The Chandra Foods Story: One Family, One Kitchen, One Idea
Long before “global snacking” became a trend, Chandra Foods began as a simple promise made in a family kitchen: to share the flavours of home with people far from it.
Established in 1985, Chandra Foods started as an independent, family-run business in London, making authentic Indian savoury snacks for the growing South Asian community and curious UK food lovers. What began with a handful of traditional recipes has grown into a trusted name for Indian snacks UK families rely on, known for flavour, consistency and a sense of nostalgia in every bite.
Today, Chandra snacks are enjoyed in homes across the country, from chai time to celebrations, office pantries and festive gifting.
From Local Favourite to Indian Snacks UK-Wide
In the early days, Chandra Foods supplied local shops and community stores around London with classic Gujarati snacks such as chakri, para and chevda. Word spread quickly. These were not generic snacks; they tasted like something a mother or grandmother would proudly serve at home.
As the UK’s appetite for Indian flavours grew, so did demand for reliable, high-quality Indian snacks. Chandra Foods grew carefully, always putting authenticity and quality before scale. Today, from our kitchen in Park Royal, London, we supply retailers, wholesalers and foodservice partners, as well as customers who prefer to buy Indian snacks online UK for convenience.
What Makes Chandra Foods Different?
Three things define the Chandra approach:
- Family roots: Still family-run, with recipes and techniques shaped by four decades of experience.
- Authentic flavours: Traditional methods and spice blends that stay true to regional Indian snack culture.
- Everyday value and reliability: Products made for real life: tea time, school lunchboxes, office pantries and festive spreads, at honest prices.
The result is a range that feels both homely and high quality: familiar to those who grew up with Indian snacks, and exciting for those discovering them for the first time. Many of our snacks also carry Vegetarian Society and Vegan Society approval. You can see how traditional recipes meet modern food safety in our article inside our snacks kitchen.
Our Full Range: From Namkeen to Wholefood Pantry Staples
Chandra Foods has grown from “just snacks” into a wider collection of savouries, nuts, seeds, dried fruits and vegan-friendly options, all designed to fit modern UK lifestyles.
1. Authentic Indian Snacks
This is where it all began. Our core range of traditional Indian savoury snacks is still at the heart of Chandra Foods, made for sharing, gifting and everyday chai moments. Favourites include:
- Pani puri shells for DIY street food at home
- Golden spirals of Chakri and lightly sweet Sweet Para
- Salt & Spicy Para, Methi Masala Puri, Pharsi Puri and Farali Chevda, inspired by Gujarati snacking traditions
- Crisp sev, airy gathiya and versatile papdi
Explore our full range of Gujarati snacks to find your favourites.
2. Nuts: Everyday Energy and Healthy Snacking
Over time, Chandra Foods expanded into nuts, not as a separate identity but as a natural extension of how Indian families snack and cook. The range includes whole almonds, cashew nuts, walnut halves, pistachios, Brazil nuts and more, ideal for snacking, baking, cooking and gifting.
For customers looking for protein-rich, healthy snacks and office-friendly options, nuts are now one of our biggest growth areas. Browse the full range to buy nuts online UK, or read about premium nuts online UK from Chandra Foods.
3. Seeds: Small but Powerful
As UK shoppers became more interested in plant-based eating, seeds became a natural part of the Chandra Foods pantry story. Our seeds collection features:
- Chia seeds
- Flax seeds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Sunflower seeds
- The Super Seeds Combo for easy daily use
They fit perfectly into smoothies, breakfast bowls, salads, baking and high-protein snacking. Explore the full range and buy seeds online UK.
4. Dried Fruits: Naturally Sweet and Gift-Ready
Chandra Foods also offers a selection of dried fruits for everyday snacking and gifting, including:
- Soft pitted prunes
- Golden raisins and jumbo black raisins
- Goji berries and other options, perfect for snacking or mixing with nuts and seeds
Dried fruit and nut boxes have become popular everyday nutrition gifts, especially around festivals and family celebrations. Explore our dried fruits UK collection.
5. Vegan and Plant-Based Snacks
Long before “vegan” became a buzzword, many of Chandra’s traditional snacks were already plant-based by nature. Today, that heritage sits alongside a curated vegan range for modern UK shoppers, featuring:
- Whole-food snacks made from nuts, seeds and plant-based ingredients
- Vegan-friendly savouries ideal for lunchboxes and office snacking
- Snacks that are both satisfying and full of flavour
Discover better-for-you vegan snacks UK, or browse our plant-based snacks.
6. Multi-Buys and Snack Bundles
As shopping habits shifted towards planning ahead, Chandra Foods introduced multi-buys and curated bundles for:
- Families who snack every day
- Offices stocking shared kitchens
- Customers who want variety in one easy order
Multi-buys offer better value, less decision fatigue and more consistent healthy choices at home and work. Popular picks include the Best of Chandra Combo, the Mixed Nuts Box and the Nuts & Seeds Box. Buy snack bundles online UK, or use our multi-buy guide to find the right one for you.
From Chai Time to Daily Nutrition: How UK Customers Use Chandra Foods
Chandra Foods was built around chai-time snacks, but the range now fits almost every part of the day:
- Morning: Nuts, seeds and dried fruits stirred into porridge, smoothies or yoghurt.
- Midday: Namkeen for a quick break between meetings.
- Afternoon chai: Pharsi puri, chakri, chevda and other chai-time snacks shared with family or colleagues.
- Evenings and weekends: Homemade nut, seed and dried fruit mixes for movie nights and relaxed snacking.
- Gifting: Festive collections, multi-buys and premium nut selections for festivals, birthdays and corporate gifts, such as the Diwali Festive Collection.
For many customers, Chandra Foods has quietly become both a taste-of-home brand and a modern pantry partner, especially for those looking for authentic Indian snacks UK families trust.
Quality, Trust and a Promise That Hasn’t Changed
Despite growing over four decades, Chandra Foods still works to the same promise it started with: flavour you can trust, made with care, using ingredients chosen as if they were for our own family. We focus on:
- Consistent quality control
- Recipes rooted in tradition, gently adapted for modern life
- Honest, everyday value without compromising on quality
- Responsible operations, from recyclable packaging where possible to recycling used cooking oil into biodiesel and delivering with low-emission vans
Read more about how Chandra Foods sources its ingredients. That blend of heritage and practicality keeps customers coming back, and it is why “from our family kitchen to UK homes” is not just a line, but an accurate description of how Chandra Foods continues to grow.
Where to Start If You’re New to Chandra Foods
- Explore our Indian snacks for classic namkeen and savoury bites.
- Browse nuts, seeds and dried fruits for everyday nutrition.
- Check vegan options and multi-buys for plant-based choices and better-value bundles.
- Learn more about us and our family heritage.
All orders over £40 come with free mainland UK delivery. From a single family kitchen in 1985 to a full pantry partner for homes and offices across the UK, the Chandra Foods story is still being written, one snack tin, one chai break and one shared plate at a time.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When was Chandra Foods founded?
Chandra Foods was established in 1985 as an independent, family-run business in London.
2. Where are Chandra Foods snacks made?
Our snacks are made in our own kitchen in Park Royal, London, using traditional family recipes.
3. What products does Chandra Foods sell?
We make authentic Indian and Gujarati snacks and supply nuts, seeds, dried fruits, vegan snacks and multi-buy bundles.
4. Can I buy Chandra Foods snacks online?
Yes. You can buy Indian snacks online UK-wide from chandrafoods.com, with free mainland UK delivery on orders over £40.
5. Are Chandra Foods snacks vegetarian?
Yes, our range is vegetarian, and many products carry Vegetarian Society and Vegan Society approval. Always check individual packs for ingredients and allergens.
