Braai
Gas, charcoal, wood and everything that goes on the grid.
Straight-talking braai guides for South Africans: choosing a braai, picking the right wood or charcoal, building a fire that gives proper coals, and getting the potjie right.
- Buying guides
- Braai wood & charcoal
- Gas braais
- Built-in braais
- Potjiekos
- Fire-making
Best braai wood in South Africa: rooikrans, sekelbos & more
Which braai wood gives the best coals? Compare rooikrans, sekelbos, blackwattle, mopane, vine stumps and more, plus which woods to avoid.
Braai grid guide: hinged, flat, fish and stainless options
Toeklap or flat? Stainless steel or chrome? Compare braai grid types and materials, pick the right size and learn how to clean and look after your grid.
Braai ideas: 12 recipes beyond chops and boerewors
Fresh braai ideas with real recipes: braaibroodjies, snoek, prawns, sosaties, stuffed butternut, halloumi and desserts on the coals, in metric with clear steps.
Braai salads: 9 classic South African braai sides with recipes
Nine braai salads and sides South Africans actually make: potato salad, three-bean, beetroot, coleslaw, chakalaka, pasta salad and more, with metric quantities.
Braai stand guide: types, sizes and what to look for in SA
Drum, kettle, free-standing box or fold-up? Compare braai stand types, materials and sizes, and learn what to check before you buy or build your own.
Braai tongs and tools: the essential braai accessories guide
Which braai tongs, gloves, brushes and starters do you actually need? A practical guide to essential braai tools and accessories, and what to skip.
Built-in braai and braai room guide: planning & chimneys
Planning a built-in braai or braai room? What to decide first, how chimneys and extraction work, wood vs gas, approvals, and how to brief a builder.
Charcoal vs briquettes: a braai fuel guide for South Africa
Lump charcoal, briquettes or instant-light? How each burns, how much to use, how to light it without fluid and how to store it so it stays dry and ready.
Gas braai buying guide: burners, size and safety in SA
How many burners do you need? Grid or griddle? Lid or not? An independent guide to choosing a gas braai in South Africa, plus cylinder setup and safety.
Gas vs charcoal vs wood braai: which is best for you?
Gas, charcoal or wood? An honest comparison of flavour, cost, convenience and load-shedding-proof cooking to help you choose your next braai.
Braai meat per person: how much to buy for any group size
How much braai meat per person? Quantity tables by group size and cut, a ready shopping list for 10 people, and how to braai wors, chops, steak and chicken.
How to choose a braai: a South African buying guide
Kettle, drum, gas, built-in, portable or kamado? How to choose the right braai for your space, budget and the way you like to cook.
How to make a braai fire (and know when the coals are ready)
Step-by-step: build a braai fire with wood or charcoal, get even coals, and use the hand test to know exactly when to start cooking.
Megamaster braai guide: gas, built-in and fireplace ranges
Legacy, Origin or Apex? A neutral guide to the Megamaster range in South Africa: gas braais, built-in braais and fireplaces, and which suits your home.
Potjiekos guide: choosing, seasoning and cooking in a potjie
Everything about potjiekos: which potjie to buy, how to season it, the layering rule, how many coals to use, and the mistakes that ruin a potjie.
Skottel braai guide: choosing, cooking and gas safety
What is a skottel, what can you cook on it and which size do you need? Choose the right Cadac-style skottel braai, use it safely and keep it in shape.
Spit braai guide: how to spit braai, timing per kg and hiring
How to spit braai a whole lamb or pig: sizing for your guests, approximate timing per kg, managing coals, safe doneness temperatures, and DIY vs a caterer.
Weber braai guide: kettle, gas and portable ranges explained
Original Kettle or Master-Touch? Spirit or Q? A neutral guide to the Weber braai range sold in South Africa, who each suits, accessories and care tips.