S O U R C I N G G U I D E · H O M E S & C O M M E R C I A L K I T C H E N S The Ultimate Guide to Sourcing Authentic Indian Snacks & Wholesale Ingredients in the UK From pani puri nights at home to high-volume catering, here is how to find savouries, nuts and seeds that taste the way they should. Pani Puri Regional Savouries Wholesale Nuts Seeds C H A N D R A F O O D S chandrafoods.com C H A N D R A F O O D S · Family-run since 1985 Finding authentic, high-quality Indian savouries, street food essentials and bulk ingredients outside India can often feel like a compromise. For homes and commercial kitchens across Great Britain, matching the taste, freshness and crunch of traditional favourites starts with carefully sourced products. Whether you are preparing a weekend feast for the family or running a busy catering business, the right food partner makes all the difference. Chandra Foods , a family-run UK brand making Indian snacks and wholefoods since 1985, supplies both everyday households and trade buyers. 1985 Trusted by UK families for generations Home & trade Pantry packs and larger formats UK-wide Delivered straight to your door The Rise of Authentic Street Food at Home Indian street food has earned a permanent place in the UK food scene. From busy weekend markets to home dinner parties, classic chaat and crunchy savouries are more popular than ever. Master the Perfect Pani Puri Experience Few treats match the burst of flavour from a crisp, hollow puri filled with spiced potatoes, chickpeas and chilled, herb-infused water. Making authentic pani puri in the UK once meant rolling dough from scratch or relying on fragile imported shells that often arrived crushed. Today you can buy shells that are already fried and ready to use straight from the box, so all that is left is preparing your fillings. Add tangy tamarind chutney, spicy mint water and a few favourites from the range of chaat snacks , such as sev and boondi, and you have street- side flavour at your own table. C H A N D R A F O O D S Authentic Indian Snacks & Wholefoods · Since 1985 chandrafoods.com Page 2 Crisp shells, cold spiced water and a table full of toppings: pani puri night is easier than ever. Convenient Access to Regional Delicacies Beyond the famous street foods, keeping a stock of everyday savouries brings warmth to afternoon tea and get-togethers. From Bhavnagari gathiya and Farali chevda to chakri and fafda, regional snacks vary widely in texture and spice. Ordering traditional snacks online in the UK gives households direct access to the full range, rather than the handful of options on a local supermarket shelf. Packs arrive sealed and crisp, bringing proper regional flavour straight to your door. Essential Ingredients for Commercial Kitchens & Caterers For sweet shops, restaurants and event caterers, sourcing bulk ingredients means holding suppliers to high standards on freshness, reliable supply and fair pricing. Securing Bulk Tree Nuts and Culinary Essentials High-volume kitchens rely on good tree nuts for rich sauces, garnishes and traditional Indian sweets such as barfi and halwa. Working with a dedicated supplier of wholesale nuts in the UK gives commercial buyers consistent quality across cashews, almonds, pistachios, walnuts and more. Buying in larger formats lowers the cost per unit while keeping stock fresh and full of natural flavour. The bulk nuts UK range sits alongside a selection of premium seeds , including chia, flax, pumpkin and sunflower, so one order can cover baking, garnishing and everyday cooking. Store bulk supplies in sealed containers, away from heat and humidity, to keep them at their best for longer. C H A N D R A F O O D S Authentic Indian Snacks & Wholefoods · Since 1985 chandrafoods.com Page 3 Why Quality and Freshness Matter ✓ Traditional recipes Savouries made the traditional way to keep their original texture and natural spice. ✓ Sealed freshness Well-sealed packaging keeps snacks crisp and protects nuts and seeds from moisture. ✓ Flexible pack sizes Options for a small home pantry right up to larger formats for catering. ✓ UK-wide delivery Orders shipped across Great Britain so kitchen shelves stay stocked. Stock Your Kitchen with Confidence Choosing an established supplier means every meal, catered event and tea-time snack carries the taste and freshness it deserves. For larger volumes, case quantities or a regular standing order, the team is happy to help. Make a Wholesale Enquiry C H A N D R A F O O D S Authentic Indian Snacks & Wholefoods · Since 1985 chandrafoods.com Page 4