Salvation Cafe

If you've been missing out on Saturday morning brunch at Salvation Cafe, you're in luck. You can now order a selection of breakfasts, coffees, sweet treats and ready-made meals for delivery or collection at their 44 Stanley restaurant. While Salvation Cafe is back up and running, they are working under strict health and safety regulations. This means that all their meals will be cooked in small batches and in advance. However, this does not detract from its freshness or taste value. Pre-order your weekly meals from them to see you through the chilly season with ease. Orders must be in by 16:00 on Wednesdays for delivery on Friday afternoons. Delivery within a 5km radius is free, while it will cost you R12 per km if you live further away.

Our top pick: Cape Malay Lamb Bobotie

Nothing tastes more like home than a hearty lamb bobotie. But it can take hours to prepare! Instead of slaving over the stove after a hard day's work, pre-order yourself a Cape Malay Lamb Bobotie from Salvation Cafe. This family-style meal should feed at least four hungry tummies and at only *R160, it's a steal!

Check out the rest of Salvation Cafe's ready-made meal offerings on their website. Order yours by contacting them on 011 482 7795 or via email at [email protected].

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Fournos 

If it's Mediterranean-inspired cuisine you're after this winter, look no further than your nearest Fournos Bakery. You can visit them in-store if you wish or order your pre-cooked meals for the week via their website. Fournos also offers cook and eat options, providing you with all the ingredients you need to whip up delicious winter dinners. No more pondering what to cook only to discover that you don't have the necessary ingredients to prepare it!

Our top pick: Chicken Lasagne served with a medium salad and a fresh loaf of bread

Lasagne really is the ultimate winter comfort meal, isn't it? But it takes an age to assemble all the layers just right. Rather order a pre-made chicken lasagne from Fournos. It comes with a fresh salad and a loaf of bread. Talk about a balanced meal without all the extra fuss! Fournos also makes quiches and full roast chickens to order. Click here to see their full ready-made menu.

To order a ready-made meal from Fournos, simply register on their website and buy online. Contact your nearest branch for delivery information.

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Lexi's Healthy Eatery 

Vegan friends, we haven't forgotten about you and neither has Lexi's Healthy Eatery. This top vegan restaurant is back in the kitchen bringing their famous gourmet plant-based food to their loyal customers in lockdown. Recently, they debuted a new delivery menu feature - Lexi's In Your Freezer! These plant-based whole meals are made ready to go and packed with all the good stuff you need to get through winter. All you have to do is place your order on the Urban Foods website or via the Uber Eats app, sit back and get ready to enjoy a fantastic, wholesome meal. You can also call your nearest Lexi's branch directly and have them deliver your order to your car outside their restaurant. Either way, it's super convenient and super healthy.

Our top pick: Sweet Shepherd's Pie 

Shepherd's Pie is undoubtedly a winter dinner staple. But how does one turn it vegan and still keep its flavour integrity? Order a Sweet Shepherd's Pie from Lexi's! Made with a delicious lentil bolognese topped with Lexi's signature sweet potato and leek mash, this is the ultimate vegan comfort food. Plus, it's totally gluten-free, low carb and refined sugar-free, so you can kick guilt to the curb and enjoy your dinner with absolute satisfaction.

Click here to see Lexi's full lockdown delivery menu.

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Deli Via

Enjoy wholesome cooking delivered right to your door this winter, thanks to Café del Sol’s brand-new luxury delivery line, Deli Via. You can order everything from fresh homemade sauces and delicious artisanal pizza to hearty pasta dishes and signature whole cakes, all prepared with love and delivered with care. All you have to do is take a look at their selection of delicious options online, place your order, pay, get it delivered and enjoy. Take you pick from frozen meals you can stock in your freezer for those evenings when you just don't feel like cooking or indulge in some cooked pasta dishes and mains. Click here to find out more.

From left to right: Asparagus and Brie Cheese Lasagne, Beef Lasagne and plain Tagliatelle. Images provided by Deli Via.

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