Welcome to our monthly “Meet the Maker” series, where we spotlight the incredible suppliers that we work with at Bayley & Sage. This month, learn more about our delicious new dip brand, Persian Kitchen.
A Celebration of Persian Flavours
Persian Kitchen is a London-based, award-winning food company celebrating the rich and generous flavours of Iran and the wider Middle East. Specialising in small-batch dips, ice creams, and cakes, the brand draws inspiration from authentic family recipes passed down through generations, bringing traditional Persian tastes to a wider audience.
Origins and Inspiration
The idea for Persian Kitchen grew from a childhood rooted in a blend of English and Iranian cultures. Raised in Hertfordshire by a half-English, half-Iranian family, Chardee (the founder) developed a deep love for sharing Persian heritage through food, viewing it as a universal language of love and connection. Despite Persian cuisine’s rising popularity in London’s restaurants, it remains underrepresented in supermarkets and delis. Motivated by frustration at the limited authentic and fresh Middle Eastern options available, especially Persian dishes, Chardee left a career in consulting to launch Persian Kitchen at local farmers markets, where it quickly gained momentum.
Authentic Recipes with a Modern Twist
All recipes at Persian Kitchen are deeply anchored in tradition. They are inspired by dishes lovingly prepared by Chardee’s grandmother and aunties, rich with fresh ingredients and soul. Extensive travels across Iran further enriched the culinary knowledge behind the brand, ensuring authenticity in every product. Years of cooking and baking experience have allowed for refinement of these recipes, with an emphasis on balancing bold flavours and freshness. Standout examples include coal-roasted aubergine with punchy garlic and creamy yoghurt paired with naturally sweet British pink beetroot.
Commitment to Quality and Sustainability
Persian Kitchen is dedicated to using only honest, real ingredients, free from artificial preservatives, colours, or flavourings. Its dips contain no seed oils, focusing instead on the best British produce sourced through a rigorous and sustainable supply chain. Finding suppliers for fresh produce like aubergines grown near Chardee’s childhood home in Hertfordshire reflects the brand’s commitment to locality and sustainability.
Perfect Pairings
Persian Kitchen’s dips offer versatility and complement many of our B&S products. The smokey aubergine and tomato dip, traditionally served warm, can be gently simmered with eggs and topped with crumbled feta and fresh herbs for a tasty shakshuka-inspired dish. The spinach dip pairs beautifully with grilled vegetables and fresh fish or makes a delicious snack with lightly salted tortillas. The vivid beetroot dip is ideal alongside goat’s cheese and sourdough for lunch or with breadsticks for children, its natural pink colour a hit with all ages. The signature baba ganoush is perfect as the centrepiece of a mezze board with charcuterie, crudités, olives, and nuts, creating an instant weekend indulgence. They’re the perfect addition to your next picnic spread!
We’re so excited to bring you Persian Kitchen, a brand that shares our commitment to craft, provenance, and flavour. This collaboration between two female-founded businesses exemplifies the strength of community support within the food industry. You can find their dips in stores now!