This week, we are delighted to introduce you to 2023 Gold award-winner, Little Red's Sauces!

About Little Red's Sauces

Little Red's are a Dublin-based producer that handcraft condiments. The company launched 5 years ago when self-confessed "hot sauce obsessed" Shane Doherty decided to create a range of sauces for his friends and family.

Their products are all gluten-free, vegan friendly and handmade using the finest natural ingredients. They don't use any thickening agents or additives and, where possible, they source all of their ingredients locally.

Little Red's aim is to help bring new vibrant flavours to households across Ireland and the world while supporting local businesses and food producers.


Shane Doherty collecting his trophy on stage at the 2023 Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards.

Our 2023 awards night gallery can be viewed here.

The Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards champion small producers

In 2023 Little Red's Sauces won Gold for their Chipotle BBQ Sauce in the Condiments category.

Discover our 2023 winners here.

As they qualified as a Small Producer last year, with annual sales under €1million and fewer than 10 staff, they benefited from a reduced entry fee. We are so proud to be able to offer this affordable opportunity to businesses such as Shane's.

Find out more about our Small Producer discount here.

Our judges' feedback

Every entrant receives detailed judges' feedback for every single product they enter into the Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards. When products such as Little Red's Chipotle BBQ Sauce have made such a huge impression on the panel, the comments are heartwarming to read!

Our judges loved Little Red's Chipotle BBQ Sauce, complimenting the "excellent depth of flavour", "clean, honest ingredients list" and how the, "smokiness, tomato and heat all compliment each other." 

One of our judges was quoted as saying that they, "would definitely buy and rebuy" this product, and another commented that the sauce has, "lovely flavors and taste, delivers what it says with a nice kick of chilli - a beautiful product".

Where can you buy this product?

Little Red's products are all available to purchase over on their website: https://www.littleredssauces.com/en-gb 

It costs €5,50 per bottle - our judges agreed that this is a, "unique product that justifies the high price point."

"At Little Red's Sauces, we believe that food should be made with love - which is why everything we make is handmade with fresh ingredients. Our commitment to creating high-quality sauces shines through in each delicious drop, and we take pride in the award-winning range of sauces that we offer."

Congratulations again to Little Red's Sauces!