About Phat

our mission

In 2006 we set off on a mission... to bring our beloved Cornish pasties to the poor souls who were trapped in an office while the rest of us were surfing. We jumped in our van and we’ve never looked back (except when reversing). One thing led to another and now we are delivering our works of art to hungry people all over the country. So, take a moment to savour this pasty - it’s handmade in Cornwall by our Phat Chefs, to our favourite recipes (passed by the Phat Tasters), with the best ingredients (so our mums approve)... and as for having fun, you’re already remembering the good times aren’t you?

How we started

"We LOVE pasties!"  Family and holidays in Cornwall inspired us to bring fabulous Cornish pasties to the masses. Starting from our kitchen table, with pasties made in Cornwall, we set about delivering pasties and homemade goodies to businesses and events in our quirky Phat van. Customers loved our products and funky surf-inspired brand.  Now we have created a range of pasties, pies and handheld snacks that are available to foodservice operators and their customers everywhere to serve up a slice of Phat.  We followed up our 2020 World Pasty Championships, Cornish Pasty Champion and have just WON the 2022 World Pasty Championships Savoury Award, for our vegan Peppered Steak-Less Pasty !
2022 Winners of Baked Good Entrepreneurs at the Food & Drink Awards - Food Heroes

 

In 2022 we also won seven awards : British Pie Awards & Taste Of The West with 3 Golds. In 2023 our NEW Phat Pie also Won 'Pub Pie' of the Year Category at the British Pie Awards 

about-img2

what we do

The Phat Pasty Co is all about bringing the best quality, authentic products in a fun brand to the foodservice market place. With traditional recipes and our special "flavours with a twist" we like to delight operators who now serve our products to hungry customers across the UK.  Using our branded products, with vibrant and eye-catching packaging, POS and equipment, we can offer a wide range of concept solutions.  Partnering with the UK's largest distribution and wholesale foodservice companies, we have nationwide distribution.

So, why not use our Phat products, supported by our Phat brand, in your business to give customers an exciting offer.

In 2020 we launched Phat@Home to enable consumers to order Pasties & Pies for delivery to their door. You can visit the website here.

about-img3

who we do it with

about-img4

Our brand and products hit the spot with both large corporate operators and small independent food businesses.  So whether you simply want to sell products with great provenance and taste or use the full Phat experience, we can provide the solution.

  Bidfood & Brakes Foodservice are our national sales and distribution partners, stocking all of our products and delivering nationally across the UK as well as working with a number of regional Wholesalers. Creed , Savona Foods, Waterdene, SJB Foods, Harlech, Turner Price and Thomas Ridley..Bidfood logo 1

 

 

In 2016 we became a Soil Association Food For Life - Supplier Partner, offering pasties and sausage rolls to meet the Food For Life  accreditations for our customers.

Either give us a call, or speak directly with your local sales representative to discuss your business needs. You will find Phat in a wide range of operations and sectors....

timeline of events 1 2 3
about-timeline-car

2006

about-timeline-bottom

Laura launches the first Phat Van from home in Milton Keynes. Pasties from Cornwall and homemade sandwiches, soups and cakes. The journey begins….

 about-timeline-img1

about-timeline-car

2007

about-timeline-bottom

Paul gives up the day job and joins the expanding business. Roy and Hazel makes four with Phatty 1 and Phatty 2. Things are taking off….

 about-timeline-img2

about-timeline-car

2008

about-timeline-bottom

Bursting at the seams, we move to a new purpose built unit. Three more Phat vans arrive and the team grows. Phat’s growing family….

 about-timeline-img3

about-timeline-car

2009/10

about-timeline-bottom

Two years of awards and recognition for our great team. Enquiries begin, all wanting a bit of Phat in their lives. Phat look beyond Milton Keynes….

 about-timeline-img4

about-timeline-car

2011

about-timeline-bottom

Launch of the Phat Wrapped Pasty range. Partner with Bidvest Food Service 3663 for national distribution. Phat available in foodservice throughout the country….

 about-timeline-img5

about-timeline-car

2012/2013

about-timeline-bottom

Expand the pasty range to include our made in Cornwall Phat Naked pasties. We love our tasty Phat flavours with a twist on the traditional. Customers love the quirky brand with provenance and authenticity….

 about-timeline-img5

Two more ranges hit the market. Eat Me Hot and Phat Porridge. Building our ranges to offer great food on the go. Phat takes to the skies supplying airlines….

 about-timeline-img5

about-timeline-car

2014 /2015

about-timeline-bottom

Phat Pies hit the market. Fabulous pastry and packed to the top. Stadia, pubs, universities & many more add Phat Pies to their menus.

 

 

 about-timeline-img5

about-timeline-car

2016/2017/2018

about-timeline-bottom

Virgin Atlantic mini pasties bring customers a taste of Cornwall. A new Hot To Go range of pasties, slices, turnovers, crowns & savoury pastry items is launched as a “Grab & Go” concept for foodservice retail.

 about-timeline-img6

 

The journey continues with new products added to the Phat portfolio…Vegan pasties, gluten free pies with ranges and products to meet every occasion and customers needs

Vegan Pasties
about-timeline-car

2019/2020

about-timeline-bottom

Vegan pasties, rolls and slices added to the range with branding and equipment solutions Phat continues to grow.

Vegan Pasties

 

 

In 2020 we were delighted to be crowned World Cornish Pasty Company 2020, with our Traditional Hand-crimped Cornish Pasty. We also won 7 further awards at the British Pie Awards, with Highly Commended, 2 Golds, 3 Silvers and Bronze for our vegan ranges. Launched Phat At Home in response to the Covid situation and in response to customers request to have pasties delivered by post to their homes ! 

about-timeline-car

2021

about-timeline-bottom
about-timeline-car

2022

about-timeline-bottom
about-timeline-car

2023

about-timeline-bottom