In Riebeek-Kasteel, much of the traditional cuisine is a mix of European and African dishes. Staples include biltong (dried, cured meat), boerewors (traditional South African sausage) and potjiekos, a slow-cooked stew typically prepared in a three-legged pot over an open fire. Due to the fertile soils in the city, locally grown olives and wine also have a major influence on the cuisine.