What could be better than Christmas at the beach? Christmas at the beach topped off with a festive feast at Bites Beach Café, of course! We put the ‘sea’ in festive season… Get settled at your table as you sip on a glass of South African wine or bubbly and take in the sprawling views of the Indian Ocean – and prepare for a cheerful spread merging traditional holiday warmth with your favourite coastal flavours. Here’s what to expect from our Christmas Day lunch in the magnificent De Hoop Nature Reserve.

Christmas lunch at Bites Beach Café

• Date: 25 December 2024
• Seating Times: 11h00-14h00 | 14h00-17h00
• Price: Adults: R495 | Kids (under 12): R195

We’re offering two dining slots with limited spots for an intimate atmosphere. The South African summer breeze, the sound of waves rolling in, and sumptuous food – that’s what we call Christmas, Bites-style.

What’s on the table?

When you step through our doors on Christmas Day, you’ll be greeted with the smell of fresh-baked rolls, warm spiced grills, and the enticing fragrance of fynbos-infused dressings. Here’s what’s in store:

On arrival

• A basket of freshly baked rolls, accompanied by chicken liver pâté and flavoured butter – warm, homely, and impossible to resist.

Starter

• Our signature Hot Smoked BBos Trout, with a colourful beetroot & vodka crème fraiche. It’s an exciting fusion of local flavours, showcasing the freshest ingredients from the Overberg.

Mains (salads & veg)

You’ll be treated to a bountiful banquet of fresh, local ingredients, lovingly prepared by our Bites team: Chefs Bongi, Bianca, and Brenda, who sprinkle magic into every dish.

• Morukuru Harvest Green Salad with a balsamic vanilla olive glaze: A garden-fresh celebration, balanced by the sweetness of vanilla.
• Beetroot and Butternut Salad with Morukuru fynbos honey & blue cheese dressing: A true countryside classic with a sweet twist.
• Creamy Potato Herb Salad with dill cucumber & coddled egg: An indulgent yet refreshing side, perfect for summer.
• Seasonal Roasted Vegetables: Rooted in simplicity, roasted just right to bring out their natural sweetness.

From the grill (served at your table)

We’ll fire up our grill for a festive braai with succulent proteins that add a South African spin to your Christmas meal:

• Lemon and Rosemary BBQ’d Lamb Leg, infused with citrus and herbs for a perfectly tender bite.
• Harissa-Spiced Boneless Chicken Thighs, bringing that warm, true-to-the-season flavour.
• Chermoula Kingklip Parcels, offering a light and zesty alternative.
• A side of Savoury Fragrant Rice and Tarragon and Mustard Gravy: Bold yet balanced, and full of flavour.

Dessert

Cap off your Christmas lunch with one of two festive desserts. You can always walk it off!

• A rich Banoffi Caramel Trifle.
• A seasonal fruit platter with vanilla ice cream

Book your Christmas Lunch now

For bookings, email bites@morukuru.com or WhatsApp us at 082 651 2114 to secure your table. Please specify which slot you’d like (11:00-14:00 or 14:00-17:00), and any dietary requirements we should be aware of. Reminder that we are open daily 10am to 4pm so we hope to see you this holiday. Come for the food, stay for the views, and leave with forever-memories of Christmas by the sea.