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To celebrate 25 years of The Chai Stop, yes that’s 25 years of the most delicious handmade curies, we are offering 3 for 2 on our new Curry Sauce Range. Six mouthwatering sauces to choose from, so get stocked up ready for Christmas!

The 3 for 2 offer will be available in our Kitchen Shop and in many of our stockists, or a list of shops running the promotion please click here – Where To Buy

The Chai Stop offers a wonderful range of meat and vegetable based curries, all are wheat and gluten free with many diary free options available.  Each is hand made in small batches to ensure quality and flavour is maintained throughout.

Ideal for a night off from cooking, family meal or a relaxing evening with friends. Everyone is catered for with a large vegetarian and vegan range to choose from, available from one of our stockists throughout Kent and East Sussex, from our kitchen or join our Curry Club and receive a box of curries direct to your door.

Chip Dip / Best Ever Curry Sauce? you decide! – If you’ve ever been to one of our free tastings and requested the sauce, you will be super excited by this announcement!  Chip Dips are 270gm of your favourite The Chai Stop curry sauce, that’s approx two portions of sauce ready for you to dip, drizzle or dunk anything you choose, just heat and devour. Great for BBQ’s or the ultimate indulgent snack. Add to any ingredients to create your own curry combinations. Available as frozen portions.  Exclusive to our kitchen shop and local delivery.

HEat Guide = Mild    HEat GuideHEat Guide = Medium    HEat GuideHEat GuideHEat Guide = Hot!   |    (DF) = Dairy Free, (V) = Vegetarian, (VE) = Vegan


  • New Curry Sauce Range - 3 for £12

    Korma Curry Sauce
    (DF) (V) (VE)
    £4.91
    South Indian Curry Sauce
    (DF) (V) (VE)
    £4.91
    Sri Lankan Curry Sauce
    (DF) (V) (VE)
    £4.91
    Red Thai Curry Sauce
    (DF) (V) (VE)
    £4.91
    Kerala Curry Sauce
    (DF) (V) (VE)
    £4.91
    Madras Curry Sauce
    (DF) (V) (VE)
    £4.91

  • Chicken

    Chicken Coriander - Mild
    (DF)
    £8.26
    An Indian Housewife’s Special. This treasured recipe was passed onto The Chai Stop by a good friend. Mild and distinctive, cooked with coconut milk, whole spices and plenty of fresh coriander
    Chicken Dansak - Medium
    £8.26
    Marinated in a unique and complex blend of spices, cooked with pureed lentils, finished off with Tamarind and coriander to give it the ‘earthiness’ and ‘tang’ classic of a Dansak.
    Chicken Makhani - Mild
    £8.26
    Rich, mild and delicious, marinated in yoghurt, spices and lemon juice, gently cooked with cream, butter and sieved tomatoes.
    Chicken Dopiaza - Medium
    £8.26
    A typical Indian-home style curry. A tomato based curry with black cardamom, cumin seeds, ginger, garlic, fresh mint and coriander. A really well rounded curry with depth and freshness at the same time.
    Chicken Bhopali - Mild
    £8.26
    Smooth and subtle, our version of a Korma. Marinated in lemon juice and spices, cooked with yoghurt, cream, ground almonds and cardamom.
    Red Thai Chicken - Medium
    (DF)
    £8.26
    The taste of Thailand; vibrant, zingy, light and fresh all in one dish, with plenty of lemongrass, fresh lime, red chillies and coconut milk.
    Green Thai Chicken - Medium
    (DF)
    £8.26
    The taste of Thailand; vibrant, zingy, light and fresh all in one dish, with plenty of lemongrass, fresh lime, coriander, green chillies and coconut milk.
    Kerala Chicken - Hot
    (DF)
    £8.26
    A South Indian curry with a kick! With coconut milk, plenty of red chillies, curry leaves, tamarind and tomatoes.
    Navaratri Chicken 'Cashew Chicken' - Mild
    £8.26
    A speciality of Maharashtra, with a depth of flavour all of its own. Cooked with black cardamom, cashew nuts, cream and fresh coriander.
    Goan Chicken - Medium
    (DF)
    £8.26
    Delicate but full of flavour. This curry is cooked with a unique Goan spice blend, fresh lime, coconut and fresh coriander.
    Chicken Madras - Hot
    (DF)
    £8.26
    A fiery dish cooked with plenty of red chilli, curry leaves, Madras spices and tomatoes.
    Methi Butter Chicken - Mild
    £8.26
    Layered with flavour; toasted fenugreek, butter, lemon juice and cashew nuts, for a truly moreish curry.
    Chicken Curry Party Packs
    £40.30
    We have a small range of Party Packs available in the shop, but we can prepare any curry as a party pack with a minimum of two weeks notice. Please call 01304 619858 for stock availability.

  • Beef

    Beef & Apricot - Mild
    (DF)
    £8.51
    A deliciously sweet and rich curry with a hint of Morocco, full of goodness with ground almonds, apricots, cinnamon, paprika and tomatoes.
    Beef Madras - Hot
    (DF)
    £8.51
    As you’d expect, hot and rich with plenty of red and green chillies, ginger, garlic and our own blend of Madras spices. Despite the heat you will still taste the wonderful flavours of this south Indian curry.
    Beef Curry Party Pack
    £41.55
    We have a small range of Party Packs available in the shop, but we can prepare any curry as a party pack with a minimum of two weeks notice. Please call 01304 619858 for stock availability.

  • Lamb

    Lamb Keema - Mild
    (DF)
    £10.70
    This Maharashtrian curry is gently reduced to absorb all of the wonderful flavours, making what is known as a ‘dry curry’, intense and tasty.
    Kashmiri Lamb - Medium
    £10.70
    Bursting with flavour, cooked with tomatoes and cream, Kashmiri Chillies and our own blend of Garam Masala.
    Jaipuri Lamb - Medium
    £10.70
    A rich and aromatic curry, with black and green cardamom, spices, tomatoes, cream and fresh coriander.
    Lamb Curry Party Pack
    £52.50
    We have a small range of Party Packs available in the shop, but we can prepare any curry as a party pack with a minimum of two weeks notice. Please call 01304 619858 for stock availability.

  • Other Meat

    Goat Curry - Hot
    £11.33
    This recipe is from the region of Punjab, cooked with cardamom fresh ginger, tomatoes, Garam Masala, a little cream and fresh coriander. Available in Hot & Mild.
    Venison - Mild/Medium
    (DF) (V) (VE)
    £10.33
    This is a wonderfully rich and robust curry cooked with fresh ground fennel seeds, spices, tomatoes, cream and fresh coriander.

  • Fish

    Keralan Fish - Medium
    (DF)
    £11.11
    Fragrant and fresh, cooked with green cardamom, plenty of ginger, cherry tomatoes, fresh lime zest and coconut milk.
    Fish Curry Party Pack
    £54.55
    We have a small range of Party Packs available in the shop, but we can prepare any curry as a party pack with a minimum of two weeks notice. Please call 01304 619858 for stock availability.
    South Indian Prawn- Medium
    (DF)
    £11.18
    Prawns cooked with the perfect combination of fresh lime, a little red chilli, coconut milk, curry leaves and tomatoes.
    Prawn Curry Party Pack
    £54.90
    We have a small range of Party Packs available in the shop, but we can prepare any curry as a party pack with a minimum of two weeks notice. Please call 01304 619858 for stock availability.

  • Dhal

    Five Spice Dhal - Mild & Hot
    (DF) (V) (VE)
    £5.38
    The traditional mix of five whole spices known as ‘Panch Poran’, gives this Dhal its subtleness and depth of flavour, a very popular Dhal.
    Tarkha Dhal - Mild
    (DF) (V) (VE)
    £5.38
    Red lentils cooked with a blend of roasted and grounded spices, sesame seeds, garlic and fresh coriander.
    Chickpea Curry - Mild
    (DF) (V) (VE)
    £5.38
    A hearty, satisfying dish, cooked with coconut milk, spices, garlic, ginger and tomatoes.
    Dhal & Spinach - Mild
    (DF) (V) (VE)
    £5.38
    An Earthy Dhal cooked with whole spices, cinnamon, fresh spinach and tomatoes.
    Gujarati Dhal with Vegetables - Hot
    (DF) (V) (VE)
    £5.38
    A hot lentil curry with chillies, curry leaves and vegetables
    Dhal Party Pack
    £25.90
    We have a small range of Party Packs available in the shop, but we can prepare any curry as a party pack with a minimum of two weeks notice. Please call 01304 619858 for stock availability.

  • Vegetable

    Saag Paneer - Mild/Medium
    (V)
    £7.50
    A lightly spiced curry with fresh spinach, tomatoes and cubed Paneer (Indian cheese) subtly flavoured with Fenugreek Leaves and Garam Masala. A favourite with vegetarians.
    Saag Paneer Party Pack
    £36.50
    We have a small range of Party Packs available in the shop, but we can prepare any curry as a party pack with a minimum of two weeks notice. Please call 01304 619858 for stock availability.
    Mixed Vegetable - Mild
    (DF) (V) (VE)
    £5.38
    A colourful combination of seasonal vegetables. This ‘dry’ curry is cooked with its own blend of roasted and ground spices from the region of Kolhapur in Maharashtra.
    Pea & Mushroom - Mild
    (V)
    £5.38
    Cooked in a rich, tasty sauce with garlic, ginger, spices, yoghurt and tomatoes.
    Vegetable Korma - Mild
    (DF) (V) (VE)
    £5.38
    Seasonal vegetables lightly cooked in a rich, smooth sauce of coconut milk, tomatoes and mild spices.
    Saag Aloo - Medium
    (DF) (V) (VE)
    £5.38
    The perfect combination of spinach and potatoes cooked with spices, garlic and tomatoes.
    Bombay Potatoes - Hot
    (DF) (V) (VE)
    £5.38
    The Chai Stop version of an Indian Classic. Fresh and flavoursome, with red chillies, tomatoes and coriander.
    South Indian Potato - Medium
    (DF) (V) (VE)
    £5.38
    A southern version of Bombay Potatoes cooked with mustard seeds, fresh chillies, curry leaves and turmeric to give this dish its truly authentic flavour.
    Butternut Squash, Green Bean & Coconut Curry - Mild
    (DF) (V) (VE)
    £5.38
    A tasty South Indian curry with real depth of flavour, cooked with curry leaves, spices, coconut milk and a dash of lemon juice.
    Cabbage & Potatoes with Cinnamon - Mild
    (DF) (V) (VE)
    £5.38
    A deliciously comforting combination with turmeric, green chilli and fresh coriander.
    Kale & Sweet Potato - Mild
    (DF) (V) (VE)
    £5.38
    Cooked in our own blend of roasted and ground spices, this is a vegetable curry full of colour and flavour.
    Vindaloo - Hot
    (DF) (V) (VE)
    £4.38
    Hot and sweet with a tang typical of a vindaloo
    Kerala Vegetables - Hot
    (DF) (V) (VE)
    £5.38
    A South Indian curry with a kick! Seasonal vegetables with coconut milk, plenty of red chillies, curry leaves, tamarind and tomatoes.
    Sri Lankan Vegetable - Medium
    (DF) (V) (VE)
    £5.38
    Seasonal vegetables cooked with coconut milk, curry leaves and lime juice.
    Aloo Gobi - Mild
    (DF) (V) (VE)
    £5.38
    A classic Northern dish of cauliflower & potatoes, coated in spices to give a subtle flavour.
    Vegetable Curry Party Pack
    £25.90
    We have a small range of Party Packs available in the shop, but we can prepare any curry as a party pack with a minimum of two weeks notice. Please call 01304 619858 for stock availability.

  • Rice

    Spiced Basmati Rice - Mild
    (DF) (V) (VE)
    £2.10
    Delicately flavoured with black cumin and cardamom.
    Mushroom Rice - Mild
    (V)
    £3.28
    With whole spices, mushrooms and fresh coriander.
    South Indian Rice - Medium
    (DF) (V) (VE)
    £3.28
    Basmati rice cooked with mustard seeds, curry leaves, fresh ginger and cashew nuts.
    Pilau Rice - Mild
    (V)
    £3.28
    With carrots and peas, infused with black cardamom and cinnamon.
    Coconut Rice - Mild
    (DF) (V) (VE)
    £3.28
    Rice gently simmered in coconut milk with black mustard seeds, green chilli and curry leaves.

  • Accompaniments

    Mint & Coriander Raita
    (V)
    £3.41
    Yoghurt with fresh mint and coriander , a cooling accompaniment, perfect with onion bhajis, great with any meal.
    Mini Onion Bhajis
    (DF) (V) (VE)
    £4.35
    Have as a starter, side or a meal in themselves. Sliced onions cooked in batter made from chickpea flour and spices. Crisp up in the oven and serve with chutney and raita as a satisfying snack. Packed by weight.
    Mini Pakora
    (DF) (V) (VE)
    £5.35
    Have as a starter, side or a meal in themselves. Sliced onions and spinach cooked in batter made from chickpea flour and spices. Crisp up in the oven and serve with chutney and raita as a satisfying snack. Packed by weight.
    Tomato Chutney
    (DF) (V) (VE)
    £3.64
    A truly authentic 100-year-old recipe that has to be tried! This versatile chutney goes with anything. Perfect on the side of any of our curries, great with onion bhajis. Try with sausages, cheese platter or in your favourite sandwich.

  • Breads

    Naans (Sounas vacuum packed)
    (V)
    £3.04
    Range of naans and flat breads.
    Pappadums
    (DF) (V) (VE)
    TBC
    Available - Large - £2.43 Mini - £3.21

  • Desserts

    Simply Ice Cream - Chai Flavour
    (V)
    £6.02
    Made Exclusively for The Chai Stop by Kent ice-cream producer Simply Ice Creams. Creamy with the subtle flavours of cardamom, cinnamon and ginger.
    Simply Ice Cream - Mango & Cardamom
    (V)
    £6.02
    Made exclusively for The Chai Stop, sweet mango with delicate cardamom.
    Simply Ice Cream -Eton Mess
    (V)
    £5.02
    Made exclusively for The Chai Stop. An Eton Mess with an Indian twist of mango, raspberry and meringue, folded into dreamy Simply Ice Cream.
    TBC

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