A Savoury Preserve with Sweet Onion Depth
This preserve is made for kitchens that need a ready spoonful of flavour without starting from scratch. The caramelised onion note softens the tomato, giving a rounded finish that works well in both quick meals and plated dishes.
Use it straight from the jar on burgers, fold it into savoury tarts or spread it under cheese on toast before baking. It also suits pies, pastry swirls, savoury muffins and warm sandwich fillings. In a home kitchen or a small food operation, it saves prep time while still giving a cooked, handmade taste.
Because it is a preserve, the texture is spoonable and easy to portion. That makes it handy for buffets, snack prep and batch cooking where you need even flavour across every serving.
Jar Sizes and Ordering Options
Cumato supplies Caramelised Onion Tomato in practical jar sizes for household use, gift packs and larger food service needs. Exact pack availability may vary by order type, so it is best to confirm the current options when you enquire.
- Single jars for home cooking and gifting
- Mixed gift boxes with other preserves
- Bulk orders for cafés, delis and caterers
- Seasonal or custom hamper packing for events
If you are buying for weddings, corporate hampers or hospitality supply, let the team know how many people you need to cover and whether the jars must match a set budget. Orders can be arranged for Paarl, Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Somerset West, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and Gqeberha through courier delivery.
Where It Works Best in the Kitchen
This is a useful preserve for dishes that need a sweet savoury base. It sits well with pastry, grilled fillings and warm grain dishes, and it can also be used as a finishing spoon on top of hot food. A little goes a long way, so it is easy to control flavour and cost per serving.
- Burgers and gourmet sandwiches
- Savoury tarts, quiches and bake trays
- Chicken, beef or mushroom pies
- Flatbreads, toasties and breakfast rolls
- Oven bakes with cheese, onion and tomato
For service counters and small kitchens, it is also a useful stand-by when fresh onions are short, or when prep time is tight during load-shedding days and early service rushes.
Storage, Kitchen Set-Up and Use
No special installation is needed. Keep the jar in a cool, dry cupboard before opening and make sure the lid is closed properly after use. Once opened, refrigerate and use a clean spoon each time to help keep the preserve in good condition. If a jar has been opened for a buffet or tasting table, do not top it up with unused product from another container.
There are no power or gas needs for the product itself. What matters is normal kitchen handling, including clean utensils, dry storage and a cold fridge for opened jars. In coastal areas like Cape Town, Somerset West and Gqeberha, avoid leaving opened jars near heat or humidity for long periods.
If you are portioning for an event or café, decant only what you need for the service period and keep the rest sealed. That makes stock control easier and helps reduce waste.
What to Check Before You Order
When placing an order, it helps to check the serving purpose first. A household jar for weekly meals is different from a bulk order for a wedding table or hospitality pantry. Tell the team how you plan to use it so the right pack size and quantity can be suggested.
- Preferred jar size or number of jars needed
- Whether the order is for home, gifting or food service
- Delivery town and any special receiving instructions
- Timing for seasonal, event or subscription orders
- Any mixed-product hamper requirements
Clients can send an enquiry through the contact page and the Cumato team will help with stockist enquiries, corporate gifting, bulk orders and hospitality supply. If you are in Paarl or nearby, collection arrangements may also be discussed where suitable.
Made in Paarl for Local Produce Use
Cumato operates from Paarl in the Western Cape and works with local farm produce for its preserve range. The Caramelised Onion Tomato product is part of that practical kitchen approach, with a focus on flavour, consistency and everyday use rather than fuss.
The team includes Marius van der Merwe, with Lindiwe Ndlovu overseeing production, Jaco Smit handling farm sourcing, Ayesha Khan coordinating sales, Thabo Molefe supervising courier fulfilment, Marli Botha leading recipe development and Siphesihle Dlamini assisting with customer care. Since 2011, the business has focused on getting jars packed properly, sent out on time and ready for home cooks, caterers and retailers across South Africa.
Whether you are stocking a pantry in Stellenbosch or sending gift boxes to Johannesburg, Caramelised Onion Tomato gives you a useful savoury shortcut for everyday cooking and simple entertaining.
Key facts
| Product name | Caramelised Onion Tomato |
|---|---|
| Product type | Savoury preserve |
| Main flavour profile | Tomato with sweet caramelised onion notes |
| Use cases | Burgers, tarts, pies, toasties, savoury bakes and gifting |
| Pack options | Single jars, gift boxes, custom hampers and bulk orders |
| Delivery coverage | Courier delivery across South Africa including Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and Gqeberha |
