The Art of Arroz

An extra virgin olive oil produced in Navarra. This oil is made from a blend of olives indigenous to the north of Spain, Arbequina, and to the south, Picual. The finished oil is clean tasting with grass and tomato notes balanced by a touch of spiciness on the finish.  

Soft, melting black pudding. Sweetness from onions. Grill or BBQ, a breakfast treat. Like the UK, Spain has many regional variations of black pudding, known as morcilla in Spanish. This Catalan variety is a soft type, made to be cooked, and contains a good quantity of onion, giving it a pleasant sweetness. The cocktail-sized puddings can be fried, grilled, baked or poached or cooked down to give texture to casseroles. Approximately 300g 

These cooking chorizos, spiced with mild, smoked paprika are free from any artificial colourings or preservatives and are an excellent ingredient in many different dishes. At their best poached in wine or cooked in a casserole, they add a depth of flavour a hint of smokiness and a beautiful colour to whatever they are cooked with.

Delicate mild flavour. Soft texture. A regular feature in Spanish salads. Elegant with mayonnaise. Grown in the upper reaches of the fertile valley of the River Ebro in Navarra and manually harvested; the asparagus is hand trimmed and graded before being cooked and bottled or tinned.  The soft white spears are a familiar sight in almost any tapas bar in Spain, their mild flavour often complemented by mayonnaise. You can also serve them with piquillo peppers and a piquillo pepper paste.

This mild, horseshoe-shaped cooking chorizo, produced in La Rioja, is particularly good either barbecued or poached in red wine. It has a rich, clean flavour with a hint of smokiness from the pimenton de la Vera and pairs exceptionally well with beans and pulses or good crusty bread.Unlike most producers, who rely on commercial cultures for fermentation, Embutidos Alejandro lets nature take the lead. The naturally occurring lactic acid bacteria in their facility kickstarts the curing process, creating a truly unique, terroir-driven flavour profile.

Rich, smoky. A classic Basque recipe. Grills easily. A regional speciality of north-east Spain, the chistorra (sometimes spelt txistorra) is a long, thin cooking chorizo that is delicious cooked with huevos rotos or in a tortilla de patata, or simply grilled on a barbecue. This chistorra from La Rioja is mildly spiced and has a deep savoury flavour with a long, clean aftertaste. This is a fresh product and has a shelf-life of approximately two weeks. 

Spain's most famous rice dish, paella, is named after the pan in which it is cooked whose name, in turn, is derived from patella, or knee cap, which it is thought to resemble. This shallow pan allows the rice to cook at the right speed. Thicker and heavier than the plain stainless steel pans, the enamelled paella pans are coated with a black and white speckled, non-stick finish. They are easy to clean, don't get rusty (there’s no need to use oil after use!) and oven proof. Pan can be used on electric and gas hobs or in the oven. Not suitable for induction hobs. The 4 person pan is 30cm in diameter at its widest upper rim.  View our Seafood Paella Recipe.

These cooking chorizos, spiced with mild, smoked paprika are free from any artificial colourings or preservatives and are an excellent ingredient in many different dishes.  At their best poached in wine or cooked in a casserole, they add a depth of flavour, a hint of smokiness and a beautiful colour to whatever they are cooked with.

These top quality mussels are cultivated in the Galician estuaries in floating platforms called bateas. From the Ria de Arousa, the largest mussel farm in the world, they are larger and meatier than most. To prepare them to gourmet standards their hairs are cut with scissors to get a smoother mussel. They are boiled and then fried before being hand packed in a gentle, very fine, marinade made from fresh ingredients. These mussels are large and meaty and the escabeche is very gentle, warm with a slight sharp finish. The simplest way to serve these is to top a Sarriegui crisp with a mussel and down it in one or just with a piece of freshly baked sour dough. From the book "Brindisa - The True Food of Spain": "To add a touch of freshness and colour, drain the mussels from their tin, keeping the marinade to one side. Finely chop 1 medium ripe tomato, 1/4 medium red pepper and the white of spring onion and mix into the marinade. Put the mussels back in the tin and spoon the marinade over the top." A 1-star Great Taste Awards winner in 2024

Unparalelled flavour. Nduja-style. Unique provenance. Rare pig breed, varietal paprika. Sobrasada is a semi-cured, soft-textured sausage, made from paprika and pork. This mild version of the black pig sobrasada contains the finest parts of Majorcan porc negre, a local breed that is free range and organically fed. The traditional way of eating Majorcan sobrasada is to spread it on local bread, grilled if preferred. Sobrasada pairs surprisingly well with honey and an authentic local way to enjoy it is well cured with a sprinkling of sugar. Membrillo or fresh summer fruits such as with figs, grapes and cherries make a perfect combination. Sobrasada is a very versatile ingredient for cooking with rice, pasta, fish, cheese, poultry, game, and for stuffing vegetables.

These cooking chorizos, spiced with hot, smoked pimentón de la Vera are free from any artificial colours or preservatives and are an excellent ingredient in many different dishes. At their best poached in wine or cooked in a casserole, they add a depth of flavour a hint of smokiness and a beautiful colour to whatever they are cooked with.

This paprika is produced in the La Vera DOP in Extremadura from peppers that have been grown in one of the 52 villages within the DOP. The peppers are smoked by the growers before being sent to the factory where they are ground in ancient stone mills. This coarse ground pimentón is smoky and spicy with a pleasant warmth.

Unparalleled flavour. Nduja-style. Unique provenance. Rare pig breed, varietal paprika. Sobrasada is a semi-cured, soft-textured sausage, made from paprika and pork. This hot version of the black pig sobrasada contains the finest parts of Majorcan porc negre, a local breed that is free range and organically fed. The traditional way of eating Majorcan sobrasada is to spread it on local bread, grilled if preferred. Sobrasada pairs surprisingly well with honey and an authentic local way to enjoy it is well cured with a sprinkling of sugar. Membrillo or fresh summer fruits such as with figs, grapes and cherries make a perfect combination. Sobrasada is a very versatile ingredient for cooking with rice, pasta, fish, cheese, poultry, game, and for stuffing vegetables.

The most expensive spice in the world has long been used in the Moorish influenced south of Spain. Each stigma is still picked by hand and it takes 250,000 flowers to produce 1kg of saffron. This high quality, Mancha grade saffron is grown in Iran, which is responsible for 90% of global production.

Exceptionally rich in flavour, Ibérico pork cheeks are one of the most tender and rewarding cuts to cook. Each piece, taken from the jowl, is naturally lean yet marbled with fine fibres that deliver a melt-in-the-mouth texture once slow-cooked. After a gentle braise, the meat transforms into fork-tender nuggets with a deep, savoury sweetness — perfect with red wine, carrots, onions and leeks, and delicious served alongside butter beans or creamy mashed potatoes. Approximately 700g. This is a frozen product. *Brindisa takes all due care to pack frozen items securely. Please unpack immediately on delivery. Products that have partially defrosted may be treated as fresh, with a reduced shelf life.

This paprika is produced in the La Vera DOP in Extremadura from peppers that have been grown in one of the 52 villages within the DOP. The peppers are smoked by the growers before being sent to the factory where they are ground in ancient stone mills. This coarse ground pimentón is smoky and spicy with a pleasant warmth.

Mellow, fruity paste from delicate Ñora peppers. Adds extra dimension to many recipes. Nora are small round peppers that originated in the Americas and were brought back to Europe by Spanish conquistadores. The flesh of the peppers is air-dried and hydrated then made into a rich paste. Mild and gently fruity, when dried, nora peppers are the basis of much of the paprika produced in Spain. Nora paste is an essential ingredient for many fish dishes, rices and stews. It is also the base for romesco sauce. Because of its texture and intense flavour it can also be used for a pasta sauce, as a base for pizza toppings or to fill empanadas.

Creamy, luxurious garlic mayonnaise, lightly smoked. Fantastic for sandwiches & grilled meats. A rich and indulgent alioli made using oak-smoked olive oil from Toledo. This oil is naturally smoked over the fires that are used to dry the peppers which make Pimentón de la Vera. The garlic gives it an intense aroma and a full, savoury flavour and this condiment is traditionally served alongside paella, arroz negro and other rice dishes. It is also a delicious accompaniment to grilled meats or with simple boiled vegetables. Alternatively use it instead of mayonnaise for use in sandwiches, particularly with fish or chicken.

Acorn-sweetness direct from the dehesa. Whole peppercorns. From maker Señorío. This Ibérico salchichón is made from meat from animals raised in Extremadura that have fattened on acorns for 10-12 weeks on the local dehesa. This salchichon (equivalent to an Italian salami) is nutty and rich with a touch of warmth from the black pepper. A 3-star Winner in Great Taste Awards 2023

This organic Ibérico chorizo is made from meat from animals raised in Extremadura that have fattened on acorns for 10-12 weeks on the local dehesa. Cured in Badajoz for 45 days. Predominantly lean red meat but with a perfect balance of fat. Full and intense flavour with hints of paprika and garlic, with a succulent and juicy texture.  

Unique fragrance & flavour. Golden colour. Elevates all ingredients - supreme any which way! The most expensive spice in the world has long been used in the Moorish influenced south of Spain. Each stigma is still picked by hand and it takes 250,000 flowers to produce 1kg of saffron stamens. This saffron is grown and picked in La Mancha, gives an intense colour to dishes and has a characteristic hay like flavour.

Harvested from the surface of traditional salt ponds in Mallorca, Flor de Sal is the delicate first layer of crystals that form as sea water evaporates under the Mediterranean sun. Considered the purest and most mineral-rich of all sea salts, it enhances the natural flavour of food without overpowering it. This organic sea salt is hand-harvested and hand-packed, preserving its distinctive character and texture. Its fine, crumbly crystals vary in hue from pure white to soft pink or pale grey, and dissolve easily on the palate. Naturally odourless, with a subtle, clean taste and satisfying crunch, Flor de Sal is perfect for finishing dishes just before serving. Awarded the best score by Stiftung Warentest (2023) among 41 salts tested.

Single variety, not mixed with other varieties. Bahía rice is a round grain, which has a great ability to absorb all the flavour from the stock. “Ila de Riu” Bahia rice is a variety that has been considered one of the best rice of Spanish gastronomy from the sixties. Grains are grown from the Trías del Romero family’s own selected seed, and the rice is harvested and packed with great care. This rice offers consistency, flavour and quality to anyone cooking with it.  It is highly recommended for traditional “caldoso” (soupy) rice dishes, as the cooked grain is creamy, but is also ideal for traditional “seco” (dry) recipes.

Well-balanced blend of Arbequina and Empeltre olives. Soft fruitiness. Perfect all-rounder. This versatile extra virgin olive oil is a vibrant blend of olives grown in the fertile region of Navarra, Spain—an area renowned for its ideal olive-growing conditions. The olives are carefully harvested at peak ripeness and cold-extracted within 12 hours to preserve their freshness, flavour, and nutritional integrity. The result is a smooth, well-balanced oil with a subtle fruitiness, making it an excellent all-purpose choice for everyday use. It has aromas of golden apple, sweet almond, cut grass, ripe tomato, thyme, and blackberry. On the palate, it is soft and sweet with notes of almond and walnut, finishing with a gentle, peppery lift. Perfect for drizzling over salads, stirring into soups, dressing grilled vegetables, or complementing meats and pasta, this oil adds a delicate richness to any dish. Available in 250ml, 500ml, and 3L sizes. Please be aware the tins are fragile and can experience dents in transit. We will therefore not refund or replace any dented tins unless the product has been compromised or the tin is leaking.