Tiger TS29 vs Bon Voyage S27 — Side-by-Side Comparison
TL;DR
Two 27-29 piece stainless steel sets at almost the same shelf — R1,499 vs R1,399. The R100 gap is not the deciding factor. Tiger TS29 is two extra pieces, polished European style finish, and a younger SKU (launched 2025-05). Bon Voyage S27 is the line that ships out of the same Thaba Nchu factory that has been running since 1977, with the longer track record on Takealot reviews. Pick TS29 for the look on the open shelf; pick BV S27 for the heritage and the 27-piece configuration if 29 pieces is more than you'll use.
Side-by-Side
| Factor | Tiger TS29 | Bon Voyage S27 |
|---|---|---|
| Pieces | 29 | 27 |
| Price | R1,499 | R1,399 |
| Lid material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Brand | Tiger | Bon Voyage |
| Origin / factory | European style design, imported | Made in South Africa, Thaba Nchu factory, since 1977 |
| Best for | Open-shelf display kitchens, second-set buyers | Daily-use first set, families who replace once a decade |
Recommended For
- "Daily-cook mom — I want one set, used every day, lasts 10 years" → Bon Voyage S27. The factory has been making this kind of cookware for South African kitchens for almost half a century. The 27-piece configuration covers a full kitchen without spare pieces collecting dust.
- "Style-conscious upgrader — I left the apartment and want a set that looks European" → Tiger TS29. Polished mirror finish, modern proportions, two extra pieces.
- "I host a lot and need spare pieces" → TS29. Two extra pieces matter when you're cooking for 8+.
- "I'm replacing my mom's old set and want the same trust" → BV S27. The Thaba Nchu factory connection is the point.
Bon Voyage — Made in South Africa, trusted by millions of families
Bon Voyage is made at the Big5 Cookware factory in Thaba Nchu, Free State — producing South African cookware since 1977. Priced right: no import markup, no brand markup. Rated 4.8★ on Takealot by 600+ South African families across the BV range.
Tiger — Cook beautifully
Tiger brings European style design to the South African price point. The TS29 is part of Tiger's polished stainless line; the same brand also makes the marble-coated NS series.
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