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From curing salts to seasoning blends, we supply the good stuff – for professionals and passionate DIYers alike.
From curing salts to seasoning blends, we supply the good stuff – for professionals and passionate DIYers alike.
We’ve been mixing and blending quality sausage seasonings, curing salts, and ingredients since day one – delivering trusted results to butchers, smallgoods producers and home sausage makers across New Zealand. Whether you’re turning out salami for the shop or experimenting in your own kitchen, you’ll find what you need right here.
No fluff. Just high-quality ingredients that do the job properly.
“At M21 Meats in Taupo, we have been making sausages for the past 17 years using special custom made spice mixes from Lewis Gray Ltd in Auckland.
We pride ourselves as Taupo’s No.1 Retail & Wholesale Butchery using only the finest Quality Seasonings that gives us continuity that our Wholesale & Retail clients expect.
Our partnership with our spice supplier is important to ensure the growth in our small goods business in the future, as well as maintain to be Taupo’s No 1 Sausage maker.”
Ben & Jake, OwnersM21 Meats, Taupo
“Westmere Butchery have purchased Sausage Spice and Curing compounds from Lewis Gray in Auckland for over 16 years.
As we require quality ingredients for our discerning customers, we get the benefit of top ingredients and personal service from the staff at Lewis Gray. Westmere butchery is open 7 days a week, it’s great to know we can get answers to technical questions when we are open.
We have tried many brands of Spice Mixes over the years, but find Lewis Gray’s range meets our requirement and is second to none for quality.”
Dave Rossiter, OwnerWestmere Butchery, Auckland
“Wellington Halal Meats are the premium supplier of Halal Meats and Sausage in the Wellington region.
Like Lewis Gray Limited we are a family business with strong family values. We don’t use unnecessary additives in our Halal range of Sausages. The trusted quality Halal Spice Mixes are the reason behind our success.
We have purchased spice mixes from Lewis Gray Ltd in Auckland for over 10 years, we find there spice mixes meet our requirements best.”
Yacob Khan, Owner OperatorWellington Halal Meats
“Ellerslie Meats are a provider of top quality meats and Smallgoods in Auckland. Our customers keep coming back because, like Lewis Gray, we go the extra mile when it comes to quality and service.
I have lost count of the number of awards we have won in the New Zealand Sausage Competition. Lewis Gray are one of the main reasons for our success, we look forward to many more years of trading with this Company.”
Ian Groves, Owner OperatorEllerslie Meats
“At Warkworth Butchery, we believe in offering our customers the best available. There is no better accompaniment to our quality meats than Lewis Gray’s seasonings. In our opinion, their philosophy of ‘Less is Best’ holds true – a little really does go a long way.
Their seasonings are a massive part of our accolades, including back-to-back Golds in The Great NZ Sausage Competition, where we compete against both big and small players in the industry.
We couldn’t recommend them highly enough; the service is second to none, and the product speaks for itself!”
Rob Lees, OwnerWarkworth Butchery, Auckland
“We at Meatworx cannot recommend Lewis Gray enough. The service and advice has always been above and beyond. Truly passionate people happy to help and share knowledge and give recommendations.
The products are of the highest standard that we have come across. No added dairy products, MSG or added proteins. At Meatworx we pride ourselves on quality and consistency, and because of Lewis Gray’s products we are able to achieve these high results. Furthermore, when we do deviate and make unique sausages, Aaron’s knowledge and advice has been exceptional in every way.
Having Lewis Gray on your team is a great foundation for success and part of the contributing factor of our growth has been with the knowledge and product that Lewis Gray provides.
As we are Homekill, we more then often supply sausages to one customer that will freeze and eat these over the course of the year. This is normally a substantial amount of sausages so it is imperative that it is the best it can be. This we can guarantee with Lewis Gray.”
Brad & Rentia, OwnersMeatworx, Auckland
Check out our recipes and guides – from dry-curing to emulsified sausages, we’ve got the know-how.
Each recipe is crafted to help you master the balance of flavour, texture, and technique, no matter your experience level. Let’s get making.
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Craft sausages with confidence. Our allergen-friendly and preservative-free blends are made for butchers and homemakers who want to offer cleaner, safer, and more natural options without compromising flavour or performance.
Perfect for customers with dietary requirements or those simply seeking a more wholesome product.
Take the guesswork out of great flavour. This combo pairs our best-selling Maltese Pork Sausage Seasoning (1:6 ratio) with essential Hog Sausage Casings, everything you need to create juicy, flavour-packed sausages with professional results.
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Since 1952, Lewis Gray has been the secret behind New Zealand’s finest smallgoods. Whether you are a professional butcher or a home-craft enthusiast, we know you take pride in what goes into your sausages. We’ve compiled these frequently asked questions to help you master your craft using our traditional, ‘less is best’ seasonings and ingredients.
We prioritise “clean” ingredients for both professional butchers and home makers. Many of our blends are crafted to be allergy-friendly, offering a more natural alternative without compromising on traditional flavor or performance.
Many of our sausage seasonings and mixes are made using rice flour as a base rather than wheat. This makes the majority of our range suitable for those seeking no-added-semolina options. Please check the specific product page for details.
No. At Sausage Ingredients, we believe “less is best.” We do not add dairy, soy, or vegetable proteins to our mixes. We rely on the natural mix of fresh meat to provide a wholesome, healthy, and superior taste.
We prioritise “clean” ingredients for both professional butchers and home makers. Many of our blends are crafted to be allergy-friendly, offering a more natural alternative without compromising on traditional flavor or performance.
Many of our sausage seasonings and mixes are made using rice flour as a base rather than wheat. This makes the majority of our range suitable for those seeking no-added-semolina options. Please check the specific product page for details.
No. At Sausage Ingredients, we believe “less is best.” We do not add dairy, soy, or vegetable proteins to our mixes. We rely on the natural mix of fresh meat to provide a wholesome, healthy, and superior taste.
For traditional links, we recommend a Kenwood Mixer with a mincer attachment (4–6mm plate) and a sausage filler attachment. If you don’t have a stand mixer, you can use a food processor to create skinless sausages, patties, or meatloaf.
Yes. To achieve professional results and consistent flavor, we recommend using a measuring cup and digital scales to ensure the correct spice-to-meat ratio as per our traditional recipes.
Not necessarily. If you run your meat through the mincer first without spices, you can then divide the plain mince into bowls. Add your specific Sausage Ingredients spices and water to each bowl and hand-mix. From there, you can move straight to your sausage filler or form them into patties and rissoles.
For traditional links, we recommend a Kenwood Mixer with a mincer attachment (4–6mm plate) and a sausage filler attachment. If you don’t have a stand mixer, you can use a food processor to create skinless sausages, patties, or meatloaf.
Yes. To achieve professional results and consistent flavor, we recommend using a measuring cup and digital scales to ensure the correct spice-to-meat ratio as per our traditional recipes.
Not necessarily. If you run your meat through the mincer first without spices, you can then divide the plain mince into bowls. Add your specific Sausage Ingredients spices and water to each bowl and hand-mix. From there, you can move straight to your sausage filler or form them into patties and rissoles.
Yes. When you compare the high meat content and premium flavor profiles of DIY sausages using our professional seasonings against supermarket pre-made options, making your own offers significantly better value and quality.
We have been blending and manufacturing in-house since 1952. Now in our third generation of family ownership, we continue to use traditional European techniques to supply New Zealand’s top butchers and home-kill enthusiasts with the highest standard of smallgoods ingredients.
Yes. When you compare the high meat content and premium flavor profiles of DIY sausages using our professional seasonings against supermarket pre-made options, making your own offers significantly better value and quality.
We have been blending and manufacturing in-house since 1952. Now in our third generation of family ownership, we continue to use traditional European techniques to supply New Zealand’s top butchers and home-kill enthusiasts with the highest standard of smallgoods ingredients.
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