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Real taste, real trust in authentic ethnic flavour

We are one of the UK’s leading importers of ethnic goods, supplying restaurants, takeaways, retailers, and wholesalers throughout the length and breadth of the country. With an experienced and energetic team, JK Foods is committed to providing levels of service that exceed our customers’ expectations. As part of the Hyperama Group, the business has solid foundations. This, combined with a passion for quality and ambitious plans for further growth, has seen JK Foods open offices across the USA, Canada, Europe and the Middle East.

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54+

Founding Year

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5000+

Happy customers

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900+

Products

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10+

Country Imports

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Customer Centric

At JK FOODS UK, our commitment to customer satisfaction begins with offering competitive quotes and extends to ensuring seamless delivery of products. However, our dedication doesn't stop there.

We actively stay in touch with our customers to guarantee product quality and offer product advice when needed. We view our partners' success as integral to our own and aim to cultivate enduring healthy working relationships.

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Innovative Approach

At JK FOODS UK, we actively engage with our partners on their innovation journey. We work collaboratively to develop and enhance their offerings through taste, innovation, and quality by incorporating the latest trends, flavours, and recipes.

Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in the premium packages we have crafted, ensuring a responsible and eco-friendly approach. Additionally, we take pride in our brand, Tiger Tiger Foods UK, which embodies our dedication to quality and innovation in the culinary landscape.

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Technical Excellence

Our dedicated technical team aligns with partner requirements, ensuring that products meet regulatory standards and due diligence requirements. We strive to add value through an effective, efficient, and experienced team that instills confidence and peace of mind in every product.

From the initial contact to the final successful delivery, our technical expertise is among the best in the industry, offering audited processes and expert advice at every step of the way.

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Our Heritage

Leveraging nearly 50 years of experience, our influence in the market enables us to simplify processes and offer competitive prices across key categories. In addition to streamlining procurement, our comprehensive service extends to contract negotiations and market development.

Over the years we have evolved with the industry, and we know how to add value and help our customers achieve success by consistently exceeding their expectations.

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Sourcing Solutions

As one of the leading importers in the UK's food industry, we have the expertise and facilities to handle everything from sourcing and development to procurement, import, export, warehousing, and distribution. We ensure that all factories affiliated with JK FOODS UK are accredited to International Quality Standards. Moreover, our long-term relationship with our manufacturing facilities ensures quality products and market-competitive price

Timeline Line

Initial Stage - 1970

Pioneering a local market in Nottingham, UK

Mr Khera laid the foundation for a distinctive local market stall in Nottingham, UK dedicated to supplying specialised ethnic products. The inception of this venture marked the beginning of a unique journey in bringing diverse and authentic offerings to the local community.

Launched - 1976

Foundation of JK Foods UK

Collaborating with his father-in-law, Mr. Khera, Mark Johal co-founded JK Foods UK. Their shared vision was to supply the Chinese restaurants and takeaway market across the entire UK.

Wholesale Distribution - 1981

Rapid Growth

Rapid Expansion led to growth in wholesale distribution.

Milestone Achieved - 1992

One of the leading importers

JK Foods moved to a purpose built site, becoming one of the largest importers and distribution of premium ethnic foods in the UK.

Launch of JK Foods UK Brand - 1998

Launch Tiger Tiger

The Tiger Tiger Foods brand emerged and debuted in the UK, responding to the escalating demand for genuine premium quality ethnic foods.

Successful Venture - 2000

Growth of Tiger Tiger Foods

Tiger Tiger’s triumph in the UK sports expansion into European markets, making a journey of continued success.

Expansion of Tiger Tiger Foods - 2002

Launch of Tiger Tiger Foods in the USA

Tiger Tiger Foods was introduced to the US market.

Expansion in Middle East - 2007

Launched of Tiger Tiger Foods in the Middle Eastern Market

Tiger Tiger made its entry into the Middle Eastern market, bringing its unique offerings to a new and diverse audience.

Introduced Frozen Dine in Range - 2012

Frozen Dine in Range of Pan-Asian Tapas

Tiger Tiger Foods unveils its frozen dine-in range featuring delectible Pan-Asian Tapas, bringing restaurant-quality flavours to homes.

An era of Tiger Tiger Foods - 2022

A Roaring Tiger Tiger Foods Year

We’re embarking on our inaugural consumer advertising campaign, PR initiatives, social media strategies, packaging redesign, and more exciting ventures!
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Our history is a tale of passion

With our expert partners, we had a vision to fulfil, such as sharing the delightful flavours of many cultural heritages with the world. JK Foods started as a smaller business, but it expanded and turned into an enterprise. Several people came together and combined effort, strategy and planning to make it as it seems today.

From Heritage to Household Name: Our Flavour Journey Through Time

Our inbuilt passion for flavours and quality focus in product delivery led us to have a rich and vibrant history that spans several decades. In all our supplies, we stayed consistent in serving a deep-rooted love for culinary traditions. We also desire in the future to share the exquisite tastes of our heritage with the world.

We have delighted the appetites and menu desks with love over the years. Our dedication and authenticity have helped us evolve and expand and compete in the market. That’s why we welcome our clients to join our success story and explore the milestones together.

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Engaging a Vast Customer Base

Our aspirants can measure our success rate through an increasing number of customers who trust our food supply community. Because we serve our customer satisfaction, they contribute to our business flourishing. With this we keep our buyer number high, which reflects the widespread appeal and reliability of our offerings. This is how we build connections across borders.

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JK Foods' own brand, Tiger Tiger, has quickly established a reputation for superior quality and is readily accepted in both the Oriental catering trade and the mainstream market. Since its launch, customer demand has prompted the expansion of the range, making it one of the widest Pan-Asian and Far Eastern food ranges available in Europe. Founder and CEO Mark Johal still travels the world, dealing personally with food producers and discussing innovative new products.

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There are more than 1200 products in our portfolio, and we have direct links with suppliers across the Far East, including Hong Kong, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Korea, and India. These direct relationships have been established through years of partnership and enable us to guarantee quality. And, if you’re struggling to source something specific, we can probably find it for you.