We created the Merchant Gourmet brand back in 1994, inspired by the nation’s growing appetite for exciting, innovative cooking ingredients.

We launched the Merchant Gourmet® brand back in 1994, inspired by the nation’s growing appetite for exciting, innovative cooking ingredients. We were instrumental in bringing quality ingredients such as Porcini Mushrooms, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Puy Lentils, and Whole Chestnuts into the wider market.

Today, the brand continues to inspire more people to eat more plants by making delicious, nutritious food that’s simple to prepare. Available from all UK supermarkets, Merchant Gourmet’s range celebrates lentils, grains, chestnuts, mushrooms and vibrant, global flavours. We offer exclusive products and formats perfectly suited for hospitality, wholesale, and food manufacturers, as well as a range created specifically for chefs which you can browse below. 

Merchant Gourmet® is the UK’s sole supplier of Puy Lentils. Its DOP Puy lentils are sourced from the region of Le-Puy-en-Velay in the South of France. Unlike many other ‘puy style’ lentil offerings, our product guarantees the authenticity and genuine Puy straight from the source.