BORN IN THAILAND

MAE KAY

Founder

Kay Plunkett-Hogge is the founder and creative mind behind Mot Daeng, a brand born from her lifelong passion for bold flavors and adventurous cooking. As a food consultant and writer with decades of experience, Kay has spent years exploring the world of spices, and her Mot Daeng hot sauces are the culmination of that journey — fiery, fun, and full of flavor.

She’s on a mission to add a little more heat (and a lot more joy) to your meals!

And she’s got a little secret…
She was Born In Thailand!

OUR STORY

🌶 A Thai Taste Revolution in a Bottle 🇹🇭

Say hello to Mae Kay, a new Thai grocery and lifestyle brand created by the one and only Kay Plunkett-Hogge – blending bold Thai traditions with modern flavours.

Born in Thailand with British roots, Kay has spent over five decades mastering the art of Thai cooking. Now, she’s turning up the heat with ‘Mot Daeng’ hot sauce — a fearless blend of bold Thai flavors made for those who dare to savor the real taste of Thailand.

Named for the searing bite of the Thai red ant, they are fierce enough to brighten the most jaded palate, friendly enough to bring body and soul together, sharp enough to make you ditch the Tabasco.

✨ Thai roots. British Finesse. Utterly Irresistible.

MEET YOUR SAUCE

“Red”

The everything hot sauce

Red jinda with coriander

“Green”

Fragrant and Feisty

Green jinda with horapah Thai basil

“Yellow”

Mellow and Warm

Yellow chilli with mango

PHOTOS OF MAE KAY

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Mot Daeng sauce now available at Tops nationwide 🙂

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