Sun-dried tomato and pickle preserves made in Paarl
Cumato is based in Paarl, where we prepare a range of sun-dried tomato and pickle preserves for everyday cooking, gifting and trade use. Our products are made from local farm produce and packed for clients who want a practical pantry item with proper flavour and a good shelf presence. From a quick lunch board to a braai table or a restaurant prep shelf, these jars fit right in.
We work with ingredients that suit South African kitchens and the way people actually cook at home. You can spoon our preserves into sandwiches, serve them with cheeses, stir them through pasta, or use them as a sharp, savoury side with roast meat and grilled vegetables. There is no fuss here, just jars that do the job well and taste like they should.
What we supply for homes, gifts and trade
Our range is set up for single-jar orders as well as larger runs for events, stockists and hospitality buyers. Clients use Cumato for table accompaniments, hampers, seasonal gifting and regular pantry restocking, while caterers and guest houses often prefer mixed cases that can be portioned out easily. If you need consistent product for repeated use, we keep that side simple too.
- Online orders for individual customers
- Gift boxes and custom hampers
- Event favours and wedding orders
- Corporate gifting and seasonal orders
- Bulk orders and stockist enquiries
- Subscription boxes for regular delivery
- Hospitality supply for guest houses, lodges and kitchens
We do not overcomplicate it. Clients tell us what they need, and we help match the right pack sizes and product mix for the job. That includes a small order for a family gift or a larger supply for a function in Stellenbosch, Somerset West or Cape Town.
How we work from farm sourcing to courier delivery
Our process starts with sourcing from local farms across South Africa, then moving through production, packing and courier fulfilment from our Paarl base. The team keeps a close eye on consistency, especially where textures and pieces need to hold up well in the jar and on the plate. Lindiwe Ndlovu oversees production, while Jaco Smit handles farm sourcing and keeps the ingredient side practical.
Ayesha Khan manages sales coordination, Thabo Molefe looks after courier fulfilment, Marli Botha leads recipe development, and Siphesihle Dlamini handles customer care. Marius van der Merwe is the MD and keeps the business moving in the right direction. It is a small team with clear roles, which helps when orders come in for Cape Town one day and Durban the next, and someone needs to make sure the right parcels are packed and sent out on time. In summer, and especially when load-shedding is in the mix, that kind of control matters.
- Order through the enquiry form on our contact page
- We confirm the product mix and pack size
- Preparation and packing happen in Paarl
- Courier dispatch goes to addresses across South Africa
- We handle repeat orders, seasonal runs and special requests
