Billy Tong Blog

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Where does biltong come from? Trace the fascinating 400-year journey of South Africa's iconic air-dried meat — from Dutch settlers at the Cape of Good Hope to one of the UK's most popular high-protein snacks. The full story from Billy Tong.