UK's no. 1 brown sauce has been adding oomph to your favorite dishes since 1903. The original recipe was invented and developed in 1899 by Frederick Gibson Garton, a grocer from Nottingham. Garton sold the recipe for the sum of 150 to settle a debt with Edwin Samson Moore, the founder of the Midlands Vinegar Company, who launched what we know and love today as HP Sauce. If you didn't know, HP stands for 'Houses of Parliament' as it was rumored the sauce was used in the restaurant there, back at the turn of the 20th century. As the popularity of HP has grown, so has the range; the first newcomers being HP Fruity back in 1969. A little bit milder than the traditional HP Sauce the subtly blended fruits and spices give a bit more tang so are perfect on all your HP favorites plus chicken. HP sauce, the original brown sauce which since 1899 has set the standard for quality. Everyone's favorite, this legendary and uniquely distinctive sauce is the result of our dedication to sourcing the highest quality ingredients and using a closely guarded secret recipe.