Yummy Italian foods to tantalise your tastebuds

You will be spoilt for choice with freshly frozen meals, sauces, pizza bases, pizzas and bread, as well as takeaway pizzas, pita pockets and calzone, and more.

December 19, 2023

South Coast Herald 3 minutes read

Karen and Riccardo Di-Sante are the success behind Yummy Italian Food in Uvongo.

The delectable whiff of freshly made pizza entices customers as they enter Yummy Italian Food at L&L Homan House in Uvongo.

But it’s not just pizza that’s available at this well-stocked store which also offers freshly frozen meals, sauces, pizza bases, pizza and bread, as well as takeaway pizzas, pita pockets and calzone, and more.

Making delicious pizza bases at Yummy Italian Food in Uvongo are Siphewe Ngomane and Prince Ngomane.

The success behind Yummy Italian Food is the husband and wife team of Riccardo and Karen Di-Sante. The couple is passionate about their authentic food which is made with the freshest ingredients of the highest quality.

From humble beginnings as a home business in 2010, supplying pizza bases to local restaurants, Yummy Italian has earned its place in the marketplace on the South Coast.

Today it supplies its delicious pizza bases to more than 20 restaurants on the coast whose customers are hooked on the taste sensation which cannot be compared to similar offerings locally.

But the Di-Santes did not stop at just pizza. Having received rave reviews about their flavoursome Italian meals from family and friends, they then expanded to include freshly made frozen meals in 2018.

Karen Di-Sante is ready to welcome customers to Yummy Italian Food.

Cooking has been a passion for Riccardo since he was a little boy, having learned under his step dad, a Swiss-trained chef.

As Yummy Italian’s popularity grew, the Di-Santes opened a store in Sebenza Village, also in 2018. After three years they moved to their current location (L&L Homan House). They have built up a loyal client base, both local and swallows (visitors) through the years.

Freshly frozen meals

Yummy Italian stocks a large variety of frozen meals, making lunch and dinner easier than you think. All meals are freshly frozen and reasonably priced, making it ideal for the family.

The lasagna range includes beef, chicken and vegetable, as well as a gluten-free beef version. For chicken fans, some of the options include chicken alfredo pasta, chicken parmigiana, chicken meatballs and more.

Vegetarians are also catered for with items such as sour cream and chives potato and butternut bake, vegetable ragu (perfect as a side or mixed in with pasta) and spinach conchiglioni.
Also available are ravioli – beef, spinach and ricotta and mushroom and cheese tortellini.

All your favourites in freshly frozen meals.

The old favourite macaroni and cheese is also on the menu, as well as a pancetta version for the meat lovers. Pies include cottage, chicken and beef.

You will be spoilt for choice with the variety of meals, try something new every week, or even every day.

Freshly frozen sauces

Yummy Italian slow simmers its tomato sauce for hours which gives it a delicious taste. Other sauces include beef and chicken bolognaise and creamy garlic. Just add Italian pasta, which can be purchased in-store.

Just add pasta to the sauce which is available in-store.

Pizza bases

The pizza bases are sold in packs of two and comprise plain, tomato, garlic as well as a gluten-free version. The hard work has been done for you, all you need to do is add your favourite toppings. It’s perfect for kids to make their own pizza or for a pizza party.

Pizza dough ready to be turned into a base.

Bread

Freshly frozen breads include garlic focaccia, plain ciabatta, and ciabatta with garlic butter or olives. Pita pockets are also available, all you have to do is cook a mouth-watering filling.

Pizza

The appetizing pizzas are available in large or medium, either freshly frozen or as a takeaway. Varieties include pepperoni, spinach and feta, smoked chicken, peppadew, feta, bacon, caramelized onion and feta, and more.

A clay brick gas oven was recently installed for pizzas on order, either fresh or frozen. Keep the hunger pangs at bay, and sink you teeth into a flavourful pizza in minutes.

Frozen pizzas can be cooked in-store or at home.

Takeaway

Besides pizza, other items on the takeaway menu are pita pockets (barbecue chicken, cheese and tomato, rib, Mexicana and brisket).

The fillings in the calzone are (ham and mushroom, pepperoni and Mexicana). These are perfect as a lunchtime takeaway and won’t break the bank.

Riccardo Di-Sante removes a freshly cooked calzone from the oven.

Dessert

For a sweet treat, try the freshly frozen tiramisu or apple crumble to end your meal.

The Di-Santes are proud of their business success, which has grown year-on-year. They advise potential business owners to take the plunge, but to initially do their homework, and to grow a step at a time.