Top 9 British Sauces

Sauce Shop is an innovative British brand founded in 2014 in Nottingham, with a clear mission – to transform everyday meals into unforgettable culinary experiences. Their products are crafted with special attention to quality and flavor, using only natural ingredients and chili fermentation techniques, without any artificial additives, preservatives, or industrial shortcuts. Today, Sauce Shop offers more than 30 different products that span a wide range of flavors: from bold hot sauces and creamy mayonnaises to smoky BBQ ketchups and convenient cooking seasonings and sauces. Everything is produced in their own factory in Nottingham, relying on British-sourced ingredients to support local production and sustainability. Their products can be found in major retail chains across the United Kingdom, as well as through their official online store, where customers can also create custom bundles of their favorite flavors.Expand

Stokes Sauces is a renowned British brand recognized for its production of high-quality sauces and condiments. It was founded in 2004 by Rick Sheepshanks in the village of Rendlesham, Suffolk. The idea stemmed from a desire to create a ketchup with a full, rich, and natural flavor - far from the usual mass-produced varieties. What began as a personal mission quickly evolved into a serious food business. Today, Stokes Sauces offers a wide range of products including ketchups, mayonnaises, BBQ and brown sauces, chutneys, salad dressings, and seasonal specialties. Their flagship product, Real Tomato Ketchup, is widely regarded as one of the finest ketchups in the UK. All Stokes products are handmade in small batches, without rushing the process, and using carefully selected ingredients from trusted sources. The brand avoids artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives, focusing instead on achieving a perfect balance of taste and texture in every jar and bottle. Today, Stokes Sauces exports its products to over 50 countries around the world. Thanks to its blend of artisanal methods, dedication to flavor, and modern vision, Stokes has become synonymous with authentic, premium-quality British sauces.Expand

Cottage Delight is a specialty food producer based in Leek, Staffordshire, UK. The company was founded in 1974 and is known for producing a variety of gourmet sauces, including barbecue sauce. Their products are often made in small batches using traditional methods and high-quality ingredients. Cottage Delight Ltd supplies its products to farm shops, delis, and various retail outlets across the UK.Expand

Epicure is a brand founded in 1891 in London, when the Wood family established the company with the idea of bringing new and authentic flavors from around the world to British consumers. Over time, it built a reputation as a brand that combines tradition and reliability with a constant exploration of new gastronomic trends. They are particularly renowned for their selection of Canadian maple syrups, which they have imported and distributed for many years in collaboration with reputable producers. Today, Epicure’s portfolio includes a wide range of products - from exotic and dried fruits, spices, and gourmet preserves to fine condiments and beverages. Their products are exported across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and India. The blend of the Wood company’s history and carefully chosen partners makes Epicure a brand that faithfully conveys the spirit of authentic cuisine and inspires culinary creativity.Expand

Mr Vikki's is an award-winning producer of artisan hot sauces. The company specializes in creating small-batch, hand-crafted condiments using fresh, natural ingredients. Their product line includes a variety of chutneys, pickles, and sauces. Mr Vikki's is known for its unique flavor combinations that blend heat with a range of spices. They have garnered multiple awards for their products at various food competitions.Expand

Craic Foods Limited is a sauce producer based in Craigavon, Northern Ireland. They specialize in creating artisan food products and are known for their innovative flavor combinations. Craigavon is the company's primary location for both production and administrative operations.Expand

Aagrah Foods Ltd is an England-based company that specializes in producing a range of authentic Kashmiri and Indian sauces. Established by the Aagrah Restaurant Group, the company leverages over four decades of culinary experience in the food industry. The product line includes various curry sauces that cater to different heat levels and flavor preferences. Their sauces are available in multiple retail outlets across the UK and online.Expand

Atkins and Potts Ltd t/a DINE is a food manufacturer based in the United Kingdom. The company specializes in creating a variety of sauces, condiments, and other culinary products. They source high-quality ingredients and focus on both traditional and innovative recipes to cater to diverse culinary preferences. The product range includes items such as cooking sauces, gravies, and preserves.Expand

Different versions of apple sauces have been prepared since ancient times—a combination of pork and apples is even mentioned in Apicius, a collection of Roman cookery recipes, while different medieval varieties appear in English as well as various Central and Northern European cookbooks. Apple sauce is made with cored apples that are cooked until they are soft enough to be mashed in a purée. Other ingredients typically include sugar and spices such as cinnamon or cloves. Unlike apple butter, the sauce is lighter in color and has a more liquid consistency. Although it is subtly sweet and it is often used as a topping on desserts, apple sauce is also a great accompaniment to roasted meat dishes, especially pork, duck, or goose. It is difficult to say when and where applesauce originated, but it is believed that it appeared out of necessity to preserve fruit during winter. The origin of applesauce is often associated with Central Europe, but the first written mention is found in an English cookbook Compleat Housewife, written by Eliza Smith in 1739. The sauce is also commonly prepared in the United States. Expand

Horseradish sauce is a traditional sauce that’s typically served as an accompaniment to roast beef. This strong-flavored sauce is usually made by placing horseradish root into white vinegar, and once drained; it’s mixed with sour cream, yogurt, whipped cream, or crème fraîche. Many cooks like to add a bit of grated garlic in order to round out the flavors of the sauce. It’s important to know that the finer the horseradish is chopped, its kick will be more intense. And although creamy horseradish sauce is typically served with roast beef, it can also be enjoyed with oxtail stew or mashed potatoes.Expand

Cumberland sauce is a traditional sauce originating from the historic county of Cumberland. This sweet and spicy sauce is usually made with a combination of orange juice, lemon juice, port, orange zest, lemon zest, mustard powder, cloves, raisins, and currant jelly. The jelly, port, orange juice, and lemon juice are heated and stirred until they all blend together and the jelly becomes liquid. The mustard powder, ground cloves, raisins, orange zest, and lemon zest are mixed in and stirred until the cloves dissolve in the sauce. The mixture is simmered over low heat for a bit more until the raisins become plump. The sauce is then chilled or used warm over slices of cooked ham, roast chicken, or salmon.Expand

Bread sauce is a traditional sauce dating back to medieval times. The sauce is usually made with a combination of onions, milk, butter, coarse breadcrumbs made from stale bread, and seasonings such as salt, pepper, nutmeg, cloves, and bay leaves. The onions is studded with cloves and boiled in milk with the seasonings. The mixture is taken off the heat and left in a warm place in order for the milk to infuse with the flavors for a few hours. The breadcrumbs and butter are mixed with the milk, and the mixture is heated until the sauce thickens. The onions and spices are removed from the sauce, and it’s then served warm or cold, typically as an accompaniment to roasted meat such as chicken and turkey.Expand

Marie Rose sauce is a British sauce that's usually made with a combination of mayonnaise, lemon juice, black pepper, tomatoes, and Worcestershire sauce. There's also a much simpler version consisting only of ketchup and mayonnaise, and it's popular in Ireland, where it's often called burger sauce. The sauce is traditionally used as an accompaniment to seafood, especially prawns. It was invented in 1960 by Fanny Cradock, a British cook.Expand

Mint sauce is a traditional sauce originating from the United Kingdom. The sauce is usually made with a combination of mint, wine vinegar, boiling water, a pinch of sugar, and a pinch of salt. The mint leaves are sprinkled with salt, chopped, mixed with sugar, and stirred in boiling water. Once cooled, vinegar is stirred into the mix, and the sauce is then seasoned to taste. However, there are a few other variations apart from this traditional version, and some mint sauces may include other ingredients such as raspberries and lime juice. British mint sauce is traditionally served with roast lamb as part of Sunday roast (Sunday lunch). Expand

Liquor is a traditional sauce that’s typically served with pie and mash. Although there are many variations, the sauce is usually made with a combination of chopped parsley leaves, chicken stock, butter, flour or cornflour, and (often) roasted and puréed garlic cloves. The butter is melted in a saucepan over medium heat, and cornflour (or plain flour) is added in order to form a paste. Chicken stock is gradually stirred in, the mixture is brought to a simmer, and garlic and parsley are stirred into the sauce. Once it becomes smooth and thick, it’s served with hot beef pies, mashed potatoes, and often jellied eels on the side. This complete meal is most popular in the East End of London. In the past, parsley liquor was made with the leftover stock after cooking the eels. Expand