Fresh Italian Herb Mix with rosemary, thyme, oregano, and bay leaves from FINE & WILD UK. Premium Mediterranean herbs for authentic cuisine.

Mediterranean Fresh Herb Mix

Name: Mediterranean Fresh Herb Mix
Brand: LE MARCHE
SKU: MEDHERB150
Price: 2.50 GBP
Availability: InStock

£2.50

Net: 80g The foundation herbs for braises, roasts and stocks Hand-packed from Italian and French herb gardens

Thyme, rosemary, bay and wild oregano — the four herbs that underpin every serious braise, roast and stock in Mediterranean cooking. Fresh, not dried, because the volatile oils that carry the flavour are the first thing to go from a jar.

£2.50

A fresh herb selection built around the four pillars of Mediterranean cooking: thyme (Thymus vulgaris), rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus), bay leaves (Laurus nobilis) and wild oregano (Origanum vulgare). These are the herbs that underpin braises, roasts, stocks and sauces across French, Italian and Spanish kitchens — the same combination a chef would reach for when building a slow-cooked dish from the ground up.

Each herb contributes something distinct. Thyme provides the warm, earthy base note that defines a good braise. Rosemary brings resinous intensity — assertive enough to stand up to long cooking times and strong-flavoured ingredients. Bay adds depth and a subtle bitterness that rounds out stocks and sauces. Wild oregano delivers the peppery, slightly floral heat that lifts everything it touches. Together they form the working backbone of Mediterranean cookery, and having them fresh rather than dried transforms the result. Fresh herbs carry volatile oils that dried herbs have largely lost — the difference in a slow-roasted shoulder or a daube is not subtle.

Origin: Italy / France

Ingredients: Fresh thyme (Thymus vulgaris), fresh rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus), fresh bay leaves (Laurus nobilis), fresh wild oregano (Origanum vulgare)

Storage: Refrigerate immediately. Wrap loosely in slightly damp kitchen paper and store in a sealed container. Use within five to seven days.

Strip thyme leaves from their woody stems by running a thumb and forefinger down the stalk — the leaves come away cleanly. Use rosemary sprigs whole in braises and roasting trays (remove before serving) or strip the needles and chop finely for stuffings, rubs and dressings.

Add bay leaves whole to stocks, sauces and slow-cooked dishes and remove before serving. Crumble wild oregano directly into the dish — it can handle heat and benefits from it. For a classic bouquet garni, tie a sprig of thyme, a sprig of rosemary and a bay leaf together with kitchen string and drop into the pot. Remove before serving.

Order Cut-Off Times & Delivery Date Selection

Orders placed before 2 PM (Monday to Friday) are dispatched the same day, unless you select a future delivery date at checkout.

Our Delivery Service

We use reliable third-party express courier services and high-quality insulated packaging. While our couriers are generally excellent, occasional delays can happen. We pack everything to stay fresh, even if transit takes a little longer.

Time-Sensitive & Event Orders

Can we guarantee delivery on a specific day? Unfortunately not - we rely on third-party couriers and can't control their schedules. All items leave us in perfect condition with good use-by dates, but final timing depends on the courier.

If your order is for a specific event, let us know in the notes section at checkout. We can often dispatch a day earlier to give you the best chance of timely arrival.

DELIVERY Changes After Dispatch

Once dispatched, your package is with the courier and we're unable to redirect it or change delivery details.

Saturday Delivery

Saturday delivery is available, though please note our couriers don't operate phone support at weekends and our office is closed. For event-critical orders, a weekday delivery gives us more flexibility to help if any issues arise.

Full delivery details and shipping rates: here

Description

A fresh herb selection built around the four pillars of Mediterranean cooking: thyme (Thymus vulgaris), rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus), bay leaves (Laurus nobilis) and wild oregano (Origanum vulgare). These are the herbs that underpin braises, roasts, stocks and sauces across French, Italian and Spanish kitchens — the same combination a chef would reach for when building a slow-cooked dish from the ground up.

Each herb contributes something distinct. Thyme provides the warm, earthy base note that defines a good braise. Rosemary brings resinous intensity — assertive enough to stand up to long cooking times and strong-flavoured ingredients. Bay adds depth and a subtle bitterness that rounds out stocks and sauces. Wild oregano delivers the peppery, slightly floral heat that lifts everything it touches. Together they form the working backbone of Mediterranean cookery, and having them fresh rather than dried transforms the result. Fresh herbs carry volatile oils that dried herbs have largely lost — the difference in a slow-roasted shoulder or a daube is not subtle.

Origin: Italy / France

Ingredients: Fresh thyme (Thymus vulgaris), fresh rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus), fresh bay leaves (Laurus nobilis), fresh wild oregano (Origanum vulgare)

Storage: Refrigerate immediately. Wrap loosely in slightly damp kitchen paper and store in a sealed container. Use within five to seven days.

Preparation / Cooking

Strip thyme leaves from their woody stems by running a thumb and forefinger down the stalk — the leaves come away cleanly. Use rosemary sprigs whole in braises and roasting trays (remove before serving) or strip the needles and chop finely for stuffings, rubs and dressings.

Add bay leaves whole to stocks, sauces and slow-cooked dishes and remove before serving. Crumble wild oregano directly into the dish — it can handle heat and benefits from it. For a classic bouquet garni, tie a sprig of thyme, a sprig of rosemary and a bay leaf together with kitchen string and drop into the pot. Remove before serving.

Delivery

Order Cut-Off Times & Delivery Date Selection

Orders placed before 2 PM (Monday to Friday) are dispatched the same day, unless you select a future delivery date at checkout.

Our Delivery Service

We use reliable third-party express courier services and high-quality insulated packaging. While our couriers are generally excellent, occasional delays can happen. We pack everything to stay fresh, even if transit takes a little longer.

Time-Sensitive & Event Orders

Can we guarantee delivery on a specific day? Unfortunately not - we rely on third-party couriers and can't control their schedules. All items leave us in perfect condition with good use-by dates, but final timing depends on the courier.

If your order is for a specific event, let us know in the notes section at checkout. We can often dispatch a day earlier to give you the best chance of timely arrival.

DELIVERY Changes After Dispatch

Once dispatched, your package is with the courier and we're unable to redirect it or change delivery details.

Saturday Delivery

Saturday delivery is available, though please note our couriers don't operate phone support at weekends and our office is closed. For event-critical orders, a weekday delivery gives us more flexibility to help if any issues arise.

Full delivery details and shipping rates: here