The Original Delicious

The Original Delicious Delicious was established in Menlo Park, Pretoria, in 2002.

Chefs Rachel and Lulu produce real food by hand using basic ingredients, with no preservatives, chemicals or colouring agents added. The Original Delicious continues the values of Carlton Café + Delicious The Food Shop founded by Rachel Botes in 2002 in Menlo Park, Pretoria. The partners are Rachel Botes, chef, researcher of food history and culture, qualified butcher and food consultant, and Loui

se (Lulu) de Beer, chef and specialist in vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free fare. We have a working kitchen at The Yard, 921 Lynnwood Road, and trade at the Busstop 7 Market in Mooikloof Heights on Saturdays and Sundays.

Here are our winter comfort food options for 26+27 JuneBEEF BOURGUIGNONBeef Bourguignon originated as a humble peasant d...
24/06/2026

Here are our winter comfort food options for 26+27 June

BEEF BOURGUIGNON
Beef Bourguignon originated as a humble peasant dish in Eastern France; it evolved into a world-famous symbol of French haute cuisine. It is a rich, hearty beef stew braised in red wine, flavoured with garlic, onions, carrots and mushrooms. Served with basmati rice. Reheat, R350 serves 4

⁠CHICKEN AND CATALAN SPINACH PASTILLA
A Moroccan savoury-sweet pie. Phyllo pastry filled with rich chicken and spinach filling made with brandy, onion, garlic, a hint of chilli, raisins and flaked almonds; and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar and cinnamon. Reheat, R300 serves 4

⁠SPRINGBOK BOBOTIE
A delicious twist on the classic South African dish from the Cape. It combines spiced springbok mince with Kalahari medjool dates, apples, tomatoes, onions and garlic with a creamy egg custard. R320, serves 4
ADD Yellow rice with pomegranate jewels, peach mebos and black sesame seeds +R60 for 4

⁠FRENCH LENTIL SOUP WITH MUSHROOMS AND SPINACH
A deeply savoury and luscious soup made with mixed lentils, thyme, mushrooms, onion, garlic, white wine and spinach (gluten-free/vegan) R160 per litre

⁠ROASTED TOMATO SOUP
Rich and flavourful tomato soup with roasted tomatoes, caramelised onion, garlic, basil, smoked paprika and coconut milk. R160 per litre

⁠CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP
A comforting chicken soup made with onions, leeks, garlic, chicken, and cream. It is blended until smooth, with pieces of roasted chicken added in at the end. R200 per litre

COURGETTE QUICHE (see pic)
This quiche has a special pastry shell made with cream cheese and butter, filled with the traditional egg custard, rolled courgette ribbons and soft cream cheese with herbs. Topped with a small green salad after baking. 20cm dia. R220

PEAR+MATURE CHEDDAR TART (see pic)
A savoury tart in a casing of our handmade puff pastry with baked pears, mature cheddar, thyme and pecan nuts, drizzled with honey. 20cm dia. R250

Order via WhatsApp to +27 (71) 239-4584‬. Pay and collect from our kitchen at The Yard, 921 Lynnwood Road, Equestria, Pretoria on Friday 26 June 13:30-16:30, or Saturday 27 June 09:00-12:00. Alternatively, arrange collection on Saturday morning from our stall at the Hazel Food Market / ACC Market. Wishing you a delicious week! Chefs Rachel and Lulu

Good morning, Pretoria! Brave the chill in the air, as it is turning into a lovely sunny day. Why don't you bring the fa...
20/06/2026

Good morning, Pretoria! Brave the chill in the air, as it is turning into a lovely sunny day. Why don't you bring the family and join us at the Hazel Food Market / ACC Market for a warm market brekkie of melkkos with cinnamon sugar, or an English muffin topped with creamy scrambled egg, feta and smoked salmon, prepared on order. If you want to take a few of our seasonal venison pies home to spoil Dad, you'd better hurry - they sell out fast, and we work on a first-come, first-served basis. Wishing you all a delicious, warm weekend!

There may still be a few days left before the winter solstice, but we can all agree that winter is already in full swing...
17/06/2026

There may still be a few days left before the winter solstice, but we can all agree that winter is already in full swing. Therefore, we created warming, comfort food for you to choose from for 19 and 20 June.

⁠SPRINGBOK BOBOTIE
A delicious twist on the classic South African dish from the Cape. It combines spiced springbok mince with Kalahari medjool dates, apples, tomatoes, onions and garlic with a creamy egg custard. R320, serves 4
ADD: Yellow rice with pomegranate jewels, peach mebos and black sesame seeds +R60 for 4

BUTTERNUT MAC+CHEESE
A customer requested that we prepare this Jamie Oliver recipe for her; little did we know that it would become our go-to comfort dish. Made with butternut, onions and garlic, pork shank, butter, three cheeses and a pecan nut topping. R280, serves 4

OLD-FASHIONED CHICKEN SOUP
Ouma’s recipe with slow-roasted chicken, onions, leeks, carrots, sweet potatoes, celery, and pasta. R200/litre (4 cups / 2 large servings)

⁠MOROCCAN BRINJAL AND CHICKPEA SOUP
A hearty, warmly spiced and naturally gluten-free and vegan soup with onion, garlic, ginger, brinjal, tomatoes, dates, chickpeas and warm spices, including cinnamon. Blended to a smooth thickness. R180/litre (4 cups / 2 large servings)

COURGETTE QUICHE
This quiche has a special pastry shell made with cream cheese and butter, filled with the traditional egg custard, rolled courgette ribbons and soft cream cheese with herbs. Topped with a small green salad after baking. 20cm dia. R220

SMOKED SALMON TROUT AND LEEK QUICHE
The glorious combination of smoked salmon trout and leeks with the traditional egg custard in our own puff pastry made with real butter and free-range eggs. 20cm dia. R250

PEAR & MATURE CHEDDAR TART
A savoury tart in a casing of our handmade puff pastry with baked pears, mature cheddar, thyme and pecan nuts, drizzled with honey. 20cm dia. R250

MELKKOS
A concentrate of this traditional comfort food. Add milk to your liking while stirring over low heat. Serve sprinkled with cinnamon sugar (supplied). R130/litre makes up to 8 cups.

Order via WhatsApp to +27 (71) 239-4584‬. Pay and collect from our kitchen at The Yard, 921 Lynnwood Road, Equestria, Pretoria on Friday 19 June 13:30-16:30, or Saturday 20 June 09:00-12:00. Alternatively, arrange collection on Saturday morning from our stall at the Hazel Food Market / ACC Market. Chefs Rachel and Lulu wish you a delicious week.

Good morning, Pretoria. Join us for a warm market breakfast at the Hazel Food Market / ACC Market on this sunny morning....
13/06/2026

Good morning, Pretoria. Join us for a warm market breakfast at the Hazel Food Market / ACC Market on this sunny morning. Enjoy creamy scrambled eggs with feta and smoked salmon on a toasted English muffin or a bowl of traditional ‘melkkos’ topped with cinnamon sugar. We also have nourishing take-home soups, warm pies, and lots more – please refer to our menu poster. The market also boasts some of the best coffee, meat, cheese, and fresh produce vendors in the city! Hope to see you here this morning.

13/06/2026
Did you know we prepare a range of ready-to-serve meals made from scratch with basic, wholesome ingredients every week? ...
09/06/2026

Did you know we prepare a range of ready-to-serve meals made from scratch with basic, wholesome ingredients every week? Here are our delicious winter offers for 12 and 13 June 2026:

PORK BELLY KEBABS WITH WINTER SALAD (200g each)
Two 200g kebabs made with succulent pork belly squares marinated in orange and mustard, skewered on bay leaf twigs and grilled; served with a citrus and new potato salad R250, serves 2

MINESTRONE SOUP (we try to make enough to meet the demand!)
A thick, tomato-based vegetable soup with cannellini beans. R160/litre (4 cups / 2 large servings)

MUSHROOM SOUP
An earthy, rich and creamy soup made with a variety of seasonal mushrooms, thyme and butter. R160/litre (4 cups / 2 large servings)

BEEF BILTONG SOUP
A thick, creamy biltong soup, prepared with onions, milk, cream, and cheddar cheese. R220/litre (4 cups / 2 large servings)

COURGETTE QUICHE
This quiche has a special pastry shell made with cream cheese and butter, filled with the traditional egg custard, rolled courgette ribbons and soft cream cheese with herbs. Topped with a small green salad after baking. 20cm dia. R220

SPINACH PIE
A spinach filling flavoured with feta, mint and lemon wrapped in phyllo pastry. 20cm dia. R200

PEAR & MATURE CHEDDAR TART
A savoury tart in a casing of our handmade puff pastry with baked pears, mature cheddar, thyme and pecan nuts, drizzled with honey. 20cm dia. R250

MELKKOS (for the fans)
A concentrate of this traditional comfort food. Add milk to your liking while stirring over low heat. Serve sprinkled with cinnamon sugar (supplied). R130/litre makes up to 8 cups.

Order via WhatsApp to +27 (71) 239-4584‬. Pay and collect from our kitchen at The Yard, 921 Lynnwood Road, Equestria, Pretoria on Friday 12 June 13:30-16:30, or Saturday 13 June 09:00-12:00. Alternatively, arrange collection on Saturday morning from our stall at the Hazel Food Market / ACC Market at Pretoria High School Old Boys Club in Lynnwood, Pretoria. Wishing you a delicious and warm week, chefs Rachel and Lulu

Good morning, Pretoria. Dress warm and join us for a warm breakfast at the Hazel Food Market / ACC Market. Enjoy creamy ...
06/06/2026

Good morning, Pretoria. Dress warm and join us for a warm breakfast at the Hazel Food Market / ACC Market. Enjoy creamy scrambled egg with feta and smoked salmon on a toasted English muffin or a bowl of traditional ’melkkos’ topped with cinnamon sugar. We also have nourishing take-home soups, warm pies and lots more - please refer to our menu poster. The market also boasts some of the best coffee, meat, cheese and fresh produce vendors in the city!

Did you know we prepare a range of ready-to-serve meals each week? Read on... Looking ahead to Friday, Pretoria is expec...
02/06/2026

Did you know we prepare a range of ready-to-serve meals each week? Read on...

Looking ahead to Friday, Pretoria is expected to have a really cold day, with a maximum temperature of around 14 degrees Celsius. BRRRR, and we plan to cook accordingly… these are our delicious offers for 5 and 6 June 2026:

⁠CHICKEN TAGINE WITH EGGPLANT PUREE (pictured)
Tagine is a classic North African dish in which meat and vegetables are braised in a gently spiced sauce in an earthenware pot with a conical lid, ensuring a famously tender and deeply flavourful meal.
We simmer chicken thighs in a sauce of garlic, ginger, saffron and black pepper until tender, and serve it with a thick, intensely flavoured sauce of fried eggplant, tomatoes, spices and almond flakes, as well as fattoush – a Levantine bread salad with crispy pita bread pieces and a fresh salad. Reheat chicken R280, serves 2

⁠TRADITIONAL FISH BOBOTIE PIE
We prepared a popular fish bobotie for years in Menlo Park and recently received many requests for it. This version of the traditional Cape dish is prepared with flaky white fish and all the spices that made bobotie famous, along with the obligatory raisins and apricot jam. We chose a cream cheese pastry topped with lemon zest and flaked almonds for this version. Reheat R330, serves 4

⁠LAMB AND LENTIL SOUP (you asked for it!)
A rich, comforting broth with shredded leg of lamb slow-roasted with carrots, onion, celery, garlic, leeks, tomatoes, lentils and warm spices. Reheat R200/litre (4 cups/2 generous servings)

⁠CORN CHOWDER
The ultimate comfort food, prepared with corn, potatoes, onion, thyme, milk, and flour. The soup is slow-cooked until it is thick and creamy. Reheat R180/litre (4 cups/2 generous servings)

COURGETTE CHEESE FILO PIE (new)
This is our take on a traditional Greek Kolokithopita, made with baby marrows, feta and other cheeses, herbs, eggs and cream, topped with a drizzle of honey. 20cm diameter. Reheat R250 each

SPINACH PIE
A spinach filling flavoured with feta, mint and lemon wrapped in phyllo pastry. 20cm diameter. Reheat R200 each

PEAR & MATURE CHEDDAR TART
A savoury tart in a casing of our handmade puff pastry with baked pears, mature cheddar, thyme and pecan nuts, drizzled with honey. 20cm diameter. Reheat R250 each

MELKKOS
Melkkos - we supply the concentrate and cinnamon sugar. Add milk to your liking while stirring over low heat. R130/litre, makes up to 8 cups.

Order via WhatsApp to +27 (71) 239-4584‬. Pay and collect from our kitchen at The Yard, 921 Lynnwood Road, Equestria, Pretoria on Friday 5 June 13:30-16:30, or Saturday 6 June 09:00-12:00. Alternatively, arrange collection on Saturday morning from our stall at the Hazel Food Market / ACC Market in Lynnwood at the Pretoria High School Old Boys Club. Chefs Rachel and Lulu wish you a warm and cosy week.

Good morning, Pretoria. Join us for breakfast at the Hazel Food Market / ACC Market this lovely Saturday morning. Chef L...
30/05/2026

Good morning, Pretoria. Join us for breakfast at the Hazel Food Market / ACC Market this lovely Saturday morning. Chef Lulu prepares scrambled egg, bacon and feta on order and we have melkkos with cinnamon sugar for those with a sweet tooth. Our specialty, delicious chilli hot chocolate, is just the decadent, small drink to warm you up on a chilly, but sunny, weekend morning. We also have three take-home soups available. Hope to see you here soon!

We tailored our weekly menu with the cooler season and your comfort in mind. These are our delicious offers for 29 and 3...
26/05/2026

We tailored our weekly menu with the cooler season and your comfort in mind. These are our delicious offers for 29 and 30 May 2026:

SOUPS
Mombasa cuisine is a fusion of Indian, Arab and African traditions. Mombasa curried chicken soup is a
lightly curried dish made with slow-braised chicken, garam masala, cardamom, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, coconut milk and a hint of chilli. Ideal for winter evenings! Reheat R200/litre (4 cups/2 generous servings)
AND
Pumpkin soup with macadamia dukkah – a hearty, blended soup made with blue pumpkin (ysterpampoen), paprika, cumin, coriander, garlic, onion, lemon, macadamias and sesame seeds. Reheat R180/litre (4 cups/2 generous servings)

BBQ CHICKEN ESPETADAS
A Portuguese-style chicken skewer, threaded with peppers and onions, roasted and basted with our own spicy BBQ sauce made with tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, espresso, lemons, paprika, oregano, garlic, and a hint of chilli. Served with a chopped tomato salad and our own condensed milk bread. Reheat chicken, R280, serves 4

MOROCCAN BEEF MEATBALLS
These aromatic, Moroccan-inspired beef meatballs balance the warm, earthy spice of cinnamon with the bright, briny pop of preserved lemon. They are simmered in a rich tomato sauce.
Made with beef mince, onion, garlic, ginger, cinnamon, red wine, cumin, paprika, tomatoes, preserved lemon, cous-cous, olives and fresh herbs. Reheat R300, serves 4

SPINACH PIE
A spinach filling flavoured with feta, mint and lemon wrapped in phyllo pastry. 20cm diameter. Reheat R200 each

PEAR & MATURE CHEDDAR TART
A freeform, open savoury tart in a casing of our handmade puff pastry, filled with baked pears, mature cheddar, thyme and pecan nuts, drizzled with honey. 20cm diameter. Reheat R250 each

MELKKOS
Melkkos is a traditional dish made with milk, butter and flour, served with a sprinkling of cinnamon sugar. We supply the concentrate and cinnamon sugar. Add milk to your liking while stirring over low heat. R130/litre, makes up to 8 cups.

Order via WhatsApp to +27 (71) 239-4584‬. Pay and collect from our kitchen at The Yard, 921 Lynnwood Road, Equestria, Pretoria on Friday 22 May 13:30-16:30, or Saturday 23 May 09:00-12:00. Alternatively, arrange collection on Saturday morning from our stall at the Hazel Food Market / ACC Market in Lynnwood, Pretoria. Wishing you a delicious week!

Address

The Yard, 921 Lynnwood Road, Pretoria East
Pretoria
0084

Opening Hours

Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 12:00

Telephone

+27712394584

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