Patak's facts for kids
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| Indian food | |
| Industry | Food manufacture |
| Founded | 1957 |
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| Headquarters | Leigh, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom |
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Key people
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Kirit Pathak OBE (1952–2021) |
| Products | Ready meals, Indian sauces |
| Parent | Associated British Foods |
Patak's is a popular brand in the United Kingdom. It makes many Indian-style food products. These include tasty curry pastes, sauces, and spices.
The company was started in 1957 by a husband and wife, Shanta Pathak and Lakshmishankar Pathak. They were entrepreneurs from India. The family came to Britain as refugees from Kenya. They arrived with very little money. In May 2007, a larger company called Associated British Foods bought Patak's for £200 million.
What Patak's Makes
Patak's is a very important supplier for many restaurants. They provide 75% of the sauces and spice mixes used in British curry houses. This means many of the delicious curries you might eat come from Patak's ingredients!
Where Patak's Products Are Sold
You can find Patak's products in many places around the world. They sell their items to big stores across Europe. Their products are also available in North America, Australia, and New Zealand. This shows how popular Indian-style food has become globally.
