{"id":19099,"date":"2025-11-03T13:13:13","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T11:13:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/?p=19099"},"modified":"2025-11-26T09:10:34","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T07:10:34","slug":"a-festive-seafood-feast-by-the-river-christmas-day-lunch-at-de-vette-mossel-parys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/a-festive-seafood-feast-by-the-river-christmas-day-lunch-at-de-vette-mossel-parys\/","title":{"rendered":"A Festive Seafood Feast by the River: Christmas Day Lunch at De Vette Mossel Parys"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"362\"><strong>Seafood, sunshine, and serious festive flavour \u2013 just how Christmas should taste.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"574\">If you&#8217;re dreaming of a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/christmas-dinner-johannesburg\/\">Christmas lunch<\/a> with sand between your toes, seafood on your plate, and the kids happily bouncing on a jumping castle, <strong data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"532\">De Vette Mossel Parys<\/strong> has your perfect holiday escape lined up.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"855\">On <strong data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"594\">25 December<\/strong>, guests are invited to a <strong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"640\">Christmas Buffet<\/strong> like no other \u2013 packed with festive favourites, fresh-off-the-fire seafood, and that signature De Vette Mossel spirit. Choose between a laid-back <strong data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"813\">lunch session at 12:00<\/strong> or a relaxed <strong data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"854\">dinner session at 18:00<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"893\">\ud83c\udf84 What\u2019s on the Christmas Menu?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"1013\">The buffet is as generous as Santa\u2019s sleigh \u2013 and it kicks off with a <strong data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"981\">welcome drink<\/strong> to get you in the holiday mood.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1045\"><strong data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1045\">From the fire and the pot:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1445\">\n<li data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1108\">\n<p data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1108\">Freshly baked <strong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1086\">farm-style pot bread<\/strong> with butter and jam<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1160\">\n<p data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1160\"><strong data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1126\">Mussel meat<\/strong> with onions, garlic, and butter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1226\">\n<p data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1226\"><strong data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1198\">Steamed mussels in their shells<\/strong> with white wine and onion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1283\">\n<p data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1283\">Traditional <strong data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1261\">West Coast snoek<\/strong> with sweet potatoes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1380\">\n<p data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1380\">A hearty <strong data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1310\">Seafood Pot<\/strong> with three types of fish, calamari strips, mussels, and prawn tails<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1445\">\n<p data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1445\">Slow-cooked <strong data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1407\">beef pot<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1427\">calamari steak<\/strong>, and whole prawns<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1463\"><strong data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1463\">On the side:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1672\">\n<li data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1482\">\n<p data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1482\">Flavoured rice<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1505\">\n<p data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1505\">Fresh garden salad<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1557\">\n<p data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1557\">Seasonal vegetables baked with cream and cheese<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1585\">\n<p data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1585\">Seasonal fruit platters<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1672\">\n<p data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1672\"><strong data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1603\">Koeksisters<\/strong> and classic <strong data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1646\">coffee with condensed milk<\/strong> to end things off sweetly<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1759\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1696\">Optional extra:<\/strong> Order a <strong data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1722\">330g crayfish<\/strong> for R390 \u2013 just pre-book in advance!<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1788\">\ud83c\udf85 For the Kids?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1952\">There\u2019s more than just a play area. Expect <strong data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1852\">a jumping castle<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1872\">extra games<\/strong> to keep the little ones entertained while you go back for seconds (and thirds).<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"1976\">\ud83d\udcb8 Pricing:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2138\">\n<li data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"1997\">\n<p data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"1997\"><strong data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"1990\">Adults:<\/strong> R460<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2022\">\n<p data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2022\"><strong data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2015\">Pensioners:<\/strong> R400<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2056\">\n<p data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2056\"><strong data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2049\">High School (Teens):<\/strong> R420<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2085\">\n<p data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2085\"><strong data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2078\">Primary School:<\/strong> R250<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2113\">\n<p data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2113\"><strong data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2106\">Pre-schoolers:<\/strong> R180<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2138\">\n<p data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2138\"><strong data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2133\">Kids under 3:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2176\">\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Booking is essential!<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2419\">Spaces fill up faster than Santa\u2019s sleigh. Book your spot now:<br data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2242\" \/>\ud83d\udcf2 <strong data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2256\">Online:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/account.dineplan.com\/widgetframe\/3gnVjPr5\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2331\">Dineplan Booking Link<\/a><br data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2334\" \/>\ud83d\udcde <strong data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2355\">Call\/WhatsApp:<\/strong> Amori on 071 049 0672<br data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2380\" \/>\ud83d\udce7 <strong data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2393\">Email:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2419\">parys@devettemossel.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2662\"><strong data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2579\">This is not your average Christmas lunch \u2013 it\u2019s a West Coast-style, seafood-loving, feet-in-the-sand celebration that the whole family will remember.<\/strong><br data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2582\" \/>Book now, bring your appetite, and let De Vette Mossel handle the festive magic.<\/p>\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 x2lah0s x1n2onr6 x1nhvcw1 x1qjc9v5 xozqiw3 x1q0g3np xyri2b x1c1uobl x18d9i69 xyamay9 x1ws5yxj xw01apr x4cne27 xifccgj\">\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1n2onr6 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 xdt5ytf x2lah0s x193iq5w xeuugli x1icxu4v x25sj25 x10b6aqq x1yrsyyn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"x1b0d499 xuo83w3\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/rsrc.php\/v4\/yW\/r\/8k_Y-oVxbuU.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/>\u00a08 Pistorius Rust Small Holdings, Ngwathe<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 x2lah0s x1n2onr6 x1nhvcw1 x1qjc9v5 xozqiw3 x1q0g3np xyri2b x1c1uobl x18d9i69 xyamay9 x1ws5yxj xw01apr x4cne27 xifccgj\">\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1n2onr6 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 xdt5ytf x2lah0s x193iq5w xeuugli x1icxu4v x25sj25 x10b6aqq x1yrsyyn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"x1b0d499 xuo83w3\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/rsrc.php\/v4\/yT\/r\/Dc7-7AgwkwS.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/>\u00a0071 049 0672<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seafood, sunshine, and serious festive flavour \u2013 just how Christmas should taste. If you&#8217;re dreaming of a Christmas lunch with sand between your toes, seafood on your plate, and the kids happily bouncing on a jumping castle, De Vette Mossel Parys has your perfect holiday escape lined up. 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