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Place your preserve order online for delivery anywhere in South Africa, from Cape Town and Stellenbosch to Johannesburg, Durban and Gqeberha. Cumato makes it easy to choose jars, add gift packs or bulk quantities, and have them packed for courier collection from our Paarl base.

Online Orders

Order Preserves Online From Paarl

Our online orders service is set up for home cooks, gift buyers and businesses that want dependable preserve supply without having to phone around for stock. You can place an order for sun-dried tomato preserves, pickle preserves, gift boxes, custom hampers, event favours and bulk packs, then have everything dispatched by courier across South Africa.

We work from Paarl in the Western Cape and supply customers in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Gqeberha, Stellenbosch and Somerset West. Orders are packed with care for the journey, using strong cartons and protective wrap so the jars stay secure in transit, even on longer routes.

  • Single jars for home kitchens
  • Mixed boxes for tasting and gifting
  • Bulk orders for hospitality and events
  • Courier delivery nationwide

What You Can Buy Through The Online Shop

The online ordering process covers the core range of sun-dried tomato and pickle preserves, plus selected gifting and supply options. If you are cooking for the week, building a pantry, or sending a present, you can order in the quantity that suits your use. We keep the product list practical, with clear jar sizes and simple pack choices.

Most customers choose mixed cartons so they can keep different flavours on hand for sandwiches, braais, cheese boards and weekday meals. Food businesses often order larger units for back-of-house use and to keep a steady supply on site. If you need repeat ordering, subscription boxes and seasonal orders are also available for regular top-ups.

  • Sun-dried tomato preserves in standard retail jars
  • Pickle preserves for savoury serving and cooking
  • Gift boxes for personal occasions
  • Corporate and hospitality packs for business use

How The Online Ordering Process Works

The buying process is straightforward. Start by selecting your products, choose the quantity, then complete your enquiry through the contact form on our site. Once we have your details, we confirm stock, pack requirements and courier details before preparing your order for dispatch. If you are placing a larger order, we will confirm any pack mix or delivery timing needed for your event or outlet.

Our team in Paarl handles the full process from sourcing and packing to courier handover. Lindiwe Ndlovu oversees production, Jaco Smit manages farm sourcing, and Thabo Molefe supervises fulfilment so orders move out in an organised way. Ayesha Khan handles sales coordination, while Siphesihle Dlamini assists with customer queries and updates. Marli Botha supports recipe development for product consistency and new flavour ideas.

  • Select your preserve type and quantity
  • Submit your order through the enquiry form
  • Receive confirmation of stock and dispatch details
  • Courier collection and delivery to your address

Packing, Delivery And Turnaround Times

We prepare orders for courier delivery across South Africa, including major metro areas and outlying towns. Turnaround depends on stock on hand, the order size and where the parcel is going, but we always aim to keep the process efficient and clear. Small retail orders can usually move faster, while bulk and gift orders may need a little more preparation time, especially if they include mixed items.

Each parcel is packed to suit the contents and the route. Jars are cushioned to reduce movement in transit, labels are checked before sealing, and cartons are marked for handling. For customers in hotter coastal areas like Durban or humid stretches of the coast, we pack with transport conditions in mind. If your building has access rules, loading bay times or security sign-in requirements, let us know in the enquiry form so delivery runs smoothly.

  • Courier delivery to door or business address
  • Packed for local and long-distance routes
  • Suitable for home deliveries and office reception points
  • Ideal for birthdays, hampers and company gifting

Pricing Approach For Retail, Bulk And Regular Orders

Our pricing approach is simple and depends on the product mix, jar count and delivery destination. Single retail orders are priced per jar or pack, while bulk orders and repeat supply can be structured differently depending on volume. Courier costs are worked out with the order so you know what to expect before dispatch. There are no hidden add-ons for the ordinary packing steps needed to get preserve jars out safely.

For event favours, weddings and corporate gifting, we can quote on the number of units needed, the chosen presentation and the delivery location. If you are ordering for hospitality use or stockist supply, we will discuss the quantities needed for your sales cycle and the most practical pack format. It helps to plan ahead for peak periods like Easter, year end gifting and busy wedding months, because courier lanes can fill up fast.

  • Retail pricing for smaller household orders
  • Volume pricing for bulk and trade quantities
  • Courier cost calculated with each delivery area
  • Pack pricing for gift boxes and custom hampers

Keeping Your Preserves On Hand For Best Use

Once your order arrives, keep the jars in a cool dry cupboard away from direct sun and strong heat. If you order for a household kitchen, it makes sense to plan a refill every 4 to 6 weeks depending on how often you cook with the preserves. For restaurants, cafés and guesthouses, a regular ordering interval helps avoid running short during weekend trade or busy check-in periods.

After opening, follow standard kitchen practice and keep the jar sealed well between uses. Use clean utensils when serving and store opened product according to the label instructions. If you are building a pantry for home use, keeping two or three jars in rotation works well, especially when you want a savoury spread ready for quick meals. A small typo here is not ideal but it happens when orders are moving fast.

  • Store sealed jars in a cool cupboard
  • Rotate stock every 4 to 6 weeks for regular use
  • Order ahead for events, weekends and holidays
  • Use clean utensils to serve from opened jars

Key facts

BasePaarl, Western Cape
Delivery areaNationwide courier across South Africa
Common service areasCape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Gqeberha, Stellenbosch, Somerset West
Order typesRetail, bulk, gift boxes, hampers, event favours, corporate gifting, subscription boxes
Order methodEnquiry form on the contact page
Founded2011

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How do I place an online order?

Choose your products and quantities, then send your enquiry through the contact form. We confirm stock, packaging and delivery details before dispatch.

Do you deliver outside the Western Cape?

Yes. We courier orders across South Africa, including Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and Gqeberha.

Can I order for an event or business function?

Yes. We handle gift boxes, custom hampers, event favours, wedding orders, hospitality supply and bulk orders, with quantities matched to your needs.

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