Ingredients Suppliers

We pioneered a mail order service for spices and ingredients in 1982.
We regret we no longer offer this service (apart from one or two really specialist items such as beetroot powder. Click here to buy this).

Today most spices are readily available at supermarkets and good delis. But they are often expensive brands and never provide a full range.
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Natco

We recommend Natco's long-established Indian product ranges, available at all Asian stores. Their plastic spice tubs are the tops and their range of general ingredients is enormous and high quality.
If you can't get to an Asian store, they sell online at:
www.natco-online.com
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Seasoned Pioneers

This company, run with passion by founder Mark Steene and his gang sells spices, seasonings, mixes and items from around the tasty world.
Pat and Dominique say: One of the best websites we know. Which isn't surprising because their ranges are just as excellent. Their packaging makes ordinary ingredients look fantastic. But who said Seasoned Pioneers do the ordinary. Two of our favourites are Ras el Hanout and Naga chillies and to find out what they are you'll have to visit www.seasonedpioneers.co.uk

Hi Pat,
Why not try Seasoned Pioneers? Living in Spain it is good to have a supplier and I receive within a few days. I enjoy your wesbite, and your book which I bought on my last visit to the UK. Keep up the good work.
Kind regards from sunny Spain,
Eileen Allen
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Hot Headz

Another man whose business spells passion is Stuart McAllister. His business, Hot Headz needs few words to explain it. His simple and very effective web site sells every known chilli sauce known to mankind and then some.
www.hotheadz-hotsauces.co.uk

Unit C5 Phonenix Trading Estate, London Road Thrupp Stroud GL5 2BX
01453 731 052 fx 01453 731 747 Stuart McAllister 01453 731052 fax 01453 731747
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The Fish Society

It is so difficult to buy decent fish and shelfish. And if you love Sushi or fish curries, (or anything fishy for that matter) this maybe is the answer to your fish-head prayers! The man with the passion in this case is James Smith who describes his business as the UK's leading mail order fishmonger. And it is!
If nothing else, enjoy their 52 page printed catalogue, which is a fish encyclopedia.
www.thefishsociety.co.uk

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In addition there are a number of smaller online mail order spice companies where you can buy your requirements. Here are some of them:

Please note we are not responsible for the accuracy of the info below nor the quality of their products or services.

If you know of any other mail order spice suppliers, let us know. Please e-mail: pat@patchapman.co.uk
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Jaldijaldi.

Hi Pat, I regularly use a company which I always find very efficient and helpful. Living in the country I can't always find the spices I crave and jaldijaldi have even managed to supply spices that aren't even on their website! Highly recommended! Regards, Jacqui Huxtable
www.jaldijaldi.co.uk .
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Ren Kitchen.

Hi Pat, I supply spices and sell Spice tubs already prepared for the curry lover. regards, Ren.
www.renkitchen.com
07880 548 227
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Spice Shop.

This company are very good, they have a lot of ingredients and delivery is very fast and efficient. In particular they sell beautiful little yellow spice tins. Trish Black
www.thespiceshop.co.uk
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Alakh.

I've just received my first order from them. They specialise in Indian spices and accompaniments. The spices range is good quality (they stock Alakh brand), the service is pretty quick and the delivery charges are reasonable. I'll use them again. Martin Gregorie
www.pureindianspices.co.uk
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Redmoor.

Just been bought your wonderful "New Curry Bible" by my wife for our wedding anniversary and came across your web page. I have found a good herb/spice online supplier not on your list. They had loads of your "store cupboard" stuff in there at very reasonable prices! Cheers, Carl Edwards.
www.redmoor.net
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Spices of India.

I’m so passionate about Indian Cuisine I have just launched my own website providing Spices, Ingredients and Recipes for UK residents that don’t have easy access to such things. Many thanks and best regards, Bill Stevenson.
www.spicesofindia.co.uk

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Try Andrew Preston at amclpreston@indianfisheries.com
David Fincham
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'The Spice Jar',

Hi there Pat, I have just launched a new spice brand called 'The Spice Jar' selling spices which are freshly roasted, ground and immediately vacuum packed (I mean really vac packing so the spice feels hard in the foil pouch). Call me on 0871 504 5845 for any more information. Yours, Ghazala Jabeen. e:ghazala@tigger.co.uk
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Hard to Find Foods

Question
I've been a fan of the Curry Club for many years, and I have three of your books which get weekly use. I have a question for you in your role of sage ... Inspired by a Goan colleague, I am trying to find a number of Goan drinks/ingredients, but am having the devil's own time finding them! We are after coconut and cashew feni, coconut vinegar and toddy... Have you any leads that might get us closer to an importer or shop that has them? Chris Claydon

Answer: An outfit called Hard to Find Foods www.hardtofindfoods.co.uk describe themselves by asking this question: 'Are we your missing ingredient?' That's for you to answer.
Relevant to the curryholic their spice range is largely by Seasoned Pioneers (see above) but the most interesting product (to this sage!) is Palm Vinegar which they describe as: opaque coloured vinegar from South-east Asia and particulary favoured in the Philippines. Made from the sap of palm trees. Used in dishes like Vindaloo / Sorpotel or the Philippines Adobo and in Indian and South-east Asian table pickles.. It is the vital ingredient for authentic Goan Vindaloo. _________________________________________________________________________

We have supplied this information gratuitously, and cannot be held responsible if these companies do not meet your expectations.

If you know of any other mail order suppliers, let us know.
Please email: pat@patchapman.co.uk