Imagine having just about any type of ingredient − no matter how rare or specialised − at your fingertips, whenever you want to cook with it. The ultimate dream come true for die-hard foodies is not as far-fetched as you think.

La Marina Foods, supplier of rare delicacies and everyday essentials, is a foodie paradise in the middle of Johannesburg. Owners, Kirsten Jooste and Ilona Dresselhaus, stock only the finest produce and work with some of the best agents, both locally and internationally – and will source any product which you can't find in store. La Marina is renowned for its seafood – sustainable where possible – and offer services including filleting and portioning fish, cleaning calamari and shucking oysters. One of their bestsellers is world-famous Loch Duart Scottish Salmon. But you can also choose things like Mauritian sea bass or Portuguese sardines. There's even Alaskan crab and Irish Scallops.

La Marina stocks a vast range of local and international cheeses and cold meats such as Serrano and Iberico ham, Ficksburger organic cheeses and even Tete de Moine. Local favourites like the Rio Largo Olive Oil from the Cape – the 2010 SA Olive Awards Double Gold winner − also fly off the shelf.

The best of France makes an appearance with foie gras, frog's legs, truffles, whole rabbit; even French Coquelet. Or choose from the scrumptious deli items such as haloumi, sundried tomatoes and Italian artichokes.

La Marina also stocks rare items including Beluga caviar, morels and Umami paste, a 'flavour bomb' which adds depth to any dish."Many of our customers have travelled the world and know good quality when they see it," says Ilona. Now, you don't have to travel half way around the world to get your foodie fix.