Karimu Produce · Food
Cook the recipe, not the shopping list.
Karimu means generous in Swahili. Pick a dish and we send exactly what you need, washed, peeled, chopped and portioned. Nothing extra to buy, nothing extra to throw out.
Three ways to shop
However you cook, we fit in
Market hub
Exactly the amount you want
Order ingredients in the exact quantity you need, with the prep done to your spec.
By recipe
Choose a dish, set the servings
The right ingredients and amounts land in your basket. Change anything before you pay.
Events
Prep for caterers and events
Weddings, conferences and busy kitchens: we do the prep, priced to the size of the order.
Order by recipe
Eleven dishes to start
Pick a recipe, choose 2, 4, 6 or more servings, and the quantities scale automatically. Each dish can be adjusted ingredient by ingredient.
- Kuku wa Kupaka (Kenya)
- Mbaazi za Nazi (Kenya)
- Mukimo (Kenya)
- Shepherd’s pie (Britain)
- Fish and chips with mushy peas (Britain)
- Chicken tikka masala (India)
- Beef and broccoli stir-fry (China)
- Spaghetti carbonara (Italy)
- Ratatouille (France)
- Chicken souvlaki with tzatziki (Greece)
- Jollof rice (West Africa)
Prep, done for you
Wash. Peel. Chop. Portion. Marinate.
Add any prep service to any ingredient. On the recipe site each service is KES 20 per ingredient line, so peeled and diced onions are KES 40. Services: wash, peel, chop, dice, slice, grate, portion by weight, trim or debone, and marinate.
Caterers, restaurants and event planners: send us your menu and guest numbers and we will price the sourcing and prep to the size of the order.
Karimu mint
Four mints, fresh or dried
Peppermint is cool and sharp. Spearmint is soft and sweet. Applemint is fruity and gentle. Chocolate mint is rich and dessert-like.
Fresh (cleaned, packed)
| Mint | 100g (KES) | 250g (KES) |
|---|---|---|
| Peppermint | 100 | 220 |
| Spearmint | 100 | 220 |
| Applemint | 120 | 260 |
| Chocolate mint | 150 | 320 |
Dried (pouch)
| Mint | 50g (KES) | 100g (KES) | 250g (KES) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peppermint | 120 | 220 | 500 |
| Spearmint | 120 | 220 | 500 |
| Applemint | 140 | 250 | 580 |
| Chocolate mint | 160 | 290 | 650 |
Coming soon
The pine needle range
Pinaire, a pine needle soda. Pinety, a pine needle tea. Pynsbier, a pine needle brew in development for adults only once licensed.
Delivery
Delivery across Kenya, and within four hours in Nairobi. Standard delivery is KES 1,000. Pay with M-Pesa or card. Perishables travel in cooler packs.
Good questions
Karimu Produce, answered
What is Karimu Produce?
Karimu Produce is a Kenyan food business and online market hub where you order ingredients in the exact quantities you need, prepared to your specification. It also does food prep for caterers and events and sells its own mint range.
Can I order a specific quantity?
Yes. Order exactly the amount you need, in grams or kilograms for weight-based items.
How does recipe ordering work?
Choose a recipe and the number of servings. The ingredients and quantities are added to your basket, and you can change anything before you pay.
How much do prep services cost?
On the recipe site, each prep service (wash, peel, chop, dice, slice, grate, portion, trim or debone, marinate) is KES 20 per ingredient line. Caterers and events are quoted to the size of the order.
Where do you deliver?
Across Kenya. In Nairobi, orders are delivered within four hours. Standard delivery is KES 1,000.
What mints do you sell?
Peppermint, spearmint, applemint and chocolate mint, fresh or dried.
How do I pay?
With M-Pesa or card at checkout.
Say hello
Order, ask or request a quote.
Catering menus, event prep or a question about an order? We reply within one working day.
Call or WhatsApp+254 740 236 377