Bon Voyage No. 1/2 Potjie Pot — R419 — South Africa's Smallest Practical Potjie Size

What is a No. 1/2 Potjie?

The Bon Voyage No. 1/2 cast iron potjie pot is the second-smallest size in the standard South African potjie range. At 1.2 litres capacity it serves 2 people comfortably, making it the right size for couples, single-person braai weekends, B&Bs serving individual portions, and gift-giving.

It's heavy enough to hold heat like a full-size potjie, but small enough to carry one-handed and store inside a kitchen cupboard. The 3-leg design works on hot coals (the original intent), on a gas burner with a heat diffuser, or over a wood fire at a camp.

Specs

What to Cook in a No. 1/2 Potjie

• Sunday two-person curry — chicken, lamb, or beef. Layer protein at the bottom, vegetables on top, low heat for 90 minutes.
• Samp & bean for two — slow-cook overnight on the lowest setting.
• Single-pot rice and stew — biryani-style with the rice layered on top of marinated protein.
• Side dish at a larger braai — pap with mushroom sauce, or a bean / samp side for 4-6 people sharing.
• Hostel / B&B individual portions — one pot per guest for breakfast oats, lunch stew, or dinner curry.

Bon Voyage No. 1/2 vs LK's Best Duty Small Potjie

The South African cast iron market is dominated by LK Products (Best Duty + CHEF Supreme brands), Megamaster, and Campmaster — all positioned through retail channels (Builders, Game, Outdoor Warehouse, Takealot). They're solid pots. The trade-off you make for retail availability is the retail markup.

The Bon Voyage No. 1/2 is the same cast iron, the same 3-leg design, made at the Big5 Cookware factory in Thaba Nchu. Factory-direct shipping means no middleman markup.

Care & Seasoning

1. Wash with hot water (no soap) and dry completely.
2. Rub a thin layer of vegetable oil over the entire interior surface.
3. Heat over low coals or in a 200°C oven for 1 hour.
4. Let cool inside the heat source. Repeat once.
5. Going forward: rinse with hot water, never use soap, never put in the dishwasher.

Other Potjie Sizes

• No. 1/4 (~700ml, sides only) — currently out of stock
• This page → No. 1/2 (1.2L, 2 people) — R419, in stock
• No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, No. 4, No. 6 — family / weekend braai sizes (re-stock pending)
• No. 20 (~50L, catering) — R4,699, in stock
• No. 25 (~75-100L, mega events) — R4,999, in stock

Browse the full Bon Voyage 3-Leg Cast Iron Potjie Pot product page for the complete chart.

FAQ

What is a No. 1/2 potjie pot? A 1.2L cast iron 3-leg potjie, serves 2 people. R419 from Big5 Cookware factory direct.

Is the No. 1/2 big enough for a family of 4? No. For 4 you need at least a No. 1 (2L) or No. 2 (5L).

Can I cook potjiekos for two in a No. 1/2? Yes, comfortably. Layer protein bottom, vegetables top, low heat 90 minutes.

What's the difference between Bon Voyage and LK's Best Duty? Same cast iron, same 3-leg design. We sell factory-direct from Thaba Nchu, removing retail markup.

Is delivery free? Free over R800 nationwide. The R419 No. 1/2 alone doesn't qualify — combine with another item.

Related Reading

• 3-Leg Cast Iron vs Flat-Bottom Pap Pot
• Best Pot for Pap in South Africa
• Made in Botshabelo Since 1977
• Full Bon Voyage 3-Leg Cast Iron Potjie Range