Ouma Bouwer Kitchen

08/05/2025

08/02/2025

In a South African home, the door is always open… and the kettle is always on.

At Ouma Bouwer Kitchen, we believe in:

🇿🇦 Tradition that smells like Sunday potjiekos
🇿🇦 Comfort that tastes like warm malva pudding
🇿🇦 Conversations that linger long after the last bite

Because in our culture, food isn't just about eating, it’s how we say, “welcome to our kitchen, where everything visit feels like a hug".

08/01/2025

MEET THE OUMA BOUWER DREAM TEAM

Behind every great market stall… is an even greater team!

From flipping pancakes to fixing signs, charming customers to chasing stock, the magic of Ouma Bouwer Kitchen at Saffella Festival was all thanks to this incredible crew. Each one brought their own flavour (and flair!) to the mix, and we’re excited to introduce the legends behind the scenes:

Brandon
Second-year Architectural Studies student at St. Clair College. But around here, more fondly known as the Milkshake Maestro. If your milkshake brought you to the yard... he probably made it.

Kaley
The brilliant brain behind our “Little Kitty” charms and the artistic ninja behind our menu boards. If Kaley writes it, people line up for it. We’re convinced her markers are magical.

Jordan
Former part-time sushi chef and full-time Architectural Technologies student, Jordan is our resident perfectionist. He makes sure every single order gets the same love, care, and picture-perfect presentation. Honestly, the man assembles pancakes with surgical precision. We suspect he might secretly carry a ruler. Next week, he’s off on a new adventure to satisfy his appetite for wanderlust!

William
The real mover and shaker behind the scenes. He fetches, he carries, he fixes, and he figures things out. If there’s a crisis, William has already solved it. Probably with duct tape and a grin.

Tianna
She keeps the show running, the stock flowing, and somehow always knows where everything is. Tianna is routinely the first one to show up and the last one to call it a day. Whether it’s baking, serving, cleaning, planning, shopping… there is nothing too much for her. Calm in the chaos, reliable to the core, and always two steps ahead. We honestly don’t know how we’d function without her (and we don’t want to find out!).

And last but never least… Nicola
The heart, hustle, and spice behind Ouma Bouwer Kitchen. Nicola is the visionary who made her dream a reality, a proudly South African force of nature with a love for flavour, community, and beautiful chaos. She's the kind of person who'll roll up her sleeves, flip a pancake, fix a table leg, chat with a customer, and still have time to brainstorm the next big idea (usually while stirring a pot). Her energy is infectious, her standards are sky-high, and her passion? Absolutely unmatched.

Thanks to this team, the Saffella Festival was unforgettable. Stay tuned, we’re just getting started! 🇿🇦

07/31/2025

A big thank you to the lovely ladies from Bokkies Biltong Inc. who supported our Ouma Bouwer Kitchen stall throughout the Saffella Festival event! Your energy, kindness, and support didn’t go unnoticed.

If you love high-quality biltong and enjoy supporting passionate local businesses, give them a follow and check out their products. You won’t be disappointed!

07/30/2025

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION POST

This one goes out to Kay & Jacob, the kind of customers every small business dreams of!

When we were just getting started, they were the first to order our made-for-sale pepper steak pies and left us our very first online review.

Over the weekend at Saffella Festival, they even drove all the way from LaSalle to Oakville just to support us. That’s the kind of love that keeps our ovens warm and our hearts full.

Kay & Jacob, thank you for believing in us from Day 1. We appreciate you!

07/29/2025

THAT'S A WRAP! 🇿🇦

What a LEKKER weekend at the Saffella Festival! The smiles, the stories, the koeksisters and pancakes... our hearts (and bellies) are full!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Ouma Bouwer Kitchen stall! Whether you came for the tastes, stayed for the chat, or waved a friendly hello, we loved every moment with you.

If you snapped a pic with us or tried our treats, tag us! We’d love to see your happy faces and hear what your favourites were.

Over the next few days, we’ll be shining a spotlight on some special mentions, the faces, moments, and memories that made Saffella Festival extra sweet.

07/25/2025

SAFFELLA FESTIVAL WEEKEND IS HERE! 🇿🇦

Ouma Bouwer is bringing all the flavour, flair, and feels to this year’s Saffella Festival!

Pop by our stall and say "Hello Ouma!" for a special festival discount, because everyone deserves a little extra love and LEKKER deals!

Catch us at the heart of the hustle, serving smiles, stories, and sweet surprises.

We can't wait to see you there!

07/22/2025

🎉🇿🇦 Saffella Summer Festival – July 26 🇿🇦🎉
📍 Crusaders Rugby Club, Oakville
🕛 Gates open at 12PM

Get ready for a FULL DAY of family fun, food & fantastic entertainment! 🎶🎈🍽️🏉

✨ What’s Happening:
🔥 1PM: Food Stalls Open – Come hungry! Boeries, pies, jaffels & local treats!
👧 2PM: Kids’ Activities – Airbrush tattoos, balloon twisters, inflatables & many prizes!
🏉 Rugby Matches throughout the day
🎸 4PM: Cape Town Band
🎩 5PM: Magic Show
🎤 7PM: Main Band – Jaded Monkeys

💥 Competitions, giveaways & epic prizes all day long!
🎁 WIN: Potjiekos contest | Style Makeovers | Hampers
🎟️ FREE ENTRY!
🛍️ Support local vendors, enjoy great music, and bring the whole family!

🟡 Don’t miss it – Saffella is where SA hearts meet in Canada! ❤️🇨🇦

07/11/2025

07/10/2025

Cream Soda Float, A South African Classic! 🇿🇦

A Cream Soda Float is made by pouring fizzy, green South African cream soda over a generous scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. The result? A foamy, fizzy, creamy explosion of flavour that takes you right back to sunny afternoons and childhood smiles.

Perfect for summer days, kids' treats, or just because!

Pre-order your Cream Soda Float for Saffella Festival.

07/09/2025

Ouma Bouwer Kitchen @ Saffella Festival! 🇿🇦

We are getting ready for a weekend at the Saffella Festival, and we don’t want you to miss out!

To avoid missing out on your favourites (because they do sell out fast!), we recommend placing your preorder ahead of time.

Pick up your orders at the Saffella Festival with ease and enjoy your Ouma-made favourites without the wait.

🇿🇦 Saffella Festival at Crusaders Rugby Club in Oakville, Ontario on July 26 & 27

Click here to place your order:
https://saffa-sell.kwika.ca/venues/9eb2f6d9-51cb-453c-bd15-039daa973ead/vendors/9f173b1c-691e-4641-a34f-2c4f9fea7e99