Hand Blended Spice Chests
The most original gift one can give - to a friend, a loved one, or themselves!
'My friend was utterly thrilled with the chests of spices I sent her as a special thank you'
'I bought these for a family member for Christmas, he absolutely loves cooking and I'm hoping these spices might challenge his skills and give him some fresh ideas! Amazing quality and beautifully packaged'
What is it that makes us so special?
1) Quality - To ensure maximum freshness and flavour everything we produce is done on a small batch basis, all from whole spices. Freshly toasted, ground and blended by hand.
2) Care - Everything we do is done with the upmost attention to detail, by hand. From the grinding of spices, to labelling of jars and packaging of boxes.
3) Originality - Our chests are a one of a kind gift, guaranteed to bring a smile to whoever it's given to.
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About the Founder
Behind Gunpowder Spices stands Monty Owen.
Monty worked in the catering industry after leaving school, first at his family's cafe, then cooking in the Alps and after this, aboard yachts. Following his graduation from University two years ago Monty moved into finance, however, it never quite gave him the 'spice of life' he was looking for.
‘Gunpowder Spices was born from my love of food and cooking. I view sharing food as one of the ultimate connectors.
It's bothered me for a long time that I was unable to get authentic fresh spices that were really beautifully packaged.
Finding inspiring and original gifts for people has also been a real challenge. It brings me a huge amount of joy seeing people's reactions when they open special gifts that have been seriously thought about and our spice chests do just that. Gunpowder gave me an opportunity to launch a truly original and beautiful product that evokes a deep sense of happiness in everyone'
Let customers speak for us
Great Box For Summer
I've used some of these rubs already and they've all tasted so delicious! The recipes make cooking things straightforward and I can't wait to share with my friends over the BBQ
Hughie Shepherd-Cross
Gunpowder Spices Meat Rubs Complete Collection
Delicious
Just tried the chicken rub on breasts cooked on the Komodo joe
Amazing
Mark
Gunpowder Spices Meat Rubs Complete Collection
Amazing and such oringinal flavours, beautifully packaged
I bought these after seeing them on an advert on facebook. When they came I was absolutely gobsmacked - the packaging is so beautiful and the flavours are so unique! This will become my new go to gift for Birthdays and Christmas! Thank you Gunpowder!
Poppy
Gunpowder Spices Meat Rubs Complete Collection
amazing
perfect change from my usual kitchen adventures quick and simple easy change of flavour for me and my girl
Ivy's Essence
Gunpowder Spices Meat Rubs Complete Collection
Great products
So fresh and so many flavour notes in those I have used - loving them/ so glad that a chef friend told me about them
Jane Milton
One Thousand and One Nights Spice Chest
Gunpowder Spices has made Cooking Adventurous Again
No longer will I have to flick through recipe books in fear knowing that I now have gunpowder spices in my arsenal. In just one purchase a thousand Islands has allowed me to cook with confidence knowing whatever recipes through up in the small print I'm covered. And NOW WITH REFILLS! Take my money!
Archie Wilson
One Thousand and One Nights Spice Chest
The best present to give
My friend was utterly thrilled with the chests of spices I sent her as a special thank you. She said she recognised most of the Spices, was excited about the few she didn’t know- and couldn’t wait to get cooking! I told her to follow the fabulous recipes on Gunpowder’s website.
Dorte Shepherd-cross
One Thousand and One Nights Spice Chest
Looking forward to my next chest
I'm halfway through my first Webley chest and I have to say these are some of the best spices I've tried for a long time. Really adds a whole new level of versatility, flavour and enjoyment to home-cooking. Can't wait to try the whole range!
Ben
The Gunpowder Spice Chest
Great present!
Got given this as a gift, wld highly recommend to those thinking of buying for themselves or for others - great selection of spices in very smart packaging and the quality is exceptional!
Will
One Thousand and One Nights Spice Chest
Authentic
exciting, new fresh flavours which brought my dishes to life. No more supermarket shelf spices I am a convert.
Caroline van den Berg
One Thousand and One Nights Spice Chest
Spicy!!
All the recipients of Spice Chests were thrilled with their presents. My Israeli out-law was so pleased with the contents of their Chest as he said some of the supermarket spices were not to his taste. You will definitely be getting orders for refills as and when.
From my point of view, it is nice to be able to fit square jars in a space rather than the usual round ones.
Thanks.
Susan Howe
One Thousand and One Nights Spice Chest
Webley worldie
Fab little addition to the decor of the once abandoned spice shelf
Sebastian Bearn
The Gunpowder Spice Chest
I have bought the spice chest as a present.
The Spice Chests make wonderful Christmas presents and I can't wait for comments once opened. My personal Spice Chest is replacing several jars in the cupboard, and the square jars fit so much better in the space. Lovely!
Susan Howe
One Thousand and One Nights Spice Chest
Amazing collection!!
These spices are incredible and make the best gifts for birthdays/Christmas! I’ve made so many of gunpowder’s wonderful recipes using these and can’t wait to make many more !!
Claudia
One Thousand and One Nights Spice Chest
Loving Gunpowder spices
Superb product, excellently packed & a great gift
Timon
The Silk Road Spice Chest