Stef the Maori runs BBQ out of the Far North of Aotearoa, with Ngapuhi heritage and a cheeky sense of humour. The rubs are designed in New Zealand and made in Australia: an all-purpose shaker, a pork and chicken rub, a seafood and veg seasoning, and Deep Bush, built around native horopito pepper. The Rub Hub stocks the range, plus a four-shaker bundle, and ships it anywhere in Australia for a flat $10.
Which Stef the Maori rub should I use?
| Product | Style | Heat | Best on | Size |
| Rub One Out | All-purpose: salt, garlic, onion, pepper | Mild (2/11) | Steak, chook, roast veg, seafood | 240g |
| Pork Hunt | Sweet and smoky, coconut sugar and paprika | Medium (4/11) | Pork belly, ribs, wings, thighs | 240g |
| Deep Bush | Savoury with native horopito | Mild (3/11) | Lamb, venison, game, roast spuds | 200g |
| Aquadesiac | Lime, sea salt and nori | Mild (3/11) | Prawns, fish, calamari, steak, veg | 220g |
| The Full Stef bundle | All four shakers in one pack | Medium (4/11) | Beef, pork, lamb, chicken, seafood, veg | 4 shakers |
Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
Stef the Maori for steak, lamb and game
Rub One Out is the everyday shaker. Season a scotch fillet 20 minutes ahead and let the salt draw in. Deep Bush brings a slow, creeping horopito warmth that suits lamb cutlets, backstrap and venison. More ideas in our lamb rubs and game seasonings.
Stef the Maori for pork, chicken and wings
Pork Hunt runs sweet and smoky with a gentle chilli tingle. Go low and slow on ribs and pork belly for a lacquered bark, or hot and fast on wings. Cook over medium heat so the coconut sugar caramelises instead of burning. See more pork rubs and wing rubs.
Stef the Maori for seafood and veg
Aquadesiac started life for kai moana. Dust it on prawns or fish just before they hit the grill, or toss calamari through it before a quick fry. Browse our seafood rubs.
Allergen note
Every shaker may contain traces of gluten (wheat), soy, milk and peanuts. Rub One Out, Pork Hunt and Aquadesiac contain MSG (621). Check the label and the ingredient list on each product page.
Want more Kiwi-designed flavour? Browse our New Zealand range or see every maker on the brands page.
Stef the Maori FAQs
Where can I buy Stef the Maori in Australia?
The Rub Hub is an Australian stockist of Stef the Maori and ships Australia-wide for a flat $10, including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Darwin and Canberra.
Where is Stef the Maori made?
Stef the Maori rubs are designed in New Zealand and made in Australia. Stef runs his BBQ out of the Far North of Aotearoa.
Which Stef the Maori rub is for pork and chicken?
Pork Hunt is the pork and chicken rub. Coconut sugar, paprika, cumin and smoke build a sticky, caramelised crust on ribs, pork belly, wings and thighs.
How hot are Stef the Maori rubs?
They sit at the gentle end. Rub One Out is Hub Heat 2/11, Deep Bush and Aquadesiac are 3/11, and Pork Hunt is the warmest at 4/11.
What is Deep Bush good on?
Deep Bush is built around horopito, a native New Zealand pepper. It suits lamb, venison and other game, and works on roast potatoes and root veg too.