SpiseUp grew the way most good things in Kitengela do — one hotel table, one taste, one referral at a time.
Our founders set out to build a Kenyan food brand with a fast, clear path to market — and a spicy, all-natural table seasoning fit the bill.
We started by handing out samples directly to hotels and nyama choma spots around Kitengela, letting the product speak for itself on the table.
Word of mouth from guests turned early trials into repeat orders. Our hotel and restaurant accounts grew from around 20 to more than 100, with restocking now supported by SMS alerts.
We're expanding into schools, mini supermarkets and mama mboga stalls, while working through full Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) certification to support national growth.
African bird's eye chili, cayenne, paprika, garlic and onion — nothing artificial.
Built with Kitengela's hotels, schools and stalls, not for a distant market.
Restocking is built into how we work, so our partners never lose a sale.