- Potjiekos Catering Bloemfontein connects you with caterers who cook potjies over coals at your venue.
- Potjiekos is slow-cooked in three-legged cast-iron pots, so it holds well if dinner runs late.
- It is often cheaper per person than a spit braai and suits winter functions.
Guest count and the potjie you want.
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The caterer brings the pots, stands and fuel, cooks over coals for several hours and serves from the pot or a buffet. Rice, pap and bread are cooked alongside.
Options Available
| Potjie | Notes |
|---|---|
| Oxtail | The favourite, and the most expensive |
| Lamb or mutton | Lamb neck or knuckles, rich and filling |
| Beef | Good value for big groups |
| Chicken | Cheapest; quicker to cook |
| Pork | Less common; check guests' diets |
| Vegetable or bean | Vegetarian option |
| Seafood | Occasional, priced higher |
Pot Sizes and Servings
| Pot size | Roughly serves |
|---|---|
| No. 3 | 10 - 14 |
| No. 4 | 14 - 18 |
| No. 10 | 30 - 40 |
| No. 25 | 80 - 100 |
Servings depend on how much meat goes in and what is served alongside. Most caterers use several medium pots rather than one very large one.
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Compare Spit Braai QuotesWhat Can Be Included?
Pots, stands, fuel and a cook; rice, pap or samp; potbrood or roosterkoek; salads; buffet setup; crockery and cleanup depending on package.
Menus
- Oxtail potjie, rice, potbrood, green salad.
- Lamb potjie and chicken potjie, pap, chakalaka, roosterkoek.
- Spit lamb plus a vegetable potjie for vegetarian guests.
Potjies are often served with a traditional braai or a spit.
Potjiekos Catering Prices
| Menu | Indicative price per person |
|---|---|
| Chicken potjie with rice and bread | R130 - R200 |
| Lamb or beef potjie with sides | R160 - R250 |
| Oxtail potjie with sides | R220 - R350 |
| Vegetable potjie | R110 - R170 |
Indicative Bloemfontein ranges for 2026, including VAT. They are estimates to help you check quotes, not prices offered by this website, and no caterer is bound by them. Meat prices, guest numbers and travel move the final figure.
Events
Winter functions, potjie competitions, church and school fundraisers, farm weddings, reunions and team building.
How It Works
- Tell us about your function. Date, guest numbers, venue and the food you have in mind.
- Receive quotes from suitable local caterers. Caterers covering Bloemfontein contact you directly with their menus and prices.
- Compare your options and choose the one that suits you. Or nobody. There is no obligation.
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Potjiekos Catering Questions
How much does potjiekos catering cost?
About R130 - R250 per person, and more for oxtail.
How long does a potjie take?
About 3 - 5 hours depending on the meat. Oxtail takes the longest.
How many people does a potjie feed?
A No. 3 pot serves about 10 - 14. Caterers use several pots for larger groups.
Can potjiekos be cooked indoors?
No. It is cooked over coals outdoors, but can be served indoors.
Is there a vegetarian potjie?
Yes. Vegetable and bean potjies are common.
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