Nine To Noon From Thailand to Kapiti: Sone's Sauces
Nov 9, 2025
Soane Edwards, a producer of Thai-inspired sauces on the Kapiti Coast, shares her journey from cooking for Thai officials to crafting authentic flavors using fresh, local ingredients. Alongside her husband, Mark, they discuss their small-batch production process and commitment to maintaining flavor integrity. After a health scare changed their path, they opted to grow the business thoughtfully, prioritizing quality over quantity. They also highlight the joy of customer appreciation and the creative freedom their venture provides.
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From Backyard Dinners To Sauce Recipes
- Son began making Thai food for visiting government guests using backyard ingredients and fresh herbs.
- She recreated familiar home flavours which prompted the original sauce recipes.
Authentic Thai Balance Beats Over-Sweetness
- Genuine Thai sauces balance sweet, spicy and sour notes rather than being overwhelmingly sweet.
- Son emphasises fresh herbs and a three-way flavour balance as essential to authenticity.
Health Crisis Turned Hobby Into Business
- A cancer diagnosis in 2012 paused Son's cooking but later health scares pushed Mark to leave work and focus on the sauces.
- That period turned the hobby into a business as they decided to 'run with it.'