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Bon Voyage catering pot range — factory-direct from Big5 Cookware, Thaba Nchu, South Africa

Catering Pots — Factory Direct from the Big5 Thaba Nchu Plant

"Built for the people who cook for hundreds. Honest aluminium. Factory price." — Big5 Cookware

Big5 Cookware has manufactured aluminium catering pots at our Thaba Nchu factory in the Free State since 1977. Today the plant runs ~50,000 pieces per day across our six brand lines, and the Bon Voyage Extra Heavy-Duty (NW) catering range on this page is the heart of that operation — built for the funeral caterers, burial societies, school feeding programmes, churches, hostels and shisanyama owners who feed South Africa every week.

Buying direct from us cuts out the retail middle-margin. The same pot you'd find at Shoprite, Makro, Builders or a catering equipment store sits at our factory door at a noticeably lower price — same 99.9% pure aluminium, same heavy-gauge base, same warranty.

The Catering Pot Range

Pure aluminium catering pots in nine sizes, from a 8-litre family pot up to a 100-litre institutional pot. All sizes in stock and shipping from Thaba Nchu within 1–2 working days.

Bon Voyage 8L, 13L and 21L Extra Heavy-Duty Catering Pots

Family & Small Catering

NW8 (8L) · NW13 (13L) · NW21 (21L)
R289 – R429
Serves 10–40

 Bon Voyage 40L, 50L and 55L Extra Heavy-Duty Catering Pots

Funerals & Burial Societies

NW40 (40L) · NW50 (50L) · NW55 (55L)
R839 – R999
Serves 80–110

 Bon Voyage 70L, 85L and 100L Extra Heavy-Duty Catering Pots

Schools, Churches & Institutions

NW70 (70L) · NW85 (85L) · NW100 (100L)
R1,199 – R1,799
Serves 140–200

Full Size + Price Table

Size (model) Volume Serves approx. Price (incl. VAT) Best for
NW8 ~8 L 10 people R289 Family / small-event
NW13 ~13 L 20 people R339 Stokvel monthly cook
NW21 ~21 L 40 people R429 Everyday catering, taverns
NW40 ~40 L 80 people R839 Small funerals, shisanyama
NW50 ~50 L 100 people R939 Funerals & burial societies (most popular size in SA)
NW55 ~55 L 110 people R999 Burial society / community kitchen
NW70 ~70 L 140 people R1,199 Schools, churches, large events
NW85 ~85 L 170 people R1,599 Institutional kitchens
NW100 ~100 L 200 people R1,799 Mass catering, school feeding programmes

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Bon Voyage Extra Heavy-Duty Catering Pot — 70L, 85L and 100L institutional sizes

If you cook in the 60–100L institutional range and need an even heavier aluminium spec, see the Zebra Aluminium Catering Pot (1.6mm plate, 60L R899 / 100L R1,099) — same factory, sister brand, built for daily institutional duty.

Who Cooks With Big5 Catering Pots

Returning Big5 Cookware customer — South African families and caterers buy direct from the Thaba Nchu factory

Funeral Caterers

Feeding 200–500 guests at a township funeral is one of the most common large-scale cooking jobs in South Africa. The NW50 (50L) and NW100 (100L) are the go-to pots for professional and family-run funeral catering across Gauteng, KZN and the Eastern Cape. The pure-aluminium body conducts heat evenly, so a single pot can finish a meal in time without scorching the base.

Burial Societies & Stokvels

Burial societies that pool equipment for members benefit most from buying direct. Buy 5 or more pots and we apply bulk pricing — shared ownership across a society means lower cost per pot per member. The NW40 and NW50 are the most common bulk-order sizes; mix sizes in a single order.

Shisanyama & Taverns

Outdoor cooking on a Bon Voyage Extra Heavy-Duty aluminium catering pot — shisanyama and braai use caseHigh-frequency, high-heat use demands heavy-gauge aluminium that doesn't warp. The NW21 (21L) and NW40 (40L) survive daily fire-side cooking, clean easily after a busy night, and last for years of weekend trade.

Schools & Churches

The National School Nutrition Programme and church community kitchens use the NW70 (70L) and NW100 (100L) for weekly large-scale meal prep. All orders include a VAT invoice for institutional procurement. PO and invoicing arrangements available on request.

Mine Canteens, Hostels & Lodge Kitchens

Operations needing serious daily duty pots specify NW85 and NW100, or the Zebra 60L / 100L for the most demanding institutional kitchens. The pure-aluminium NW range and the heavier-plate Zebra range cover both ends of the institutional spectrum from the same factory.

Why Buy Big5 Catering Pots Direct

Bon Voyage Extra Heavy-Duty Catering Pot lineup — factory-direct pricing

Factor Big5 Cookware (Factory Direct) Retail brands (Hart Homeware, etc.) Catering equipment stores
Origin Manufactured in Thaba Nchu, Free State, since 1977 Often imported; brand owner is a distributor, not the maker Varies — usually trade resellers
Aluminium specification 99.9% pure aluminium, heavy-gauge base (published) Standard grade, spec often unpublished Varies by brand
Price for 100L pot R1,799 ex-factory Retail price + store margin Commercial / trade pricing, often higher MOQ
Bulk discount Yes — 5+ pots No — per-unit retail Yes, but MOQ often high
Online ordering + delivery Yes — nationwide, free over R750 Via retailers Limited
WhatsApp ordering Yes — direct line to factory (060 6999 888) No No
VAT invoice for institutions Yes — issued with every order Via retailer Yes
Factory collection Yes — Thaba Nchu (Free State) No No

Bulk & Wholesale Orders (5+ Pots)

Whether you're equipping a burial society, stocking a catering business, supplying a school or buying for a mine canteen, contact us for bulk pricing. We typically respond with a quote within the hour during business hours.

  • Discounted per-unit price on 5+ pots
  • Mix and match sizes in one order — same bulk-tier applies
  • Dedicated WhatsApp line for bulk queries: 060 6999 888
  • Invoices issued for institutional procurement (PO and credit terms negotiable)
  • Factory collection available at Thaba Nchu, Free State — coordinate with us in advance
  • Wholesale enquiries: supplier@big5cookware.co.za

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I place a bulk order?

The easiest way is WhatsApp — message us at 060 6999 888 with the size and quantity you need and we'll send a quote within the hour. You can also email supplier@big5cookware.co.za directly. For orders over 20 pots, we recommend calling so we can arrange transport together.

What sizes do you stock?

We carry Bon Voyage Extra Heavy-Duty (NW) aluminium catering pots in nine sizes: 8L, 13L, 21L, 40L, 50L, 55L, 70L, 85L and 100L. All sizes are available online and in stock from the factory. If you need a special size, contact us — our factory produces a wider range and may fulfil special orders.

Do you deliver to townships and rural areas?

Yes. We deliver nationwide via courier to any physical address, including townships and rural areas. Orders over R750 deliver free. For remote or rural areas a small surcharge may apply — WhatsApp us your address for an exact delivery cost.

How much does shipping cost?

Delivery is free on orders over R750. For smaller orders, a flat courier rate applies at checkout. Large pots (NW70 and NW100) may incur a freight surcharge due to size and weight — we'll confirm this on your quote.

Are Big5 Bon Voyage catering pots the same quality as Hart Homeware pots?

Big5 Cookware manufactures Bon Voyage catering pots from 99.9% pure aluminium at our Thaba Nchu factory. We produce more than 1 million pieces per year and have done so for 48+ years (since 1977). The main differences from Hart Homeware are: (1) we are the manufacturer, not a distributor; (2) buying direct cuts out the retail middleman, so the same factory quality reaches you at a lower price.

Can I get a VAT invoice for my school or institution?

Yes. All orders automatically include a VAT invoice. For institutional procurement orders or purchase order (PO) arrangements, contact us via WhatsApp or email and we'll assist with the paperwork.

Can I collect from the factory?

Yes — factory collection is available at our Thaba Nchu facility in the Free State. Contact us in advance to arrange a collection time so we can have your order ready. We also have a factory shop in Johannesburg — contact us for the current address and hours.

What's the difference between Bon Voyage catering pots and Zebra catering pots?

Both are aluminium catering lines made at the same factory. Bon Voyage is the household + everyday catering line, in 8L → 100L sizes for home cooks, taverns and event caterers. Zebra is the institutional / heavy-duty catering line — fewer sizes (CP8 curry set, Q7 jumbo set, 60L and 100L single pots) made from 1.6mm aluminium plate for daily institutional use. School feeding programmes, mine canteens and large hostel kitchens typically run on Zebra. See the Zebra brand page for full detail.

Manufacturing Capabilities — Big5 Cookware (Thaba Nchu)

Inside the Big5 Cookware factory in Thaba Nchu, Free State — manufacturing aluminium catering pots since 1977

Every Big5 catering pot is manufactured at our Thaba Nchu plant (Stand 21 Selosesha Industrial Area, Thaba Nchu, Free State 9785). The facility has produced cookware continuously since 1977 — 48 years of operations, more than 400 employees, ~50,000 pieces per day capacity across the full Bon Voyage / Tiger / Big5 Outdoor / La Cocina / Zebra / New World brand family.

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