Impressions from Kasteel Sanderling

We were a bit nervous to visit Kasteel Sanderling as it looked quite beautiful on the internet and we were hoping to see something nice where to host our wedding reception. We had little knowledge of the place upfront and we knew from internet that everything changed there due to new ownership.
When we arrived there (after about an hour drive), we calmed down already. The exterior, while not being a Castle in traditional terms, was quite beautiful. A tall house, kind of Psyco style, with quite some vegetation and candles nicely placed to mark the entrance. Light from the various windows gave it a overal nice look. The interior must have definitively seen major re-decoration. It is simple, modern and well organized. Table decoration is nice, atmosphere was nice. The people were very nice. Appearance ... well, we felt good about it.
And what about the food? Of course, we were there with idea of possible reception and, therefore, we knew we could not really related the reception food to one we were served ... even if we were told a few dishes we ate to be also available for receptions. Anyway, the food was quite a surprise. Good ingredients with little manipulation. Exactly all I like. Some combos need little re-working, but this is really being critic. My favourites were a nice prawn tempura with a mexical chilli dip, a really tasty starter of lobster on fennel puree with lemongrass sauce and a superb ananas parfeit. Not bad at all!!
The price ... a menu with two starters, one main dish, one dessert, coffee, champagne, wine plus an amuse and an additional dessert ... 60 euro per person. Well, this is definitily a good catch for what we got!

Final verdict: we will go back ...