About
Club House
Club House traces its roots back to 1883, where it first operated in London, Ontario (where we are still located today).
Club House is Born in 1883
In 1883, William Gorman and D.J. Dyson founded Gorman, Dyson & Company in London Ontario, Canada. One of our original products was coffee. Within two years, spices, extracts, and baking powder were added to the product line.
(1890 – 1928)
From Olives to Pantry Staples
Renamed Gorman, Eckert & Company in 1890, it became the British Empire's largest olive packer by 1905. The line grew fast. Catsup, mustard, and dressings, then peanut butter and jelly powders after the 1928 I.X.L. Spice and Coffee Mills purchase.
(1930 – 1953)
Weathering the Hard Years
The Depression halved sales, forcing layoffs and property sales. Sales recovered by the 1940s, but WWII brought shortages and inventive substitutes. Maraschino cherries arrived in 1953. Coffee was dropped.
Becoming Club House
McCormick & Co. bought the company in 1959, renaming it Club House Foods after its flagship brand. Vanilla, seasonings, and sauce mixes followed. As spices took over, peanut butter and prepared mustard were retired.
A Canadian Household Name
The 1976 revamp introduced Canada's iconic orange "pedestal" bottle. By 1983, Club House was a household name. A 1989 merger formed McCormick Canada Inc., with Club House as its flagship. La Grille Montreal Steak Spice launched in 1990 to instant national love.
Leading the Canadian Table
McCormick Canada is the country's largest spice, seasoning, extract, and specialty foods operation. Signature Blends and Club House Ethnic Flavours keep making great meals easier for Canadian families.
Make Your Best
with Club House
From weeknight dinners to special occasions, great cooking starts with great flavour.