Spices & Store Cupboard Staples

Every great meal starts long before it reaches the pan. Our Spices & Store Cupboard Staples collection brings together the essential ingredients that turn quality meat into something truly memorable. From carefully blended rubs to s...

Every great meal starts long before it reaches the pan. Our Spices & Store Cupboard Staples collection brings together the essential ingredients that turn quality meat into something truly memorable. From carefully blended rubs to seasoning mixes, each product is chosen to complement our free range British meat. These are the quiet heroes of the kitchen, the flavours that build depth, warmth and character into simple, honest food.

Spices & Store Cupboard Staples
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Recipes & Stories

Why We Started Again

Why We Started Again

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The Farming Year Begins at Spring: What the Equinox Means for British Food

The Farming Year Begins at Spring: What the Equinox Means for British Food

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Why Easter Lamb Isn't in Season - And What to Eat Instead

Why Easter Lamb Isn't in Season - And What to Eat Instead

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A Farmer First, a Storyteller Second

A Farmer First, a Storyteller Second

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What a Freezer Full of Grass Fed Meat Really Means

What a Freezer Full of Grass Fed Meat Really Means

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New Life, Shared Tables and Why Our Family Farms Matter More Than Ever

New Life, Shared Tables and Why Our Family Farms Matter More Than Ever

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Preserved Tomatoes

Preserved Tomatoes

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Smashed Cucumber with Halloumi & Tahini Dressing

Smashed Cucumber with Halloumi & Tahini Dressing

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Charred Courgettes with Mint, Whipped Ricotta & Nasturtiums

Charred Courgettes with Mint, Whipped Ricotta & Nasturtiums

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Speltotto Kedgeree with Purple Sprouting Broccoli & Kale

Speltotto Kedgeree with Purple Sprouting Broccoli & Kale

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Mussels with Saffron, Cream & Courgettes

Mussels with Saffron, Cream & Courgettes

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Pouting, Leek & Tarragon Pie

Pouting, Leek & Tarragon Pie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Steenbergs?
A family-run organic spice specialist whose single spices and blends make up the backbone of this collection: black peppercorns, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and their mild and hot curry powders, all certified organic.
Who are Hodmedod's?
The champions of British-grown pulses and grains. From them we stock a broth mix, whole olive green lentils, roasted pumpkin seeds and their fava bean umami paste, all grown here rather than shipped across the world.
What do I do with fava bean umami paste?
Use it the way you would miso: a spoonful deepens stews, gravies, marinades and dressings. It is made from British fava beans, so you get that savoury depth from a crop grown a county or two away.
How do I use the broth mix?
Hodmedod's broth mix is a blend of British pulses and grains made for the soup pot. Add a handful to simmering stock or a stew and it thickens and enriches the pot as it cooks. No soaking required, just a longer simmer.
Do you make your own granola?
Yes. Our house granolas come in almond and chia, pecan and cacao, and an almond and date recipe that is vegan. They were built for proper breakfasts rather than sugary ones.
Are the spices organic?
The Steenbergs range we stock is certified organic, from the peppercorns through to the curry powders. It is a short list of well-chosen spices rather than a wall of dusty jars.
Which curry powder should I choose?
Steenbergs mild curry powder brings warmth and fragrance without much fire, right for family cooking. The hot version has genuine heat. Both are organic blends that pair naturally with our diced meats and slow cooking cuts.
Why stock spices at a butchery?
Because the meat is only half the meal. A well-seasoned rub, a curry base or a pot of broth turns good ingredients into memorable cooking, and it felt wrong to send you elsewhere for the quiet essentials.