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Grown in the upper reaches of the fertile valley of the River Ebro in Navarre whose conditions are ideal for the cultivation of artichokes. They are partially cooked, before the leaves are removed and the hearts are trimmed by hand. Cooked to Brindisa's specifications they have a delicious slightly nutty, waxy flavour.

Gently firm. Mild bitter finish, yet sweetened with herb dressing. Hard not to finish the tin! These artichokes from Navarra are partially cooked before the leaves are removed and the hearts trimmed by hand. They are then marinated in sunflower oil, white wine vinegar, parsley and basil.  The marinated artichokes have a tender texture and a nutty and citrusy flavour mellowed by the oil and the herbs. Serve in a cold tapa with Ortiz anchovy fillets, in salads or quickly roast them on a griddle.

Adds depth to sauces & dishes. Finely-ground. Peppers dry over oak fires. 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 stone mills, to preserve the quality. This smoked paprika had a mild, bittersweet flavour. If you’re looking for something with more of a hint of spice, try the hot variant of our La Chinata smoked paprika.

Adds kick to sauces & dishes alike. Finely-ground. Peppers dry over oak fires. This paprika is produced in La Vera DOP, 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 stone mills, to preserve the quality. This smoked paprika has a warm and smoky flavour, with a gentle hint of heat. If you’re looking for something with less spice, try the mild variant of our La Chinata smoked paprika.

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.

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.

Bold, garlicky & true to tradition. Shines with rice dishes or grilled veg. Inspired by traditional Spanish recipes, this creamy alioli is made blending only natural ingredients. The result is a rich, garlicky sauce with a natural egg-golden hue and a punchy intensity that captures the essence of true Spanish cooking. This alioli is the perfect finishing touch for grilled vegetables, patatas bravas, crispy calamari, or octopus, and adds bold flavour to dishes like arroz negre or a classic fideuà made with our Sanmartí fideu pasta.

Grown in the Ebro Delta in Tarragona, Bomba is one of Spain's most prized rice varieties. It cooks up with beautifully separate grains, making it the classic choice for an authentic paella. Bomba is also exceptionally forgiving, maintaining its texture even if cooked a little longer than intended. Illa de Riu is a third-generation family company dedicated to producing exceptional-quality rice. By continually refining and selecting their own seed stocks, they have earned a reputation for growing some of the finest rice in Spain.

Bahía is a single rice variety, rather than a blend of different varieties. This classic round-grain rice, "Illa de Riu" Bahía, has been regarded as one of the finest rices in Spanish gastronomy since the 1960s. The grains are grown from the Trías del Romero family's carefully selected seed, then harvested and packed with great care to ensure exceptional consistency, flavour and quality. Highly recommended for traditional caldoso (soupy) rice dishes, where it develops a wonderfully creamy texture, it is equally well suited to classic seco (dry) rice recipes.

Grown on the Moorish-built river terraces of Calasparra, an inland village in Murcia, this rice is produced under the prestigious Arroz de Calasparra DOP – Spain's first protected designation of origin for rice. The fields are irrigated by the fast-flowing, mineral-rich waters of the River Segura, which contribute to the exceptional quality of the crop. This Balilla × Sollana variety is particularly well suited to traditional arroz al horno (oven-baked rice) and arroz caldoso (soupy rice) dishes, delivering excellent texture across both styles of cooking. Brindisa sources this rice from the Co-operativa del Campo Virgen de la Esperanza, a respected producer that cultivates several traditional rice varieties in the region.

Grown on the Moorish-built river terraces of Calasparra, an inland village in Murcia, this rice is produced under the prestigious Arroz de Calasparra DOP – Spain's first protected designation of origin for rice. The fields are irrigated by the fast-flowing, mineral-rich waters of the River Segura, which contribute to the exceptional quality of the crop. This Balilla × Sollana variety is particularly well suited to traditional arroz al horno (oven-baked rice) and arroz caldoso (soupy rice) dishes, delivering excellent texture across both styles of cooking. Brindisa sources this rice from the Co-operativa del Campo Virgen de la Esperanza, a respected producer that cultivates several traditional rice varieties in the region.

Whilst pasta is perceived as an almost exclusively Italian ingredient the people from Valencia have been making the traditional dish of fideua for decades. This pasta resembles short strands of spaghetti and is used like rice in a paella, paired with a sofrito and seafood to make the classic regional dish.

Our Catalan White Hooked Beans or Fesol del Ganxet are grown by Ramon Viura in the coastal mountains of Catalonia. These new season beans were harvested in Autumn 2024 and their freshness means they only need simple cooking. Serve with a fresh tomato dressing  or with grilled butifarra or toulouse sausages. They can also be served with a lamb roast, see recipe here. Harvested in Autumn 2025 Find out some cooking tips and tricks from Monika here

Dry butter beans packed in a cloth sack. Large, highly absorbent white beans with a thin skin and a soft, melting texture. They are highly versatile, and are excellent in both hot and cold dishes. Use these Judion beans to prepare a crab and butter beans stew. If looking for a cold dish, go for a charred octopus, piquillo peppers and butter bean salad. Find out some cooking tips and tricks from Monika here

Spanish dry Lechoso chickpeas packed in a cloth sack. These large chickpeas are called lechoso for their creamy texture and slightly milky taste. A versatile and tasty pulse. Use these chickpeas to prepare a chorizo, chickpea and romesco eggs stew or a Mountain Stew. If looking for a cold dish, go for a saffron hummus. Find out some cooking tips and tricks from Monika here

Medium size nutty chickpeas cultivated around the town of Fuentesaúco in the province of Zamora. The Fuentesaúco Chickpea is characterized by a medium to large size, with a creamy colour, its beak is curved and pronounced and its skin has an intermediate roughness. After cooking, the chickpeas remain intact, the skin is soft and smooth, the albumen very buttery and uniform, the flavour it provides on the palate being very pleasant. Soak for 12 hours in cold water. Drain and rinse with fresh water. COOKING TIME Pressure cooker 30 - 35 min Hob 130 - 150 min  

Spanish dry Pardina lentils packed in a cloth sack. A small, firm brownish-green lentil, similar to the Puy variety, which holds its shape well when cooked. A versatile pulse that is excellent both hot and cold. Use these lentils to prepare stews with your favourite protein, from iberico meat to octopus or cod. Octopus and lentil salad recipe by Giovanna Ryan. If looking for a cold dish, go for a lentil salad with piquillo peppers and anchovies or any other accompaniments. Find out some cooking tips and tricks from Monika here

These distinctive green lentils come from La Armuña, a renowned lentil-growing region just north of Salamanca in Castilla y León. They hold IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) status, recognising their close connection to the region and the traditional production methods used there. La Armuña lentils cook evenly without falling apart, developing a soft, creamy centre while retaining their shape. They have a subtle nutty, earthy flavour that works particularly well in simple dishes where the lentils can take centre stage. Around 95% are rain-fed rather than irrigated, making them a naturally low-intervention crop. Unlike Pardina lentils, which are smaller and brown with a slightly firmer, more compact bite, La Armuña lentils are larger, flatter and green, with a noticeably creamier texture when cooked. Choose La Armuña when you want the lentils to have more presence in the dish – they’re particularly good in warm salads, vegetable dishes and traditional stews. No soaking is needed, and they cook in around 30 minutes. Try them gently cooked with onion, bay and olive oil for a simple Castilla-style dish, or add them to warm salads, lighter broths and vegetarian stews.

Spanish dry riñón beans packed in a cloth sack. Similar to a cannellini bean, these medium sized, white kidney beans have a dense texture which is well suited to use with full flavoured ingredients. Use this beans to prepare pan fried white beans with black pudding and swiss chard. If looking for a cold dish, go for a beans and salt cod salad.

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.

Bakeries in Galicia have long made products that would last on board of ships. Dried biscuits containing very little water were amongst the foods which were taken on most voyages. These traditional biscuits are still made, but now primarily to taste good. Round and crunchy, these biscuits have a mild taste of olive oil.

Bakeries in Galicia have long made products that would last on board ships. Dried biscuits containing very little water were amongst the foods which were taken on most voyages. These traditional biscuits are still made, but now primarily to taste good. The butter in the recipe gives a lovely richness to the crisp biscuit.

Tarta de Santiago is the iconic product of this Galician city, popular with pilgrims for over a thousand years. Composed of a pastry case filled with almond paste, the most recognisable characteristic of the cake is the cross of St James in sugar on its surface. Rich, dense and moist, a delicious hand-made cake.

The olive oil torta, a flat, unleavened biscuit, was first invented several hundred years ago to provide an easily portable snack for stagecoach passengers passing through the city of Seville. Made in several different flavours, the traditional biscuit is sweet, crisp and flaky with a mild taste of anise. Contains 6 tortas per pack

The olive oil torta, a flat, unleavened biscuit, was first invented several hundred years ago to provide an easily portable snack for stagecoach passengers passing through the city of Seville. Now made in several different flavours, including this orange variety. This is sweet, crisp and flaky with a mild but distinct citrus flavour. Contains 6 tortas per pack.