Bon Voyage No. 25 Potjie Pot — R4,999 — 75-100L Jumbo Cast Iron | Big5
Bon Voyage No. 25 Potjie Pot — R4,999 — Mega-Event Cast Iron (~75-100L)
What is a No. 25 Potjie?
The Bon Voyage No. 25 is the largest size in our cast iron 3-leg potjie range — and one of the largest cast iron pots commercially manufactured in South Africa. At 75–100 litres capacity it serves 80–140 adult portions in a single cooking session.
This is the pot that becomes a fixture at a community kitchen, a church district, or a kasi feeding programme. Cast iron at this scale lasts a generation if cared for properly.
Specs
| Spec | Bon Voyage No. 25 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | ~75–100 litres |
| Servings | 80–140 adult portions |
| Weight (empty) | ~50–60 kg |
| Weight (full) | 150+ kg |
| Material | Cast iron, 3-leg traditional design, heavy-gauge wire bow handle |
| Price | R4,999 (regular R9,999) |
| SKU | 3C2125 |
| Manufacturer | Big5 Cookware (Pty) Ltd · Thaba Nchu, Free State · since 1977 |
| Stock status | In stock (77 units) |
| Delivery | Free nationwide via Bob Go heavy logistics |
Who Uses a No. 25
- Church districts & mosques — Sunday lunch / Eid functions feeding 100+
- Community kitchens & feeding schemes — daily meals for kasi / informal settlements
- Wedding caterers — single-pot potjiekos as centerpiece for 100-person weddings
- School feeding programmes — breakfast or lunch service for 100+ learners
- Funeral / wake catering — single-pot stew / curry / pap for large gatherings
- Festival vendors — bulk hot food service at markets
Bon Voyage No. 25 vs LK's Best Duty Jumbo
The SA mega-potjie market is small — most retailers don't stock above ~50L because of inventory costs. LK Products (Best Duty + CHEF Supreme) is the dominant retail name; their jumbo cast iron typically retails between R7,000 and R9,500.
The Bon Voyage No. 25 ships factory-direct from Thaba Nchu at R4,999. Same cast iron material. Same 3-leg traditional design. Same use cases. The R2,000+ difference is the retail margin we remove by shipping directly from the manufacturer.
For a B2B buyer, a No. 25 at R4,999 amortizes to under R10 per serving across just 5 large events, beating any catering hire alternative.
Handling a 150 kg Full Pot
- Place once, leave it. Set the pot on the coal bed empty, then fill and cook in place.
- Empty in batches. Use 2-litre ladles to portion into smaller serving pots first.
- Tripod + chain. Many community kitchens fit a permanent steel tripod with chain hoist.
- Coal bed prep. Build a 1.5m x 1.5m wood fire 2 hours before cooking.
- 4-adult lift when empty & cool. Even empty, the pot is 50–60 kg.
Care & Seasoning at Scale
- Initial clean. Wash with hot water (no soap), rinse, dry over a low fire.
- Apply oil. Use 500ml vegetable oil + long-handled brush. Coat the entire interior.
- Heat slowly. Build a moderate wood fire. Maintain 2 hours. Rotate quarter-turns every 30 minutes.
- Cool in place. Allow natural cooling over dying coals.
- Repeat once. Second seasoning gives a more durable finish.
- Ongoing: rinse with hot water, no soap, no dishwasher, re-oil lightly after each clean.
Other Potjie Sizes
- No. 1/2 (1.2L, 2 people) — R419, in stock
- No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, No. 4, No. 6 — family sizes (re-stock pending)
- No. 20 (~50L, 50–70 people) — R4,699, in stock
- This page → No. 25 (~75–100L, 80–140 people) — R4,999, in stock
FAQ
How many people does a No. 25 serve? 80–140 adult portions of pap + stew or curry + rice.
How heavy is a No. 25 full? ~150 kg with 100 litres of stew. Empty: ~50–60 kg.
Can I cook indoor with a No. 25? No. Outdoor coal bed only.
How does it compare to LK's Best Duty jumbo? Same cast iron, same design, ~R2,000 cheaper at R4,999 because we ship factory-direct.
Is bulk pricing available? Yes — for 3+ units email supplier@big5cookware.co.za.
Delivery time? 3–7 business days nationwide via Bob Go. Free over R800.
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