Chilli Jellies

Chilli Queen - Chilli Jellies

Chilli Queen is one of these brands that might not be at the foreground of the chilli world but you can definitely see at a glance why they are still around after nearly 30 years of trading. Not only have they got a wide range of die-hard fans but they also have one simple quality: it is a brand which believes in its products and knows better than to follow the whims of fashion.
We first met the man and woman team behind the brand at West Dean chilli festival back in 2010 and were impressed by their success but soon understood why so many people were keen to gorge on their samples. The first thing we tried was Chilli Queen's Sundried Tomato & Balsamic Vinegar Chilli Jelly which to this day is still on top of our shopping list apart maybe from the Brown Sauce that is just out of this world and is probably our favourite chilli brown sauce ever thanks to the amazing flavour and zing brought on my the use of Scotch Bonnets chilli peppers.
Chilli Queen is known for creating chilli jellies rather than hot sauces and don't we like them for it. Yes of course we are hot sauce fiends but it is nice sometimes to divert from too often troded paths and go on a bit of a taste adventure. And that is what Chilli Queen is as a brand, an adventure. Take one of our bestsellers for example. The Coriander and Shallot Chilli Jelly is one of the items that we were really keen to try and boy were we in for a treat. We right away saw the potential of such a chilli condiment and now use it on a weekly basis in stir-fries, curries or as a marinade smeared on good quality chicken or turkey.
The Devil's Garden team is managed by a man who thinks that Trinidad Scorpion chilli peppers should be consumed over breakfast so we have to admit that Chilli Queen's Extra Hot Chilli Jelly gets used quite a lot although it is by no means the hottest of chilli jellies out there but just provides a nice kick that will fix any chilli craving you might have. This is a hotter take on Chilli Queen's Original Chilli Jelly that brought on their success and won Great Taste Award Silver Medal not so long ago. This is simply a chilli jelly you can use as an everyday condiment, to spice up your mayonnaise or enhance your cheese platter.
One of the jellies that is also very popular with our customers is the Ginger and Lime one. Just try and picture this golden goodness melting slowly in couscous or risotto or flavouring your stir-fry and you can even add it to stuffing to bring the best out of the meat! We know quite a few people that also like smearing it all over a chicken before roasting. The lime tends to make the skin really crispy while the ginger adds a whole other dimension to this great traditional dish.
And talking about traditional, why not try Chilli Queen's Cranberry Chilli Jelly? We brought it to our respective families last Christmas and not a morcel was left in the jars after they had had their ways with them! The mild chilli kick and cranberry sweetness are like no other and you really find yourself getting spoon after spoon of the stuff out of the jar without realising it!
The last but certainly not least of Chilli Queen's jellies is the notorious Mint one. I mean, come on, where would we be without a bit of mint condiment from time to time? How would we cope having slow cooked lamb if we couldn't add a touch of chilli minty wonder right at the very end? We have even added Chilli Queen's Mint Jelly in gravy so that you get all of the greatness in just one lift of the arm!
May we add as a bottom note that all of Chilli Queen's jellies are suitable for vegetarians, vegans and coeliacs, a fact that has been appreciated by many of our customers who have been struggling to find anything chilli related that suits their dietary requirements.
All in all we love this brand for the sheer fact that it is and will remain a constant in our lives, a brand that will carry on giving a good name to the chilli world and bring a lot of pleasure to the general public.

Chilli Queen - Chilli Jellies

It is no wonder that Chilli Queen has been around for nearly three decades. Yes, it might not be the most flashy brand spoken of in the chilli world but one fact remain: that after nearly thirty years Chilli Queen is a contant in many people's lives. It does not follow the whims of fashion, it bases its integrity on tried and tested chilli jellies, ketchup and brown sauce that are simply to die for and don't we love them for it.

Everything started off with the Original Chilli Jelly as its name indicates which later on got some added spice and became the Extra Hot Chilli Jelly. Soon followed other awesome flavours such as Ginger & Lime, Cranberry and Mint but if we have to pick a real winner... well we couldn't actually because there are two that just have to be put on a par, we are of course talking of Chilli Queen's Sundried Tomato and Balsamic Vinegar Chilli Jelly that makes us weak in the knees everytime we have a spoonful of it and the mighty Chilli Queen's Coriander & Shallot Chilli Jelly which is what every stir-fry, curry, sandwich and grilled chicken needs!

It has been commented on many times that this is also a brand that provides chilli products that are suitable for vegetarians, vegans and coeliacs, a fact very much appreciated amongst our customers who have been looking for a long time for a brand that would follow their dietary requirements. 

All in all you can be sure to never go wrong with Chilli Queen. It has been tried and tested and will always be a staple range of condiments to suit everybody's mood and chilli needs!

The Devil's Garden - Bestsellers

Since we started the Devil’s Garden we have been able to filter through all the famous brands and numerous chilli products so check out our page of bestsellers to get an idea of what works best for the public.

The list is long but here are a few pointers. Chilli Pepper Pete is one of the big players so one you should definitely trust when it comes to quality and more to the point: heat! Firefoods is another one with great chilli innovations such as Chilli Peanut Butter and Firemire (chilli marmite!!).

Dave’s and Blair’s are of course the true American chilli heroes and are known for their wide range of hot sauces. We recommend you start with Dave’s Insanity and Blair’s Original Death hot sauce! Blair’s chilli crisps are also phenomenal and you cannot go through life without trying one of the tasty flavours from habanero (bestseller!) to Parmesan & Habanero, Cheddar, Buffalo Wings and Chipotle. Dave’s Burning nuts are pretty amazing too thinking about it!

Dartmoor Chilli Farm is great for chilli beginners. Their range of chilli chocolates is just fabulous while their jams and marmalades are really getting recognised. A new brand at The Devil’s Garden but an already very popular one is Chilli Queen and their range of chilli jellies amongst which Sundried Tomato & Balsamic Vinegar chilli jelly or Coriander & Shallot. Their brown sauce with scotch bonnets is out of this world!

Endorphin Rush and Spontaneous Combustion are for nutters only as these hot sauces are just beyond hope for the common mortal but great if you need a chilli fix!

Mr Vikki’s is well known for his chilli preserves but Max’s Ketchup is definitely one to use and abuse, just as Mr Vikki’s North Indian curry paste which is incredibly versatile.

Not a chilli product as such but one we should mention is Greenhouse Sensation’s Windowgrow. In a world coming short of space hydroponics (check out the Quad Grow and Octo Grow) are starting to be known as the solution to keen veg and chilli growers bound by city walls. Pop this on your window sill and watch herbs and numerous varieties of colourful chillies grow without any care needed as hydroponics are self-watering.

There are so many tasty chilli treats to sample from the Devil’s Garden but these seem to be the most popular with our customers so we hope you will try something and let us know what you think!

Chilli Queen - Original Chilli Jellies

Amongst all the great brands that we tried at the West Dean Chilli Fiesta last month, the multiple awards winning Chilli Queen is one that really surprised us by its originality and quality.

Starting out with a simple chilli jelly 25 years ago, Chilli Queen has now developed into a full range of tasty chilli sauces and dips. The brand’s image designed by the famous Scots illustrator Clare Mackie creates is extremely appealing and instantly gives out that quality homemade feel.

The Sweet Chilli Ketchup and Brown Sauce with Scotch Bonnets are best friends with burgers, sausages and bacon butties while the range of chilli jellies can be added to most recipes in our books and enhance an incredible variety of foods. The jars will also last you a while which makes it great value for money.

Chilli Queen’s fully range of Chilli Jellies are: Coriander & Shallot, Ginger & Lime, Sundried Tomatoes & Balsamic Vinegar, Cranberry, Mint, Original Chilli Jelly and Extra Hot Chilli Jelly.

Overall, Chilli Queen is a fantastic brand to have for everyday use. There is a little bit for everyone and with a mild-to-medium heat across the whole range, Chilli Queen is definitely a winner for most people wanting good quality condiments to be used by the whole family.