Bon Voyage No. 20 Potjie Pot — R4,699 — 50L Cast Iron | Big5 Cookware
Bon Voyage No. 20 Potjie Pot — R4,699 — Large-Event Cast Iron Pot (~50L)
What is a No. 20 Potjie?
The Bon Voyage No. 20 is a heavy-duty 50-litre cast iron 3-leg potjie pot built for serious large-scale outdoor cooking. Serves 50–70 adult portions of pap, stew, curry, or samp. Right size for church functions, weddings, community kitchens, school feeding programmes, and small-to-mid scale catering operations.
Specs
| Spec | Bon Voyage No. 20 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | ~50 litres |
| Servings | 50–70 adult portions |
| Weight (empty) | ~40–45 kg |
| Material | Cast iron, 3-leg traditional South African design |
| Price | R4,699 (regular R8,999) |
| SKU | 3C2120 |
| Manufacturer | Big5 Cookware (Pty) Ltd · Thaba Nchu, Free State · since 1977 |
| Stock status | In stock (93 units) |
| Delivery | Free nationwide via Bob Go |
What to Cook in a No. 20
- Wedding potjiekos for 60 — beef or lamb potjiekos with vegetables, slow-cooked 4–5 hours over coals.
- Church Sunday lunch — chicken and rice curry for 50 people.
- School breakfast feeding — sorghum porridge or maize meal for a learner programme.
- Community pap & stew — funeral, baptism, year-end community gathering staple.
- Mass biryani — Cape Malay-style for community Eid functions.
Bon Voyage No. 20 vs LK's Best Duty Large Cast Iron
LK Products dominates SA cast iron retail through Builders, Game, and Outdoor Warehouse. Their large cast iron typically retails between R6,500 and R9,000 depending on retailer markup.
Bon Voyage No. 20 ships factory-direct from Big5 Cookware's Thaba Nchu plant at R4,699 (regular R8,999). Same cast iron, same traditional 3-leg design, same use cases. The difference is the supply chain: no Builders middle layer, no retail markup. Manufacturing since 1977 — the same factory that supplies aluminium catering pots to churches and community kitchens nationwide.
Handling a 90 kg Full Pot Safely
- Never lift solo when full. Use 2 adults with grappling hooks, or a pulley + tripod system.
- Empty in stages. Use a 2-litre ladle to portion out into smaller serving pots first.
- Coal bed prep. Build a 1m x 1m wood fire 90 minutes before cooking.
- Carry strap. Most caterers fit a chain or steel cable between the bow handle and a tripod.
Other Potjie Sizes
- No. 1/2 (1.2L, 2 people) — R419, in stock
- No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, No. 4, No. 6 — family / weekend sizes (re-stock pending)
- This page → No. 20 (~50L, 50-70 people) — R4,699, in stock
- No. 25 (~75–100L, 80–140 people) — R4,999, in stock
FAQ
How many people does a No. 20 potjie serve? 50–70 adult portions.
How heavy is a No. 20 when empty? ~40–45 kg. Full ~90 kg — never lift alone.
Can a No. 20 work indoors? No. Outdoor wood fires or large open braai pits only.
Is delivery free? Yes — R4,699 qualifies for free nationwide delivery via Bob Go.
How does it compare to LK's Best Duty? Same cast iron, same design. We ship factory-direct at significantly lower price.
Warranty? Cast iron has no formal warranty — it's a generational product. Properly cared for, a No. 20 lasts 30+ years.
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