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Award winning · Chef created · Handmade

Award-winning crispy chilli oils, made by a chef

Thai, Chinese, Turkish, Indian and Italian flavours from chef Nicole McMahon. Handmade in small batches in the Netherlands. Plant-based, low salt, no MSG and nothing artificial. A spoonful on eggs, noodles, hummus or pizza and dinner is sorted.

  • Great Taste 2024 & 2025
  • Best Chilli Oil, European Hot Sauce Awards 2024
  • Gold, European Hot Sauce Awards 2025
  • Chef created
  • Handmade in small batches
  • Plant-based
  • Low salt
  • No MSG
  • Nothing artificial

Why it tastes different

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Chef created

Nicole has cooked in professional kitchens around the world. Every recipe starts with a dish she loves: Thai laab, Turkish eggs, an Indian tarka.

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Handmade in small batches

Every jar is made by hand in the Netherlands, one small batch at a time.

03

Plant-based, low salt, no MSG

Every jar is plant-based and low in salt, with no MSG and nothing artificial. The flavour comes from chillies, spices and aromatics you can read on the label.

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Award winning

Great Taste in 2024 and 2025, Best Chilli Oil at the European Hot Sauce Awards and Gold for Agave Chilli Crisp in 2025.

What our customers say

★★★★★
“I love, love, LOVEE this oil. Best thing I ever tasted. Whish there was a bigger jar!”
S. · Yum Phrik
★★★★★
“Love love love. I add this to all sort of egg recipes. I also love using it on hummus, or on any eggplant dishes.”
Tiara · Çıtır Biber
★★★★★
“Heel lekker spul dit! Weer heel anders dan de andere chili crisps. Lekker zoet en toch pittig.”
Miranda · Agave Chilli Crisp
Nicole smiling in a kitchen while holding a jar of Curry Bomb crispy chilli oil - chili olie and scooping some with a spoon.

About

Nicole McMahon - Founder
As a chef and a mum, I’m the proud creator of Trouble & Spice.

My range of crispy chilli oils help you create delicious meals fast. Win back more time to enjoy together instead of in the kitchen. They are perfect for family meals when the adults want more spice and the kids are less adventurous.

It’s time to spice up your life with Trouble & Spice!

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