What does Classic Garlic & Black Pepper Chilli Oil taste like?

It opens with a surprising sweet, almost tropical warmth, then bold garlic takes hold. Black pepper adds a dry, peppery sharpness. Thyme and a hint of natural hickory give savoury herbal depth. Then s...

Is Classic Garlic & Black Pepper Chilli Oil vegan?

Yes — Classic Garlic & Black Pepper Chilli Oil is suitable for both vegans and vegetarians. It contains no animal-derived ingredients. No major allergens are declared for this product. It is produced ...

What foods pair well with Classic Garlic & Black Pepper Chilli Oil?

Classic Garlic & Black Pepper Chilli Oil pairs best with roast chicken, noodles, and salmon. It also works well in salads, wraps, soups, and as a marinade for chicken, lamb, or fish — 2 to 3 tablespoo...

How should I store Classic Garlic & Black Pepper Chilli Oil?

Store in a cool, dry cupboard before and after opening. Funkee Foods chilli oils do not require refrigeration. Once opened, best used within 1 year. Shake well before each use to redistribute the garl...

Classic Garlic & Black Pepper Chilli Oil – Sweet, hot and absolutely addictive

Bold garlic. Black pepper bite. Tropical sweetness. Serious scotch bonnet heat. Just wow.

Heat level
🌶🌶🌶🌶○ 4/5 Hot

Slow-building scotch bonnet heat

Price
£6.50 | 150ml

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Flavour	Secondary notes	The character
Bold garlic	Black pepper, thyme, sweetness	Tropical warmth beneath the heat

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Classic Garlic & Black Pepper Chilli Oil opens with something that might surprise you: a sweet, almost tropical warmth that softens what you might expect from a garlic-forward oil. The garlic is bold and present throughout — aromatic, savoury, and unmistakably the star — but it's lifted by a natural sweetness and grounded by a subtle hickory note.

Black pepper adds a dry, peppery bite that builds alongside the scotch bonnet heat, arriving in slow waves rather than all at once.

The result is an oil that layers its flavours with confidence: sweet, then garlicky, then hot. Customers tend to say just two words: 'Wow. Just wow.'

Hot — a serious heat for confident chilli lovers. The scotch bonnet peppers build gradually over 20–30 seconds, layering on top of the black pepper's immediate dry bite to create a compounding heat that feels more intense than either element alone.

The sweetness in the base provides brief balance before the warmth settles in for a long, satisfying finish. Start with a small drizzle if new to scotch bonnet heat.

Fresh red, orange, and green chili peppers in a bowl

Garlic — locally sourced; the lead ingredient and defining flavour, aromatic and boldly present
Black pepper — adds a dry, peppery sharpness that pairs with and amplifies the scotch bonnet heat
Scotch bonnet pepper — provides the slow-building 4/5 heat, present as chilli flakes throughout
Onion — locally sourced rescued produce; adds subtle sweetness and depth to the base
Rapeseed oil — a light British base that lets the garlic and pepper take centre stage
Thyme & Italian herbs — herbal notes that give the oil its savoury, rounded finish
Paprika & natural hickory — a warm smoky note in the background

just cutting up garlic, food preparation

Store in a cool, dry cupboard — before and after opening. Funkee Foods chilli oils are left to infuse and do not require refrigeration. Once opened: best used within 1 year for optimal flavour.
Shake the bottle well before use — the visible garlic pieces and herb bits carry intense flavour.
Marinade tip: Use 2–3 tablespoons per portion of chicken, lamb, or fish. Coat and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cooking.

Open white kitchen pantry with organized food items

What makes Classic Garlic & Black Pepper Chilli Oil different?

The sweet, tropical warmth beneath bold garlic and scotch bonnet heat is something you simply won't find in a standard garlic oil — an instinctive pairing inspired by Amanda's travels and developed through 15+ years of professional catering.

The garlic is locally sourced — grown closer to home for a fresher, more vibrant flavour. The onion is rescued produce: perfectly good onions that would otherwise go to waste purely for cosmetic reasons.

Customers' most common reaction: 'Wow! Just wow!' — which is the kind of review that speaks for itself.

Amanda's Top 3 Dishes

Roast chicken

Garlic and chicken are an enduring combination. This oil brings both heat and herbal depth, transforming a simple roast into something considerably more interesting.

Noodles

Drizzled over a bowl of hot noodles, it works as both the heat element and the flavour base. Stir through with a little soy for a quick, satisfying meal.

Salmon

Spooned over a salmon fillet before grilling, the garlic and black pepper create a crust-like coating while the oil bastes the fish as it cooks.

Perfect pairings for Classic Garlic & Black Pepper Chilli Oil

Proteins

Chicken (top pairing)
Fish, especially salmon
Lamb, eggs, tofu
Shellfish, seafood

Delicious meals

Roast chicken — the classic match
Noodles, salads, wraps
BBQ, soups, dipping
Grilled and roasted vegetables

Occasions

Everyday cooking
Family dinners
Weekend roasts
West African feasts

Quick recipe: Garlic & Black Pepper Chilli Noodles

Cook egg noodles according to packet instructions. Drain and toss immediately with 2 tablespoons of Classic Garlic & Black Pepper Chilli Oil, a splash of soy sauce, and a handful of spring onions. Serve in 10 minutes. The heat from the noodles blooms the garlic and pepper aromatics — simple, fast, and genuinely satisfying.

Spaghetti with chilli oil, peppers, cheese, and chopsticks

The unexpected use: A marinade for chicken, lamb or fish

While drizzling is the obvious use, this oil genuinely excels as a marinade. The garlic penetrates the protein during marinating, while the scotch bonnet heat mellows with cooking into a deep, warming background note. Use 2–3 tablespoons per portion, coat thoroughly, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. The result is more complex and layered than anything a shop-bought marinade can deliver — because it was designed to be eaten, not to sit on a shelf.

Roasted stuffed lamb shank with fresh herbs

Dietary information & Allergens

Dietary status	Allergens
✅ Contains cloves
✅ Vegan	No major allergens declared
✅ Vegetarian	Produced in a kitchen that handles nuts — please check bottle label if you have a nut allergy
✅ No artificial colouring or preservatives	Always check the bottle label for the full and current allergen information
✅ No artificial colouring
Produced in a kitchen that handles nuts

Frequently asked questions

Made the Funkee way

Classic Garlic & Black Pepper Chilli Oil was inspired by Amanda's travels — flavours encountered along the way, brought home and reimagined through the lens of over 15 years of professional catering and formative years helping in her mother's West African restaurant. Garlic is one of the most universal ingredients in the world, crossing cuisines and cultures effortlessly. This oil takes that familiarity and pushes it somewhere new: bolder, hotter, sweeter, and entirely Funkee. The reaction people have when they try it for the first time says everything: 'Wow. Just wow.'

Ready to try Classic Garlic & Black Pepper Chilli Oil?

If you love garlic — and you want it with serious heat — this is the one. Drizzle it on everything. You'll understand the 'just wow' instantly.

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