The origins of our company go back to 1922 when Cándida, our Manager´s Grandmother, began to prepare traditional preserves and artisanal dishes with the know-how of the best Manchegan cuisine. In 1950, the first restaurants specialized in the artisanal creation of tapas and appetizers were opened.
In 1998 our dream came true, with this business project that celebrates its 27th anniversary, under the name “La Abuela Cándida” (“Luxury Tapas” in foreign markets).
Our company is characterized by the use of high-quality local raw materials, and the artisan elaboration of our products which range from preserves to frozen products (which includes pre-cooked foods and game meat).
Our products are developed by professional Chefs, aware of the needs of the sector, continually searching for innovations without losing sight of the tradition and know-how that characterize us.
Our pre-cooked range is reserved for Culinary & Foodservice Professionals, and only need a quick regeneration before being ready to serve. In fact, our range of tapas, appetizers, low-temperature meat and frozen pre-cooked desserts has grown so much in recent years that in 2021 we opened our new facilities just for producing this range and, given the huge increase in the demand for these products, we we expanded our facilities again last year.
