Nibblers Pub hosts final round of annual Potjie Competition

The annual Potjie Competition at Nibblers Pub in Alberton came to an end on September 26, with Johnny Becker and Lache Steyn taking the top spot and winning a 55-inch television worth R5 000.

The final marked the end of three rounds of cooking, bringing together the round winners for one last contest to decide who would take home the main prize.

The competition ran over several months, with rounds held in June, July and August. Each round produced a winning team that progressed to the final.

The teams that competed in the showdown were Johnny Becker and Lache Steyn, Raymond and Marlize van Rooyen, Stanley Bailing and Erika van Heerden, as well as Chucky Buys and Shine Lombard.

The final started at midday, with contestants putting their cooking skills to the test as supporters gathered to cheer on their favourite teams.

Live music by Leon added to the day’s entertainment, while visitors enjoyed the food and friendly vibe. The other teams also received prizes, ensuring that there were rewards beyond first place.

Decade of ownership

Nibblers Pub owner Pete Greyvenstein explained that the idea for the competition came from his wife.

After the first event proved successful the previous year, they decided to host it again, with a bigger prize up for grabs. The previous year’s winner had received a fridge, while this year’s main prize was a 55-inch television.

Greyvenstein took over the pub in 2016, although the business had been established in 1994.

It had originally operated across the road before moving to its current location. In June 2026, the pub also celebrated 10 years under his ownership.

For Greyvenstein, the competition was about more than winning prizes. It provided an opportunity for people to come together, enjoy a good potjie and take part in some friendly competition.

He explained that the event attracted supporters who might not normally visit the pub but came along to support a family member or friend who was competing.