Potjie under the pines
A row of cast iron pots on a long bed of coals, and lunch at tables under the trees. Guests have been coming back for it for more than 35 years.
- Served
- Wednesdays and Saturdays
- When
- Before or after the tractor
- Adults
- R300
- With the tractor
- R600 an adult
What’s in the pot
A potjie is a round cast iron pot on three short legs. Potjiekos is what comes out of it.
The meat goes in first to brown over the coals. The vegetables go on top in layers, the slowest cookers at the bottom. Then the lid goes on and the pot is left alone for hours. Stirring is not allowed.
Here it’s usually lamb and chicken, with a bread table, wine and juice, and moer koffie at the end. The menu changes with the season, so ask when you book, and tell us about allergies or anyone who doesn’t eat meat.
Prices
Per person. Kids under 3 eat free.
| Guest | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | R300 |
| Teens and students13 and older, or with a student card | R250 |
| Kids3 to 12 | R170 |
| Under 3On a lap | Free |
Booking
Half to book
A 50% deposit holds your seats. The rest is due 30 days before your visit.
Booking late
Inside 30 days we ask for the full amount when you book.
If you cancel
21 days or more before: no charge. 7 to 20 days: we keep half. Under 7 days, or a no show: we keep it all.
From the table
4.8 on Google from nearly 500 reviews
The lunch, lamb and chicken potjie, was to die for.
Amanda Godivier, Google review
The tractor ride up the mountain is something you won’t get anywhere else.
Frances Reynolds, Google review
I have been coming here since I was 2 years old. 20 years later it is still an absolutely wonderful place to visit.
Alex Blom, Google review
Went on the ride with 13 primary kids. This group also really enjoyed it.
Corne Lotter, Google review
Questions
What is potjiekos?
Pot food. Meat and vegetables are layered into a round cast iron pot on three legs and cooked slowly over coals for hours, without stirring. Every farm family has its own way of doing it. Ours is served as a buffet.
Can we do the tractor and the potjie on the same day?
Yes, and most people do. The potjie is served on the same Wednesdays and Saturdays, before or after the trip.
How far is Protea Farm from Cape Town?
A little over two hours. Take the N1 through the Huguenot Tunnel and the Hex River Valley, then the R318 towards Montagu. Our gate is at the top of Burgers Pass, 29 km before Montagu. It works as a long day trip, but most people who come from overseas stay a night or two.
What else is there to do nearby?
Montagu, 29 km away, was voted Best Dorpie in the Cape for 2026. It has hot springs, rock climbing, good places to eat and Route 62. The drive over Burgers Pass is worth it on its own, and in spring the Koo Valley turns white and pink with blossom.
Come hungry
The potjie is on Wednesdays and Saturdays with the tractor trip. Book ahead so there’s enough in the pots.