Artisanal Smoked Salts

This is the one for serious food lovers, generous gift-givers, and anyone who wants the full Lava Salt experience at outstanding value.

With the Pick Any 10 bundle, you get to handpick ten of Chef Sebastian Simon’s small-batch artisan smoked salts — covering the full breadth of flavour profiles, from bold and earthy to bright and zesty, smoky and native to luxurious and indulgent. At $10 per salt, this is the best-value way to shop the entire Lava Salt range.

This bundle is our most popular premium food gift in Australia — and for good reason. Imagine receiving a beautifully packaged collection of 10 unique, handcrafted salts made by a Victorian Executive Chef of the Year. It’s the gift that keeps delivering, meal after meal.

Who is this perfect for:

• The passionate home cook who wants a salt for every occasion
• Corporate gifting — impress clients, colleagues, or teams with something genuinely memorable
• Housewarming, wedding, or Christmas gifts for food-loving friends and family
• Chefs, caterers, and hospitality professionals stocking a serious pantry
• Anyone who has tried one Lava Salt and wants to try them all

All salts are handcrafted in small batches in Victoria using premium Australian sea salt flakes, responsibly sourced ingredients, and Chef Sebastian’s signature cold-smoking technique. Shipped Australia-wide in our sustainable, beautiful packaging.

With over 10 uniquely crafted artisan smoked salts to choose from, this is your invitation to explore the full Lava Salt range at exceptional value — $10 per salt, handpicked by you.

Whether you’re a seasoned Lava Salt fan adding new flavours to your collection, or discovering us for the first time and not sure where to start, the Pick Any 5 bundle is the perfect entry point. Every salt is handcrafted in small batches in Victoria by Chef Sebastian Simon, using premium Australian sea salt flakes and the finest locally  sourced ingredients.

Handcrafted in small batches in Victoria, Australia, our Smoked Black Truffle Salt is the finishing touch that turns an everyday dish into something unforgettable. Cold-smoked with premium Périgord black truffles and natural Victorian sea salt flakes — this is one of our most sought-after artisan salts.

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Chatpata — the Hindi word for something tangy, spicy, and absolutely impossible to stop eating. Known across South Asia as Indian umami, this iconic flavour profile is the secret behind the world’s greatest street food snacks. Now Chef Sebastian Simon has captured it in an artisan smoked salt, handcrafted in small batches in Victoria, Australia.

This is no ordinary seasoning. The Smoked Chat Pata Salt delivers a punch of sour, spicy, savoury depth that wakes up every dish it touches — from a humble bowl of chips to a fully plated entrée. Lightly smoked to enhance its aromatic qualities without overpowering the spice blend’s natural complexity.

How to use Smoked Chat Pata Salt:

• Scatter over hot chips, wedges, or roasted potatoes straight from the oven
• Sprinkle over cheese boards, paneer, or fresh cucumber and tomato salad
• Use as a bold seasoning for samosas, pakoras, or Indian-inspired snacks
• Dust over popcorn or roasted chickpeas for a seriously addictive snack
• Finish grilled corn on the cob for a Mumbai street food experience at home
• Season grilled chicken or fish with an Indian-spiced twist

One pinch and you’ll understand why this is one of our most talked-about salts. A brilliant unique food gift for anyone who loves bold flavour, Indian cuisine, or just genuinely great food. Handmade in Victoria, shipped across Australia.

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This is one of the most distinctive salts in the Lava Salt range — and one of the most personally meaningful to Chef Sebastian Simon, whose roots from Kerala  inspired every element of this blend.

Australian sea salt flakes are hand-mixed with aromatic curry leaf, native bush pepper, then lightly smoked over curry myrtle to amplify the fragrance and create a truly unique Indian-inspired seasoning salt you won’t find anywhere else.

How to use Smoked Curry Leaf, Bush Pepper & Black Seed Salt:

• Finish a dal, lentil soup, or South Indian curry with a generous pinch
• Season grilled fish, prawns, or chicken before or after cooking
• Stir through basmati rice or biryani for an aromatic boost
• Scatter over flatbreads, naan, or roti straight from the pan
• Use as a bold seasoning rub for lamb or slow-cooked goat
• Add to a yoghurt dip or raita for depth and warmth

This is a one-of-a-kind gourmet spice salt that makes a truly memorable gift — especially for lovers of Indian and South Asian food. A conversation starter, a kitchen essential, and a celebration of flavour from two great food cultures. Handcrafted in Victoria, shipped across Australia.

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If you’ve been looking for an artisan smoked BBQ salt in Australia that genuinely delivers that low-and-slow outdoor grill flavour — this is your answer.

Chef Sebastian Simon cold-smokes natural Victorian sea salt flakes over premium hickory hardwood, producing a full, clean smoke with zero bitterness. The result is a deeply flavourful hickory BBQ finishing salt that transforms everyday cooking into something seriously impressive.

How to use Smoked Hickory BBQ Salt:

• Rub generously onto ribs, brisket, or lamb loin chops before grilling
• Press into beef or lamb burger patties for deep smoky flavour
• Scatter over hot chips, roasted vegetables, or corn on the cob
• Use as a dry rub base for low-and-slow BBQ smoking sessions
• Finish a steak straight off the grill for that perfect crust

Loved by home cooks and professional chefs alike, this is one of the most popular salts in the Lava Salt range — and once you try it, you’ll understand why. A fantastic gourmet gift for BBQ lovers across Melbourne and Australia.

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Inspired by the vibrant street food culture of Tokyo and Australia’s extraordinary fresh seafood, this is one of the most versatile and universally loved salts in the Lava Salt range.

Chef Sebastian Simon hand-blends togarashi chilli, and nori seaweed into natural Victorian sea salt flakes, then cold-smokes the blend to create a Japanese-inspired smoked seasoning salt that’s 100% plant-based, free from additives and artificial flavours, and absolutely packed with umami depth. Think of it as your everyday Japanese seasoning — elevated.

How to use Smoked Japanese Chilli & Nori Salt:

• Scatter generously over ramen, miso soup, or any noodle dish
• Finish sushi rice, onigiri, or a Japanese-inspired grain bowl
• Season grilled salmon, tuna, kingfish, or any fresh Australian seafood
• Use as a crust for seared tuna or pan-fried snapper
• Toss through an Asian-inspired salad or edamame
• Rim a cocktail glass for a bold, savoury Japanese-inspired cocktail
• Sprinkle over popcorn, avocado toast, or eggs for an umami hit at any meal

Loved by home cooks, professional chefs, and anyone who appreciates Japanese flavour profiles. A brilliant Asian-inspired gourmet food gift and a staple seasoning for any kitchen that takes flavour seriously. Made in Victoria, shipped across Australia.

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There is nothing quite like this in the Australian market. The Smoked Lavasalt is our hero product — the salt that started it all.

Natural Victorian sea salt flakes are infused with pure, compressed food-grade activated charcoal — known for its gut-health benefits and cleansing properties — then cold-smoked and aged to intensify the flavour. The result is a visually dramatic, deeply flavoured black finishing salt that makes every dish look and taste exceptional.

How to use Smoked Lavasalt:

• Finish scrambled eggs or an omelette with a pinch for a stunning visual contrast
• Season a grilled steak or lamb cutlet just before plating
• Scatter over grilled or roasted vegetables to lift simple sides into something special
• Use on a grazing board or cheese platter — the black salt is a guaranteed conversation starter
• Try it on freshly baked sourdough with good butter

This is a must-have artisan salt for home cooks and chefs who want something genuinely different. The activated charcoal gives it a clean, subtle mineral edge that works beautifully across cuisines. A top seller and a brilliant unique food gift for anyone who loves to cook. Handmade in Victoria, shipped across Australia.