The newly opened specialty deli focuses on locally produced, handcrafted foods, bringing together an impressive selection of South African artisan cheeses alongside gourmet pantry favourites and premium deli products. The store officially welcomed its first customers in June 2026, with local businesses and food producers celebrating the launch across social media.
Located at 146 Main Road, The Real Cheese & Deli is designed for anyone who appreciates quality local produce.
According to the deli, customers can browse a carefully curated range of handcrafted cheeses sourced from South African farms, with each cheese cut to their preferred size. Alongside the cheese counter, visitors will also find an assortment of homemade delicacies including:
The deli says its goal is to showcase some of South Africa’s finest producers while offering personalised service and fresh, locally made products.
Early visitors have also noticed shelves stocked with products from several well-known local artisan brands, making it easy to put together everything from a cheeseboard for entertaining to a thoughtful foodie gift.
Whether you’re planning a weekend gathering, looking for unique ingredients, or simply searching for something different, The Real Cheese & Deli offers another specialty food destination in the heart of Somerset West.
The opening adds another local business to the growing mix of independent retailers at The Trading Post, which has increasingly become home to specialty food stores, cafés, homeware businesses and boutique services in Somerset West’s town centre.
For residents who enjoy supporting local producers, The Real Cheese & Deli offers a new place to discover handcrafted South African cheeses and gourmet deli favourites without leaving the Helderberg.
I’m a wife, mother and local publisher who traded Johannesburg and two years abroad for life in Somerset West. Through HelderbergStuff, I share lifestyle stories, local discoveries and noteworthy developments across Somerset West, Strand and Gordon’s Bay. For media and collaboration enquiries: marina@helderbergstuff.co.za
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