It is produced by a family run business and is now a great staple for walkers and hikers alike across the globe, and has been popularised by Sir Edmund Hilary's climb to the summit of Mount Everest in 1953. Today, the 4th generation of our family leads the creation of the much-loved snack that fuels all of your epic adventures and travels, beginning in the Lake District and continuing across the world.

All joking aside, throughout its history Kendal Mint Cake has been renowned among mountaineers and adventurers as a high energy treat.We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented here and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. It is widely believed to be the result of a batch of glacier mints that “went wrong”, when confectioner Joseph Wiper left the boiled solution overnight and it turned cloudy and solidified.

After Joseph Wiper emigrated to Canada in 1912 his great-nephew, Robert Wiper, took over the family business. Sir Edmund Hillary and his team carried Romney's Kendal Mint Cake with them on the first successful ascent of Mount Everest in 1953. Wilson's Mint Cake was founded in 1913, when James Wilson purchased a factory in the Stricklandgate area of the town.Using the same core ingredients as original Romney's Kendal Mint Cake, this popular alternative is made with added brown sugar.

Other Quiggin’s products that are highly sought after include: Fudges, Peppermint Creams, Chocolate Novelties, and Marzipans. The packaging currently includes the following: “'We sat on the snow and looked at the country far below us … we nibbled Kendal Mint Cake. This small bar of Romney's Kendel Mint Cake is packed with sugars and mint tasting to provide you with the energy you may loose when your out hiking the mountains. Our community is home to passionate artisans, fantastic chefs, creative makers and bakers… and there’s always a warm welcome. The recipe consists of sugar, peppermint oil, water and the addition of glucose – which is how it differs from earlier mint confectionery.And, when Sir Edmund Hillary and Sirdar Tenzing carried our cake on the first successful summit of Mount Everest back on the 29th May 1953, it’s reputation has gone from strength to strength — remaining a firm favourite of many adventurers around the world to this day. More recently, film star Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman packed Kendal Mint Cake for their epic round-the-world trip on motorbikes – Long Way Round.

uk accepts no liability for inaccuracies or misstatements about products by manufacturers or other third parties. Postwar rationing meant seeking approval from the Ministry of Foods for the larger amount they required. Using the same core ingredients as the original Romney's Kendal Mint Cake (White), this popular alternative is made with added brown sugar. Information and statements about products are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.Wiper took his eye off the pan while making a batch of clear mints — and just like that Kendal Mint Cake was born! We take great care in providing you this product information however it is done in good faith and should not be considered a substitute for the information on the producer’s label.