for foodies & chefs
We focus on using local & unusual ingredients.
Our Zest approach is to design/develop our own recipes, to offer delicious flavour, and always try to be original.
No two Zest products are ever the same, which means our pantry is packed full of wonderful ingredients.
With cheese: Grand with Camembert, Brie, soft and blue-veined cheese Other uses: Dress hot and cold chicken Add to pasta, dress baguettes, bagels and open sandwiches Serve with snacks Shelf Life: 12 months Available in 125 ml & catering 1 litre
With cheese: Grand with Camembert, Brie, soft and blue-veined cheese Other uses: Dress hot and cold chicken Add to pasta, dress baguettes, bagels and open sandwiches Serve with snacks Shelf Life: 12 months Available in 125 ml & catering 1 litre
With cheese: Fabulous with soft and cream cheese, mascarpone, Camembert and Brie Other uses: A perfect salad & fruit dressing. Dress chicken, pasta, curries & stir fires Drizzle over ice cream, yoghurt, cheesecake & desserts Shelf life: 6 months Available in 125 ml and catering 1 litre
A thick pouring syrup, made with edible rose petals, to give flavour and aroma The perfume and taste of real rose To garnish and plate - drizzle and dress Add to Champagne and Cap Classique - A Rose Petal Royale! Add to sparkling wine, sparkling water and dry white wine Drizzle over cheese, cakes, meringues, fruit & ice cream - Drizzle over fresh summer green salads Deliciously romantic for celebrations, weddings and parties! Shelf life: 6 months; DO NOT REFRIGERATE Available in 125ml glass pouring bottle
Made with real hibiscus flowers. Red in colour. A soft deep flavour, with crisp tartness Delicious with cheese, desserts, cakes and all things sweet An unusually delicious garnish for summer salads An exotic accompaniment for red meats, particularly game Add to cocktails, Champagne, Method Cap Classic and dry white wine: Deliciously romantic for celebrations, weddings and parties! Shelf life: 6 months; DO NOT REFRIGERATE: Available in 125ml glass pouring bottle
A thick pouring syrup, made with edible lavender flowers, to give flavour and aroma The perfume and light taste of lavender To garnish and plate - drizzle and dress Add to Champagne and Cap Classique Add to sparkling wine, sparkling water and dry white wine Drizzle over cheese, cakes, meringues, fruit & ice cream - Drizzle over fresh summer green salads Deliciously romantic for celebrations, weddings & parties! Shelf life: 6 months; DO NOT REFRIGERATE Available in 125ml glass pouring bottle, 500ml glass bottle
A thick pouring syrup, made with edible jasmine flower buds and Madagascan vanilla pod, to give flavour and aroma The perfume and taste of real jasmine flowers To garnish and plate - drizzle and dress Add to Champagne and Cap Classique Add to sparkling wine, sparkling water and dry white wine Drizzle over cheese, cakes, meringues, fruit & ice cream - Drizzle over fresh summer green salads Deliciously romantic for celebrations, weddings and parties! Shelf life: 6 months; DO NOT REFRIGERATE Available in 125ml glass pouring bottle, 500ml glass bottle
Whole Purple Figs, preserved for pure indulgence The Purple Fig is prized for its depth of flavour and beautiful colour. The flesh and skin are naturally purple. A highly seasonal fruit, not easily available and difficult to transport without bruising. Serve in similar ways to a green fig: Delicious with cheese Perfect with Parma ham and salami Indulgent with desserts Exotic with red meat, especially game Available in 230ml; 1 litre catering
A decadent seasonal preserve: whole strawberries, preserved in a spiced syrup Use with cheese: Dress Camembert and Brie Perfect with creamy rich blues Bake into sweet cream-cheese/marscapone desserts Other uses: Spiced Strawberries can be used is as ingredient and to dress, decorate and plate Excellent with rich gamey meats Decorate cakes and pastries Shelf Life: 12 months Available in 230ml & 1 litre catering
Whole slices of fragrant orange preserved in a spiced syrup Use with cheese: Perfect to garnish, or add to a traditional cheese board Other uses: Dice and toss into a green herby salad Decorate cakes and desserts Freeze chunks into vanilla ice cream The perfect accompaniment to red and white meets Shelf life: 12 monthsAvailable in: 230ml & 1 litre catering
Maketaan, Watermelon & Ginger Preserve A traditional Cape delicacy & crisp chunks of preserved wild watermelon With cheese: The perfect addition to a traditional cheese board / Serve with Camembert, Brie, goat's and cream cheese. Other uses: Delicious with steak, add to cold meat platters, or Dress desserts Shelf life: 12 months Available in 32 ml, 125 ml & catering 1 litre
Green Fig Preserve Preserved Green Figs provide a classic & delicious additional to any cheese selection Other uses: Garnish desserts & cakes Slice and freeze into ice cream & sorbet Add to Christmas cakes and traditional puddings for a decadent twist Garnish meat platters & tapas Shelf life: 12 months Available in 450g & 1 litre catering (unlabelled)
We can offer you a fantastic choice of items to suit any dish or menu.
Zest products are available in: Catering & retail sizes
We are often asked to create bespoke items or work with a specific ingredient.
Of course it’s hard work, but to be given the opportunity to be creative, and create something new, delicious, and original, is a journey we love to travel.
We love to work long term with our customers, so we can inspire each other, and grow a range over time.
