Gourmet Foods facts for kids
Gourmet Foods is a big company from Pakistan. It sells many different food products. Its main office is in Lahore, Pakistan. They have seven factories and over 100 stores in Lahore alone.
You can find their stores in many cities across Pakistan. These include Hafizabad, Dera Ismail Khan, Sargodha, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Multan, Faisalabad, and Gujranwala. They also have stores in other countries. You can find Gourmet Foods in London and New York City.
How Gourmet Foods Started
Gourmet Foods began a long time ago. It was founded by Muhammad Nawaz Chattha. He started the company in 1987.
A small sweet shop opened on September 10, 1987. It was in Gulshan-e-Ravi, Lahore, Pakistan. From that small shop, it grew into the large company it is today.
What Gourmet Foods Makes
Gourmet Foods makes and sells many yummy things. They have a wide range of products for you to enjoy.
- Sweets: They offer lots of delicious sweets. These include traditional Pakistani desserts.
- Drinks: They make their own drinks. This includes their popular "Gourmet Cola."
- Bakery Items: You can find fresh bread, cakes, and pastries. They also make many other baked goods.
- Dairy Products: They produce milk, yogurt, and other dairy items.
- Jams and Juices: You can buy fruit jams, jellies, and fresh fruit juices.
- Restaurant Services: They also run restaurants. You can enjoy meals there.
- Catering Services: They provide food for events and parties.
Other Businesses by the Group
The company that owns Gourmet Foods also has other businesses. They have invested in different areas.
For example, they own a part of Silkbank. They have also put money into magazines. They are involved in furniture and medicine companies too.
In 2018, the group started a news channel. It is called GNN. They bought an older TV network in 2016. Then they changed it into GNN. The group also has an IT company called Gicoh. Its main office is in Lahore.