recycled dining table

as per thread/post elsewhere, I am getting close to wanting a finish on this timber, Iam guessing old pine, dining table.
I would like something natural as possible, hard wearing...getting hot dishes put on it, coffee/tea spills etc, be easy to repair/restore
The finish will also be on the seat part of dining chairs.
On the table the legs and frame will be rustic (:rolleyes:) white as will the legs and back rests of the chairs. Rustic means I can do a crap job and people wont notice.