Culinary Partners Archives - Big Green Egg Africa

Vusi Ndlovu #7 chef in the World

Big Green Egg recently had the privilege of collaborating with Vusi Ndlovu, now head chef at The Marabi Jazz Club in Gauteng. Vusi, mentored by legendary chefs like Luke Dale Roberts and Marthinus Ferreira (both experienced EGG users), entered the esteemed S....

#MeatMoments Competition

You may have realised by now that we're on a bit of a meat binge. Recipes like our Reverse Sear Prime Rib Steak and this stuffed Pork Belly with Apple and Mushroom are good indicators that we're having a Meat Moment. Our collab with Andy Fenner of Frankie Fenner's...

Eggcademy with Frankie Fenner Meat Merchants

When Andy Fenner writes he's long respected the Big Green Egg brand, we've got to say the feeling was quite mutual - we love his passion! So, we couldn't be more delighted to announce him as our new brand ambassador. His Friday lunches, Saturday brunches and more will...

7 Smoking Recipes to Try this Autumn

Thanks to TV shows like BBQ Pitmasters and Man Fire Food, smoking as a cooking technique is taking off! Keen to get in on the smoking action? Here's our round up of the best smoking recipes to try in the best kamado grill on the market - your Big Green Egg....

Grilled Cocktails

It's almost the festive season and in the interest of perfecting your entertaining skills, we've asked Anina Meyer of Anina's Recipes to share her two favourite drinks made on the Big Green Egg. If you're wanting a refreshing, summer tipple without the booze, give the...

Big Green Egg Giveaway

Big Green Egg is proud to partner with Land Rover Durban! Land Rover Durban, proud sponsor of the annual Horse and Wine Festival, put on quite a show on Saturday, 22 July 2017, as they launched their All New Discovery at Shongweni Club, Durban. Public participants had...

The Ultimate Guide to Low and Slow Cooking

The Big Green Egg outdoor cooker is a beast of a machine with a multitude of uses. Award-winning chefs and restaurants employ them as do backyard braaiers who love the Egg for its versatility. Low and Slow cooking is a firm favourite as we start heading into slightly...

Eggcademy Cooking Class with Andrew Draper

Chef Andrew Draper has over the last 21 years built up an outstanding reputation as one of Durban's top chefs and restaurateurs. In between catering for celeb weddings such as that of Pascal Ellinas of Pascal and Pearce music fame, this acclaimed chef hosts regular...

5 Steps to Easy Holiday Entertaining

While foodies love cooking for friends and families, many dread the holidays as the responsibility of entertaining the masses is just too much to stomach (pun intended). It needn't be, though. With a little forward planning - mise en place if you will - you'll be able...

EGG Restaurants and the Festive Season

Big Green Egg proudly partners with the world's best restaurants and chefs, our Culinary Partners. Here is a list of South African restaurants who are open for Christmas and/or New Year's. *Please check and confirm with the relevant restaurant directly as some may be...

EGGcademy

Book your seats now for the last EGGcademy cooking classes for 2014. Johannesburg, 03 December Durban, 04 December Cape Town, 15 December Missed a class? This is what you've been missing out on... Contact info@biggreenegg.co.za to...

Big Green Egg at Food Wine Design Fair

For the second year, Big Green Egg is joining cooking forces with Joburg butcher, Caroline McCann of Braeside Meat Market in bringing The Ultimate Cooking Experience to the Food Wine Design Fair (now known as the Sanlam HandMade Contemporary Food Wine Design Fair)....

Joburg EGGcademy

Joburg foodies finally had the chance to EGGsperience EGGcademy on 25/09/2014. The Miele Bryanston showroom was kitted out for our guests to cook a 3 course meal on the 4 Big Green Eggs set up in the courtyard outside. Chef Arnold Tanzer guided guests to pair up into...

Big Green Eggs and The World’s Best 50 Restaurants Awards

We'll say it again, from award-winning chefs and restaurants to backyard braaiers, foodies love the Big Green Egg. Noma restaurant in Copenhagen has once again taken top honours at this year's The World's 50 Best Restaurants Awards. On their menu - often consisting of...

Remo’s puts Big Green Egg to the test

Remo’s in Umhlanga is proud of its pizza and it should be. Voted Best Pizza in Durban for 2013, the guys at Remo’s are always interested in the latest cooking trends. When they heard about an outdoor cooker that made killer pizza, they had to have a look. Big Green...

Peter Tempelhoff’s New Restaurant

EGG owner, Peter Tempelhoff of The Greenhouse (voted number 4 in the 2013 Eat Out DSTV Food Network Restaurant Awards) is expanding. His new restaurant, Mondiall, will open on 22 November at the original Green Dolphin location at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. Big...

2013 Eat Out DSTV Food Network Restaurant Awards

In its fourth year, these awards are very significant to chefs and the restaurant trade in South Africa. Some restaurants have been in the Top 10 since its inception with some exciting new additions coming forth every year. Old or new, getting onto this list is...

FoodWineDesign Fair

Acclaimed charcuterer, Neil Jewell of Le Quartier Francais' Bread and Wine restaurant, recently showcased the Big Green Egg at the fourth FoodWineDesign Fair on the rooftop at Hyde Park Corner.

Bread and Wine’s Glowing Review

Authorised Big Green Egg dealer, Bread and Wine at Le Quartier Francais, often receives praise for his charcuterie skills. Not only did he astound at this year's FoodWineDesign Fair at Hyde Park, but this glowing review mentions Neil's Big Green Egg signature dish of...

Bertus Basson shoot

Big Green Egg SA recently had the great privilege of filming award-winning chef and Ultimate Braai Master judge, Bertus Basson, cooking on his XLarge Big Green Egg at his restaurant, Overture. The shoot was as relaxed as it was beautiful and the food as delicious as...