Mediterranean seasoning is a herb-led blend, usually oregano, rosemary, thyme, garlic and lemon, made for souvlaki, gyros, roast lamb, chicken, seafood and veg. Here you'll find five herb rubs from Coast N Smoke, Butchers Axe, Taipan BBQ, The Feedlot and Street BBQ, plus olive wood smoking chunks from Natural Smoke. Flat $10 shipping anywhere in Australia.
Which Mediterranean rub should I buy?
| Product | Maker | Style / heat | Best on |
| The 13th Apostle Rub | Coast N Smoke | Herbs and sumac, gyros style, cool as (0/11) | Chicken, lamb, gyros |
| Gyros Rotisserie Seasoning Rub | Butchers Axe | Garlic and green herbs, mild (1/11) | Rotisserie chicken, lamb, pork |
| Mediterranean Magic | Taipan BBQ | Rosemary, lemon and fennel, mild (1/11) | Chicken, fish, haloumi |
| Grasslands Rub | The Feedlot | Lemon, oregano and rosemary, mild (1/11) | Lamb shoulder, prawns, roast veg |
| Tuscan Alle Brace Rub | Street BBQ | Rosemary and paprika, mild (2/11) | Spatchcock, rib eye, roast veg |
| Olive Wood Chunks 1kg | Natural Smoke | Floral smoking wood, no heat rating | Poultry, seafood, lamb |
How to use Mediterranean seasoning
- Souvlaki: cube lamb or chicken, toss with oil and rub, rest an hour in the fridge, then thread onto skewers and grill hot.
- Gyros: season a whole chook or lamb shoulder for the rotisserie or a low, slow cook, then shave or pull it thin.
- Haloumi and veg: a light dusting before the grill, then a squeeze of lemon at the end.
- Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
Is Mediterranean seasoning vegan or gluten free?
Some are, going by each listing. Coast N Smoke The 13th Apostle is listed as vegan, gluten free and sugar free. Taipan BBQ Mediterranean Magic is listed as vegan. Butchers Axe Gyros is listed as gluten friendly and contains MSG. Check the ingredient list on each product page; recipes can change.
Add olive wood from BBQ woods, round it out with lamb, chicken, lemon and garlic, or browse Coast N Smoke and Butchers Axe.
Frequently asked questions
What is in Mediterranean seasoning?
Mediterranean seasoning is usually built on oregano, rosemary, thyme, garlic and lemon, sometimes with sumac, fennel or paprika. It's herby rather than hot.
What is the difference between gyros and souvlaki?
Souvlaki is cubes of meat grilled on skewers, while gyros is meat cooked on a rotisserie and shaved thin. The seasonings overlap: oregano, garlic and lemon suit both.
Is Mediterranean seasoning spicy?
No. The Mediterranean rubs at The Rub Hub sit between Cool As and mild on Hub Heat, from 0/11 to 2/11.
What smoking wood suits Mediterranean food?
Olive wood gives a medium, floral smoke that suits poultry, seafood and lamb. Natural Smoke Olive Wood Chunks come in a 1kg bag.
Where can I buy Mediterranean seasoning in Australia?
The Rub Hub stocks Mediterranean and gyros rubs from Coast N Smoke, Butchers Axe, Taipan BBQ, The Feedlot and Street BBQ, and ships Australia-wide for a flat $10.