13:06:00.000+02:00

With a beautiful rustic dome gazebo, rustic chairs, red carpet and interesting heart detail everywhere Hanneke was getting married under the huge oak tree in our main garden. It was a beautiful ceremony for family and friends. Colourful cocktails was leading the guests to the reception area where a high tea was served to the guests in true STRAIGHTWAY HEAD tradition. Beautiful cakeslice gift boxes was given to the guests and it was complimented with beautiful flowers in rustic bowls.
Laughing children,around the pond trying to catch small fishes with the confetti cones filled the air with caring family love & happiness.
We want to wish HANNEKE AND HER HUSBAND all the best to a happy future together.

SANDRA & PETER'S WEDDING

2010-02-15T20:42:00.000+02:00

Sandra and Peter has choose the 13th of February for their wedding day here at Straightway Head 1 Day before Valentines day but wow - you can have Valentines day on any day of the week if you have Sandra and Peter's warmth, kindness and spirit.

CONGRATULATIONS PETER & SANDRA !

YOLANDA & TONY'S WEDDING

2010-02-12T21:37:00.003+02:00

Congratulations to Tony & Yolanda !

When Yolanda walk towards the Bar Lapa area on SONG NR 4 (EK WEET) of Kobus Muller's new CD i know this is what she would like to do ! Is to sing out loud to all her guests and the world how precious her love is for Tony. After i have bought the cd myself and listen to the words of song nr 4 it explains it all "your name is written in my heart and soul, everything in me is for you" http://www.kobusmuller.co.za/luister.php

Your are two stunning people - Keep the Love blooming and write everyday in each others hearts.

ABIGAIL

2010-02-05T21:15:00.000+02:00

Our best wishes to Abigail for a speedy recovery after her

hysterectomy operation.

MARGRET VOIGT 60 TH BIRTHDAY

2010-02-05T21:09:00.000+02:00

MARGRET is the youngest 60 year old lady i have ever met. Full of fun, style and detail and we were honoured to host her birthday celabrations at the restaurant on the terrace in silver, white and purple. Stunning combination of power and royalness.

CONGRATULATIONS MARGRET ! Our team at STRAIGHTWAY HEAD wish you all of the best for 2010 and the years to come.

SIGNING CEREMONY OF TRIYA & IDRISSA

2010-02-05T20:58:00.000+02:00

The Pond Circles was beautifuly decorated with crisp white embossed table cloths, manhatten chairs, and a striking bouquet of white lilies from THE FLOWER COTTAGE www.theflowercottage.co.za in Stellenbsoch in a elegant glass vase. Crisp white umbrella's from PROLIFIC HIRING http://www.prolificcapetownevents.blogspot.com/ add the touch of elegance to this beautfull ceremony. Triya and Idrissa just filled the air with their love. MONICA DART PHOTOGRAPHY monicadartphotography.com captured all the fun moments on camera.

CONGRATULATIONS IDRISSA & TRIYA ! Our best wishes on your journey with new beginings in Angola.

THE WEDDING OF GERALDINE PILLAY

2010-01-14T14:24:00.003+02:00

GERALDINE PILLAY & DIMITRI VIRET chose Straightway Head to host there wedding in a true Country Chic Style. The gardens were beautifully decorated by Suzette Prins of Flower Cottage. STUNNING WORK SUZETTE - THANK YOU. In Touch SA did an AMAZING JOB with the décor in the large Nomadik Tent and definately wowed all guests with their attention to detail. THANK YOU WANDA & OLAF, YOU ARE GREAT and fun to work with.
Thank you Ruhann, our amazing Chef de Partie who made the 10 tear chocolate mousse wedding cake. Ruhann, brilliant work, we are all very proud of you.
Then i have to mention PETER RADA our executive chef - thank you for your dedication and hard work. You have pulled it off and are defnitely the best in Somerset West. Excellent Job!
Thanks goes out to everyone who helped to make this the wedding of the year. Your hard work and effort is much appreciated.

TOP BILLING WILL BE SCREENING THE WEDDING ON THE 21ST OF JANUARY 2010. We will anounce the time that SABC3 will broadcast on WOMEN IN SPORT as soon as we know. Keep an eye on Die Huisgenoot, You and Top Billing magazine'sas well.

CONGRATULATIONS TO GERALDINE & DIMTRI ON YOUR WEDDING.
WE AT STRAIGHTWAY HEAD RESTAURANT WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING US TO PLAY A PART IN YOUR BIG DAY.
OUR BEST WISHES FOR A PROSPEROUS FUTURE.

NEW YEARS EVE 2009

2010-01-14T12:13:00.001+02:00

This was a celebration not easily forgotten. With the sound of the BLUE BERRY JAZZ BAND guests enjoyed our a la cart menu for the evening. We all counted down the clock to 2010 with a nice glass of bubbly. All in all this was one great evening and a fantastic way of welcoming in the new year.

CHRISTMAS 2009

2010-01-14T12:03:00.001+02:00

There is nothing better than sharing the happiness and festivities of the season and the birth of Jesus Christ.

ANTHEA & ANDRE'S WEDDING

2010-01-14T11:56:00.001+02:00

CONGRATULATIONS TO ANDRE & ANTHEA.

They recently celebrated their wedding with us at straightwayhead in a very classic way...

This couple is definately the proof of true love! Our best wishes goes out to them as they start their new lives together.

THE WEDDING OF KEDI & ALEX

2010-01-14T11:39:00.001+02:00

Wow, what a stunning wedding this was! All the ingredients came together perfectly to make this wedding extra special. The Bride Kedi was dressed in a stunnig wedding dress and the fun shined through the whole bridal party with energy, beauty and charm.

CONGRATULATIONS and our best wishes to Kedi & Alex.

RAVENSMEAD CENTRE FOR THE AGED

2010-01-14T11:27:00.001+02:00

We had the honour to treat some of the not so fortunate elderly members of this community to a fabulous lunch at The Straightway Head Restaurant.

Our thanks goes out to Mr Kobus van Zyl MD and Owner of Die Huisvriend Groothandel as he made this outing possible for them.

KINETO MOBILE CHRISTMAS PARTY

2010-01-14T11:21:00.001+02:00

Our in-house SANTA put smiles on a lot of little faces when he arrived with gifts for them.
Our staff decorated the outside bar lapa area by the pool to make it a little more "christmassy" for the little ones. All the while the adults enjoyed a wonder full lunch prepared by our Chefs. After that they joined the kids at the pool for fun and games while the more adventurous engaged in a bit of electronic clay pigeon shooting in the main garden.

HAROLD ROBLES & THE CORDIA FAMILY

2010-01-14T11:09:00.001+02:00

We had the honour recently to have Dr Harold Robles founder of MKI (Medical Knowledge Institute) from Oostvoorne, Netherlands stay with us while visiting SA to present Desmond Tutu with an International award on a Gala Evening in Cape Town. Mrs Cordia opened one of Dr Robles clinics in Kayamandi, Stellenbosch during their stay.

ROGER & ALISON's WEDDING

2009-11-29T22:38:00.001+02:00

Roger & Alison tied the knot at Straightway Head on saturday.
This couple from Wales had a perfect afternoon for there ceremony and reception.

REGULARS AT STRAIGHTWAY HEAD

2009-11-29T22:24:00.001+02:00

Father Tom Higgs is one of Straightway Head Restaurant most valued guests. Here he is having sunday lunch with friends and family.

VAN ZYL'S REUNION

2009-11-29T22:19:00.000+02:00

Straightway Head host the reunion of the Van Zyl family on sunday the 22nd of November. They were treated with true Straightway Head hospitality. After a good sunday lunch they have a relaxing day at the pool. A day that will be remebered for a very long time.

Paul Moller 21st Birthday Party

2009-11-29T22:06:00.001+02:00

Paul Moller invited his friends to Straightway Head to celebrate his 21st Birthday. CONGRATUALATIONS PAUL !

ABBIGAIL is no baby anymore !

2009-11-29T22:00:00.001+02:00

Abbigail the Great Dane Puppy is 5 months old and we are lucky enough to see weekly how she grows into a beautifull young girl.

Young Eagles Christian Academy Principal turns 50

2009-11-29T21:18:00.002+02:00

Naomi Bell from the Young Eagles Christian Academy organized a suprise 50th Birthday Party for their Principal.

Norwegian's Braai at Straightway Head

2009-11-29T20:57:00.001+02:00

A Norwegian group traveling on motorcycles first stop was at Straightway Head, before continuing their tour through the rest of SA. We treated them with a traditional South African Braai at our beautifull Pool Bar Lapa.

Guests are turning into friends at Straightwayhead!

2009-11-29T20:45:00.001+02:00

Guest are turning into friends after staying at Straightway Head. A German Laywer and his wife invited us for a farewell drink at our cosy Spookhill Bar en Terrace.

SHELL MARKETING CONFERENCE

2009-11-14T20:31:00.000+02:00

A Poker Table at a conference ? Yes, this was truly a unique way of learning.

SUPPRISE 40th BIRTHDAY PARTY

2009-11-14T20:21:00.000+02:00

WOW, thank you thank you thank you!! We had a function at Straight Way Head Country House Hotel on Friday, 30 October 2009.

From the moment I walked in at those doors I was treated with respect, enthusiasm and nothing was too much to handle for these people. Our function at another venue turned out to be such a mess, I cancelled the venue due to un-cleanliness & lack of assistance… therefore we came to Straightway Head at the last minute. We had a day to plan everything.

The night I walked in, it looked like they had a month to plan all the decoration and detail they put into this event. I was blown away. Coming out of the Hotel Industry myself and always expecting the best, I was surprised as to the extent these people went. Everything was done in excellence, love and with a smile on their face. It was like it was their own function.

Thank you Marius and Hetta for making my friends 40^th Birthday Party the most memorable party she has ever had. I cant wait to work with you guys again. You are awesome

A big thank you as well to the Cheff, Peter… you are awesome. The food was great and more than enough. Everyone loved it. Thank you for accommodating us with the menu, you saved my life!!

I pray that you will receive an abundant bookings (accommodation and restaurant), that you will be packed out for Christmas and New Year, that people will flow in at your establishment and that you will experience and overflow!

I for one will surely tell everyone where to go from now on.

Thank you once again.

Much Love

Rene Young

Function Coordinator.n

MARYKE SAYS GOODBYE

2009-11-14T20:15:00.001+02:00

Maryke, a German Intern that worked for the Straightway Head Hotel has left her South African Family to gain more experience in the hospitality industry at a Guest House in Gardens, Cape Town. She treated the staff to Sushi the night before she left.

RHODES UNIVERSITY

2009-11-14T20:04:00.000+02:00

Excelence through the ages - Old university friends from Rhodes join us for lunch.

SOMERSET WEST DUTCH CLUB

2009-11-14T19:49:00.000+02:00

Every friday evening the Somerset West Dutch Club meet at Straightway Head for happy hour from 6 to 8pm. They are better known as the Swallows.

PET FRIENDLY!

2009-10-13T21:19:00.001+02:00

Hi everyone, it's been a while since we have last posted.
Sorry about that.

We just thought that with summer on our doorstep, we should let you know that at straightway head restaurant, your pet will also be a welcomed guest!

We love our furry (and none furry) friends and would love to meet yours!

So the next time you feel like doing something or going out for a bite, come visit us, and bring your pet along... we have a BIG garden for them to play in and we are sure that both you and your pet will have a wonderfull experience with us.

Here is a photo of one of our regular little visitors, Abbie the great dane pup!

SPORT and happy hour at the spookhill bar

2009-09-19T20:37:00.001+02:00

Hi everyone... Just a quick update, we had DSTV installed a few days ago. So from now on you will be able to come to the bar area, enjoy a nice drink and maybe even something to eat (Our home made game burger is amazing if I may say so myself) while watching all the sport your heart desires!

As a added plus we have decided to include TWO happy hours (hours = nights) every week. The first will be on a wednesday night as a midweek break for everyone and the second will be on a friday night as a good starting point for your weekend. The happy "hours" will start from about 5 in the afternoon so no one will have to miss out because of work and it will continue untill the bar closes that night. With discounts on selected drinks and cocktails it promises to be a good night for all and we look forward to seeing you here soon.

National braai day

2009-09-06T18:04:00.001+02:00

Come and join us for National Braai Day on Thursday the 24th of September at Straightway Head Restaurant.

We will have a braai inspired menu for only R120 p.p.

And if the weather allows it we will be having our braai outside by the pool!

Also to make things interesting, there will be a lucky draw on the day. The prize being a picnic basket with 6 Bottles of wine!

Now come one, what could be better?

A full bar service will be available.

Please call Natali on 071 135 0508 to make a booking.

Sunday Lunch

2009-09-06T17:44:00.000+02:00

Every sunday our chefs will prepare something special for sunday lunch. This could be a buffet or a set 3 course meal, Please call Natali on 071 135 0508 to find out what's cooking and to make a booking.

R130 p.p. with a free glass of wine.
Children under 10 - half price

WE ARE OPEN!!!

2009-09-06T13:09:00.000+02:00

Straightway Head Restaurant opened its doors again on the first of September after being closed for a while. During this time much needed renovations were made to the restaurant.

Now with new staff and higher standards of service we are sure that you will have a fantastic time with us.

Our staff Line up is as follows...

Marius - Co-owner of the restaurant

Natali - Restaurant Manager

Peter - Executive Chef

Ruhann - Pastry Chef de partie

Lucas - Head Barman

The Restaurant:

Above: Private dining room

The Bar:

Before opening Peter and Ruhann put in many hours perfecting a menu that promises to be any food lovers dream come true...

The menu:

Breakfast:

Eggs Benedict - R38

3 Egg omelete - R35
Ham, cheese & mushrooms

Full English Breakfast - R59
Fried egg, Bacon, Beef sausages, Hash Brown & mushrooms

Continental Breakfast - R45 (Buffet)
Cereals, Yogurts, Croissants, Danishes, Juices, Fresh fruit, Tea and coffee

Starters:

Pan Fried Scallops - R32
with saffron risotto, pancetta crisps and Beurre rouge sauce

Gouts cheese Panacotta - R45
Beetroots endive leaf truffle oil

Avacado and Crab Salad - R40
With rocket leaves and a roast pepper dressing

Home made chicken liver parfait - R29
Red onion marmalade

Main:

Fillet Steak - R135
Green peppercorn sauce, homemade chunky chips, Grilled field mushrooms

Comfit of Pork belly - R90
Haricot bean casserole, caramelized apples, cracklings, sage jus

Rosemary Roast Duck Breast - R105
Braised red cabbage, fondant potatoes & Madeira jus

Pan fried Organic Trout - R98
With green vegetables, crab potato salad and Ravigote sauce

Wild Mushroom Tagliatelle - R85
With wild rocket and parmesan shavings

Dessert:

Rum Banana Créme Brulee - R15
With shortbread

70% Belgium chocolate fondant - R44
vanilla ice cream

Apple & Ricotta Tarts - R29
With lemon custard

Rose Poached Pears Pavlova - R32
With Macerated Strawberries

Cheese Board - R55
With a selection of biscuits

Coffee & Teas:

Filter Coffee - R9.50

Cappucino - R18

Espresso - R14

Decaffeinated Coffee - R9.50

Café Latte - R18

Hot Chocolate - R14

Tea - R9.50

(please as your Waiter about our Cakes of the day)

The Bar menu:

Classical chicken Caesar salad - R55

Greek Salad with crumbed feta cheese - R35

Home made game burger - R59
Chips and summer salad

Mini tapas platter - R59
2 vegetable spring rolls, 2 beef samosas, 2 tempura of prawn, 3 greek meat balls

Sandwiches:

Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil pesto - R35

Roast beef, brie cheese, Red onion marmalade - R45
Rocket salad

Smoked chicken, avocado, bacon - R39

Tuna, sweet corn and mayonnaise - R35

Picnic baskets - R180 (2 -4 people)
With a bottle of Red or White wine, Juice, Assortment of Meat and cheese, Fruit, Selection of breads and muffins.

Our executive chef at work:

and some of the results:

Above: Goats cheese panacotta

Above: Pan fried organic trout with green vegetables, crab potato salad and ravigote sauce.

And here is one example of the delicious cocktails that our barman Lucas makes:

Above: Tequila Sunrise