BillyTong your Biltong specialists

23/09/2026

A very busy weekend is coming up with four events. If you're at any of them, do come and say hi. We'll have our usual range of amazing South African produce.

1) Esher Rugby Club minis rugby on Friday evening 25th September from 6pm,
2) Then a joint stand with Emily's curries at the Cobham Farmers Market on Saturday morning 26th September
3) Esher Rugby Club from 2.30 pm on Saturday 26th September for their 1st XV game
4) Finally, from 10 am on Sunday 27th September we are at the Horse & Groom in Wimbledon for the Springboks vs Wallabies down under

16/09/2026

Many of you have asked for the link to donate to Crisis, the charity that was close to Mark's heart. Here is the link https://markpollak.muchloved.com/

09/09/2026

In Loving Memory of Mark

Dear Customers, Supporters and Friends,

It is with profound sadness that we share the heartbreaking news that Mark, the founder and heart of Billytong, loving husband of Emőke and friend to many, passed away suddenly and tragically.

Mark was so much more than the founder of Billytong. He was a friend, a familiar face, and a much-loved part of our community here in Cobham and back home in South Africa. His warmth, generosity and passion touched the lives of so many people. He will be deeply missed by his wife and family, his many friends in the UK and South Africa, and by the entire Cobham community.

We would like to come together to remember Mark, celebrate his life, and honour the legacy he leaves behind.

The gathering will take place on Thursday 17 September at 3:00pm at Cobham Rugby Club.

As part of the memorial, we would also love to hear some of the stories and memories that people have of Mark.

There will be an opportunity during the gathering for anyone who would like to share a story or memory of Mark in an open mic session. If you would prefer not to speak on the day, but have a story you would like to share, please feel free to email it to Emőke beforehand at [email protected].

We would be grateful if you could let us know if you are able to attend by emailing [email protected].

In keeping with Mark’s generous spirit, please do not send flowers. If you would like to make a donation in his memory, we kindly ask that you consider supporting Crisis UK, a charity dedicated to helping people who are experiencing homelessness — a cause that was very close to Mark’s heart.

Thank you for your kindness, support and for helping us remember a truly special person.

Mark will be deeply missed, but his kindness, spirit and legacy will live on in all those whose lives he touched.

With heartfelt thanks,
Emőke

09/09/2026

🏉 Big tackles. Big rivalry. Proper biltong. 🇿🇦

Springboks vs All Blacks — get match-ready the Billy Tong way!

We’ll be at the Horse & Groom in South Wimbledon from 6pm with our biltong and traditional droëwors. Grab your mates, wear your green and gold, and join us to cheer on the Bokke! 💚💛

📅 Saturday 12th September 2026
⏰ Kick-off: 10pm BST
📍 Horse & Groom, South Wimbledon

Who’s joining us? Drop your score prediction below and tag your match-night crew 👇

GO BOKKE! 🇿🇦🔥

09/09/2026

🇿🇦 Ripley, we’re bringing the biltong!

Billy Tong will be at Ripley Farmers Market this Saturday with premium biltong and traditional droëwors, packed with proper South African flavour.

📅 Saturday 12th September
⏰ 9am–1pm
📍 Ripley Farmers Market

Come and say hello, stock up on your favourites and support your local market. Whether it’s a taste of home or something new to try, we’d love to see you! 🙌

Tag a mate who loves biltong 👇

04/09/2026

Series on the line. Whoever takes Joburg goes to Baltimore in front.

So: who's coming round? Get the numbers in tonight and get the board sorted, biltong cut how you like it, droëwors, boerie for the braai, chilli bites for the nervous bit at the end.

We fed a festival and a pub last Saturday. Your lounge is easy.

Pop in anytime, or order at BillyTong.com — free UK delivery over £65.

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03/09/2026

One each.

Try inside two minutes, 24 -14 at the break, and Kolbe kicking everything he looked at. 18 points off the tee. Pieter-Steph's hundredth cap, and the Cape Town crowd showed their appreciation. That's the Boks we know.

What a Saturday it was this side too. Cheam Park with Lekker in London, the Horse & Groom full of green and gold in Wimbledon, and Prime Circle eating our food backstage. Lekker!

Series level. Johannesburg on Saturday. Don't get comfortable.

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02/09/2026

02/09/2026

Feeding the band. ✅

Dale and Gavin from Circle came past for some proper South African food at Lekker in London on Saturday. Made our whole weekend, boys.

Lekker to feed the people who wrote the soundtrack back home. Come past Cobham any time, the biltong's on us.

🎥 Dale & Gavin, Prime Circle · 📍 Lekker in London, Cheam Park

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31/08/2026

❤️ Celebrating the Life of our friend, "Mr. BillyTong"

In Loving Memory of Mark

Dear Customers, Supporters and Friends,

It is with profound sadness that we share the heartbreaking news that Mark, the founder and heart of Billytong, and loving husband to Emőke and friend to many, passed away suddenly and tragically.

Mark was so much more than the founder of Billytong. He was a friend, a familiar face, and a much-loved part of our community here in Cobham and back home in South Africa. His warmth, generosity and passion touched the lives of so many people. He will be deeply missed by his wife and family, his many friends in the UK and South Africa, and by the entire Cobham community.

We would like to come together to remember Mark, celebrate his life, and honour the legacy he leaves behind.

The gathering will take place on Thursday, 17 September at 3:00pm at Cobham Rugby Club.

We would be grateful if you could let us know if you are able to attend by emailing Emőke at [email protected].

In keeping with Mark’s generous spirit, please do not send flowers. If you would like to make a donation in his memory, we kindly ask that you consider supporting Crisis UK, a charity dedicated to helping people who are experiencing homelessness - a cause that was very close to Mark’s heart.

Thank you for your kindness, support and for helping us remember a truly special person.

Mark will be deeply missed, but his kindness, spirit and legacy will live on in all those whose lives he touched.

With heartfelt thanks,
Emőke