Usually everyone disappears while one person stands at the braai. This changed everything. We all sat around the fire together, talking and eating as the meat came off the grill.

I never realised how useful the tabletop would be. Our drinks, sauces and snacks were all within reach, and nobody had to keep running back into the kitchen.

It's surprisingly lightweight. I bring it out when friends come over and move it back inside afterwards without any hassle. Perfect size and doesn't take up much space.

I got stuck while putting it together, but the Braai Commune team answered my questions almost immediately. Really refreshing to deal with people who actually help after you've bought the product.

We've used it for much more than braais. One evening we boiled a kettle over the fire, roasted marshmallows with the kids and just sat talking for hours. It brings people together.

Every guest who comes over asks where we got it. It looks fantastic in the garden and becomes the talking point before the braai has even started.

One of the cleverest ideas is filling the bowl with ice when we're not braaiing. We kept all our cold drinks there while everyone relaxed around the table. Really versatile.

The free nationwide delivery made ordering easy, and the first-order discount was a nice bonus. What kept me happy though was how different our weekends feel now—everyone actually sits together instead of standing around waiting for the food.