“It’s something a little bit different from other shops,” he says. The thinking behind the stuff on the shelves is that you can create a basket of items to put together.”ĭavid and his team – headed up by Megan Meikle and Tyler Clayton – have assembled an array of foods – including quick ready-to-eat items like cakes, bowls, salads, pasta, wraps and even freshly-made pizza. “We’ve got some beautiful spices and sauces with really interesting flavours, and then great cuts of meat to have with them. “We’ve also included a range of local artisanal products, not only to support food entrepreneurs, but to offer new diversity,” says Chef David Higgs. The retail section has over 6 000 items ranging from convenience foods to household retail items, curated local artisanal products and imported items. “People are expecting more from their retail experiences – and so The Pantry offers convenience and retail, but to a whole new level.” “Times have changed – not only over the last 22 years, but in the last two,” says Gary. Twenty-two years ago, Gary opened one of the first Super Spars in South Africa which offered a ready-made food section for the first time in the country. A supply partnership with leading fuel supplier, Sasol will provide motorists with petrol, diesel and electric options courtesy of Mercedes Benz. It’s a speciality grocery store which offers consumers an elevated selection of items including quality fresh produce, ready-to-go meals, bakery items, flowers, wine and everyday essentials along with a bespoke retail selection. The Pantry is hybrid model of a supermarket, deli, take-away and retail store. Located on Jan Smuts Avenue – on the street level of the Trumpet on Keyes building – The Pantry is revolutionising the forecourt convenience store offering. The much-anticipated “fancy but easy” convenience store, The Pantry by Marble, has opened its doors. This new age one-stop-shop is elevating the convenience store experience.

The Fancy by Mercedes Keyes