Bon Voyage Extra Heavy Duty Catering Pots — 9 Sizes from 8L to 100L for Real Events
By Big5 Cookware (manufacturer of Bon Voyage) · Updated 2026-05-21
If you cook for a wedding, run a small catering business, host community functions at a church, or supply meals to a creche or school feeding programme, the catering pot you choose is structural — it has to last years of high-cycle use without warping, leaking at handle welds, or losing heat distribution. The Bon Voyage NW Extra Heavy Duty range was built specifically for the high-cycle, high-load case: 9 individual sizes from 8L to 100L, 2.2-4 mm wall thickness scaling with pot size, and 674 verified reviews on Takealot at 4.8★ on the NC3 starter set.
Range overview
| SKU | Capacity | Price | Serves approximately |
|---|---|---|---|
| NW8 | 8 L | R289 | family / 6-8 people |
| NW13 | 13 L | from price ladder | family / 10-14 people |
| NW21 | 21 L | from price ladder | small event / 20-25 people |
| NW40 | 40 L | from price ladder | mid event / 40-50 people |
| NW50 | 50 L | from price ladder | mid event / 50-60 people |
| NW55 | 55 L | from price ladder | large event / 60-70 people |
| NW70 | 70 L | from price ladder | large event / 70-90 people |
| NW85 | 85 L | from price ladder | wedding / 90-120 people |
| NW100 | 100 L | R1,799 | community event / 120+ people |
Serving estimates assume a typical South African stew or curry portion of about 750ml per adult.
Starter bundle: NC3 3-piece set
If you are starting out, the NC3 bundle gives you the three smallest catering sizes (8L + 13L + 21L) at a bundle price. This is the SKU with the 674 verified Takealot reviews at 4.8★.
Specs
| Attribute | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Material | 99.9% pure aluminium | NW product page · Hart comparison |
| Wall thickness (NW range) | 2.2 – 4 mm, scaling with pot size | NW product page |
| Wall thickness (NC3 set) | 1.8 – 2.2 mm | NC3 spec sheet |
| Handles | Heavy-duty riveted metal ring handles | NW product page |
| Dishwasher | Safe | NW product page |
| Stovetop compatibility | Gas, open fire, electric, ceramic, halogen. Not induction. | NW product page |
| Warranty | 6-month limited | Takealot product info |
| Wholesale enquiries | supplier@big5cookware.co.za | NW product page |
What Takealot buyers say (NC3 starter set)
Olebogeng (5★, 19 Sep 2022, 288 helpful votes — most helpful single review):
"wow… the quality is far more better than my expectation, stronger than harts pots nowdays. not burning food. btw, i love the strong handles and lids."
Rejoice (5★, 12 Jan 2023, 94 helpful votes):
"Pots are good, good quality too. I like my 40 liter more it's heavy duty."
Khanjulwa (5★, 13 Feb 2023, 81 helpful votes):
"Love these pots. Good quality also and definitely would recommend it."
Honest reading of the 7 negative reviews (1.04% of 674)
| Issue | # | Root cause | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pot arrived dented in box | 2 | Packaging / courier | Fixing carton internal dividers |
| Food burning | 2 | Cooking technique | See our How to Cook With Aluminium Pots guide |
| Metal handles get hot | 2 | Disclosed behaviour | Always use a cloth or mitt |
| Pot looked larger in photo | 1 | Reasonable feedback | Reviewing photography |
| Handle weld leak | 1 | The only genuine defect (0.15%) | Below tolerance. Contact us for replacement. |
How to choose your size
| Use case | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Family Sunday lunch (8-14 people) | NW8 or NW13 |
| Small church function (20-25) | NW21 |
| Birthday party (40) | NW40 |
| Wedding (90-120) | NW85 |
| Community feeding (120+) | NW100 |
| Catering startup | NC3 bundle (8L + 13L + 21L) |
Comparison to Hart's catering range
Hart's published cookware range is built around domestic-kitchen sets — no dedicated 40L+ individual catering sizes appear on harthomeware.co.za (captured 2026-05-15). For catering and large-volume cooking specifically, Bon Voyage's NW range covers a market segment Hart does not currently address. For full sourced comparison, see Bon Voyage vs Hart Pots.
Buying
From R289 (8L) to R1,799 (100L) direct from our Thaba Nchu factory shop. All sizes 40L+ qualify for free SA delivery (orders over R800). 6-month limited warranty. Wholesale: supplier@big5cookware.co.za.
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