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Every year, we receive help from a number of people and companies who help bring the magic of the market to life. We are delighted to say we are returning this year but we would still like to say a big thank you to the following people:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seasoned Pioneers – Donated Mulled Wine Mix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Seasoned Pioneers\u2019 main aim is to help adventurous souls achieve culinary inspiration. We do this by providing premium spices, chillies, herbs and specialist seasonings. We ensure these ingredients have bold, intense flavour so you get more bang for your buck!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also use these ingredients to create 100+ gluten-free spice mixes such as Ras-el-Hanout<\/a>, Poudre de Colombo<\/a> and Sri Lankan Curry Powder<\/a> to name a few! These spice mixes are blended, roasted and packaged by hand, in small batches, to guarantee a first-class quality<\/em> that surpasses anything else on the market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are a small team of six, aka the Super Spicy Six! Our humble headquarters are located on the paradise peninsula known as The Wirral, where we make all 300+ products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The story began in 1999, practically the Stone Age \ud83d\ude09. Mark Steene founded the company after an interest in seasonings was sparked while travelling worldwide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDuring my travels I enjoyed a multitude of local cuisine. On my return I was astonished that I could not recreate these dishes using the seasonings and blends on offer in the UK. I made it my goal to inspire others by offering premium, authentic products.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to Mark and close friend Matt, Seasoned Pioneers gained international recognition over subsequent years. Influential food writers have recognised us as leading experts in the culinary industry. For example, Delia Smith, Rick Stein and Nigella Lawson have mentioned us organically in their cookbooks and articles (not that we are trying to brag!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2011 Matt luckily had the opportunity to take the reins of the beast! He completed a management buyout and is now sole owner of the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UK FREEPHONE 0800 068 2348 Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Seasoned-Pioneers-113647054345\/ <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tesco Folkestone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our thanks as always to Tesco who have again, very generously, donated the red wine for our mulled wine mix – as well as other refreshments for the children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luxury Hamper Donations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We wish to extend our thanks to all of those who contributed all sorts of delightful goodies for our hamper prizes, these include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kathy Bugden, Pauline Flanagan, Duskin Apple Juice <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raffle Prizes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Raffle Prizes kindly donated by: Kings Arms @ Elham, The Dog @ Wingham, Simpsons Wine Estate, DFDS, LeShuttle, Holiday Extras, Kent County Cricket Club, Laing Bennett, Tescos, East of India, Tony Coates \u00a0– Artist, Susan Prince – Textile Artist and Simply Ice Cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raffle Tickets can be obtained by contacting Gill Ramsay (01303 840959) or Carol Stevens (01303 840430)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Helpers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thank you to everybody who has volunteered to help on the night, to distribute leaflets or bake lovely goodies for the event – without whom, none of this would be possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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