CALDER’S KITCHEN

Calder’s Kitchen is based in Darlington, County Durham and was established after founder Andrew Calder discovered his late Grandad Charlie’s favourite Piccalilli recipe by complete accident!

“I USE MY GRANDFATHER’S RECIPE… I’VE JUST ADDED A LITTLE SOMETHING EXTRA…”

After initially giving their first batch to family and friends to try and receiving great feedback, they started to sell hampers at Christmas to raise money for a school in Tanzania, East Africa.


They later they developed two variations on the traditional recipe: Chillililli which has a delicious medium strength sweet chilli glow and later, the slightly naughty spicy Indian flavoured Sillylilli – which is Andrew’s favourite which he now eats with… well pretty much everything!

Apart from their three piccalilli flavours: Traditional, Chillililli & Sillylilli, they also produce a small range of chutney’s – Beetroot, Tomato, Beetroot & Habanero and Spicy Tomato chutney which we can’t wait to try.

They absolutely love making their customers smile and enjoy their cheeseboards, reminiscing about their favourite pickles of yesteryear and being delighted by their new spice infused flavours

Customers love the story about Grandad Charlie almost as much as the products themselves and are repeatedly told that their original Piccalilli reminds them of their own grandparents, aunties or uncle’s Piccalilli and apparently their Spicy Tomato Chutney and Sillylilli has a cult following among those who like it spicy!

Sillylilli is completely unique as a flavour and, after winning a Great Taste Award in 2020, is their proudest work to date!

Later this year they will be launching 1.2kg catering tubs, primarily designed for food service and trade, we reckon they’ll also be ideal for die hard Piccalilli fans! Check out their gift sets too, they make a lovely present for a foodie friend or loved one!

FOR LIFE CHANGING CHEESE ON TOAST, SILLYLILLI IS REVOLUTIONARY!

Calder’s Kitchen is one of a handful of producers in the UK who’s sole products are varieties of Piccalilli (Andrew is often referred to as ‘The Piccalilli Man’ when calling his customers!).

We are so glad to have them part of the Earth & Ocean family and we know you will love their amazing products too! Take a look at their fantastic range here.


Awards:

Great Taste Awards in 2016 & 2020

The Theo Paphitis SBS award

Great British Food Awards Finalist

 

 

 

 

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