Growing up in the 70’s & 80’s I was raised by second generation Jamaican parents. Dinner time was something to look forward to, the aroma from our kitchen would have your taste buds dancing. It would lead to a cheeky peep under the Dutch pot lid, if you didn’t get caught, or you’d be accused of letting all the flavour out. Shopping for the ingredients back then wasn’t an easy task, my sister and I would go to Birmingham’s Bull Ring market with our mother or grandmother trolly in-toe and spend what seemed like an eternity getting the weekly shop, but I always loved the smell of the fresh thyme, scallions, ginger and spices.

 

In the 80’s I studied catering at what is now University College Birmingham. This brought out my passion for sauces and love of food. I have infused those aromatic memories into Gella’s Condiments for you to enjoy. 

 

A few months after starting Gella’s kitchen I decided to enter Theo Paphitis Small Business Sunday Competition on Twitter. I entered over three consecutive weeks and was overjoyed when I won. Winning SBS has built my confidence, surrounded me with like-minded entrepreneurs and belief in my products so that I could strive to make the best for my customers.

 

I hope my Condiments and Seasonings will inspire you to be creative you’re your food. You haven’t got to be the greatest cook to use them just add a spoonful to your dish and it’ll taste delish’!