Servo sizzles for epic South African braai celebration
Leederville played host to a sold-out one-night-only South African braai celebratory feast.
More than just a barbecue, the social and cultural event traditionally involves gathering with friends and family, usually outdoors, and cooking meat over an open fire.
Foodies took over Servo for a night of lekker braai, packed with unmistakable Saffa flavours, offering a taste of home for people with South African heritage.
The menu included Stirling Ranges house-dried biltong, Boerewors pot sticker with monkey gland sauce, Bunny chow, Wagyu beef sosaties and Oxtail potjiekos
For dessert, a Rooibos fig crème brulee was served.
The event was part of the Nom Nom festival, a six week celebration of food and wine in the Leederville precinct back for its third year.
There is sure to be something on offer for every food lover alike among the more than 30 events and activations such as culinary adventures, boozy lunches, progressive lunches and gourmet plates.
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