Shop Woolies Braai Shop
A braai is more than food on the fire. It is a Saturday afternoon that turns into an evening, family showing up unannounced and the smell of boerewors drifting over the garden wall. Shop everything you need for the best braai at Woolworths, from the meat and sides to the charcoal and cooler bags. Trusted South African suppliers, Woolies Exceptional Quality™ and a range that covers every guest at the table.
What Is a Braai?
A braai is the South African tradition of cooking meat and any food over an open fire or hot coals. The word comes from the Afrikaans word "braaivleis," meaning roasted meat. It is more than just a cooking method. A braai is a social event, a gathering point and a shared ritual that cuts across cultures, languages and communities across the country.
Every year on 24 September, South Africans mark National Braai Day, also known as Heritage Day. It is the day most associated with the braai, but in truth, South Africans braai year round, especially through the long, warm summer months from November to February.
A proper braai starts with the fire. Real wood or charcoal, glowing coals, and patience. Then comes the meat. Boerewors is the centrepiece. Lamb chops, chicken, sosaties, ribs and snoek all have their place. Sides like braaibroodjies, potato salad, pap and chakalaka round it out. Dessert closes it properly.
Best for: anyone feeding a crowd, marking a special occasion or just making the most of a good afternoon.
What to Buy for a Braai at Woolworths
Woolworths stocks everything for a complete braai in one place:
• Braai meat: matured beef cuts including sirloin, rib-eye, rump and T-bone. Lamb chops and rump. Pork ribs, rashers, Wagyu steaks and espetadas. Free-range chicken portions, marinated cuts and kebabs.
• Boerewors: Grabouw, Drakensberg, classic beef, lamb and Halaal options. A braai without boerewors is just a grill.
• Braai seafood: snoek, prawns and mussels for the coals. A great addition alongside the meat.
• Sides and salads: potato salad, Greek salad, crunchy slaws, baby potatoes with herb butter, roasted vegetables and garlic bread. Ciabatta rolls and burger buns.
• Plant-based options: PlantLove™ burgers, rounds and vegetable kebabs. Hearty salads and hummus for a complete spread.
• Braai essentials: charcoal, briquettes, firelighters, foil, bastes, seasonings, sauces, serviettes, plates and cooler bags.
• Drinks: wines from trusted South African estates. De-alcoholised choices for every guest. Alcohol is not for sale to any individuals under 18.
• Desserts: Tin Roof and Madagascan vanilla ice cream, sorbets, Italian Kisses, cheesecakes and cookie cloud sandwiches.
• Braai baskets: shop the Classic Braai Basket, New In Braai Basket or Braai Master Basket for a complete, ready to go experience.
How to Plan a Braai
• Start with the fire. Use charcoal or briquettes for a consistent heat or potjie. Use firelighters to get it going. Wait for the coals to be really hot before putting meat on. Rushing the fire is the most common braai mistake.
• Know your cuts. Boerewors and chicken take less time on the coals. Thick beef cuts like rib-eye and T-bone need more patience and a good resting period after cooking. Lamb chops cook quickly and dry out fast, so keep them moving.
• Plan for everyone. Not every guest eats meat. PlantLove™ burgers and vegetable kebabs are easy to add to the grid alongside the rest. Stock up on sides so there is always something for everyone to eat while the meat comes off.
• Keep it cold. Use a cooler bag for drinks and anything that needs to stay chilled. Pick one up with your Woolworths braai shop order.
• Finish strong. Ice cream and dessert are the easiest way to end a braai properly. Keep a tub of Tin Roof in the freezer and bring it out when the fire dies down.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a braai?
A braai is the South African tradition of cooking meat over an open wood fire or hot coals. It is also a social event and cultural gathering that South Africans of all backgrounds take part in. The word comes from the Afrikaans "braaivleis," meaning roasted meat.
What meat is best for a braai?
Boerewors is the classic centrepiece. Lamb chops, chicken portions, beef cuts such as rib-eye, sirloin and T-bone, and pork ribs are all popular. Snoek and prawns work well on the coals for variety. Woolworths stocks all of these from trusted South African suppliers.
What is boerewors?
Boerewors is a traditional South African sausage made from coarsely minced beef and pork, spiced with coriander, cloves and nutmeg. The name means "farmer's sausage" in Afrikaans. It is coiled into a spiral and cooked slowly over medium coals. It is the one item that belongs on every South African braai without debate.
What sides go with a braai?
Classic braai sides include potato salad, coleslaw, garlic bread, braaibroodjies, which are toasted sandwiches made over the coals, pap, chakalaka and Greek salad. Woolworths stocks all of these ready to serve alongside the meat.
When is National Braai Day?
National Braai Day falls on 24 September, which is also South Africa's public holiday Heritage Day. It is the single biggest braai occasion in the country, but South Africans braai throughout the year, especially in summer.
Do Woolworths have plant-based braai options?
Yes. Woolworths stocks PlantLove™ burgers, rounds and vegetable kebabs. These work well on the grid alongside meat and give every guest something good to eat.
What braai essentials does Woolworths sell?
Woolworths stocks charcoal, briquettes, firelighters, foil, bastes, seasonings, sauces, serviettes, plates and cooler bags. Everything you need to start and run the fire from the same shop.
What is the easiest way to buy braai goodies at Woolworths?
Shop one of the ready to go braai baskets: the Classic Braai Basket, New In Braai Basket or Braai Master Basket. Each is put together so you can order once and have everything covered.
Shop Woolies Braai Shop
A braai is more than food on the fire. It is a Saturday afternoon that turns into an evening, family showing up unannounced and the smell of boerewors drifting over the garden wall. Shop everything you need for the best braai at Woolworths, from the meat and sides to the charcoal and cooler bags. Trusted South African suppliers, Woolies Exceptional Quality™ and a range that covers every guest at the table.
What Is a Braai?
A braai is the South African tradition of cooking meat and any food over an open fire or hot coals. The word comes from the Afrikaans word "braaivleis," meaning roasted meat. It is more than just a cooking method. A braai is a social event, a gathering point and a shared ritual that cuts across cultures, languages and communities across the country.
Every year on 24 September, South Africans mark National Braai Day, also known as Heritage Day. It is the day most associated with the braai, but in truth, South Africans braai year round, especially through the long, warm summer months from November to February.
A proper braai starts with the fire. Real wood or charcoal, glowing coals, and patience. Then comes the meat. Boerewors is the centrepiece. Lamb chops, chicken, sosaties, ribs and snoek all have their place. Sides like braaibroodjies, potato salad, pap and chakalaka round it out. Dessert closes it properly.
Best for: anyone feeding a crowd, marking a special occasion or just making the most of a good afternoon.
What to Buy for a Braai at Woolworths
Woolworths stocks everything for a complete braai in one place:
• Braai meat: matured beef cuts including sirloin, rib-eye, rump and T-bone. Lamb chops and rump. Pork ribs, rashers, Wagyu steaks and espetadas. Free-range chicken portions, marinated cuts and kebabs.
• Boerewors: Grabouw, Drakensberg, classic beef, lamb and Halaal options. A braai without boerewors is just a grill.
• Braai seafood: snoek, prawns and mussels for the coals. A great addition alongside the meat.
• Sides and salads: potato salad, Greek salad, crunchy slaws, baby potatoes with herb butter, roasted vegetables and garlic bread. Ciabatta rolls and burger buns.
• Plant-based options: PlantLove™ burgers, rounds and vegetable kebabs. Hearty salads and hummus for a complete spread.
• Braai essentials: charcoal, briquettes, firelighters, foil, bastes, seasonings, sauces, serviettes, plates and cooler bags.
• Drinks: wines from trusted South African estates. De-alcoholised choices for every guest. Alcohol is not for sale to any individuals under 18.
• Desserts: Tin Roof and Madagascan vanilla ice cream, sorbets, Italian Kisses, cheesecakes and cookie cloud sandwiches.
• Braai baskets: shop the Classic Braai Basket, New In Braai Basket or Braai Master Basket for a complete, ready to go experience.
How to Plan a Braai
• Start with the fire. Use charcoal or briquettes for a consistent heat or potjie. Use firelighters to get it going. Wait for the coals to be really hot before putting meat on. Rushing the fire is the most common braai mistake.
• Know your cuts. Boerewors and chicken take less time on the coals. Thick beef cuts like rib-eye and T-bone need more patience and a good resting period after cooking. Lamb chops cook quickly and dry out fast, so keep them moving.
• Plan for everyone. Not every guest eats meat. PlantLove™ burgers and vegetable kebabs are easy to add to the grid alongside the rest. Stock up on sides so there is always something for everyone to eat while the meat comes off.
• Keep it cold. Use a cooler bag for drinks and anything that needs to stay chilled. Pick one up with your Woolworths braai shop order.
• Finish strong. Ice cream and dessert are the easiest way to end a braai properly. Keep a tub of Tin Roof in the freezer and bring it out when the fire dies down.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a braai?
A braai is the South African tradition of cooking meat over an open wood fire or hot coals. It is also a social event and cultural gathering that South Africans of all backgrounds take part in. The word comes from the Afrikaans "braaivleis," meaning roasted meat.
What meat is best for a braai?
Boerewors is the classic centrepiece. Lamb chops, chicken portions, beef cuts such as rib-eye, sirloin and T-bone, and pork ribs are all popular. Snoek and prawns work well on the coals for variety. Woolworths stocks all of these from trusted South African suppliers.
What is boerewors?
Boerewors is a traditional South African sausage made from coarsely minced beef and pork, spiced with coriander, cloves and nutmeg. The name means "farmer's sausage" in Afrikaans. It is coiled into a spiral and cooked slowly over medium coals. It is the one item that belongs on every South African braai without debate.
What sides go with a braai?
Classic braai sides include potato salad, coleslaw, garlic bread, braaibroodjies, which are toasted sandwiches made over the coals, pap, chakalaka and Greek salad. Woolworths stocks all of these ready to serve alongside the meat.
When is National Braai Day?
National Braai Day falls on 24 September, which is also South Africa's public holiday Heritage Day. It is the single biggest braai occasion in the country, but South Africans braai throughout the year, especially in summer.
Do Woolworths have plant-based braai options?
Yes. Woolworths stocks PlantLove™ burgers, rounds and vegetable kebabs. These work well on the grid alongside meat and give every guest something good to eat.
What braai essentials does Woolworths sell?
Woolworths stocks charcoal, briquettes, firelighters, foil, bastes, seasonings, sauces, serviettes, plates and cooler bags. Everything you need to start and run the fire from the same shop.
What is the easiest way to buy braai goodies at Woolworths?
Shop one of the ready to go braai baskets: the Classic Braai Basket, New In Braai Basket or Braai Master Basket. Each is put together so you can order once and have everything covered.