How we started

Our journey began in our own Cheshire kitchen, where Paul spent years perfecting his own spice blends for healthy meals that were free from sugar or nasty stuff.

 

“I started Great Northern Spice Co because Lotty was frustrated with the limited ready-made spice options in supermarkets that were packed with sugar, salt and additives. Lotty has type 1 diabetes (from a young age) so she's always been conscious of what she eats. Our cupboard was full of individual spices that took time to measure out (and half of them went out of date). We wanted simple, flavour-packed blends you can grab, toss over chicken or veg in the air fryer, or use to make a great curry without the fuss. But nothing existed - even some smaller brands contain crazy amounts of sugar, caking agents and citric acids (read your labels)” - Paul

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Paul got to work crafting clean, flavourful alternatives using only natural, high-quality ingredients in to small batches. In 2023, we started the business with around  12 products  at local artisan markets in Cheshire, which quickly grew to over 40+ Seasonings, Rubs & Curry Blends by 2024. We also introduced flavoured Sea Salts and infused Organic Olive Oils to our range in late 2025 - using our signature herbs and spices in creative ways.

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Our favourite products?

"It's got to be the Bang Bang Seasoning for me - it packs so much flavour. Make Bang Bang chicken (or cauliflower). It's easy and quick." - Lotty

 

"I love our Louisiana Red Cajun Seasoning because of how versatile it is. We use it to rub over salmon and my favourite dish is a creamy cajun pasta - you can find the recipe here.

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The GREAT milestones​

In 2025 and 2026, we were proud to be nominated and become finalists two years running in the Cheshire Life Awards for 'Food & Drink Producer of the Year', and won a Great Taste Awards in 2025 & 2026 — recognitions that reflect our commitment to quality artisan food. In the January 2026 issue of Cheshire Life Magazine, we were featured in the 'Food Producers' section with our story which made local news.

 

Today and the future

Today, our products are available through our online shop, at artisan markets and food festivals across the North West. We also wholesale at an expanding number of farm shops, delis, butchers and independent stockists — including The Hollies Farm Shop and other local outlets.

 

We'd love to continue our growth by supplying more wholesale stockists and collaborate with restaurants or brands who align with our ethos.

 

If you didn't already know, we welcomed our baby spice in summer 2026 - so we'll be balancing our family duties with our business events in the coming year. 

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