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NO SEED OILS  ·  JUST REAL FAT  ·  TRIPLE-RENDERED  ·  MADE IN GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you might want to know.

What is triple-rendered tallow?

We take grain-fed beef fat and render (gently melt and purify) it three times. Each pass removes more impurities, leaving a creamy white, shelf-stable fat that's clean, neutral and versatile.

Does it need to be refrigerated?

No. Tallow is shelf-stable - just keep it in a cool, dry place. It lasts a long time without preservatives.

What can I use it for?

Frying and roasting (high smoke point), baking (rich, flaky results), pet meals (coat and joint health), and even candle making. One tub, many jobs.

Is it really just beef fat?

Yes - 100% beef tallow. No seed oils, no preservatives, no additives. It's prepared in a kitchen that also handles milk, eggs, nuts, gluten, soy and sesame, so trace allergens are possible.

How can I pay?

Payments are processed securely by Payfast. You can pay with Visa, Mastercard and Amex (credit or debit), Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, Instant EFT, SnapScan and Zapper. We never see or store your card details.

How long does delivery take?

Please allow 5-10 business days from order to delivery, anywhere in South Africa. We render in small batches by hand, so this leaves time for a fresh batch if needed, plus courier delivery. See our shipping page.

How can I get the best value on delivery?

Our courier prices by weight bracket, not per item. Everything up to about 5 kg - for example nine 500 ml tubs, or four 1 L tubs - usually costs the same to deliver as a single tub. So stocking up in one order is the most cost-effective way to buy, and your basket will tell you when there is room for one more at no extra delivery cost.

How much does delivery cost?

We deliver anywhere in South Africa by courier (we don't ship outside SA). Delivery is calculated at checkout based on your address and order size. Collecting from a locker usually costs less than door delivery. See our shipping page.

Can I collect my order instead of having it delivered?

Yes. At checkout you can choose a Courier Guy parcel locker near you instead of door delivery. It costs about the same, and you collect whenever it suits you, even if nobody is home during the day.

How does locker collection work?

Choose a locker near you at checkout. When your parcel arrives, you'll get an SMS or email with a PIN. Enter it at the locker and your order is ready to take. Please collect within a few days of the message, or the parcel may be returned to us.

Why can't I choose a locker for my order?

Lockers have fixed compartment sizes and weight limits. Bigger orders, like our 5 L to 20 L buckets or several tubs together, don't fit, so we deliver them to your door. Checkout only shows the options that suit your order.

How long do the leather aprons and oven mitt sets take?

Each piece in our leather range is handmade to order, which takes a few days, and then goes out by courier. Allow the same 5-10 business days as our tallow. Ordering together with tallow? It all arrives in one delivery.

Can you put our company logo on the aprons?

Yes. The apron and oven mitt set can carry your logo on the leather patch, for corporate gifts, restaurants, butcheries and teams. Custom branding and bulk orders are quoted on request: send us an enquiry.

Which sizes should I buy?

500ml and 1L are our bestsellers for everyday cooking. If you cook with real fat most days, 2L-5L means fewer re-orders and better value. Restaurants and resellers usually go for 10L-20L, or see our wholesale page.

Do you supply shops and restaurants?

Yes. We already supply retail stores and we're always keen to welcome new trade partners across South Africa. Send us a note through our wholesale enquiry form.