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October 01, 2010 04:47 AM

Spice Cubed - Online Shop for over 70 Varieties of Spices and Blends

Featured in Stackable, Sturdy, Magnetic Tins

365 Things to do in Raleigh - Spice Cubed

Since 2008, Spice Cubed has been selling fresh, organic spices and seasoning blends in its unique containers. Spice Cubed offers the convenience of shopping online combined with freshness and taste unmatched by grocery stores.

The owner and founder of Spice Cubed, David Leach, has been in the restaurant industry for the past 20 years, and over the years of preparing food, mostly in catering, he has collected and refined some great spice blend recipes.

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To take advantage of his decades of experience in catering, David has recently opened Spice Cubed Catering to complement his spice-selling business.

Visit Spiced Cubed's catering page here!

SpiceCubed - Straight from the Pantry

We interviewed David about Spice Cubed to get some first-hand information about this exciting local small business, and his answers are below. 365 Things to do in Raleigh - Spice Cubed

1. How did you decide to start SpiceCubed?

I’ve been in the restaurant industry for the past 20 years, with the majority spent in catering. Over the years I have collected and refined some great spice blend recipes. One day, while clearing out my spice cabinet at home I realized that I needed a better way to organize my spices and get some of the fresh herbs and spices I was used to using at work. I found some great tins and decided to attach magnets to the back, that way I could keep my spices on the fridge for easy access.

After a bit of work and some web savvy, I had over 60 varieties in my collection with more on the way, all offered online for everyone across the country to buy for their own kitchen.

2. What do your customers love about SpiceCubed?

Our customers love the freshness, the way they can organize their spice collection, and the convenience of online ordering. Our prices are great compared to the major brands and our shipping is kept as low as possible.

3. What are the benefits of owning a small business like Spice Cubed in Raleigh?

I grew up in Raleigh, and have worked here most of my life. Raleigh is a great town and will always feel like home. Owning a business here is great because of the diversity of people, traditions and culture. I have always loved the big cities like London and New York because of their limitless access, but have been able to find anything I really need around here, from fresh goat cheese to fresh Thai basil. You just need to know where to look and who to ask.

365 Things to do in Raleigh - Spice Cubed 4. How will the catering aspect change SpiceCubed?

I have been the executive chef for a local caterer for the past six years and have recently been given the opportunity to take everything over on my own.

I am combining my knowledge and experience of catering with my spice tin business and I expect the two to complement each other perfectly. Now people who love my cooking can buy the spices, and people that love my spices can try my cooking.

5. What will the new catering division of SpiceCubed be able to offer that’s different from other catering companies?

Our new catering menus, which are almost carbon copy from the past few years, are all-inclusive. While most caterers charge extra fees for staffing, tables, chairs, linens, etc, we include that in our menu pricing.

Combined with the great banquet halls available on our campus, we offer very competitive pricing for the area and a very full menu, from chicken wings to sea scallops with truffle oil, with open bar packages available as well. Unlike before, we now offer our services off-campus to anywhere in the Triangle.