WHEN your lunch delivery arrives precisely on time, it’s reasonable to assume the frantic drive over will have left your food looking like the dog’s breakfast.
Not so if you’ve been sage enough to order from Protea Hotel Fürstenhof in Windhoek.
Instead your food will appear warm, delicious and presented more beautifully than one would imagine given the uninspiring limits of basic, landfill-destined polystyrene.
Arriving masked, polite and with the convenience of a card machine, Fürstenhof’s delivery driver brings the brown-bagged goods. An order of beef lasagne and crisp salad, a gigantic chicken burger topped with onion marmalade, bacon and cheddar, succulent herb grilled calamari, a sweet square of baked vanilla cheesecake with blueberry compote as well as complimentary mini malva pudding.
Windhoek’s flourishing post-Covid-19 delivery industry is touch and go, so expectations are kept cautiously low but Fürstenhof doesn’t disappoint.
The portions are more than generous and excellent value for money. When Furstenhof says calamari, they don’t mean rings, they mean a tower of steaks. The presentation mimics the gourmet plates one would find in the sparkling hotel and everything, including the side salads, is fresh and fabulous.
“We decided to launch this affordable takeaway initiative because of the Covid-19 restrictions. As Protea Hotel by Marriott Fürstenhof has a restaurant, we wanted people across Windhoek to be able to enjoy fine dining in the comfort of their homes,” says the hotel’s marketing executive, Soini Andreas.
“We also offer free delivery services to ease the stress of spending too much on great meals during the pandemic.”
Also offering a modest but satisfying selection of Greek and chicken salad, flame-grilled beef and chicken hamburgers, wraps, pasta, chicken wings, pork chops, lamb, 10-person party platters and sides of baked roast potatoes, basmati rice, roasted vegetables and seasonal garden salad, Fürstenhof has you covered for hearty cuisine with a touch of class.
“People eat with their eyes so our meals are packaged to create a mouthwatering experience for our customers. The food is simple yet delicious and homey,” says Andreas, who recommends the takeaway and delivery service for everyday use or special nights in.
“We cater to everyone across the city but especially corporate individuals who want a quick bite for lunch. The service is also great for family and friends who don’t have time or are too lazy to cook but want to indulge in a great meal, professional group gatherings and meetings as well as couples who want to have an indoor date night.”
Upping the takeaway game in terms of service (thank you, Alexia!), taste, bang for buck and presentation, Protea Hotel Fürstenhof definitely delivers on fine dining.
Follow Fürstenhof Restaurant and Bar on Instagram and Facebook for menus and delivery details or call 061 237 380 to place your order.
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