dreemFIRE: Veld to Fire

22nd to 24th April 2026

22nd - arrive 3pm (chilled evening braai)

23rd - full day of cooking

24th - depart after breakfast

📍 Jacob’s Braai – Dagdromer

Fire. Meat. Mastery.

This isn’t a course.
It’s an escape into real skill.
Veld to Fire is an exclusive, hands-on fire-cooking experience for men who want to move beyond the basics and gain real confidence over live fire. Limited to a small group, this two-day immersion is built entirely around doing — not watching. The aim is to walk away with techniques you can apply to everyday braaing, not just special occasions.
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About Nic van Wyk
Chef Nic van Wyk is known for his honest, ingredient-led approach to cooking over fire. With deep experience in wild game, whole-animal cooking, and open-flame techniques, Nic focuses on understanding ingredients first — then using fire as a tool, not a crutch. His teaching style is practical, direct, and grounded in real-world cooking, giving you skills you can apply immediately, not just ideas to admire.
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About dreemFIRE
dreemFIRE is built around one belief: fire is not a shortcut — it’s a discipline. Known for premium fire-cooking tools, systems, and experiences, dreemFIRE focuses on teaching people how to work with fire properly. From product design to live-fire events, the brand is rooted in practical knowledge, craftsmanship, and the shared experience of cooking and gathering around flames. At its core is the Low & Slow braai philosophy.
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What to Expect
Over two days, you’ll cook every meal over fire — breakfast, lunch, and proper evening feasts. The focus is on game meat, with additional time spent on vegetables and selected seafood, all cooked directly over flame and coals.
This is real veld-to-fire knowledge, earned by doing:
•    Understanding fire before food
•    Choosing and managing heat
•    Working confidently with knives, pans, and live flame
•    Cooking with intention, not guesswork
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What You’ll Learn
You’ll cover both foundational and advanced fire-cooking skills, including:
•    Fire management & heat control
•    Cooking game meat: cuts, technique, flavour & timing
•    Proper pan seasoning (done right)
•    Knife care & sharpening essentials
•    Vegetables over fire — properly
•    Chimichurri & salmuera for fire-cooked meat
•    Introductory seafood over fire
Everything is practical, repeatable, and designed to be used long after the event.
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Who This Is For
•    Men who want real fire skills, not a demo
•    Serious braai enthusiasts ready to level up
•    People who learn best by doing
•    Anyone wanting time away from noise, screens, and routine
No prior experience required — just curiosity and a willingness to get involved.
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📍 Location
Jacob’s Braai – Dagdromer
A relaxed, purpose-built fire-cooking environment surrounded by nature — ideal for learning, cooking, and slowing down around the fire.
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Cost & Inclusions
R10,000 per person
This includes:
•    All meals over the two days
•    Wine with meals
•    Accommodation
•    A curated dreemFIRE gift pack
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Spaces & Booking
•    Very limited spaces (12-16)
•    First come, first served