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The Great Potjie Cook-Off

Freedom House Church, x1 Esenembi Rd, Umhlali, oThongathi, 4391, South Africa

  • Saturday, Nov 21, 2026
  • 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

About


The Great Potjie Kos Cook-Off | Sat 21 Nov 2026

Good food. Friendly competition. Community.


Calling all Potjie Masters and Potjie Tasters! We're holding a Potjie Fundraiser event for Freedomhouse Church on our beautiful piece of land, opposite Sugar Rush. It will be a beautiful, family day on the North Coast. If you have any questions about the day email us: info@freedomhouseballito.co.za.


Potjie Connoisseurs | Adults - R125 includes:

  • Disposable bowl, utensils and rice
  • 10 Different tasters of Potjies


Kids under 12 - R65 includes:

Includes a hot dog + a slushy,

Jumping castle Access and an art activity.


Potjie Masters | R400 (4-Person Team Ticket) Includes:

  • Taste & Vote Ticket (disposable bowl, utensils and rice)
  • Charcoal for the cook
  • Pavers for fire


Prizes on the Day:

  • Prize for Best Potjie winning team
  • Gees (Spirit) Award for best dressed team


Potjie Masters to bring:

  • Size 3 Potjie Pot (feeds 10 People)
  • Ingredients
  • Gazebo
  • Trestle Table
  • Cooking & Serving Utensils


Event Day Programme


07:00

Competitors set up

Get your pot, fire and cooking station ready.


07:30 11:30

The cooking begins!

Four hours to create your signature potjie.


11:30 14:00

Lunch, tasting and voting

Serve up the potjies and let everyone have their say.


14:00

Judging and prize-giving

Crown the winners and celebrate the competitors.


14:30

Pack up and clean up



Bring your friends, your appetite and your support!

Venue Location

Freedom House Church, x1 Esenembi Rd, Umhlali, oThongathi, 4391, South Africa

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