Epic Non-Traditional Braai Ideas 

A braai is something that can’t really be done badly. Any traditional braai is good – and the only thing you can possibly hope to do is make it slightly better. 

You’ll find a hundred “new takes” or “different angles” on traditional braai food plastered over the internet. But we’re pretty happy with the old favourites staying the way they are. 

Here’s our take on a non-traditional braai: 

The Non-Traditional Braai Itself 

These are the weirdest takes on braais (or, grills, really) that we could find. You probably won’t find these at your local hardware store, but don’t you think it’s time that we start braaing in style? 

The Bubble 

This braai by the German design studio Metallwerk Zurich AG looks just as the name suggests. 

The Druida 

Barcelona’s MRMLD STUDIO brings us the Druida. How trendy is this? South African braai designers need to take notes. 

Noori Stove 

Now over to Brazil where Noori has broken traditional design with this braai, pizza oven, and fire pit.

Diagofocus 

French-based Focus brings that typical French design style with their Diagofocus. 

Around the Braai 

If you’re going to have a cool-looking braai, you should make the outdoor entertainment space just as fun. 

Wood Stocks 

These excellent wood storage installations from Parker and Coop might be British, but you can be sure that South Africans know how to put them to their best use. 

Linear Braai Layout 

Both of these are great inspirations to make the most out of a smaller garden so that you can still host epic braais. 

Grass daybed 

Who needs camping chairs or a patio set anyway? Build your own grass daybed! 

Braai Tips 

Pinterest is full of epic braai tips, but these are our favourites.  

Bug Repellent Luminary 

Do a three-in-one with this luminary. 1) keep bugs away. 2) provide illumination.3) create a vibe. 

Pot Marshmallow Braai

Let the kids keep themselves entertained with their very own pot braai to braai some marshmallows.  

Cooling and Playing 

Make and freeze water balloons to keep drinks cold. When they thaw, let the kids go wild! 

Totally Non-traditional Braai Food 

Now, on to the main event. Here are the yummiest looking non-traditional braai foods we could find. 

Braaied Bacon, Blue Cheese And Fig Chilli Poppers 

Your guests will go wild for these poppers.  

Braaied Camembert Bread 

Take the braai up about a thousand notches with this gorgeous cheesy bread. 

Bourbon Braai Wings 

Bring a bit of amber goodness into your braai with bourbon chicken wings. 

Calamari Braai Kababs 

Here’s where you bring a bit of surf to all the traditional turf braai fare. 

Philly Cheese Steak Foil Packets 

How about an all-in-one braai meal, broodjie included?

Grilled Aubergine With Yogurt Mint Sauce And Pomegranate 

We’ve gone all the way to the Netherlands for this healthy braai veg option. 

Grilled Courgette Salad 

Now back to South Africa for this braai slaai. Remember that, anytime a recipe suggests grilling, we close our eyes and pretend they said “braai”. 

Jan Braai’s Cinnabuns 

Jan Braai really can do no wrong. This looks like the kind of dessert that we’ll plan a braai around.  

S’mores Braai Pie 

With this dessert, you’ll want to braai s’more and s’more. 

Bye – Braai 

We hope you’re inspired to host your own non-traditional braai and that you’ll share the experience with us by tagging #homemakers-sa when you do.