Charmaine Solomon

Wholesale Asian Curry Pastes, Marinades & Spice Blends

Few names in Australian food carry the culinary heritage of Charmaine Solomon. Known as the “Queen of Asian cooking in Australia”, the award-winning cookery writer has introduced generations of Australian home cooks to the flavours and techniques of Asian cuisine through more than 30 cookbooks, including her landmark The Complete Asian Cookbook, which has sold millions of copies since its release in 1976.

Today, Charmaine Solomon’s celebrated recipes are also the inspiration behind a boutique range of curry pastes, marinades and spice blends crafted in small batches in Sydney. Spanning Indian, Thai, Malaysian, Indonesian, Singaporean and North African flavours, the range gives retailers an established culinary name with an authentic food story and plenty of variety for customers who want to create flavourful dishes at home without making complex spice pastes from scratch.

Available exclusively in 250g retail glass jars, the range is suited to independent grocers, greengrocers, butcher shops, gourmet food stores, delicatessens, specialty food retailers and international grocers looking for premium Australian-made curry pastes, marinades and cooking ingredients.

Why Stock Charmaine Solomon

Created from recipes by one of Australia's most recognised authorities on Asian cooking.
Charmaine Solomon is the author of more than 30 cookbooks.
The Complete Asian Cookbook has sold millions of copies worldwide.
Curry pastes, marinades and spice blends crafted in small batches in Sydney.
Made in Australia using local and imported ingredients.
Indian, Thai, Malaysian, Indonesian, Singaporean and North African-inspired flavours.
All products in the range are gluten free and palm oil free.
Vegetarian and vegan options available.
Heat levels ranging from mild to fiery hot.
Premium 250g glass retail jars.
Strong culinary provenance and an established Australian food name.

Wholesale Charmaine Solomon Curry Pastes, Marinades & Spice Blends

The range brings together some of the cuisines for which Charmaine Solomon has become renowned, with products designed to help home cooks reproduce complex flavours more conveniently. The variety covers mild Korma and aromatic Moroccan spices, fiery Harissa and fragrant laksa, so retailers can offer customers a broad selection across different cuisines and heat preferences.

Butter Chicken Marinade – Medium Hot – Fragrant garam masala forms the foundation of this Indian marinade, designed for creating classic butter chicken finished with cream. The chicken can be marinated before cooking for deeper flavour.
Moroccan Spice Blend – Mild – A fragrant Moroccan blend featuring saffron and preserved lemon with no chilli heat. Its versatility extends across tagines, rice, couscous, quinoa, vegetables, poultry, seafood, lamb and beef.
Thai Masaman Curry Paste – Medium Hot – A richly aromatic paste combining warming spices including cinnamon, cardamom and cloves with lemongrass, galangal, Makrut lime, tamarind and shrimp paste, bringing together Indian and Thai flavours.
Harissa – Fiery Hot – A Tunisian-style chilli relish combining coriander, lemon, capsicum and fragrant spices. It can accompany cold meats, add heat to cheese on toast or bring extra flavour to rice and vegetable dishes.
Korma Curry Paste – Mild – The mildest curry in the range, combining ground almonds, aromatics, spices and saffron. Adding cream or yoghurt creates the mellow character associated with this classic Indian curry.
Tandoori Tikka Marinade – Medium Hot – An aromatic Indian spice marinade suitable for lamb, chicken, fish, prawns and vegetarian dishes. It can be used directly from the jar or combined with yoghurt for marinades and barbecuing.
Singapore Laksa Paste – Hot – A richly aromatic Nyonya-style laksa paste featuring lemongrass, galangal, turmeric, dried shrimp, laksa leaf and blachan. Add chicken, prawns or tofu and finish with thick coconut milk or coconut cream.
Vegetarian Laksa Paste – Hot – A bold, aromatic laksa paste suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Finish with thick coconut milk or coconut cream for a rich, flavourful laksa.
Rendang Curry Paste – Medium Hot – An Indonesian curry paste combining lemongrass, ginger, cinnamon and cloves. Designed for slow cooking with coconut milk until reduced to a rich sauce, it pairs particularly well with beef or chicken.
Thai Red Curry Paste – Medium Hot – A moderately spicy combination of aromatics, fresh herbs and ground spices, with lemongrass and Makrut lime bringing citrus notes to the richer flavours of fish sauce and shrimp paste.
Thai Green Curry Paste – Medium – Basil, coriander, krachai, Makrut lime, lemongrass and galangal create a bright, aromatic Thai curry paste with moderate spice and balanced sweetness.

For Retailers

Charmaine Solomon's range gives independent grocers, gourmet food stores, delicatessens, butchers, greengrocers and international food retailers a premium Australian-made range spanning Indian, Thai, Malaysian, Indonesian, Singaporean and North African flavours. The combination of an iconic Australian culinary name, authentic recipes and broad flavour variety plenty of variety within one cohesive range, appealing to customers looking for both trusted favourites and something new to cook at home. The 250g glass jars make it easy to merchandise the products together as a premium cooking range, with different cuisines, flavour profiles and heat levels encouraging customers to explore beyond a single purchase.

Gluten-Free, Vegetarian & Vegan Choices

All 11 products currently featured in the range are gluten free and palm oil free. Several are also vegetarian, including Butter Chicken Marinade, Moroccan Spice Blend, Harissa, Korma Curry Paste and Tandoori Tikka Marinade, while Vegetarian Laksa Paste is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

This gives retailers opportunities to offer convenient Asian cooking ingredients across different dietary preferences without separating them from the broader premium cooking range.

How to Make Your Wholesale Enquiry

Charmaine Solomon welcomes wholesale enquiries from independent grocers, gourmet food stores, delicatessens, international grocers and specialty retailers. Contact the team using the enquiry form or contact details at the top of this page to discuss retail supply and wholesale requirements. Please mention that you discovered Charmaine Solomon through Fine Food Wholesalers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can retailers source wholesale Asian curry pastes and marinades in Australia?
Charmaine Solomon supplies a premium Australian-made range of curry pastes, marinades and spice blends for independent grocers, gourmet food stores, delicatessens, international grocers and specialty food retailers. The range is supplied exclusively in 250g glass retail jars.

What types of curry pastes and Asian cooking products are available for retail?
The range spans Indian, Thai, Malaysian, Indonesian and Singaporean flavours, alongside North African products. Retailers can stock familiar favourites such as Butter Chicken Marinade, Korma Curry Paste and Thai Green Curry Paste alongside Massaman, Rendang, Laksa, Harissa, Tandoori Tikka and other options.

Are Australian-made curry pastes available for wholesale retail supply?
Yes. Charmaine Solomon's curry pastes, marinades and spice blends are crafted in small batches in Sydney and made in Australia using local and imported ingredients.

What premium cooking products can retailers stock for customers interested in Asian cuisine?
Charmaine Solomon's range gives retailers a collection of curry pastes, marinades and cooking ingredients inspired by cuisines across Asia. Different flavour profiles and heat levels allow customers to choose familiar favourites or explore new dishes while enjoying the convenience of ready-made pastes and marinades.

Are gluten-free curry pastes and marinades available for retailers?
Yes. All 11 products featured in the Charmaine Solomon range are gluten free and palm oil free, giving retailers a broad selection for customers looking for convenient gluten-free cooking products.

Are vegetarian and vegan curry pastes available for retail?
Yes. The range includes several vegetarian products, including Moroccan Spice Blend, Harissa, Korma Curry Paste and Tandoori Tikka Marinade. Vegetarian Laksa Paste is suitable for both vegetarians and vegans.

What curry paste range offers different heat levels for retail customers?
Charmaine Solomon's range extends from mild products such as Korma Curry Paste and Moroccan Spice Blend through medium and hot curry pastes and marinades to fiery Harissa. This allows retailers to cater to customers with different preferences for chilli heat.

What curry pastes can retailers stock for customers who want convenient international meal solutions?
Charmaine Solomon offers products for preparing dishes including butter chicken, korma, tandoori, Thai red and green curries, Masaman curry, Rendang and laksa. The range gives home cooks a convenient starting point for preparing dishes with complex flavour profiles without creating spice pastes from scratch.

Who is Charmaine Solomon?
Charmaine Solomon is an award-winning Australian cookery writer renowned for introducing generations of Australians to Asian cooking. She has written more than 30 cookbooks, including The Complete Asian Cookbook, which has sold millions of copies worldwide.

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