- Brand origin
- United Kingdom
- Main production
- United Kingdom
Patak's is a United Kingdom food brand specialising in Indian cooking sauces, curry pastes, chutneys, pickles, naan bread and pappadums. Patak's is ultimately owned by Associated British Foods plc through AB World Foods Limited.
pataks.co.ukOwnership chain
- BrandPatak'sUnited Kingdom
- AB World Foods Limited
- Ultimate ownerAssociated British Foods plcUnited Kingdom
About Patak's
What is Patak's?
Patak's is a United Kingdom brand of Indian food products. The range includes ingredients and prepared foods designed for making Indian dishes at home. Patak's is managed within AB World Foods, whose portfolio also includes Blue Dragon, Levi Roots, Al'Fez and Capsicana.
Who owns Patak's?
Patak's is ultimately owned by Associated British Foods plc, according to Made O'Meter's ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. The ownership chain is Patak's, AB World Foods Limited, and Associated British Foods plc. Associated British Foods plc is a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom. AB World Foods is part of Associated British Foods.
Where does Patak's come from?
Patak's originated in the United Kingdom. L.G. Pathak moved with his family to Britain in 1956 after living in Kenya, and the family later opened a shop behind London's Euston Station selling Indian groceries. The family developed spice pastes by preserving vegetables in oil with freshly ground spices. Patak's was established as a family business in 1956 and was acquired by Associated British Foods in 2007.
What products does Patak's make?
Patak's makes cooking sauces, curry pastes, meal kits, chutneys, pickles, naan bread and pappadums. Patak's products are sold internationally. The range includes products such as Madras spice paste, korma spice paste, mango chutney and mixed pickle.
How does Patak's fit into Associated British Foods?
Patak's is part of AB World Foods, the Associated British Foods business focused on world flavours. AB World Foods was formed in 2008 by bringing together Patak's with another branded food business that included Blue Dragon.
Frequently asked questions about Patak's
Is Patak's an Indian-owned brand?
- Patak's originated with the Pathak family and specialises in Indian food, but Patak's is currently ultimately owned by Associated British Foods plc, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
When was Patak's founded?
- Patak's was established as a family business in 1956. The business was founded by L.G. Pathak and his family after they moved to Britain.
What kind of food does Patak's sell?
- Patak's sells Indian cooking products including sauces, curry pastes, chutneys, pickles, meal kits, naan bread and pappadums.
When did Associated British Foods acquire Patak's?
- Associated British Foods acquired Patak's in 2007. The acquisition covered the Patak's business and brand, apart from its operations in India.
Are Patak's products sold outside the United Kingdom?
- Yes. Patak's products are sold internationally through the AB World Foods business.
Sources: abworldfoods.com, abf.co.uk, finance.yahoo.com, x.com, members.bccthai.com, pataksusa.com, news.bbc.co.uk, reuters.com
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, thegrocer.co.uk
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Products from Patak's
30- Patak's Rogan Josh Curry PasteFood โ Cooking Sauce / Spice Paste
- Patak's Curry PasteFood โ Condiment Paste
- Patak's Original Warming Tarka Dhal mealFood โ Ready-to-eat pulse-based meal
- Patak's Korma Cooking SauceFood โ Cooking Sauce
- Patak's Pappadums or Meal Kit componentFood โ Condiment or Side Dish
- Patak's Lime PickleFood โ Pickle
- Patak's Indian Food ProductsFood โ Sauces, Pastes & Chutneys
- Patak's Original Lime PickleFood โ Condiment (Pickle/Chutney)
- Patak's Tikka Masala PasteFood โ Cooking Paste
- Patak's Cooking Sauce/PasteFood โ Cooking Sauce/Spice Paste
- Patak's Korma Curry PasteFood โ Condiment / Indian Curry Paste
- Patak's 2 Flame Baked Plain NaansFood โ Bread (Naan)
- Patak's Korma Indian Style Cooking SauceFood โ Cooking Sauce
- Patak's Indian Simmer SauceFood โ Cooking Sauce
- Patak's Rogan Josh Spice PasteFood โ Spice Paste
- Patak's Simmer SauceFood โ Cooking Sauce
- Patak's Warming Tarka DhalFood โ Ready-to-eat Indian side dish
- Patak's Spicy Butter Chicken Simmer SauceFood โ Cooking Sauce
- Patak's Korma Simmer SauceFood โ Cooking Sauce
- Patak's Korma sauceFood โ Cooking Sauce
- Patak's Garlic & Coriander PappadumsFood โ Savory Snack (Pappadums)
- Patak's Mango ChutneyFood โ Condiment (Chutney)
- Patak's Mango Chutney MildFood โ Condiment
- Patak's Curry Pastes and SaucesFood โ Condiments and Cooking Sauces
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