Farm-to-table food delivery services in SA

Eating clean is the name of the game. Not only is it good for our health, it also serves to protect our planet, ensuring a better future for the next generation. Here is a list of fresh food delivery services that also focus on sustainability, helping you and your family eat healthy and mindfully.

Zero to landfill

Residents of the Mowbray and Rosebank communities have come together to improve recycling and contribute towards alleviating poverty. In collaboration with the Community Organisation Resource Centre (CORC), they have come up with an urban farming initiative to support 43 farming hubs in the country. All organic (kitchen and garden) waste is collected and made into compost for farms in the Western Cape. They also collect e-waste (electronic and electrical equipment), batteries, light bulbs and ‘non-recyclable’ plastic which normally ends up in landfills. Their online store offers sustainably grown produce. Stock up on curly kale, celery, leeks, lettuce, parsley, spinach, spring onion, broccoli and red lettuce. Since the focus of Zero-to-Landfill is sustainability and eco-friendliness, utilize bicycles and e-bikes for delivery, reducing their carbon footprint. They deliver in the Mowbray and Rosebank areas and also to local venues, select markets, and partnered local restaurants.

Simply Fresh Foods

Simply Fresh Foods offers dishes that are organic, sugar- and gluten-free. They use extra lean meat, fish and fresh vegetables in all their recipes and they have committed to no frying. You can choose between a low-carb menu, low GI, vegetarian, traditional, and chef’s choice menu or you can build your own menu with the meals available that week. Choose between the 10 or 20-day meal option. All orders come with low-carb, low GI and vegetarian options. Delivery is only available in Pretoria & Centurion and if you purchase a set menu, they offer free delivery.

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UCOOK

UCOOK is known for their diverse meal kits. Their filter categories accommodate every palate from the adventurous foodie to the carb-conscious to quick and easy meals and more. You can also filter your options according to your cooking preference, such as stove top or air-fryer or by food specifications such as dairy-free, or high protein. Their meal kits are also customizable in size, ranging from a single serving to a family of 4, ensuring that the whole family is fed. Apart from their meal kits, their market offering includes fresh produce like free-range chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes and gooseberries. Delivery is available nationwide.

Boschendal

Boschendal is known for its high-quality farm-to-table produce. Their Werf Garden supplies some of the most flavourful herbs and vegetables and they also source additional produce from local suppliers. Their menu is extensive with offerings from fresh pink lady apples to frozen sweet potato and chicken soup. They even bundle their seasonal produce and curate a box for your convenience. Most of their fresh produce is only available in the Western Cape, while their preserved items are available for delivery nationwide.