Chef René

Chef René If you love what you do you'll never work a day in your life. René has a passion for food that is unparalleled.

She has gathered 22 years of experience from her time in the culinary world. She started out in Cape Town, where she honed her skills and became known for her innovate dishes. Having the privilege to work with Peroni Italy and cooking for nobelty including Baroness Ingrid Von Essen and Stephen Von Neipperg of the Bordeaux Estates (France) She's recently settled down in the Green Kalahari, consulting with the N.C. Famous Lodges group and several other game changers in the industry.

04/10/2025

The Harvest Supermoon rises on 7 October. Before that the Moon has a close meeting with Saturn in the night sky. Here's how to see it.

04/10/2025
03/10/2025

Customer Review

Have you tried any of our NEW Waffles?

📞 078 063 7577
🛵 Deliver cost R35.00!

Yessss man. Scrumptious.
01/10/2025

Yessss man. Scrumptious.

We’re flipping the script this October… and going WAFFLES!

From sweet indulgence to savoury bites, Just Eat has you covered:
👉🏻 Bacon, Cheese & Honey Waffle – R65
👉🏻 Bacon, Egg & Cheese Waffle – R75
👉🏻 Peppermint Chocolate Waffle Squares – R25

📞 Call for delivery: 078 063 7577
🚗 R35 Delivery

Because waffles aren’t just breakfast… they’re an experience!

29/09/2025

We’re Growing!

Oranjerus River Resort now has a brand-new page!
Our current Facebook Group will remain active until 15 October 2025, but after that, all updates, news, and events will be shared only on our Page.

📌 Please make sure to like & follow our new page for exciting updates, event announcements, and all things Oranjerus!

👉 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581472711227

We can’t wait to share this journey with you!
📞 082 772 5896
📧 info@oranjerus.com
🌐 www.ncfamouslodges.com

27/09/2025

Chris Bryan is an AI persona. Music generated with Suno Pro. Lyrics by me. Produced by me. ...

23/09/2025
22/09/2025

n Skaap se kop eet? Aikôna...

Moet my nie verkeerd verstaan nie. Dis nie 'n volksvreemde tendens vir my nie. In die Boesmanland, word jy groot met skaapkop en afval eet. Hier eet hulle die hele skaap net so op - van kop tot pens en sommer die hele pootjies ook, maar vir redes onbekend, kon ek myself nog nooit sover kry, om in 45 jaar, kans te sien om n skaapkop te eet nie. Ek meen? Come on. Hoe honger, of desperaat, moet n mens dan nou werklik wees om n Skaap se kop net so uhm....op te eet? Enige dier se kop op te eet, for that matter 🤔😳
So hoor ek, 2 dae voor my vertrek na Upington, dat Skaap se kop wag vir my. Blykbaar, heerlik voorberei (ek sal daarvan hou) en dat mens die oë ook eet....48 uur lank spook hierdie Skaap se kop by my. Kort-kort moet ek myself vermaan en reghelp: 'Nee René, dit kan nie so erg wees nie. Jy het grootgeword tussen skaapslag en afval.' ....maar elke kilometer in Upington se rigting het die Skaapkop al hoe meer op die voorgrond in my gedagtes getreë. Ag nee man, waarom sal mens n dier se oë wil eet? 'Rilleragtig.' Bly my slotsom.

Uiteindelik breek die oomblik aan wat Skaap se kop, op n wit bord, saam met net n mes, en n jammer-lappie vir my loer - met toe oë wat ingesink is. 'Dankie Vader tog, die oë is seker uitgehaal.' Baie groot was my verligting, want ek kon my eie kop, om die kop-eet kry, maar daai oog-eet storie het glad nie goed gesit nie. Ek bekyk die storie, draai die kop om en ruik eers daaraan. Oortuig daarvan dat dit wild gaan ruik soos afval of pens. Glad nie! Dit ruik heerlik! Amper soos skaaprib wat bros gebraai is. Skielik kyk ek die Skaap se kop vol in die gesig. Spierwit tandjies wat al hoe grooter begin lyk. Die onsekerheid of ek hierdie kan of wil doen ruk weer aan my maag. Die gasvrou beduie. 'Nee, man. Proe net. Begin by die bros velle bo die oog en teen die wange..' ....Goed. Ek duik in. Heerlik! Die vleis is sappig en baie geurig, met dieselfde grein en tekstuur as nekvleis. 'Indrukwekkend' bevestig ek dat hierdie nie net lekker is nie, maar waaragtig heerlik. Die tong ook. Glad nie pap en meelerig soos ek dit voorgestel het nie. Kort voor lank kraak al wat bene is in Skaap se skedel - dis amper soos kreef eet (net lekkerder) - om agter al wat beetjies is, amper soos n skattejag die delikate genot te vind.
Maar daar kom dit toe - die oog storie! Oog was al die tyd steeds daar. Die onsekerheid gryp my aan die keel. Ek kan voel hoe my maag draai. 'Wag, ek wys jou. Haal eers die lens uit.' Wat n verrassing! Glad nie slymerige jelly soos ek gedink het nie. Eerder meer die tekstuur soos vet. Oxtail se vet. Selfde met die lens. Baie, baie lekker.
En die Harsings? Die Skaap se mooi klein brein? Nou daai is n storie vir n ander dag. Uitgesoekte pallet-storie daai. Mens moet borshare hê - baie.

Sal ek weer Skaap se kop eet? Graag. Baie graag.

Oh wow. How awesome is this! I'm speechless.
18/09/2025

Oh wow. How awesome is this! I'm speechless.

Join us for a delicious 2-course meal! Choose a main from our à la carte menu and pair it with a tasty starter or decade...
16/09/2025

Join us for a delicious 2-course meal! Choose a main from our à la carte menu and pair it with a tasty starter or decadent dessert.
Kids’ Special: Any kids’ meal + a sweet treat!
Wine Deal: Sip on Riebeek Cellars Chenin Blanc for just R95 (while stocks last).
Make your Sunday unforgettable!

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16/09/2025

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Brilliant cover. Such an amazing 'Kurt Cobain' feel to this song.
14/09/2025

Brilliant cover. Such an amazing 'Kurt Cobain' feel to this song.

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Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
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Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00

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