Big5 Cookware — South Africa's Cookware Manufacturer Since 1977

Made in Thaba Nchu Since 1977. Trusted by Millions.

Big5 Cookware has been part of South African kitchens since 1977. Our brands: Bon Voyage — 99.9% pure aluminium pots rated 4.8 stars on Takealot. Tiger — premium marble-coated non-stick and stainless steel cookware. La Cocina — enamel cast iron for slow cooking and roasting. Big5 Outdoor — kettle braais and cast iron potjie pots. New World — classic South African enamelware. Zebra — everyday aluminium cookware. Available nationwide through Shoprite, Makro, Africa Cash & Carry, and wholesalers across all nine provinces. Shop online at Takealot, Amazon, and big5cookware.co.za.

Bon Voyage Extra Heavy Duty Catering Pot individual

R 289.00 – R 1,799.00

Bon Voyage Heavy Duty Catering Pots Stew Pan Stockpot Set NC3

~~R 1,399.00~~R 899.00

Bon Voyage Queen 10 Piece Pots Set with SS Handles

~~R 899.00~~R 569.00

Sapphire 10 Piece Aluminium Casseroles With Solid Handles

~~R 999.00~~R 599.00

Tiger Non-Stick 15 Piece Marble Coating Cookware Set Burgundy

~~R 3,699.00~~R 1,999.00

Tiger Non-Stick 8 Piece Marble Coating Cookware Set Black

~~R 2,999.00~~R 1,299.00

Tiger Non-Stick 15 Piece Marble Coating Cookware Set Aquamarine

~~R 3,699.00~~R 1,999.00

Tiger Non-Stick 15 Piece Marble Coating Cookware Set Rose Gold

~~R 3,699.00~~R 1,999.00

7-Piece African Red Enamel Cast Iron Cookware Set

~~R 2,999.00~~R 1,299.00

Cast Iron 2-in-1 Casserole & Frypan Lid, 26cm

~~R 1,699.00~~R 999.00

Cast Iron Shallow Casserole Dish 22cm 1.9L

~~R 1,299.00~~R 699.00

La Cocina 7 Piece Amazon Blue Cast Iron Enamel Cookware Set

~~R 2,999.00~~R 1,299.00

Big5 Enamel Roaster Oval Covered

~~R 345.00~~R 289.00

New World Enamel Roaster Oval 4.5LT Black Flake

~~R 369.00~~R 289.00

Bon Voyage 3-Leg Cast Iron Potjie Pot

R 249.00 – R 4,999.00

7-Piece Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Camping Cookware Set

~~R 4,999.00~~R 1,779.00

New World Enamel Mug Plain/Decorative

R 10.00 – R 89.00

Enamel Wash Basin — Factory Seconds

R 18.00 – R 158.00

New World Enamel Basin

R 49.00 – R 329.00

New World Enamel Cash Bowl

R 17.00 – R 39.00

Big5 Outdoor

9 products

New World Enamel

79 products

La Cocina

17 products

New World Enamel

79 products

Tiger Non-Stick 15 Piece Marble Coating Cookware Set Burgundy

~~R 3,699.00~~R 1,999.00

Tiger Non-Stick 8 Piece Marble Coating Cookware Set Black

~~R 2,999.00~~R 1,299.00

Tiger Non-Stick 15 Piece Marble Coating Cookware Set Aquamarine

~~R 3,699.00~~R 1,999.00

Tiger Non-Stick 15 Piece Marble Coating Cookware Set Rose Gold

~~R 3,699.00~~R 1,999.00

Tiger Stainless Steel 29 Piece Cookware Set - Tempered Glass Lid Edition

~~R 3,999.00~~R 1,499.00

Tiger Stainless Steel 29 Piece Cookware Set - Stainless Steel Lid Edition

~~R 3,999.00~~R 1,499.00

Tiger Non-Stick Marble Coating Fry Pan 24cm Black

~~R 599.00~~R 249.00

All Products

162 products

Best Seller

56 products

Catering Pots & Setup

19 products

Tiger Cookware

7 products

La Cocina

17 products

New World Enamel

79 products

Big5 Outdoor

9 products

Zebra

1 products

Testimonials

N. Lane

I am pleased with this roasting pan. It is huge!!! I have wanted to replace my oval pan with a rectangular one for a long time and I finally did it!! It always gives me the most perfect roast turkey or chicken! (I have tried others before, and nothing compares, considering the affordability and performance.)

Michelle J. C.

It's solid, heavy, conducts heat extremely well, each pot has a nicely fitting stainless steel lid, and cleans up easy. If you need reliable pots, get this set. It does the job well. Perfect for big batches of food cooking.

Ashley K.

Beautiful & cute pot set! Heavy duty, durable, easy to clean. I feel really good using products with enamel coating for my family.
They are adorable and perfect!

Blog posts

on May 26, 2026

Bon Voyage Gold 19-Piece Stainless Steel Set — Mid-Range Induction-Compatible, with Honest QC Notes

Bon Voyage Gold 19pc (R999, polished gold-tone, induction-compatible). 58% 5-star + 27% 4-star on 81 reviews. Includes honest treatment of one customer's QC complaint about lid attachment plus our improvement commitment.

on May 26, 2026

Bon Voyage Diamond 28-Piece Stainless Steel Set — Induction-Compatible, with Honest Notes on Weight

Bon Voyage Diamond 28pc (R1,399, 28 pieces, induction-compatible polished stainless steel with tempered glass lids). 76% 5-star on 160 reviews. Includes honest treatment of customer feedback about weight.

on May 26, 2026

Bon Voyage Extra Heavy Duty Catering Pots — 9 Sizes from 8L to 100L for Real Events

Bon Voyage NW Extra Heavy Duty individual catering pots — 9 sizes from 8L (R289) to 100L (R1,799). 99.9% pure aluminium with 2.2-4mm walls scaling by pot size. NC3 starter set has 4.8 stars across 674 verified Takealot reviews.

on May 26, 2026

Bon Voyage Queen 10-Piece with SS Handles — Same Pot Body, Modern Stainless Steel Handles

Bon Voyage Queen 10pc (R569, stainless steel side handles, 99.9% pure aluminium) — most popular 10pc set with 579 verified Big5 reviews and 4.5 stars across 677 Takealot reviews. Customer Aluwani: 'quality product — the don't burn food easy to wash. price is affordable.'

on May 26, 2026

Sapphire 10-Piece Aluminium Casseroles with Solid Handles — Heaviest-Duty Handle in Bon Voyage's 10pc Range

Bon Voyage Sapphire 10pc (R599, U-shape riveted solid metal handles) is the heaviest-duty handle option in our 10pc aluminium range — same 99.9% pure aluminium pot body as Queen and NW7, designed for high-cycle daily cooking and lifting.

on May 25, 2026

Bon Voyage Queen 10pc vs Hart J7 10pc — An Honest Comparison

Sourced side-by-side comparison: Bon Voyage Queen 10pc (R569 direct from factory, 99.9% aluminium, SS handles, 579 verified Big5 reviews + 677 on Takealot) vs Hart J7 10pc (R800-R1,099 at retail, A-grade aluminium, 1.8mm walls per retailer descriptions, Hart brand site does not aggregate buyer reviews). Every claim is dated and traceable.

on May 24, 2026

Tiger Non-Stick vs Berlinger Haus — An Honest Marble Coating Cookware Comparison

Tiger Non-Stick marble-coated cookware (sold by Big5 Cookware) vs Berlinger Haus Hungarian marble coating cookware — material, coating layers, set size, colours, warranty, and price-per-piece for South African buyers in 2026.

on May 23, 2026

Bon Voyage Stainless Steel vs AMC — An Honest Comparison

Side-by-side comparison of Bon Voyage / Tiger stainless steel cookware sets (R499–R1,499) and AMC stainless steel cookware (R20k–R45k) in South Africa. Material, construction, induction compatibility, warranty, distribution and price tier — sourced and dated.

on May 21, 2026

Is Aluminium Cookware Safe? The Honest Answer (with Sources)

The link between aluminium cookware and Alzheimer's is a myth from a 1965 study that was later disproven. The current scientific consensus, the EFSA Tolerable Weekly Intake, when to use stainless steel instead, and what the South African evidence base looks like.

on May 21, 2026

How to Season and Clean a Potjie Pot — South African Cast Iron Care Guide

First-use seasoning, daily cleaning without soap, rust recovery, indoor vs outdoor use, traditional potjie sizing chart, and storage technique. Everything a South African potjie owner needs in one place.

on May 21, 2026

How to Cook Pap Without It Burning — The South African Cutting Method

Stiff pap that holds its shape, doesn't go gluey, and doesn't burn at the bottom. The South African cutting method, water-to-meal ratios for each pap style, heat-level technique, and pot sizing for family and event cooking.

on May 17, 2026

Bon Voyage vs Hart Pots — An Honest Comparison

Side-by-side, evidence-based comparison of Bon Voyage and Hart aluminium pots in South Africa. Material purity, size range, wall thickness, prices, reviews — sourced and dated.