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  • Christmas Biltong Hampers

    Christmas Biltong Hampers

    Stuck on what to buy the person who has everything? A Christmas biltong hamper is a gift people genuinely use, share and remember. We cover what goes into a great biltong gift box, ideas for every person on your list, pairing biltong with South African wine, ordering in time for Christmas, and how to collect from our Cobham shop in Surrey or have your gift delivered anywhere on the UK mainland.

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  • South African Grocery Staples

    South African Grocery Staples

    Ask any South African living in the UK what they miss most and the answer is rarely a landmark. It is a jar of Mrs Ball's chutney, a rusk dunked in morning coffee, or a shake of Aromat on hot chips. We round up 10 South African grocery staples everyone should try, what they are, how South Africans use them, and where to buy South African groceries in the UK.

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  • thick strips of raw silverside beef, a small bowl of coriander seeds, cracked black pepper, coarse sea salt flakes on a work surface

    Make Biltong At Home

    Can you make biltong at home? Yes ... but should you? We walk you through the DIY process honestly, explain the real challenges, and show you why professionally made biltong delivers a better result. Read the full guide here.

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  • An overhead shot of spices arranged artfully around a thick slice of dark red biltong on a rustic wooden surface

    What Does Biltong Taste Like

    What does biltong taste like? Discover the flavours, textures, and tasting notes behind South Africa’s iconic air-dried meat — from original to chilli, wet to dry. A first-timer’s flavour guide from Billy Tong.

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  • A worn leather hiking backpack open on a rocky trail with a sealed bag of dry biltong visible inside

    How To Store Biltong

    Learn the best ways to keep wet, medium, and dry biltong fresh, at home, in the office, or on the go. Your complete storage guide from Billy Tong.

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  • South African Braai Catering Surrey

    South African Braai Catering Surrey

    Billy Tong brings authentic South African braai catering to Surrey, London, and the wider UK. From sizzling boerewors and charcoal-grilled steaks to koeksisters and malva pudding, we deliver a full three-course braai experience — setup, cooking, serving, and clean-up included — for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and festivals.

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  • How Is Biltong Made?

    How Is Biltong Made?

    How is biltong made? Follow the traditional step-by-step process behind South Africa's iconic air-dried meat — from selecting premium beef to the vinegar cure, the spice blend, and the patient cold air-drying that makes biltong unlike any other snack. The full guide from Billy Tong.

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