Biltong Plus in Wellsford BiltongP@gmail.com
Photos by Sherelee Clarke of ALV Photography
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n Wellsford, a remarkable store has appeared on the horizon. It is eye-catching to say the least. The bright orange facade, the life-sized giraffe and the zebra and springbok artefacts all make BILTONG PLUS hard to miss!
locals and travelling expats and soon it became time to look for bigger premises with ample parking which would be crucial on this busy stretch of road. Coert Bosman bought out the ‘friend’ who wanted to invest elsewhere and he took over the daily hands-on management of BILTONG PLUS. Buying the rather outdated buildings on the northern edge of town they turned them into a delightful venue for all.
The Bosman family, who opened retail outlets in Browns Bay, Howick, Orewa, Stanmore Bay and Rosedale saw the need for a store Coert Bosman, owner of Biltong ‘up north’. Importing, wholesaling and retailing since 2002 the family Plus in Wellsford. Since October, customers can enjoy a sold their retail outlets and their taste of Africa with Bobotie and Boerewors pies, son, Willem Bosman, bought the import/wholesale as well as milk tarts and peppermint crisp tarts of side of the business from Jaco Bosman who is still the varying sizes, all freshly made on the premises. supplier of products to the majority of South African Different flavours of Boerewors and an amazing shops across New Zealand. variety of Biltong flavours and dried meat Having been slightly ‘freed-up’, Jaco decided a couple of products leave no doubt as to their name. With years ago to have a trial run with an outlet in Wellsford. delicious café style coffee, Rooibos espresso and Together with a longstanding friend they rented a small a variety of cold drinks, like Cream Soda, make space much to the amazement of many. The standard this the ideal stop for the wary traveller. question of, “why Wellsford of all places?” became For the wine connoisseur this is a plus as South common place. The simple answer was, “it’s on the African wines are the only wines sold there. SH1”. Hardly rocket science! Even with his vision of the business success, The small outlet fared very well with the support of Jaco is still pleasantly surprised at how popular the Curios and wines are. The large selection of African ‘arts and crafts’ are sourced by Jaco and his wife, Brenda, from countries as far away as Zambia and Malawi.
Biltong+ 273 Rodney Street Wellsford, (State highway 1)
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South African groceries, wine, beer, spirits, African Art and Curios, and garden ornaments. 100g of Original Biltong and a Coke to anyone who presents this Ad to the shop during Feb and March 2016. Container space available from JHB to AUK
Tel 09 423 7964 biltongp@gmail.com www.biltongplus.co.nz
Much of the family’s daily joy comes from the excitement of their customers when they visit the shop. They are grateful for the life they have in New Zealand and thoroughly enjoy being able to give back to their visitors. Another service rendered by this business is that they offer to make space available in their containers should you wish to bring in smaller amounts of goods. Many have already done so and are very pleased with the outcome. For more info contact Coert at biltongp@ gmail.com or call 021 557 392. For expats BILTONG PLUS it is a taste of days gone by; for Kiwis it is an introduction to Africa. Even if you are not in the market to buy, it is still a great feast for the eyes and a pleasant stop on your travels along State Highway 1.
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