Essential Delivery Services in Cape Town: The Lockdown List

Although supermarkets and pharmacies are operational during the 21-day lockdown, remaining at home is the safest policy – and the best way to flatten the curve and contain the spread of Covid-19 in Cape Town.

Which is why we’ve rounded up all the operational delivery services in Cape Town during this time: from fresh fruit and vegetables to free-range chicken and sustainably caught fish, and even cleaning products and pet food.

Do you know of any other delivery services that are operational during lockdown? We’d love to add them to our list, so please pop them in a comment below.

Editor’s note The companies and services mentioned in this post were operational at the time of publication. This is a live list that will be updated regularly.

Essential Food + Delivery Services in Cape Town

Specialised food delivery
Groceries + online stores
Pharmacies
Pet food
Cleaning products

Specialised food delivery

Abalobi

About the service Order traceable, fresh seafood via the app from small-scale fisheries in Cape Town.
Offerings Catch of the day and other fresh fish.
Contact hello@abalobi.org
Download App

Buy Fresh

About the service Groceries delivered to your door.
Offerings Organic produce, meat, fish, dairy and other groceries such as snacks, coffee and baking supplies.
Contact 021 286 6840, hello@buyfresh.co.za
Order online

Caught Online

About the service Fresh fish delivered to your door.
Offerings Fish, shellfish, crumbed fish, smoked and cured fish, sauces and spices.
Contact 071 111 9074 or 083 937 3163
Order online

Cool Bananas

About the service Online grocer and delivery service that supplied the restaurant industry before lockdown. Running from a warehouse, they deliver to all areas in Cape Town.
Offerings Fruit, vegetables, herbs, grains and nuts, juice bars and dairy products.
Contact 021 511 8054, orders@cool-bananas.co.za
Order online

Daily Dish

About the service Deliver weekly boxes to your doorstep.
Offerings Pre-packaged dinner boxes with ingredients for meals for one, two or four people. Carb-conscious and vegetarian options are available.
Contact 021 200 5923, hello@dailydish.co.za
Sign up

Dalebrook Café/ Chardonnay Deli

About the service Groceries, fresh food and ready-made meals available for delivery to your door.
Offerings Bread, pies, quiches, fresh fruit and vegetables, homemade meals, meat, dairy and dry goods.
Contact 083 326 0184, manager@dalebrookcafe.co.za
Order online

Doorstep Dairyman

About the service Fresh dairy delivered to your door.
Offerings Milk, yoghurt, cheese, butter, honey and desserts, as well as pies and some other groceries.
Good to know Delivery is only available in the southern suburbs.
Contact 064 757 9142, info@doorstepdairyman.co.za
Order online

Faithful to Nature

About the service Delivery of eco-friendly, sustainable and organic products and food.
Offerings Only essentials such as food, health, personal-care and household cleaning supplies are available.
Contact 021 785 3268, support@faithful-to-nature.co.za
Order online

Fensham’s Chicken

About the service Beyond free-range pasture-raised chicken delivered to your door.
Offerings Various chicken cuts and whole birds are available to order.
Please note Delivery is mainly within the Southern Peninsula, however for large orders they will deliver to central Cape Town.
Contact 078 168 5349, info@fenshams.co.za

FitChef

About the service Established in 2011, FitChef continues to deliver health-focused meals.
Offerings Meal plans include vegan, vegetarian and weight-loss programmes, as well as healthy kids’ meals.
Contact 011 791 5802, WhatsApp 065 877 5877, orders@fitchef.co.za
Order online

Frankie Fenner Meat Merchants

About the service Frankie Fenner delivers sustainable and ethically sourced meat products. You can also visit their stores to shop or collect online orders.
Offerings Chicken, pork, lamb, beef and other products, such as sauces and jam.
Good to know Their Woodstock, Gardens and Palmyra stores are also open during this period.
Contact 081 316 9251, orders@ffmm.co.za
Order online to collect; or email for home deliveries

Freedom Foods Country Kitchen

About the service Delivery of home-cooked gourmet meals
Offerings From pasta and cottage pie to stroganoff and schnitzel, including vegan, vegetarian and healthy kids’ meals, too.
Contact 021 785 7199, orders@freedomfoodsck.co.za

Fresch Online

About the service In addition to providing recipe inspiration, they deliver the essentials needed to create clean-eating dishes.
Offerings A range of dry goods, baking kits and snack packs.
Contact 071 707 9544, info@freschonline.com
Order online

Grafted Organic

About the service Fresh organic produce delivery service.
Offerings Fruit and vegetables, free-range meat, dairy products, breads and grains.
Contact WhatsApp 081 780 4618
Order online

Granadilla Eats

About the service Best known as a proudly Capetonian swimwear brand, Granadilla has expanded its offering during the Covid-19 lockdown to deliver fresh food to your door.
Offerings Vegetable boxes, freshly baked breads and Italian pastas and sauces.
Order online

Italian Deli Online

About the service Authentic Italian products delivered to your door.
Offerings A variety of products such as pasta and flour, olive oil, canned foods, coffee, biscuits and beverages.
Contact 021 422 1226, info@italiandelionline.co.za or tamara@italiandelionline.co.za
Order online

KwikSpar Paul Roos

About the service KwikSpar Paul Roos is getting your groceries to your home via a small delivery service. WhatsApp your order to 072 622 3641 in bullet form, after which you’ll receive a confirmation message with a link to “Seepglad,” who you will contact for delivery. Pay when they drop-off.
Good to know Other branches in your area might do the same so keep an eye out. The Yzerfontein branch will shop for you, and you can collect from their parking lot and pay via credit card.
Contact WhatsApp 072 622 3641, kwiksparpr@gmail.com

Alphen KwikSpar

About the service Alphen Kwikspar is getting your groceries to your home via a small delivery service. WhatsApp “shop” to 067 281 4469. R70 per delivery; free for local retirement villages.
Contact WhatsApp 067 281 4469

La Cuccina

About the service The restaurant and deli part of the business is closed, but La Cuccina is continuing its delivery service to retail and online customers.
Offerings A variety of meal options such as vegan and vegetarian, as well as pasta, chicken and meat meals. Sides are also available for order.
Contact 065 965 5220, orders@lacuccina.co.za
Order online

Lekke Fresh

About the service Farm-fresh produce, meat, dairy and breads delivered to your door weekly.
Offerings Meat and vegetable boxes are available, as well as dairy products such as milk, cream, eggs, cheese and yoghurt and freshly baked bread.
Please note Delivery is only available in Stellenbosch and Somerset West areas.
Contact WhatsApp 083 602 0100, henk@lekkefresh.com
Order online

Loaves by Madame Baker

About the service This bakery is delivering to your door. You can also purchase a baking class voucher during this time to support them.
Offerings Freshly baked artisanal bread, such as ciabatta, rye, sourdough and seed loaf. Croissants, marmalade, milk, butter and eggs are also available.
Contact 081 046 6664, info@loaves.co.za

Macro Mixes

About the service An online health shop delivering snacks, breakfasts and quick bakes.
Offerings High-protein, low carb, sugar- and gluten-free baking premixes, instant porridges and baking non-perishables.
Contact 079 910 2088, hello@macromixes.co.za
Order online

Meat the Butcher

About the service The shop is still open, and deliveries are available, too. If demand is high, your products will be delivered the following day.
Offerings Cuts of pork, steak, ribs and lamb.
Contact 062 942 6909, contact@meatthebutcher.co.za
Where to find it Corner of Carlton Road and Rosmead Avenue, Claremont, Cape Town
Order online

Metro Organics

About the service Local organic produce delivered to your home.
Offerings Fruit and vegetables, free-range meat, chicken and eggs.
Contact 066 251 3394, info@metroorganics.co.za

OneCart

About the service Using their app or the online store, customers can order products from a variety of local shops for delivery to their homes.
Offerings Essential products from stores such as Woolworths, Pick n Pay, Food Lovers Market, DisChem and Clicks.
Please note Due to higher demand, delivery may be delayed.
Contact 087 701 6725, hello@onecart.co.za
Order online

Organic Zone

About the service The Lakeside and Rondebosch stores remain open, and the company is also doing home deliveries at this time.
Offerings Fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy, eggs, meat, pantry items, baked goods, ready-made meals, pet food, cleaning and personal products, as well as a wide range of vegan and sustainable products.
Opening hours Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
Saturday, 9am – 4pm
Contact 021 788 2640, online@organiczone.co.za
Whatsapp 067 760 3486
Where to find it Lakeside branch: Lakeside Shopping Centre, Lakeside
Rondebosch Branch: Riverside Mall, Rondebosch

Pumpkin Patch

About the service Refrigerated home-delivery service of groceries to Stellenbosch, Somerset West, Strand, Kuilsriver, Paarl, Brackenfell, Durbanville, Cape Town and the southern suburbs.
Offerings Fruit, vegetables, dried fruit and nuts, bread, mushrooms, muesli, eggs and other groceries.
Contact 021 882 8161, 066 026 6693, foodbox@pumpkinpatchery.com 
Order online

Raw Catering Co

About the service Nutritious frozen meals delivered to your door on Fridays.
Offerings Ready-made frozen meals, kids’ meals, bread and other baked goods.
Please note Delivery is only available in the Cape Town area.
Contact 021 286 2236, info@rawcateringco.com
Order online

Raw Nutrition

About the service Fresh produce and dry goods delivered to your door.
Offerings Fresh vegetables and fruit, eggs and dry goods such as pasta and rice.
Contact 021 551 9705, info@rawnutrition.co.za
Order online

Reap Co

About the service Straight from the harvest, Reap Co is a sustainable waste-free, zero-plastic delivery service.
Offerings Fresh produce and pantry essentials.
Contact WhatsApp 061 405 2976 to receive the order link and follow the prompts

Shop 2 You

About the service Produce sourced from local farms and carefully selected suppliers delivered to your door.
Offerings Fruit and vegetables.
Good to know Due to high demand, delivery slots will resume on Wednesday, 1 April 2020 and Thursday, 2 April, for southern suburbs residents.
Contact 082 432 9816, info@shop2you.co.za
Order online

Some Thyme

About the service Fresh produce and eggs delivered to your door.
Offerings Vegetables, fruit, herbs and eggs.
Contact 021 534 0290
Order online

Terra Madre

About the service Deliveries of organic fruit and vegetables from this Elgin farm to Elgin, Somerset West, Stellenbosch, Cape Town and surrounds.
Offerings Cold-pressed juices and artisanal products are also available.
Contact 021 848 9626, 082 328 1346, nicole@terramadre.co.za
Order online

The GreenHouse Grocer

About the service Delivery of fresh produce, frozen meals and other goods to your door.
Offerings Fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, dairy products, dry goods, pantry items and frozen meals.
Contact sarah@greenhousegrocer.co.za or michael@greenhousegrocer.co.za

Those Who Harvest

About the service Weekly fresh produce delivered to your door.
Offerings Standard boxes (1 – 2 people) or large boxes (2 – 4 people) with fresh fruit and vegetables.
Contact 081 0311 729, thosewhoharvest@gmail.com
Sign up

Ucook

About the service Dinner-kit delivery service equipped with recipes. Caters for one to four people; two to four meals per week.
Good to know With the aim of developing partnerships and initiatives to help people in need, as well as small food and hospitality businesses during this uncertain time, Ucook is not maximising revenue.
Offerings Select a meal plan from vegetarian, healthy-eating and easy-to-make categories.
Contact 021 447 4424, support@ucook.co.za
Sign up

Vida Life

About the service Delivery of wellness products and supplements to keep you healthy and fight illness during this time.
Offerings Essentials such as specific organic food items, health supplements, herbal medicines and personal-care and hygiene products are available.
Contact 082 602 4730, info@vidalife.co.za
Order online

Wild Peacock Products

About the service This fine food provider is also now delivering essentials such as milk, coffee and even hand sanitiser.
Offerings Chicken, artisanal cheese and artichokes are on the extensive list.
Contact WhatsApp 079 847 3450, food@wildpeacock.co.za

Yebo Fresh

About the service Delivery of groceries, especially to township areas who are not served by formal retailers.
Offerings Meat (including halaal options), poultry and fish, fruit and vegetables, dry goods, bulk packs and frozen foods, toiletries and household products.
Contact WhatsApp 078 588 4834
Order online

YuppieChef

About the service Groceries delivered to your door.
Offerings Pantry staples including pasta, oil, spices, spreads, sauces, baking mixes, health products, nonalcoholic drinks and cleaning supplies.
Contact hello@yuppiechef.com or 021 702 4969
Order online

Online shops + groceries

In keeping with the national lockdown, supermarkets and other major retailers are allowed to keep their doors open, and continue selling essential goods such as groceries and home supplies. We love that Woolworths, Pick n Pay, Checkers/Shoprite and Spar have come together to serve the nation during this trying time.

Checkers
Pick n Pay
Woolworths
Takealot
Wellness Warehouse

Pharmacies

Local pharmacies will continue to operate, as they provide an essential service. Check with your local chemist to see if they deliver, otherwise, you can get your medicines and other essentials delivered to your home by these national chains:

Clicks
DisChem

Pet food

Because our furry family members also need to eat!

The Dog Food App

About the service This convenient app allows you to select your dog’s favourite food, which is then delivered straight to your home.
Offerings Acana, Eukanuba, Field & Forest, Hills, Orijen, Royal Canin and Vet’s Choice.
Download App

Cleaning products

SweepSouth

About the service The home-cleaning service is delivering cleaning and personal-care products, as well as certain food items such as cereal and coffee to your home.
Offerings Home-cleaning supplies such as washing liquid, laundry powder and bug repellents, personal-care products such as shampoo, toothpaste and babycare products, and foods from Futurelife, Jacobs Coffee, Douwe Egberts, L’OR and Montagu.
Contact 087 351 5443, shop@sweepsouth.com
Order online

Still open, but not for delivery

Apart from the major supermarket chains and pharmacies that are operational during lockdown, these niche food stores are also still open to the public:

Coimbra Bakery

Offerings Fresh bread including rolls and croissants, pasteis de nata, as well as deli products (cold meats, cheese, milk and eggs).
Opening times Monday – Saturday, 7am – 2pm
Contact 021 683 3083, info@coimbrabakery.co.za
Where to find it 152 Imam Haron Road, Claremont Cape Town

Frozen For You

Offerings Frozen family-style meals such as pasta, curry, stew and quiches.
Opening hours Monday – Friday, 9am – 8pm
Saturday, 8am – 5pm
Sunday, 9am – 3pm
Contact 010 534 5229
Where to find it Shop 3, Constantia Emporium Mall, Belle Constantia, Cape Town

Klein Joostenberg

Offerings The deli and butchery of this Stellenbosch farm are still open, selling fresh produce, bread, meats and dairy products.
Opening hours Monday – Sunday, 7am – 6pm
Contact 021 88 44 303, deli@joostenberg.co.za
Where to find it Klein Joostenberg. R304 Muldersvlei, Stellenbosch

Oakhurst Farmstall

Offerings Fruit, vegetables, honey and baked goods, to name a few.
Opening hours Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5.30pm
Saturday, 8.30am – 2pm
Contact 021 762 1827, oakhurstk@telkomsa.net
Where to find it 284A Main Road, Kenilworth, Cape Town

Organic Zone

Offerings Fresh fruit and veg, as well as a wide range of vegan and sustainable products.
Opening hours Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
Saturday, 9am – 4pm
Contact 021 685 1929
Where to find it Lakeside branch: Lakeside Shopping Centre, Lakeside
Rondebosch Branch: Riverside Mall, Rondebosch

Score Grocery Discounter

Offerings Canned, nonperishable food items, pastas and sauces. WhatsApp your list and collect your package at their door.
Opening hours Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
Saturday & Sunday, 9am – 1pm
Contact 082 480 4712
Where to find it 117 Garfield Road, Claremont, Cape Town

Spar

Offerings Get your groceries and essential items on your quarantine list from a Spar near you.
Contact Select store by area here

The Deli Café

Offerings A large selection of deli items, including bread, sachets of milk, almond and soy milk, fruit and vegetable boxes, eggs, honey and biscuits. Homemade meals, as well as shampoo, soap and hand sanitisers are also available.
Opening hours Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 4pm (or until 5pm depending on demand)
Saturday, 9am – 3pm
Contact 082 902 2109, elsepelton65@gmail.com
Where to find it Shop 3 no 48, 2nd Avenue Harfield Village, Claremont, Cape Town

Wild Sprout

Offerings Fresh fruit and veg, organic produce, vegan and vegetarian goods and plant-based ready-made meals.
Opening hours Tuesday – Thursday, 9am – 3pm
Contact 082 563 9451
Where to find it 278 Main Road, Kenilworth, Cape Town

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