Small Batch

What Small Batch does

Small Batch, operated by Encompass Design India Limited (formerly Encompass Design India Private Limited), is a Mumbai-based direct-to-consumer gourmet food brand that crafts artisanal sauces, chilli oils, mustards, honeys, and condiments through manual small-batch kitchen production rather than factory manufacturing. Its catalog spans 47+ SKUs organized across sub-brands: Daily's (everyday condiments such as ketchups and mustards), Signature Collection (Asian-inspired cooking and finishing sauces), JBatch (Jain/root-free formulations developed from scratch), Red Hot Batch (extra-spicy variants), Truffle Collection (premium truffle-infused SKUs), Signature Honeys (infused artisan honeys), and Mango Specials (seasonal). The company markets itself on chef-curated ingredient sourcing, preservative-free formulations, sensory quality control by master crafters, and limited-batch inventory that creates scarcity. Product descriptions emphasize flavor authenticity, dietary compliance (Jain, gluten-free where relevant), and fusion profiles (e.g., Gochujang San Marzano Ketchup, Truffle-Infused Chilli Oil, Slow-Roasted Peanut Pad Thai).

The business model is direct-to-consumer e-commerce through a Shopify storefront at smallbatch.co.in, with no subscription or recurring revenue. Pricing is positioned in the premium Indian condiment segment — individual SKUs range from ₹525 to ₹1,095 and gift hampers reach ₹3,500 — with pan-India delivery, free shipping above ₹999, and a Cash on Delivery option. Distribution is single-channel and owned: there is no retail, marketplace, or wholesale presence disclosed. Marketing is built on Instagram (@smallbatch.co.in), YouTube (@smallbatchsauces), influencer testimonials from food personalities and MasterChef judges (Ranveer Allahbadia, MasterChef Aruna Vijay, MasterChef Kriti Kaur Dhiman), event sponsorships (Penn Masala tours), and PR coverage in Homegrown and Elle Gourmet India. Customer-facing communication is reinforced via WhatsApp for shipping updates. In February 2025, the company took in a single disclosed funding round of approximately $518,202 from Clinch Solution. The company is private, India-domiciled, and operates with a lean team consistent with its small-batch, kitchen-led production model.

Name

Small Batch

Legal name

Encompass Design India Limited (Formerly Encompass Design India Private Limited)

Website

https://smallbatch.co.in

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Small Batch is a Mumbai-based direct-to-consumer gourmet condiment brand that crafts artisanal sauces, chilli oils, mustards, and honeys in small kitchen batches. It sells 47+ SKUs across sub-brands including Daily's, Signature Collection, JBatch, Red Hot Batch, and Truffle Collection through its own Shopify storefront with pan-India delivery, targeting home cooks, Jain households, and gift buyers in India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Gourmet Condiments

NAICS

Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing (311941)

SIC

Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Wet Seasonings & Pastes (Curry Pastes, Harissa, Gochujang, Spice Pastes) (AFAJANAI)

Keywords

• Artisan gourmet sauces
• Chilli oils condiments
• Infused honeys
• Specialty food brand
• Premium condiments India

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer online sales through owned e-commerce platform. Customers purchase individual products, bundles, and gift hampers. One-time purchase model with no subscription recurring revenue.
2. Gift Hampers and Curations: Pre-curated gift sets and bundles (The Bestsellers Curation, The Aroy Thai Curation, The Asian Classics, The Red Hot Curation) sold as one-time purchases for gifting occasions.
3. Bulk/Bundle Orders: Bundles and curations offered at discounted prices compared to individual products, encouraging larger orders and higher average order value.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Small Batch is an Indian direct-to-consumer gourmet condiment brand that handcrafts in small batches a portfolio of sauces, chilli oils, mustards, BBQ sauces, salad dressings, infused honeys, and crisps — including a proprietary Jain/root-free line (JBatch) and a premium truffle and heat-focused range. Products are sold exclusively through the company's own online storefront smallbatch.co.in with pan-India shipping and bundled into chef-curated bundles and gift hampers.

Product overview

Small Batch is an Indian direct-to-consumer gourmet food company specializing in artisan sauces, chilli oils, mustards, honeys, and condiments. The portfolio consists of multiple sub-brands: Daily's (everyday ketchups, mustards, pizza sauces), Signature Collection (Asian-inspired cooking sauces and chilli oils), JBatch (Jain/root-free sauces for dietary restrictions), Red Hot Batch (extra spicy variants), Truffle Collection (premium truffle products), Signature Honeys (infused artisan honeys), and Mango Specials (seasonal mango products). Additional offerings include gift hampers, curated bundles, and the Decadent Chocolate Pistachio Kunafa dessert. All products are marketed as chef-crafted in small batches, preservative-free, and factory-free. The company operates a Shopify e-commerce platform with pan-India delivery and free shipping above ₹999.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SmallBatch Daily's: Everyday gourmet sauces and condiments including ketchup, mustard, and pizza-pasta sauces
• JBatch
• Red Hot Batch
• Signature Honeys

Products and services

• San Marzano Pizza-Pasta Sauce Slow-simmered pizza and pasta sauce crafted from San Marzano tomatoes with basil, garlic, and olive oil in a 250g jar; for home cooks preparing Italian dishes.
• Root-Free San Marzano Tomato Ketchup Jain-friendly ketchup made with San Marzano tomatoes, jaggery, and spices without onion, garlic, or root vegetables; for Jain/root-free households.
• Hot & Sweet San Marzano Tomato Ketchup Spicy-sweet ketchup combining San Marzano tomatoes with Guntur and Kashmiri chillies, jaggery, and tamarind; for consumers wanting a sweet-heat condiment.
• Gochujang San Marzano Tomato Ketchup Korean-inspired ketchup blending Italian San Marzano tomatoes with fermented gochujang chilli paste; for fusion / Korean-food enthusiasts.
• White Truffle San Marzano Tomato Ketchup Premium ketchup featuring San Marzano tomatoes infused with white truffle oil and aged balsamic; for premium food buyers and gifting.
• The Classic San Marzano Tomato Ketchup Classic ketchup crafted from slow-cooked San Marzano tomatoes with natural sweetness and balanced flavor at ₹595.
• Stoneground Yellow Chilli and Honey Mustard Artisan mustard stone-ground from black and yellow mustard seeds with mango ginger, yellow chillies, and multifloral honey; for sandwiches and cheese boards.
• Chilli-Kissed Mango Hot Sauce Seasonal hot sauce crafted with Devgad Alphonso mangoes and chilli, featuring lingering heat in a 200g jar; for limited-edition mango season cooks.
• Season's Harvest Guntur Hot Sauce Hot sauce featuring Guntur chillies from Andhra Pradesh combined with soy sauce and smoked paprika in a 350g jar; for spice-forward home cooks.
• Bean Infused Crispy Chilli Oil Chilli oil inspired by Guangdong cuisine featuring crispy garlic, onions, and black bean sauce in a 180g jar; for Asian-cooking finishing.
• Truffle-Infused Chilli Oil Premium chilli oil combining truffle earthiness with fiery chilli flakes in truffle-infused olive oil in a 170g jar; for truffle buyers.
• Red Hot Batch Bean Infused Crispy Chilli Oil Extra spicy version of the Bean Infused Crispy Chilli Oil with heightened heat for serious chilli lovers.
• Toasted Garlic & Chilli Crisps Crispy topping featuring browned garlic, chillies, and spring onions with no added colour in a 70g jar; for finishing Asian noodles and rice.
• Herbed Aglio e Olio Crisps Italian-inspired crispy topping with browned garlic, onions, and herbs including oregano, basil, rosemary, parsley, and thyme; for finishing pasta.
• Olive Oil-Infused Sundried Tomatoes Sun-cured sundried tomatoes steeped in garlic-herb olive oil infusion in a 180g jar; for Mediterranean cooking.
• Vintage Kung Pao Sauce Chinese sauce inspired by Guizhou province featuring garlic, ginger, and green chilli with moderate heat in a 180g jar; for Asian stir-fries.
• Umami Thai Chilli Basil Sauce Thai-inspired sauce combining aromatic basil, sweet heat, and umami-rich soy with Thai ginger and lemongrass; for Thai curries and stir-fries.
• Slow Roasted Peanut Pad Thai Sauce Thai sauce featuring slow-roasted peanuts, tamarind, jaggery, and soy sauce for authentic Pad Thai flavor.
• Slow Cooked Black Bean Sauce Hunan-inspired sauce with black beans, garlic, ginger, and fresh greens slow-cooked for deep umami flavor.
• Three Chillies Picante Schezwan Sauce Sichuan-inspired sauce with garlic, ginger, and three varieties of chillies including Kashmiri, Sichuan peppercorns, and fresh green chillies.
• Red Hot Batch Three Chillies Picante Schezwan Sauce Extra fiery version of the Schezwan sauce with heightened spice levels for serious chilli lovers.
• Dark Roast Black Pepper Sauce Sauce crafted with slow-roasted black peppercorns delivering bold, smoky, and peppery flavor with velvety consistency.
• Smoked Applewood Barbeque Sauce BBQ sauce featuring Kolhapuri jaggery, smoked paprika, and applewood smoke essence for authentic smoky flavor.
• Dark Roast Vanilla Coffee Honey Organic forest honey infused with roasted Arabica coffee beans and vanilla powder for latte-like flavor; for toast, desserts, and drinks.
• Dark Roast Hazelnut Coffee Honey Organic forest honey blended with roasted Arabica coffee and hazelnut for rich, comforting flavor.
• Sea Salt Caramel Forest Honey Organic forest honey with salted caramel made from sea salt, palm sugar, rock sugar, and fresh cream; for desserts and beverages.
• Roasted Ghost Chilli Honey Intense hot honey featuring organic forest honey infused with roasted Bhut Jolokia (ghost chilli) from Northeast India in a 220g jar.
• Truffle-Infused Hot Honey Drizzle Hot honey infused with white truffle for a fusion of sweet, spicy, and earthy flavors.
• White Truffle San Marzano Pizza-Pasta Sauce Premium pizza-pasta sauce with white truffle infusion alongside San Marzano tomatoes.
• Tangy Mango Salad Dressing Mango-based salad dressing with tangy flavor profile in a 200g jar.
• Verde Chilli Olio Italiano Green chilli-infused Italian-style sauce with herbs for pasta and Mediterranean dishes.
• Smoked Pineapple Thai Chilli Sauce Thai sauce combining smoked pineapple with fresh red chillies, lemongrass, and garlic for sweet, spicy, and smoky flavor.
• Root-Free Vintage Kung Pao Sauce (JBatch) Jain-friendly Kung Pao sauce without onion or garlic, crafted with tomatoes, celery, and green chilli following root-free principles.
• Root-Free Slow Cooked Black Bean Sauce (JBatch) Jain-friendly black bean sauce crafted without onion or garlic using whole black beans and Hunan-inspired spices.
• Root-Free Slow-Roasted Peanut Pad Thai Sauce (JBatch) Jain-friendly Pad Thai sauce with tamarind, jaggery, and slow-roasted peanuts following root-free dietary principles.
• Root-Free Three Chillies Picante Schezwan Sauce (JBatch) Jain-friendly Schezwan sauce with schezwan peppercorns, Kashmiri chilli, and green chilli without onion or garlic.
• Decadent Chocolate Pistachio Kunafa Artisan layered dessert featuring kataifi, pistachio butter, and dark chocolate ganache, presented as a gourmet spread.
• The Bestsellers Curation Bundle Curated bundle of bestselling sauces (Bean Infused Crispy Chilli Oil, Kung Pao, Thai Chilli Basil, Three Chillies Schezwan) at discounted ₹1,600 bundle price.
• The Aroy Thai Curation Bundle Thai cuisine-focused bundle featuring sauces for authentic Thai cooking at ₹1,795.
• The Asian Classics Curation Bundle Asian cooking essentials bundle with classic Asian sauces at ₹1,600.
• The Red Hot Curation Bundle Spicy sauces bundle for heat seekers featuring Red Hot Batch products at ₹1,648.
• Be My Honey Hamper Gift hamper featuring four honey varieties — Dark Roast Vanilla Coffee Honey, Salted Caramel Honey, Ghost Chilli Honey, and Dark Roast Hazelnut Coffee Honey — priced at ₹3,500.
• The Bestsellers Hamper Gift set featuring top-selling sauces — Bean Infused Crispy Chilli Oil, Vintage Kung Pao, Umami Thai Chilli Basil, Three Chillies Picante Schezwan — at ₹2,650.
• The Classics Hamper Traditional gift set featuring Bean Infused Crispy Chilli Oil, Vintage Kung Pao, Three Chillies Picante Schezwan, and Slow Cooked Black Bean Sauce at ₹2,650.
• The Umami Hamper Savory-focused gift set featuring Bean Infused Crispy Chilli Oil, Dark Roast Black Pepper Sauce, Slow Cooked Black Bean Sauce, and Smoked Pineapple Thai Chilli Sauce at ₹2,650.

Quantifiable outcome

• High customer satisfaction with average ratings of 4.5-5.0 stars across products
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Truff: US-based premium D2C condiment brand built around truffle-infused hot sauces and pasta sauces. Closest analog to Small Batch's Truffle Collection and premium-positioned sauce SKUs, with the same chef/story-led positioning and direct e-commerce focus.
• Bachan's: Japanese-inspired premium D2C sauce brand (Yaki, Spicy, Teriyaki). Comparable to Small Batch's Asian-led Signature Collection on product taxonomy, packaging, and DTC premium-channel playbook.
• Yellowbird: Premium D2C hot sauce and condiment brand from Austin, Texas. Comparable to Small Batch's Red Hot Batch and chillled-sauce portfolio in product format, premium pricing, and direct-to-consumer-led growth strategy.
• Fly By Jing: Premium DTC brand for Sichuan and Asian-inspired sauces (chilli crisp, dumpling sauce, Zhong sauces). Directly comparable to Small Batch's Signature Collection (Schezwan, Kung Pao, Pad Thai, Thai Basil) on product category, chef storytelling, and direct-to-consumer premium positioning.
• Mike's Hot Honey: US brand that built a premium position around a single hero product (hot honey). Directly comparable to Small Batch's Signature Honeys line (ghost chilli honey, hazelnut coffee honey, caramel honey) on flavor-led, premium-D2C condiment positioning.

Emerging players

• Omsom: D2C Asian pantry-sauce brand selling starter sauces and meal kits for Vietnamese, Filipino, Korean, Thai cuisine. Overlaps with Small Batch's Asian sauce ranges and Curry/Kung Pao/Pad Thai offerings via the cuisine-led, premium, direct-to-consumer lens.
• Graza: Premium olive-oil D2C brand positioned on chef-quality sourcing, signature packaging and content marketing. Comparable to Small Batch on the chef-curated, small-batch, premium, content-led DTC food playbook rather than category overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Ching's Secret: Major Indian mainstream Asian-condiment brand (chilli sauces, Schezwan, Manchurian, hakka noodles). Comparable on Asian sauce category that Small Batch's Signature Collection competes against, but at far lower price points with mass-retail distribution.

Regional players

• Slurrp Farm: Indian premium D2C packaged-food brand focused on millet and traditional breakfast/snack staples. Comparable on India-only D2C positioning, premium pricing, and ingredient-quality storytelling rather than direct product overlap.
• iD Fresh Foods: India's largest fresh-D2C food brand (idli/dosa batter, paneer, chutneys, parathas). Comparable on geography (pan-India D2C + modern trade), premium positioning, and Indian condiment-adjacent product mix, but operates at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@smallbatchsauces?si=J-OfPdYEcOU1M_yU
• Instagraminstagram.com/smallbatch.co.in

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Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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