The story of Simply African Food Limited begins with a passion for authentic South African food and a family tradition that spans generations. Our late father, Donald Dodson, was born and raised in Pretoria, South Africa, in a proud South African family where food, tradition and the outdoors were part of everyday life. Family gatherings often centred around the braai, where stories were shared and traditional South African foods were prepared with care and pride. Among the most loved of these traditions were biltong, boerewors and droëwors – three iconic South African delicacies known for their rich flavour and traditional preparation methods. Donald’s journey into producing authentic South African biltong began during hunting trips for buck across the South African bushveld. There he learned the traditional art of curing and drying meat using techniques passed down through generations. His dedication to perfecting these methods eventually led him to produce high quality biltong, boerewors and droëwors for visitors to the world-famous Kruger National Park, where travellers from around the globe experienced the unmistakable taste of true South African food. Years later, Donald brought not only his family recipes but also his passion and craftsmanship to the United Kingdom. In 2012, he began producing authentic South African biltong, traditional boerewors and droëwors in the UK, using the same spice blends and time-honoured curing methods he had perfected in South Africa. For Donald, making biltong and droëwors was never just about producing food. It was about honouring tradition. Every batch was carefully prepared and naturally air-dried using traditional techniques that develop the deep flavour, tender texture and distinctive taste that make South African biltong and droëwors so loved around the world. Alongside this, Donald perfected his traditional South African boerewors, creating a sausage that captures the authentic flavour of the South African braai. Over time, his recipes became renowned among customers searching for real South African biltong, droëwors and boerewors in the UK. What made Donald’s products special was his commitment to authenticity and his refusal to compromise on the traditional methods that define true South African craftsmanship. Today, the family proudly continues his legacy through Simply African Food Limited, still using the exact recipes and drying methods that Donald passed down. Every piece of our biltong, every stick of droëwors, and every coil of our renowned boerewors reflects the heritage, dedication and passion he believed in. From the plains of South Africa to homes across the United Kingdom, Donald’s legacy lives on in every bite.