About Us
Our story
Since it was established in 1965, Ambala has become one of the most prestigious confectionery and savoury brands in the world.
Mr Mohammed Ali Khan, entrepeneur and founder of the Ambala Foods Company, named the firm after the city in India where he was born.
Since it was established in 1965, Ambala has become one of the most prestigious confectionery and savoury brands in the world. The unique recipes of the founder, and the uncompromising use of only premium quality ingredients remain the secret of Ambala's unrivalled quality and taste. Ambala's passion for innovation combined with its deep sense of tradition, ensures every mouthful you endulge in is a truly pleasurable and memorable experience.
From the original single shop in Drummond Street London NW1 the company has grown but remains dedicated to their original motto, "To always provide their customers with the very best."
We hope you enjoy tasting the excellence of our products as much as we enjoy creating this excellence for you.
1964
From humble dwellings in High Holborn WC1, London, Mr. Mohammed Ali Khan begins creating his works of art
The first store opens in Drummond Street, London NW1.
1965
1968
We expand into our second manufacturing site, in Commercial Road, London E1.
Steady growth means larger premises in Narrow Street, London E15.
1976
1986
A decade of ever-increasing demand governs a move to a larger site in Hackney Marshes, London E9.
Ambala's constant drive to develop culminates in the opening of a state-of-the art purpose-built facility in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1LT, Hertfordshire.
1986
1995
We expand into our second manufacturing site, in Commercial Road, London E1.
For the development of new ideas, an additional factory in St Albans is acquired.
2002
2005
Delivering the tastiest range of our food products to our customers at home with the launch of our website.