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
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.
who we do it with
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.
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....
2006
Laura launches the first Phat Van from home in Milton Keynes. Pasties from Cornwall and homemade sandwiches, soups and cakes. The journey begins….
2007
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….
2008
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….
2009/10
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….
2011
Launch of the Phat Wrapped Pasty range. Partner with Bidvest Food Service 3663 for national distribution. Phat available in foodservice throughout the country….
2012/2013
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….
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….
2014 /2015
Phat Pies hit the market. Fabulous pastry and packed to the top. Stadia, pubs, universities & many more add Phat Pies to their menus.
2016/2017/2018
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.
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
2019/2020
Vegan pasties, rolls and slices added to the range with branding and equipment solutions Phat continues to grow.
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 !
2021
Our Seriously Cheesy, Lye Cross Pasty provided to National Trust wins the Pasty Category at British Pie Awards. Phat supply all National Trust Cafes and restaurants across the UK. Launch of Phat At Home with pasties available to order online and delivered direct to consumers via a courier service.
2022
World Pasty Champions again!. This time winning with our plant-based, vegan, Peppered Steak-Less Pasty. Winner of the Savoury Company Category.
Winning another 5 Golds, 3 Silver and 2 Bronze Awards at the 2022 British Pie Awards.
2023
Re-launch of Phat Premium Pie range. Phat win British Pie Awards 2023 for Pub Pie of the Year.
Phat announce partnership agreement with Butlins to launch operations in all UK holiday park sites.
