When your pantry is stocked with the right staples, cooking becomes quicker, easier, and more nutritious. Buying these essentials in bulk doesn’t just save money—it gives you the flexibility to cook what you want, when you want, without the waste or the extra cost.

Here are 10 pantry must-haves we always recommend buying in bulk at Border Just Foods.

1. Oats

Perfect for porridge, overnight oats, baking, or even savoury dishes like veggie burgers. Oats are cheap, filling, and store beautifully in airtight jars.

2. Brown Rice

A wholegrain hero that’s great in stir-fries, curries, burrito bowls or salads. Bulk rice is one of the best value staples in any pantry.

3. Lentils

Quick-cooking, protein-packed, and endlessly versatile. Red lentils are perfect for soups and dahls, while brown and green lentils are great in salads or stews.

4. Chickpeas

Use them dried or cook a big batch to freeze. Great for hummus, curries, salads, or roasting for a crunchy snack.

5. Pasta

A go-to for quick dinners, especially when paired with pantry sauces, herbs and veggies. Bulk pasta helps you avoid last-minute takeaway.

6. Nuts and Seeds

Almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, chia—buying these in bulk means better freshness and better prices. Ideal for snacks, smoothies or baking.

7. Flour

From everyday plain flour to gluten-free blends and wholemeal, buying flour in bulk ensures you’re always ready to bake or thicken a sauce.

8. Dried Fruit

Sultanas, dates, mango, apricots—they’re great for lunchboxes, energy bites, muesli or just snacking straight from the jar.

9. Beans

Kidney beans, black beans, cannellini beans—rich in fibre and protein, and great for batch cooking your favourite Mexican or Mediterranean dishes.

10. Herbs and Spices

Skip the overpriced jars. Buying herbs and spices in small bulk amounts keeps things fresh and fragrant, while allowing you to explore new flavours affordably.

Ready to Build Your Pantry?

Stocking your pantry with these bulk essentials means fewer trips to the shops, more spontaneous meals, and real savings. Come in and explore our full bulk range—we make it easy to shop smart and eat well.