The Art of the Braai

The humble braai has been such a large part of South African culture it’s hard to separate the two. While the idea of barbecuing is in now way uniquely South African, we are one of the only cultures on Earth to have developed our own name for it – the braai. What would South Africa be without the braai? In fact, the braai is such an important part of our culture, that we even have a public holiday dedicated to it – braai day.

But how does this effect you? Well, if you’re reading this or have found yourself scrolling through this website, the you’re already on the right track. Even though it’s possible to braai on the ground with nothing but a fire to cook your food, the truth is that braai culture has developed a variety of technologies unique specifically to the art of preparing food over the fire. This is where we come in – the braai specialists!

As a company, Progress has over 25 years of experience in the realm of braai and fireplace installation and development. We specialize in creating some of the most exquisite braais for you to have in your home. Whether it’s a built-in braai, a freestanding braai or a portable braai, we have exactly what you need to suit your home and lifestyle.

Generally speaking, when we picture a braai, we expect a simple portable braai or face-brick wall with a hole in it for a fire. However, we at Progress and Lava fires believe that making a braai a thing of beauty is important. After all, the braai will be a part of your home and life for a long time, so it’s important to find one that really works well with your home and taste. We like to think of the braai as somewhat of a social gathering place and therefore should be something to behold.

So when you consider that you’ll be using it quite a lot once it’s up, it’s worth investing in a really good quality braai with a great finish. At Progress, we have a braai model for every single type of home or style you can imagine. Whether it’s shiny stainless steel or the classic black finish that you’re looking for, we will have the perfect fit for you. If you’ve been using a standard portable braai for most of your life, then it’s time to upgrade! There’s nothing like spending time with family and loved ones in front of the braai. What’s the world cup without a braai? Braai day?

So do the patriotic thing and be sure to give Progress and Lava fires a call if you’re in need of a great quality braai this season. Don’t hesitate – our products tend to sell like hotcakes. So call now for a quick quote and even quicker installation. You’ll be braaing like a champ in no time!