Hornet Chilli

Hornet Chilli Hornet Chilli is based in Hampshire and is a Multi award winning small batch producer of sauces.

Pulled pork shoulder joint tonight with our Great Taste Golden Flame BBQ sauce and BBQ pot boys rub…I love Sunday
16/08/2026

Pulled pork shoulder joint tonight with our Great Taste Golden Flame BBQ sauce and BBQ pot boys rub…I love Sunday

🌶️🇬🇧 THIS IS WHERE THE FLAVOUR STARTS.No jars of pre-prepared chilli.No giant tubs from Costco.No shortcuts.Just fresh, ...
15/08/2026

🌶️🇬🇧 THIS IS WHERE THE FLAVOUR STARTS.

No jars of pre-prepared chilli.
No giant tubs from Costco.
No shortcuts.

Just fresh, English-grown chillies, prepared by us in the kitchen and turned into sauces from scratch.

For us, making a great chilli sauce isn’t simply about making something hot. It starts with the ingredients — their freshness, flavour, colour and character.

Yes, using fresh produce means more preparation. More chopping. More time. And occasionally considerably more washing up! 😂

But we think you can taste the difference in the finished bottle.

We’re proud to know what’s going into our sauces and even prouder when we can use fantastic produce grown here in England. 🇬🇧🌶️

Fresh ingredients. Small batches. Proper flavour.

That’s the Hornet Chilli way. 🔥

🔥⭐ Another 2 Great Taste stars! ⭐🔥We’re delighted to share that a Smokey Hot Honey we produce for a local company has be...
08/08/2026

🔥⭐ Another 2 Great Taste stars! ⭐🔥

We’re delighted to share that a Smokey Hot Honey we produce for a local company has been awarded an incredible 2 stars at the Great Taste Awards.

Collaborations like this are a big part of what we love doing — taking an idea, developing the flavour, producing it in our Basingstoke kitchen and seeing the finished product recognised by the Great Taste judges.

And this one takes our tally to an amazing 14 Great Taste stars since 2022 across our own products and the products we manufacture for others. 🏆

We’ve always valued the Great Taste process, not just for the stars, but for the independent feedback that helps us keep developing and improving what we produce.

A very proud Hornet Chilli moment. 🌶️🍯

A picturesque afternoon at Pebble Beach, Barton-on-Sea. Sometimes the best way to spend a Sunday is just slowing down an...
02/08/2026

A picturesque afternoon at Pebble Beach, Barton-on-Sea. Sometimes the best way to spend a Sunday is just slowing down and soaking it up. Not a bad spot for a relaxing Sunday afternoon .

Turning work into a little getaway. After the Farmers Butcher event, we’re stretching it into a weekend at Rhinefield Ho...
01/08/2026

Turning work into a little getaway. After the Farmers Butcher event, we’re stretching it into a weekend at Rhinefield Hotel, right in the heart of the New Forest. Feels good to slow down and soak up the forest after a busy day. Good food, great company, and now some proper New Forest calm.” And for hashtags, , , Finds, , and . I have to add this is a beautiful hotel

Alright, here we go. Something like”Turning work into a little getaway. After the Farmers Butcher event, we’re stretchin...
01/08/2026

Alright, here we go. Something like”Turning work into a little getaway. After the Farmers Butcher event, we’re stretching it into a weekend at Rhinefield Hotel, right in the heart of the New Forest. Feels good to slow down and soak up the forest after a busy day. Good food, great company, and now some proper New Forest calm.” And for hashtags, , , Finds, , and .

Perfect. We’re buzzing to be on the shelves at The Farmers Butcher in the New Forest. And we’re here today with a ‘meet ...
01/08/2026

Perfect. We’re buzzing to be on the shelves at The Farmers Butcher in the New Forest. And we’re here today with a ‘meet the producer’ taster. Come say hello, try the hot honey, BBQ, and chilli sauces, and find your new favourite. , , , ,

Todays post⭐🏆 GREAT TASTE… EVERY YEAR SINCE 2022Every year since 2022, Hornet Chilli has proudly been recognised by the ...
31/07/2026

Todays post

⭐🏆 GREAT TASTE… EVERY YEAR SINCE 2022

Every year since 2022, Hornet Chilli has proudly been recognised by the Great Taste Awards.

This year is no exception.

We’re especially proud that both of our BBQ sauces are now Great Taste Award winners, with Golden Flame joining our ever-growing collection of award-winning products.

Winning a Great Taste Award is about far more than receiving a star. It’s about putting your products in front of some of the UK’s most respected food judges and receiving honest, independent feedback.

Sometimes the judges agree completely. Sometimes opinions differ.

And that’s exactly why we value the process.

Every comment, every suggestion and every critique helps us refine our recipes, improve our products and keep raising the bar. We never stop learning, and we never stop striving to make the next batch even better than the last.

Awards are something we’re incredibly proud of, but the feedback behind those awards is just as valuable. It pushes us to innovate, improve and continue producing the bold flavours that define Hornet Chilli.

A huge thank you to the Guild of Fine Food and the Great Taste judges for their time, expertise and honest feedback.

Here’s to continuing the journey—one small batch at a time. 🔥🍯



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https://hampshirefare.co.uk/feature/taste-of-basingstoke/  🌶️📍 WE’RE ON THE TASTE OF BASINGSTOKE MAP!We’re incredibly pr...
25/07/2026

https://hampshirefare.co.uk/feature/taste-of-basingstoke/ 🌶️📍 WE’RE ON THE TASTE OF BASINGSTOKE MAP!

We’re incredibly proud to be featured in Hampshire Fare’s Taste of Basingstoke.

To be recognised alongside so many fantastic local producers, farm shops, cafés and independent businesses is a real privilege.

Hornet Chilli started with a simple goal – to create bold, award-winning flavours using quality ingredients. To now be included as part of Basingstoke’s growing food and drink scene is another milestone we’re incredibly proud of.

If you’re looking to discover some amazing local food and drink, why not follow the Taste of Basingstoke trail? You’ll find some incredible independent businesses, and we’re honoured to be one of them.

A huge thank you to Hampshire Fare for continuing to champion local producers and helping showcase the very best our county has to offer.

🔥 Support local. Discover local. Taste local.

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🌶️📍 WE’RE ON THE TASTE OF BASINGSTOKE MAP!We’re incredibly proud to be featured in Hampshire Fare’s Taste of Basingstoke...
25/07/2026

🌶️📍 WE’RE ON THE TASTE OF BASINGSTOKE MAP!

We’re incredibly proud to be featured in Hampshire Fare’s Taste of Basingstoke.

To be recognised alongside so many fantastic local producers, farm shops, cafés and independent businesses is a real privilege.

Hornet Chilli started with a simple goal – to create bold, award-winning flavours using quality ingredients. To now be included as part of Basingstoke’s growing food and drink scene is another milestone we’re incredibly proud of.

If you’re looking to discover some amazing local food and drink, why not follow the Taste of Basingstoke trail? You’ll find some incredible independent businesses, and we’re honoured to be one of them.

A huge thank you to Hampshire Fare for continuing to champion local producers and helping showcase the very best our county has to offer.

🔥 Support local. Discover local. Taste local.

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