Spice Up Dad’s Day: The One & Only Gift for Father’s Day

When it comes to Father’s Day gifts, we’ve all been guilty of grabbing socks, ties, or the same bottle of aftershave. But this year, there’s a new hero on the gift list — and it’s bringing restaurant-quality flavour straight into Dad’s kitchen.

Lord & Lion, founded by Eresha De Zoysa, has teamed up with celebrated chef and restaurateur Peter Kuruvita to create The One & Only Spice Range — a collection that celebrates their shared Sri Lankan heritage and lifelong love of spice. It’s all about elevating everyday meals without needing a pantry full of jars.

“Peter and I wanted to help make classic home-cooked meals restaurant-worthy, without needing a pantry full of different spices,” says De Zoysa. “This range is about creating delicious, satisfying dishes at home with less effort and big results, perfect for dads to show off their skills.”

The star of the show: The Spice Stack

The One & Only Spice Stack ($70) is a curated tower of five blends that cover just about every occasion — from weekend barbecues to sweet breakfast treats. Each comes with free gift wrapping, making it Father’s Day-ready. Inside, Dad will find:

• Spicy BBQ Marinade – A fiery rub with a kick of papaya powder to tenderise meat, seafood, or veggies.
• Smoky Samba Sensation – South American inspiration with smoked chilli, paprika and garlic — think tacos, nachos and BBQ chicken.
• Butter Chicken Masala – Exotic, flavour-packed and versatile enough for curries, soups, or even grilled vegetables.
• Tangy Seafood Rub – Lemongrass and kaffir lime create a zesty punch perfect for prawns, fish or crab.
• Sweet Cinnamon Sprinkle – A breakfast and dessert essential with Ceylon cinnamon, vanilla and coconut.

A little heat on the side

For dads who can’t resist a sprinkle of spice, The One & Only Chilli Salt ($15) is the go-to. From hot chips to roast veg and grilled meat, it’s the simple way to turn basics into a feast.

Beyond the blends

To help Dad get creative, Peter Kuruvita has also developed a range of recipes showcasing the blends in action. So even if Dad’s go-to is usually the BBQ, he’ll have new inspiration to shake things up.

Where to buy

The One & Only Spice Range is available now at Lord & Lion, with free gift wrapping to make Father’s Day gifting easier (and tastier) than ever.

So this Father’s Day, skip the socks and give Dad something he’ll actually use — and love — meal after meal.