A savoury jar made for sharing
Tomato Platter Jar is a ready-to-serve preserve with a sweet-savoury tomato flavour and a spoonable texture that sits well beside cheeses, cold meats, roasted vegetables and fresh bread. It is the sort of jar you bring out when you need a quick platter option for guests or when a picnic basket needs something with a bit more character than plain condiments.
Because it is made in small batches in Paarl from local farm produce, the flavour stays grounded and practical. It works with sharp cheddar, creamy soft cheeses, biltong, crackers, toasted ciabatta and warm vetkoek, and it can also be stirred through simple pasta, used on burgers or folded into savoury tarts. The taste is familiar enough for a mixed crowd but still special enough for gifting.
For households that like having a few jars on hand, it stores easily and gives you a quick side for loadshedding meals when you want something that does not need much preparation. No heating equipment or gas is needed to serve it, only a spoon and a plate.
Sizes and ordering options
Cumato supplies Tomato Platter Jar in practical pack sizes for home use, gifting and bulk buying. If you are ordering for a family table, a corporate hamper or a hospitality setup, the smaller jar keeps serving neat while the larger option gives better value for regular use.
We also handle custom hamper requests, seasonal orders and event favours, so the product can be packed on its own or alongside other preserves for weddings, client gifts and stockist enquiries. Orders are couriered from Paarl to Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and Gqeberha, with delivery across South Africa by arrangement.
- Single retail jar for everyday use
- Gift-ready units for hampers and event favours
- Bulk packing for hospitality, catering and resale enquiries
- Mixed preserve packs available on request
Where it suits best on the table
This preserve is built for food service that needs to move quickly. It suits cheese boards, canape platters, brunch tables and sandwich stations where a spoonable savoury element helps tie the plate together. In the Western Cape it works especially well for long lunches, Sunday braais and smaller events where you want to set out food that can stay appealing without complicated prep.
For event planners and hospitality teams, Tomato Platter Jar is useful because it is easy to portion and easy to pair. It can be offered with artisan bread, seeded crackers, olives, pickles and simple salads. For home cooks, it takes the pressure off when visitors arrive and you want to put together a plate with very little fuss.
It also suits venues that serve mixed groups, since the flavour is straightforward and familiar. Whether you are in Stellenbosch, Somerset West or the city centres, it fits into the sort of food people recognise and enjoy without extra explanation.
Storage, serving and simple care
Like most preserves, Tomato Platter Jar should be kept sealed in a cool, dry cupboard before opening. After opening, refrigerate and use a clean spoon each time to keep the contents in good condition. If you are serving outdoors in summer, place the jar in a shaded cooler box or on a chilled platter and return it to the fridge afterwards.
No special installation is needed and there are no power or gas requirements for serving. That makes it easy for farms, guesthouses, offices and event spaces that need practical food items without extra equipment. For load-shedding days, it remains a convenient cupboard item and does not depend on electricity to be usable.
If you are buying for a kitchen that serves at volume, ask about pack rotation and storage space. A dry shelf, steady temperature and organised stock handling are usually enough. In coastal areas such as Durban or Gqeberha, it is worth keeping the jar sealed properly and away from heat and humidity once opened, because that helps maintain the best texture.
What to check before you order
Before placing an order, it helps to think about how the jar will be used. If it is for a platter service, check how many guests you need to cater for and whether you want single jars or a bulk order. For gifting, consider whether the jar needs to be packed with crackers, cheese, chutney or other pantry items in a custom hamper.
Also check any label or stockist requirements if you are ordering for resale or hospitality supply. Some buyers need mixed carton counts, while others want steady monthly supply. Our team in Paarl can help with order planning through the enquiry form on the contact page, including seasonal orders, subscription boxes and larger corporate requests.
When comparing options, ask about the jar size, pack format, courier timing and the best way to store the product on arrival. If you are serving in a restaurant or guesthouse, it is useful to know how many portions you can get from each jar so that your kitchen can plan accurately.
- How many people are you serving?
- Will the jars be used at home, for events or in a kitchen service?
- Do you need single units, mixed packs or bulk cartons?
- Will the order be couriered to one address or split across locations?
Made in Paarl for nationwide delivery
Cumato is based in Paarl, Western Cape, with production and fulfilment arranged from a local working base and courier delivery across South Africa. The product is suited to customers in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Gqeberha, Stellenbosch and Somerset West, as well as smaller towns that need reliable courier supply.
Founded in 2011, the business is led by Marius van der Merwe and supported by a practical team that handles production, farm sourcing, sales, fulfilment, recipe development and customer care. That structure matters when you are ordering food for a function or stock intake, because it keeps communication direct and order handling straightforward.
If you are planning a family event, stocking a guesthouse or building a gift range, Tomato Platter Jar is a simple product to add. It is easy to serve, easy to store and easy to send, which makes it a useful choice for both everyday tables and larger orders.
Key facts
| Product name | Tomato Platter Jar |
|---|---|
| Product type | Savoury tomato preserve |
| Origin | Made in Paarl, Western Cape |
| Primary use | Cheese boards, bread baskets, picnic spreads and platters |
| Storage | Keep sealed in a cool, dry place; refrigerate after opening |
| Power or gas needed | None |
