39. Sauce Shop

Founder(s): James and Pamela Digva
Founded: 2016
Website: sauceshop.co

Is there anything more disappointing than ruining a perfectly good meal with a cheap, tasteless sauce? Pam and James Digva would probably say no. The two self-professed foodies founded Sauce Shop in 2014 from their own kitchen, after growing tired of dull, tasteless condiments.

Their range covers everything you’d like to find in a well-equipped kitchen, with ketchups, BBQ sauces, hot sauce and mayonnaise. Sauce Shop’s Nottingham-based production facility is at the centrepiece of the Digvas’ vision, with all their craft sauces and seasonings being made there.

Sauce Shop’s Nottingham-based production facility is at the centrepiece of the Digvas’ vision

However, from their humble origins, a sauce empire is spreading. The business has grown into a team of 34 chefs and food lovers, with products now being sold at Sainsbury’s, Co-Op, Whole Foods and Amazon. 

After officially becoming the second-fastest growing BBQ sauce brand in grocery last year (who knew that was a thing?), the business is practically spilling off the plate.

The business has grown into a team of 34 chefs and food lovers.

But it’s not all red, white and brown – most recently, the brand announced it had gone green, achieving carbon negativity as part of a wider project to reduce the company’s environmental impact.

There’s certainly lots to find appetising about Sauce Shop, so you’d better get your hands on some jars soon – things are only just hotting up for this startup!