From the Depths of the Carpathians to a London Kitchen
Pure Rock, Pure Heritage.
A Decade in London, Grounded by the Kitchen
For over a decade, London has been home. Yet amidst the fast pace of city life, the grounding moments have always happened in the kitchen, cooking honest, hearty meals for my three children — Răzvan, Sofia, and Sebastian.
Hundreds of Meters Beneath the Earth
During a trip back home to Romania, near Târgu Ocna, I took the children deep into the local salt mine. Standing hundreds of meters beneath the earth, surrounded by colossal salt walls formed about 20 million years ago, we were stunned by the raw purity of the air and the stone.
I brought a few rough-cut chunks back to London in my luggage, simply wanting our family kitchen to hold onto a taste of home.
The salt we sell is from Salina Târgu Ocna, Romania — ~20 million years (Miocene). The geology is on The Salt, packaging on Transparency, and care on the FAQ.
The Moment of Inspiration
The inspiration struck on a quiet evening while watching Jamie Oliver cook. He picked up a microplane grater and shaved delicate, crisp flakes directly from a rock salt block over a smoking steak.
The gesture was rustic, theatrical, and deeply functional.
That weekend, I brought out one of our Carpathian blocks and did the same. The mineral punch and clean crunch transformed the entire meal.
A Gap in the Market
With a background in Business and HoReCa, I began searching the UK market for a dedicated gourmet rock salt set. Everything available was wrapped in cheap plastics, coated in artificial preservatives, or completely stripped of provenance.
That was the birth of Carpathian Salt.
From Mountain to Table
I returned to Romania to source hand-selected rock salt boulders directly from the mountains. Determined to eliminate plastics and toxic finishes, I turned to the workshop.
Handcrafted Boxes
Each presentation box is handcrafted from real timber, treated with natural wood dyes, and sealed with food-safe oils to keep the salt dry, dark, and pristine.
Plastic-Free
No plastics in the process. No factory reprocessing. Just pure rock salt,Miocene geology (~20 million years), grated at the moment you eat.
The Complete Ritual
Accompanied by a dedicated stainless steel rasp, each set turns the daily act of seasoning into an artisanal ritual — connecting ancient earth with modern tables.
The Founder's Edition
Batch 001 marks the beginning of this journey. Only 50 natural wood boxes — hand-selected Carpathian rock salt, a premium stainless steel grater, and a handcrafted presentation box. Pre-order before official release for free bespoke laser engraving.
- Grate-only unprocessed rock salt
- ~20 million years (Miocene)
- UK food hygiene standards
Company details
Ocanom Ltd (trading as Carpathian Salt)
Company number: 16963342
Registered office: 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX
Incorporated: 14 January 2026
Hand-finished in: Battersea, London
UK food hygiene / HACCP registered
Email:hello@carpathiansalt.com
We reply within 1–2 business days.
Incorporated 14 January 2026. Company number 16963342 is on theCompanies House record.
Ocanom Ltd · London
Experience the Difference
From ancient Carpathian geology to your table — discover what makes Carpathian Salt a worthy addition to your kitchen ritual.