Hela

Hela is a German family-owned spice and sauce brand, best known for its iconic spiced ketchup. Founded in Hamburg in 1905, Hela products are found in professional kitchens and home pantries across Europe.

Hela Products

Key Facts about Hela

  • Quick Facts

    • German spice and sauce specialists since 1905
    • Iconic Hela spiced ketchup
    • Family-owned for over 100 years

  • Founding Year

    1905

  • Country of Origin

    Germany
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About the history of Hela

Hela was born in Hamburg in 1905 when Otto Hermann Laue took over the trading company Carl H. Rose & Co. and renamed it Hermann Laue—Hela for short. The business began in spice and medicinal herb trading, gradually expanding into blended seasonings for the meat and sausage industry.

The turning point came in 1963 with the launch of Hela Gewürzketchup, a spiced ketchup unlike anything else on the German market. Its bold, aromatic flavour profile quickly made it a cult product, particularly prized by barbecue enthusiasts and food professionals.

Today, Hela remains a family-owned business, now headquartered in Ahrensburg near Hamburg. Its products are used in both restaurant kitchens and home cooking, and the brand enjoys particular loyalty among Germans who grew up with its ketchup at the table. For anyone seeking authentic German condiment flavours, Hela is an essential discovery.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Will I pay customs or import fees?

No hidden import fees or customs apply for any order.

Are your products authentic German brands?

We focus on real German products and source from German brands and wholesalers.

How much does delivery cost?

Standard delivery is a flat rate of £4.99 and free on orders over £50. Express delivery is a flat rate of £5.99.

How long does delivery take?

Standard delivery usually takes 2-4 business days, while express delivery takes 1-2 business days. Our UK warehouse ensures that these shipping times are consistent.

Do you ship chilled products?

No. We only ship products that keep at room temperature, so fresh sausages such as Bratwurst, cheese and quark are not in our range, and we do not stock soups at the moment. For a German sausage night we carry what goes with them: Hela currywurst sauce and curry ketchup, Born Thuringia Bratwurst mustard, Löwensenf and Händlmaier sweet mustard.

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