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Grown from Seed to Sauce.
Real Ingredients.
100% Rustic!
Every bottle begins in our Bathurst hydroponic garden and ends on your table, hand-sealed with beeswax, packed with natural flavour, and made for people who care what’s in their food.
Authentic Flavour!
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The Root of Our Flavour
Rustic Roots was born in Bathurst, a little eco-friendly village where neighbours
still swap seedlings and stories.
Everything we make begins right here, our chillies, herbs and vegetables are grown hydroponically using water-wise permaculture methods, then hand-picked and turned
into sauces, chutneys and atchars that celebrate the simple life.
Every bottle is hand-sealed with beeswax and charcoal,
a small detail that keeps things pure and authentic, just the way we like it.
At Rustic Roots, we believe in keeping things real:
no artificial thickeners, no shortcuts, no mass production,
just honest ingredients, wholesome flavour and a deep respect for the earth.
We support local creators and farmers in the Eastern Cape,
collaborating on projects like our handmade wooden gift holders and
seasonal market boxes.
It’s how we keep our roots and our relationships, strong!
Rooted in Nature • Crafted by Hand
From Seed to Sauce - The Rustic Roots Way
In the small country village of Bathurst, in Eastern Cape, South Africa, there’s a little patch of land where chillies, herbs,
and good ideas grow side by side.
This is where Rustic Roots was born. A dream rooted in simplicity, sustainability, and a deep love for flavour.
Here, every bottle tells a story.
The chillies and herbs are grown hydroponically, using minimal water and no chemicals. Each plant is nurtured by hand, harvested with care, and turned into authentic small-batch sauces and chutneys that capture the essence of the land.
Even the bottles are hand-sealed with beeswax and charcoal, an old-fashioned touch that keeps the contents pure and the soul of the craft alive.
Rustic Roots is not just about making sauces; it’s about reconnecting with nature, with community, and with the joy of eating food that’s honest and real
Our Hydroponic System
Our Philosophy. Keep It Simple, Keep It Real
Life at Rustic Roots is refreshingly uncomplicated.
We believe in:
Simplicity: Good food doesn’t need fancy packaging or chemicals.
Sustainability: Our hydroponic system saves water and has a much lower environmental impact, especially in regions with water scarcity.
Community: We source, sell, and collaborate locally, from our Bathurst neighbours to the small-batch woodcrafters who make our custom wooden gift holders.
Integrity: Every jar and bottle is made with love, sealed by hand and never mass-produced
We’re proud to say: what you see on the label is exactly what’s inside.
The Heart Behind the Brand
Rustic Roots is owned and lovingly run by Renee (Johanna Renate Wolfaardt), who has turned her passion for natural living into something deliciously tangible.
A self-taught grower and food artisan, Renee learned early that the best ingredients come from patience, care, and respect for the earth.
When she’s not stirring up something spicy in her farmhouse kitchen, you’ll find her at local markets across the Eastern Cape, sharing stories, flavours, and laughter with customers who have become friends.
Her journey from home gardener to sauce maker is a reminder that beautiful things grow when you nurture them, whether it’s a plant, a community, or a dream
Our Promise to You
We’re not chasing mass production. We are chasing flavour, authenticity and connection.
When you open a jar of Rustic Roots sauce, you’re tasting:
Locally grown ingredients
Eco-friendly craftsmanship
Honest, handmade flavour
A touch of South African sunshine
We make food for people who care about what they eat, how it’s made, and where it comes from.
Growing Forward
Rustic Roots is expanding slowly and sustainably, just like the plants we grow.
Our new online store will make it easy for customers and small retailers to order directly from our kitchen,
with nationwide delivery.
We’re also dreaming up new additions: gift packs, handcrafted soaps, sweet treats, and organic pantry staples,
all true to the Rustic Roots way
Join Our Table
If you believe in good food, slow living and sustainability - you’re one of us.
Follow our journey, find us at your nearest market, or shop online to bring a taste of Bathurst into your kitchen.
Rustic Roots Handcrafted Flavour. Naturally South African.
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Real Ingredients • Real People • Real Flavour.
What others are saying
Hearty hot sauces made with love!
These sauces are amazing!
The bobotie sauce tastes just like a homely bobotie stew, sweet with a hint of spice, perfect for going with curries or even bobotie!
The Chipotle honey BBQ sauce is my personal favorite with lots of flavors, smokeyness and a mild kick, awesome to add flavor to sandwiches or even sauces!
The Spicy Mediterranean sauce is awesome for someone who loves a kick and a burn on their tongue, a must try if you want to really spice up the foods that you love!
— Cuinn Frazer
Bacon and Sherry Atchar Flavour
As a person not favouring ANY HOT SAUCES, I can honestly say that RUSTIC ROOTS caters also for the faint hearted.
I use BACON AND SHERRY ATCHAR on almost every meal I prepare to add that extra bit of heavenly flavour.
I can recommend BACON AND SHERRY ATCHAR to every person that would like to taste what they eat and as bonus, be grateful for your taste buds.
BACON AND SHERRY ATCHAR IS HEAVENLY TASTEFUL!!!"
— Lindie Friess
So Friendly and Knowledgable
I met Renee at the Bathhurst Market!
What a lovley stall. I loved all the free tasters and recommendations of what sauce is good to serve with what meal.
She even gave me some great receipe ideas!
Love these products, and glad to see her online, so that I can reorder, when I get home.
— Sandy T
