About Us

The Artisans Pantry was born from a love of flavour and craftsmanship and how food can bring people together.

My name is Annelize Steensma, and I am the owner and founder of The Artisans Pantry. I studied BSc Oenology (Specialised) and completed my WSET Level 2 Certificate, and I’ve spent almost seven years working in the spirits industry.

Food and wine have always been at the heart of my life. I’ve always been drawn to simple yet full of flavours rather than complicated ones (less is more!) Starting The Artisans Pantry gave me the opportunity to step into my creative side and follow a more food-focused path, while still staying true to my background in flavour development and craftsmanship.

I didn’t want to spend all my time behind the stove. Instead, I wanted to create products that enhance everyday food, taking it from good to great—the kind of pantry staples that quietly takes the meal to a whole new level without demanding attention.

The Artisans Pantry is about choosing quality over quantity, and using simple ingredients to enhance a meal —because sometimes, it’s the simplest things that make the biggest difference.