Producer Spotlight: Lazy Scientist Hot Sauces

We're absolutely buzzing to announce the latest addition to the Farmfetch range: Lazy Scientist, hailing from Brixton in southeast London. Lazy Scientist began with founder (and "Head Sauceror") Steve Rushton – a former pharmaceutical lab scientist turned teacher – whose long-standing love of chillies and fermentation gradually evolved into a truly unique small-batch hot sauce brand. 

What started as experiments in flavour and heat became a full-fledged venture in 2018, and today, Lazy Scientist continues to focus on fresh ingredients, growing rare chillies and creating sauces that celebrate bold, layered flavour.

Why we love Lazy Scientist

Lazy Scientist stands out for its creative, flavour-first approach. Instead of simply chasing heat levels, Steve draws on fermentation, unusual chilli varieties, and inventive ingredients to build complexity – resulting in sauces that are vibrant, balanced and genuinely distinctive.

The brand has also grown organically within its local community, supplying brewery taprooms, indie retailers and London food lovers drawn to its craft ethos and experimental edge. 

Farmfetch favourites: our must-try picks

Now available on Farmfetch, here are a few of our highlights from the Lazy Scientist range:

• Brixton Scotch Bonnet & Tomato Hot Sauce – A bright, punchy blend built on the fruity heat of Scotch bonnet chillies and the natural sweetness of tomato.

• Miso Naga – Fermented Red Chilli, Miso & Nori Hot Sauce – A deeply savoury, umami-rich sauce combining fermented naga chillies with miso and nori for a unique flavour hit.

• Wasaaaabi, Burnt Spring Onion & Sansho Pepper Hot Sauce – Perfect for dunking your dumplings, drenching your noodles, or drizzling over grilled meats, this sauce combines smoky spring onion flavour with a zingy wasabi hit.

Explore the full Lazy Scientist collection on Farmfetch to discover sauces that bring creativity, craft and serious flavour to your table.