Dine Deliciously
Al Fresco
Go all out with these braaied feasts and picnic-worthy plates.
Side

Charred Corn With Parmesan Parsley
Enjoy the smoky sweetness of grilled corn topped with a zesty Parmesan-parsley butter for a quick, flavourful side dish.
SIDE

Blistered Pea Snaps
Wanting to bulk up your vegetable dishes at a braai? Look no further than this blistered snap pea recipe that takes little time to prepare.
Side

Grilled Cabbage Wedges
Try this crunchy grilled cabbage recipe that makes preparing this vegetable easy, effortless and really good!
Appetiser

Cast-Iron Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Whip up this creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip for an easy, crowd-pleasing appetiser that’s perfect for game day or a cosy night in.
Main

Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches
Enjoy a juicy and flavourful pork tenderloin basted with a sweet and tangy honey-mustard sauce. Perfect for a summer picnic or a quick weeknight dinner.
Braai Gear
A great braai master knows it’s all about the gear. Whether you’re camping out or hosting an intimate backyard gathering, these tools will have you grilling like a pro.
Best Gas

Weber Q3000 Gas Grill With Stand
This portable braai has a domed lid with an oversized handle that can be used to cook foods more quickly and more efficiently than unlidded braais. The grate is made of porcelain-enamelled cast iron and is easy to clean. Like most of Weber’s gas braais, it has a disposable drip tray.
Easiest To Carry

Megamaster Active Portable Gas Braai
At 61x40x35cm and 9kg, this is a versatile and convenient outdoor appliance – sporting a compact design and adjustable heat settings – that can literally be taken anywhere. Think camping trips, intimate picnics and small backyard braais.
Best Charcoal

Weber Smokey Joe Premium
This 37cm braai is made of the same porcelain-enamelled material as its iconic larger counterparts. It’s lightweight and sturdy with a small coal rack. It has an adjustable vent on its lid like Weber’s other charcoal braais, in addition to vents located on either side of the kettle for added temperature control.
Best For Picnics

Everdure By Heston Blumenthal
Handles located on either side of this compact grill – which can fit four 10cm burgers – make it easy to transport; there are also two latches that keep the lid securely in place. The small footprint is perfect for taking it on the go and cooking for a couple of people or in batches.
Best Braai Basket

The Stainless Steel Braai Vegetable Basket
The basket’s mesh structure allows for heat and flavours to be distributed evenly. A super convenient kitchen tool for foodies to own, if you ask us! This basket gives veggies a great char while maintaining a fresh crunch on the inside.
Braai Thermometer

Meater Plus Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer
The Meater Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer got rave reviews on accuracy and gives temps in less than three seconds. It will help you cook the juiciest steak, chicken, fish or other meats and roasts perfectly every time.
Best For Basting

Megamaster Basting Brush And Bowl
This basting combo? Nails a rock-solid 4.9 out of 5-star rating! “Great, solid strong quality and so affordable. Definitely worth buying. Perfect for the braai! The basting brush cleans easily and is my go-to for all types of cooking and baking,” read one review.
Best Braai Tongs

Grillight Tongs with LED Flashlight
Mid-week braais, a South African passion, especially during loadshedding. These tongs come equipped with a built-in torch, set to amplify your grilling experience.
Recipes To Braai For
If there’s one thing we South Africans love, it’s firing up the braai with a bag of sekelbos and grilling those steaks to perfection. These are the must-try recipes for Heritage Day, from starters to desserts, guaranteed to take your braai game up a notch.
Starter

Focaccia with Garlic, Spring Onion & Shallots
Enjoy this focaccia as a starter or as a delightful side dish alongside the chicken and butternut recipes. Did we mention it’s a plate of pillowy, bubbly goodness?
Starter

Ginger Prawn Kebabs
These flavourful prawn skewers, marinated in a zesty ginger-garlic sauce, are a fantastic starter for any occasion. A quick and easy dish that packs a punch.
Side

Healthy & Crunchy Watercress Salad
This watercress salad with flavour-packed homemade dressing is fresh, easy-to-make and uber crunchy thanks to the assortment of nuts and seeds. Best part? It’s easily customisable. Don’t add the cheese if you are vegan or dairy-free.
Side

Smoky Grilled Butternut
What’s a braai without the perfect side dish? This one features a tangy balsamic glaze and fresh sage, transforming it into the ultimate veggie delight.
Side

Whole Braai’d Fish
Enjoy a delicious and sustainable seafood dish right off the grill. GO GREEN! Choose from a variety of options like hake, snoek, pole-caught tuna, yellowtail or rainbow trout for a healthy and flavourful meal.
Main

Halloumi and Veggie Sosaties
Delicious sosaties are a must-have at any South African braai. These veggie ones from self-confessed braai addict, Mynie Steffens, are guaranteed to impress vegetarians and meat lovers alike.
Main

Moreish Sticky Chicken
This sticky braaied chicken, basted with sweet oranges, marmalade and fresh rosemary, is the perfect main course for a cosy night in.
Main

Braaied Cowboy Steak
“A grass-fed côte de boeuf (rib steak with bone attached, also called a “cowboy steak”) has the perfect ratio of fat to meat, which makes it ideal for braaiing,” says Jackie Cameron, chef and owner of Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine.
Dessert

BBQ Strawberries With Black Pepper Honey Glaze
This is a playful way of taking fresh strawberries to another level. Best when they are in season and bursting with flavour from the sun… the larger the berry, the better.
Dessert

Mini Chocolate Braai Pies
Trust South Africans to take classic puff pastry that can take up to five hours to make and whack it onto a braai. Just one example of how South Africans make Frenchie things better by bending the rules.
Cookbooks
Support local with these cookbooks that serve up the heart of South African cuisine. Packed with gran’s classics and fresh takes on old favourites, these reads are a must.

The Hungry Table
by Fatima Saib

Atmosfire
by Jan Braai

Mexico In Mzansi
by Aiden Pienaar

Braai
by Reuben Riffel
Local And Make It Lekker
Looking for something authentically South African this Heritage Day? These recipes – featuring everything from waterblommetjies to rooibos – are packed with local flavour.
Starter

Air Fryer Milk Tart
Air Fryers and South Africans go together like peanut butter and jam. And while you’re probably used to making crispy sweet potato fries or delicious chicken schnitzels, we’ve bet you’ve never tried making a milk tart. Well, that’s all about to change with this milk tart recipe.
Main Or Side

Impepho Smoked Cauliflower
Impepho adds so much flavour to any food it is smoked with. And it will seriously up the ante on this cauliflower that will be the stand-out side at your next gathering.
Snack

Waterblommetjie Tempura With Aïoli
We all love a good shortcut and if you need one this is it: you can also use store-bought ponzu sauce as is, as a substitute.
Main

Chicken Necks, Feet And Gizzards
Liziwe Matloha shows us how to prepare a combo of chicken feet, gizzards and chicken neck that might just become a staple meal in your house.
Dessert

Rooibos And Apricot Baked Pears
Soothing, healing and full of antioxidants, rooibos teams up with another South African favourite – apricot jam – to lend colour, flavour and extra goodness to baked pears.
You Got Served
Set the scene for Heritage Day with these chic serving essentials. From tongs to table settings, you’ll be dishing up style as well as great food.

African Contemporary Table Cloth Charcoal

Le Creuset Oval Serving Bowl

India Ink Lotus Olive Tablecloth

Arched Marble and Wood Board

Country Road Barossa Salad Server Set

JAN Flat Stackable Dinner Plates

Sixth Floor Cheese Knife Set

Malawi Sea Grass Placemats

Aurora Fynbos Table Runner

Fieldbar Drinks Cooler Box, 10L

Le Creuset Iris Serving Platter

Danny Home Juice Dispenser

Laguiole Mariniere Cutlery 12PC

Acacia Wood Cake Stand
