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CAST IRON POTS The three-legged cast-iron pot, or “potjie” is an indispensable feature of traditional South African cooking and a must-have for any open-air celebration. Potjies are extremely versatile – you can cook anything you like in them! They heat up rapidly and brown meat and vegetables very well. The recommended sizes for families and smaller parties are size two (six litre), size three (7.8 litre) and size four (9.3 litre). Place them over a fire or hot coals in the outdoors or in an open fire place indoors. Some come with a flat bottom without legs so they can be placed on the hot plate of a stove or on top of a grill. Larger sizes are also available (size six, 13.5 litre and size 8, 18.5 litre). Very large three-legged pots (size 25) are used in traditional ceremonies to feed hundreds of guests with sour maize porridge (‘iqondi’). Rent from R80 a day.
SPIT-BRAAI TRAILER A spit braai is a great way to cook large quantities of mouthwatering food. It’s also a business opportunity: if you buy your own spit-braai trailer, you can not only delight your own patrons but also rent it out to other establishments. Before you know it you’ll have your own catering business on the side. For an investment of about R9 300 you can buy a spitbraai trailer consisting of a 220V motor, non rust body frame stainless steel, three x three division ceramic gas burners, a high pressure tested gas burner pipe, a removable top lid, and removable legs. www.cateringequipment4all.co.za
CLASSIC ICE BUCKET Keep your patrons drinks cool in style with a durable and attractive ice-bucket. The Yuppiechef range of serveware has a classic design, is made to last, and is sure to suit any dining or outdoor entertainment setting. This hammered finish ice bucket has a handy carry handle and a fitted lid, making it perfect for keeping your ice chilled. The ice bucket retails at R499 from Yuppiechef. www.yuppiechef.com
NNER SOUTH AFRICAN FLAG BAR RU Tell the world you run a proudly South African tavern with this wetstop bar runner. The South African flag is sublimation printed onto a 100% pure polyester bar runner. It’s highly absorbent so it will keep the bottom of your patron’s glass dry and protect your counter from wet glass stains. The non-slip nitrile rubber backing will stop your bar mat from slipping and prevent the edges from curling. It’s also easy to clean with a cold machine wash or damp sponge. So you can keep your counter clean and dry while showing off in style, for only R161. www.pubstuff.co.za
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For more info see www.castironpots.co.za
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