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Testimonials by some of our valued Customers
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Well I know from using Mel's pastes for the past two and a half years and converting nearly all my colleagues and friends to their wonderful authenticity that make Mel's exceptional curry pastes, I am happy to say that they are without hesitation the best in NZ and the best I’ve tasted in my culinary life. With this, my assumption would be that there are no more rabbits to pull out of hats and my Indian culinary life is complete… Mel begged to differ on this one with the introduction of the Mel's Bhajia mix which I tried last night, a perfectly light, delicately spiced mix, which cooked to a perfect crisp and airy Onion Bhaji. Like the rest of the Mel's range, the instructions are clear and the mix is easy to use. I used onions last night but Ilook forward to trying heaps of other veges with the mix. Another great Mel's trait is that the mix is Gluten free and made with only the best raw spices & ingredients.
The Bhajia’s accompanied a BBQ spatchcocked free range chicken, marinated with Mel's Tandoori paste and served on a naan bread with a simple garden salad, plain unsweetened yoghurt and Mel's Tangy Tamarind chutney. The meal was a great success and will be a welcome addition to our weekly repertoire! It will be enjoyed and shared with friends for the rest of summer and through the year. I can't wait for the next delicacy that comes from Mel's, and nor can the ravenous followers in my office!
Congrats to all the Team at Mel's!!
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- Mike Moloney, Hawkes Bay
25th January, 2012 |
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I recently met Mel, during a business meeting, Mel gave me the Butter Chicken to try. The instructions were easy to follow, no mess, and preparation time was minimimal. The flavour and texture was amazing and always a huge bonus the "kids loved it". I’m a busy working mum and guilty for finding meals that are easy to prepare. This product exceeding my expectations and I found it a lot better than other brands I have tried in the past. The packaging allowed me to seal the remaining paste and use at a later date. With small children I found this great, not only did they love the Butter Chicken, but I was able to spend more time with the children and less time in the kitchen. I would be happy to recommend this product to all my friends and family and be happy to host a dinner party using Mels products.
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- Belinda, Auckland
8th June, 2011 |
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Foodie alert !!!!!
Whilst at the Food Show in Auckland a couple of weeks ago I visited a stall that was featured in this month's DISH Magazine, called Mel's! They are specialists (and I don't use the term specialist hastily) in Indian curry pastes, and whist I am not in favor of pastes and stuff in cans etc, these products smash my lifelong rule! They are better than anything I have ever done myself and the results are better than ANY Indian restaurant in the Hawkes Bay by a country mile. I have made the Vindaloo (Out of this World), the Tandoori Marinade (hold me back!) and the Butter Chicken which I have never been a huge fan of but OMG!! not only are the pastes beautifully flavored, but they are beyond simple to use, most just require whatever protein or veg you want, with either water, cream, yoghurt or coconut cream and either slow cooking or 'till done' is required. They are also MSG, preservative and Gluten free, which rules out a lot of allergies etc. I have since been on the phone and emailing Mel who is the owner on the business showering her with praise and seeing what sort of bulk deal I could organize for a group order. She has come back with an amazing deal, I already have 20 units asked for by salivating friends and now you can all get in on the deal. You have my word that you will not be disappointed and this will be an order
you will want to repeat.
"By the way Mike ordered 103 units (1st Order) and 155 units (2nd order) for him and his office - with repeat orders coming!!
Thanks Mike - Mel (Director)
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- Mike Moloney, Hawkes Bay
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"Hi Mel,
We visited you at the Foodshow and we got a Rogan Josh(my favorite), Butter chicken(of course, strangely I'd never had butter chicken before coming to NZ) and a
Hot Vindaloo .
We had the Rogan Josh last week and the Butter Chicken this week, it's turning into
something of a treat now as the sauces are just fantastic!
I have to say that having been brought up in Manchester in the UK I like to think of myself as something of a curry fan but I was continually disappointed with the poor
quality of the run of the mill sauces and powders from the NZ supermarkets. That
was of course until we got your sauces, real curry at last!!!
Even the kids had three helpings and they are normally quite fussy eaters. Well done
and don't change what you're doing your sauces are the real deal - proper curries, for
those out there that want an authentic Indian taste Mel's is the only way to go.
I've told all my friends on Facebook and even posted it on twitter I was so pleased
with your curry sauce.
Looking forward to next week's curry now (we should make it every day really - it's
just too easy)." |
- Darren Wood, Auckland
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| "Hi, I am writing to tell you how impressed I am with your Tandoori paste. For years I have been looking for a restaurant quality tandoori paste and have had to resort to Pataks, sad I know. I have tried making my own, but they never come close. All of this changed on the weekend when I walked into Nosh in Glen Innes. As soon as I opened the packet I knew it was the real deal. I cooked the chicken skewers on the bbq and everyone thought I had purchased the chicken from a restaurant. I cannot wait to get back to Nosh and try your Korma and Butter Chicken. All I have to do now is learn how to make Naan, hahaha. Thank you," |
- Christian Hunt, Auckland
http://www.noshgourmet.com/ |
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To Mel's Gourmet Foods,
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you and say thanks to you for introducing your fine products to our establishment for the past years.
As you know that we are English Pub & Restaurant, and now we can offer Authentic Indian Cuisine in our restaurant such as Butter Chicken, Tandoori Chicken and so on by using you fine curry paste. Since we started using your curry paste, we constantly have very good comments from our customers who say how good our curry dish is.
And I would like to also let you know that, we are now using your Tandoori Paste on our Pizza, and the taste is just divine, and I don't have any hesitation to recommend your products to everyone I know.
Well done to you for your company expansion, and I would like to wish you all the very best to your business.Yours Sincerely, |
- Alan Goh, Executive Chef, Cock and Bull Pubs and Brewery Chain
http://www.cockandbull.co.nz/ |
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| "We are huge fans of Mel’s products, particularly the Butter Chicken Masala. After being constantly disappointed by restaurant butter chicken offerings, I was delighted to meet Mel at an Auckland Food Show. That was almost 3 years ago and since then, we have regularly used the Butter Chicken Masala and still love it. Even our 3 year old son is a big fan! We’ve also introduced both friends and family to Mel’s sauces and they have all loved them. I can’t recommend Mel’s products highly enough" |
- Megan & David Sobr, Mt Eden, Auckland
http://www.foodshow.co.nz/index.cfm/Home |
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| "Thanks so much for the exquisite Butter Chicken Masala that you make. We have never tasted anything better and look forward to our Mel's Butter Chicken curry fixes. Would recommend Mel's products to anyone who enjoys Indian food." |
| - Murray & Janette Mackenzie, Rothesay Bay, Auckland |
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"Joanne and I have been avid consumers of Mel's Butter Chicken curry sauce for 9 months.
We both have a passion for Indian cuisine and have over the years, always been keen to replicate our favourite Indian dishes in a more cost effective way as opposed to dining at a restaurant. We must have tried every Indian curry sauce on the market in New Zealand & Australia, however no sauce has been up to the standard and taste as one might find at a quality Indian restaurant like Mel's’.
That was until we tried your sauce recipe. The taste of the fresh spices gives your sauce an authentic Indian taste, which in our opinion is the best sauce on the market. We no longer feel we have to dine out, or order takeaway from a restaurant, when we have a craving for butter chicken.
We have prepared Mel's Butter Chicken for visitors who have complemented the taste and ease of preparation of the sauce. My sister who resides in Australia looks forward to when I can take pouches of Mel's curry sauces to her for her to impress her friends.
The sauce is a credit to you both and everyone else involved in its creation. We would like to support you in any future references or in any other way that would assist you promoting and marketing your excellent product.
Thank you for a fantastic product and best wishes for the future." |
| - Sigurd Bruu, Remuera, Auckland |
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"I have been enjoying your Butter Chicken Sauce so much that I wanted to let you know in writing! The spices you use are so delicious.
I believe that your butter chicken tastes even better than that of most Indian restaurants. In fact, I have found butter chicken dishes in restaurants, take-away venues do not come anywhere near to the full, delicious flavour of Mel's Butter Chicken Masala.
So thank you very much for more than satisfying my taste buds!" |
| - Brad Colley, Perth, Australia |
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| "Until I tried your product I was not a big fan of Indian food in general. I must say you have managed to convert me. I love Mel's Butter Chicken Masala and I am now a regular customer. However Mel's Fish Masala is also a tasty treat we enjoy thoroughly. Your product will continue to live long in my cupboards! Thank you." |
| - Sean Deeney, Mt.Roskill, Auckland |
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