Strong Roots is bringing the party to your plate by teaming up with chef Robin Gill to turn up the heat on the iconic Irish
Spice Bag, with a seriously spicy twist across three brand-new recipes.
Packed with big, bold flavours, exciting vegetable combinations and crave-worthy crunch, the collab celebrates the very best of Irish comfort food with a cult dish now taking the UK food scene by storm.
Robin has put his own spin on the late-night takeaway classic, layering craveable textures, with punchy spices and playful twists, all made with real, simple ingredients, the trio of recipes includes:
The Sweet & Spicy
Teamed with crispy fried tofu, garlic-infused red, green and yellow peppers, onions and crispy garlic, then generously coated in fragrant Chinese spices. And finally smothered in a rich, indulgent curry sauce made from slow-cooked white onions, garlic, curry powder, vegetable stock, butter, lime zest and a squeeze of fresh lime. This Spice Bag hits that irresistible sweet-meets-heat spot. One bite and you’ll be hooked.
The Fiery Punch
Not for the faint hearted, this packs the spiciest punch this St Patrick’s Day. Fiery heat, deep umami flavour and a subtle sweetness from the Strong Roots Sweet Potato Fries. Loaded with crispy tofu, garlic-infused peppers, green beans, onions and finished with Chinese spices, and a fiery fermented black bean rayu sauce and punchy pickled chillies. Served with lashings of curry sauce for even more sauciness and spice.
The Classic Kick
A nostalgic and familiar nod to the original chipper takeaway. Golden Strong Roots Crispy Skinny Fries, are tossed with garlic infused red, green and yellow peppers, onions and warming spices, lots of sliced crispy garlic and crispy soy-soaked fried tofu. And, finally drenched in Robin’s indulgent curry sauce, it’s familiar, nostalgic and totally addictive.
A One-Night-Only Spice Bag Happy Hour
Strong Roots and Robin are bringing the flavour, the fun and the perfect excuse to celebrate the run up to St Patrick’s Day at an exclusive Strong Roots Spice
Bag Happy Hour on 12th March at Robin's restaurant, Bar Brasso and you are invited! Guests will enjoy free-flowing Spice Bags, each perfectly paired with an Irish-themed cocktail or stout, plus Irish music and more!
FREE tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/strong-roots-spice-bag-happy-hour-tickets-1982189165152?aff=oddtdtcreator
Can’t make it? The recipes will be available online at www.strongroots.com so you can recreate the ultimate ‘fakeaway’ night in at home.
Robin Gill, Chef and Restaurateur told That's Food and Drink: “I grew up eating Spice Bags in Ireland, so this was a really special nostalgic one for me. We’ve taken the classic recipe and seriously turned up the flavour and textures.
"These dishes are big, bold and spicy! Strong Roots Sweet Potato Fries bring a whole new energy, they are sweet, crispy and perfect with spice. Get stuck in and make them at home or come celebrate with us at our Spice Bag Happy Hour!”
Charlotte Turton the Managing Director, Strong Roots, said: “Spice Bags are one of Ireland’s most iconic dishes and rapidly growing in popularity across the UK. Partnering with Robin is the perfect way to celebrate this St Patrick’s Day.
"He shares our Irish roots, our love of flavour, and our belief that food should be real and exciting. As a B Corp, we care about making food that’s good for you and good for the planet, so it’s a great time to celebrate our Strong Roots Sweet Potato Fries, made from real vegetables, packed with goodness, a source of fibre and low in fat.
Crowned the UK’s No.1 selling sweet potato fries1, it’s no wonder Strong Roots Sweet Potato Fries are a firm favourite in households across the UK and Ireland. Made with real ingredients, a crispy texture, and a natural source of fibre (4.1g per 100g), low in saturated fat, gluten-free, only 154 calories per portion and ready in just 10 minutes in the your air fryer.
Robin Gill x Strong Roots Spice Bag Happy Hour
12th March 2026
Bar Brasso, 3 Viaduct Gardens, Vauxhall, SW11 7AY
6.30pm - 9.30pm
Limited tickets are available at Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/strong-roots-spice-bag-happy-hour-tickets-1982189165152?aff=oddtdtcreator