Our Story

Welcome to Kaaskop — where flavour, craftsmanship, and heritage come together under one roof.

From One Passion to Three Pillars

We started with a simple but powerful idea: that great cheese should be celebrated, not hidden. That every wheel has a story — of the land, the milk, the artisan’s hands, and the traditions that shaped it. As our love for cheese grew, so did our vision: to build a brand that doesn’t just offer cheese, but the complete food experience. And thus, Kaaskop evolved into three pillars:

• Kaaskop Cheese — where we curate and share the world’s finest artisanal cheeses, local and imported.

• Kaaskop Kitchen — where recipes, ready meals, sauces, and pantry essentials deliver chef-quality flavour at home.

• Kaaskop Smokehouse — where smoking, curing, and meat traditions meet innovation and depth.

All of this lives under one name: Kaaskop.

Why “Kaaskop”?

“Kaas” means cheese in Afrikaans / Dutch — and “kop” can mean head, top, or “the one who knows.” Kaaskop is the place for cheese lovers to gather, explore, and deepen their palate. It’s a nod to roots, to craftsmanship, and to a brand that leads with flavour and integrity.

Our Mission & Promise

We believe:

• Every ingredient tells a story. Whether it’s a cheddar aged in Stellenbosch or a brisket smoked over oak, we honour the source, the process, and the people behind it.

• Quality always comes first. We don’t do compromise. Every product in our Cheese, Kitchen, and Smokehouse lines passes rigorous selection for flavour, consistency, and traceability.

• Food is more than fuel — it's connection. We want your table to be a place of discovery, delight, and shared moments.

• Curate so you can savour. You don’t need to hunt high and low. We source, taste, and test — so you can simply enjoy.

Our Journey

• Origins (Cheese): We began by sourcing and selling artisan cheeses across South Africa, gathering stories of dairies, craftsmanship, and terroir.

• Expansion (Kitchen & Smokehouse): With insights from our cheese customers, we learned what people paired, cooked, and craved. So we built Kaaskop Kitchen (for meals, sauces, pantry) and Kaaskop Smokehouse (for smoked meats, charcuterie).

• Today: We operate online, in artisan markets (Irene Village Market, Red Barn, Irene Mall), and serve customers with delivery and curated hampers.

Through it all, our customer — the curious eater, the cheese lover, the host who wants depth at the table — remains at the heart of what we do.

What You Can Expect from Kaaskop

• A thoughtfully curated range of cheeses, meals, and meats.

• Stories behind each product — origin, maker, flavour profile, pairing ideas.

• Seasonal releases, limited editions, and special collaborations.

• Excellent service, attention to packaging & cold chain, and a love for making food beautiful and meaningful.

Find us at the Irene Village Market (next to the Red Barn) and at Irene Village Mall — where you can taste, explore, and enjoy our full variety.  Dates are on social media.

If you would like to order for delivery by courier, please send us and email on orders@kaaskop.co.za, and we will handle it for you.