What Our Chili Oil Is About

Haute Chili Oil is the condiment that enhances your meals by complementing them, instead of altering the taste of your food. We add the spice and, of course, the irresistible crispy garlic that brings flavour and texture to every bite. Because of this, our chili oil works with all types of cuisines from around the world, and that is what we absolutely love about it!

Our Story

When I was growing up, a few times a month my mom would serve Asian chicken noodle soup with homemade chili oil made from our family recipe. That was the only time it ever graced the table. As a kid, I didn't recognize just how good, or how versatile, that chili oil really was.

Fast forward to adulthood, and I served my now husband, Peter, my family's chili oil with, you guessed it, the chicken noodle soup. Peter was instantly smitten, with both the oil and me. He started putting it on everything he possibly could: pizza, pasta, rice dishes, poutine... literally everything.

Once Peter discovered the power of this spicy, garlic-filled condiment, he urged me to let others try it. I made small batches for friends, and they all ended up loving it and sharing it with their own friends and family.

Now, ten years, one husband and three kids later, with my friends still putting it on everything, I'm sharing my chili oil with the world. For as long as I can remember, I've loved hosting and cooking for the people I care about. There's just something about people enjoying my food that makes me happy. Sharing Haute is my way of sharing a small piece of my home cooking, and the love (and heat!) that goes into it.

Annie Nguyen, Founder

Where Did the Name Haute Come From?

Haute means fancy, high-class, fashionable and elegant, all words I think describe our chili oil. After months and months of trial and error and an endless number of batches, I was able to recreate my family's recipe on a larger scale. The result not only tastes amazing but looks just as good. Opening a jar is like opening a jar of gold! Mix it up and scoop out those delicious crispy garlic flakes I spent so long perfecting.

Haute is also a play on the word “hot.” I've made a milder version for those who love garlic but can't take the heat, but the name still fits, given how spicy our OG Hot Chili Oil is compared to what's on the market.