We Source. We Inspect. We Deliver.
China Sourcing and Manufacturing for UK Businesses
Sauce Asia helps UK businesses manufacture and import products from China with confidence. With over 25 years' experience and a 13-person UK and China team, we source and verify manufacturers, manage sampling and production, inspect quality, and arrange freight and delivery to your door.
Our Services
What We Do
From finding the right factory to delivering finished goods to the UK — we manage every step.
Factory Sourcing & Vetting
We identify, assess and qualify factories that match your product requirements and quality standards.
Quality Inspections
Our team conducts pre-production, in-line and final inspections at the factory — before goods leave China.
Product Development & Sampling
From concept to approved sample — we manage the development process with your chosen manufacturer.
Manufacturing Management
We oversee production on your behalf, keeping timelines on track and resolving issues as they arise.
Consolidation & Shipping to UK
We consolidate your goods and manage freight forwarding to UK ports and warehouses.
Factory Audits
Formal audits covering quality systems, ethical standards, capacity and compliance — documented and reported.
Why Choose Us
Why UK Businesses Choose Sauce Asia
In-country team
We have experienced staff permanently based in China. They visit factories, attend production runs, and resolve issues on the ground — not from a desk in the UK.
Factory-floor inspections
Our China-based team carries out hands-on factory inspections against the agreed product specification. We do not rely solely on photographs or reports supplied by the manufacturer.
UK account management
Your dedicated UK contact manages the relationship, keeps you informed and ensures nothing gets lost in translation.
End-to-end service
From initial sourcing brief to goods arriving in the UK — we handle the entire process so you don't have to.
Product Categories
We Specialise In
Consolidation & Freight
From factory gate to UK warehouse — fully managed.
Client testimonials
What our clients say
Knowledge, expertise and guidance
To anyone who is considering purchasing goods in Asia, then let me offer my expert opinion. Having over the past 25 years supported many retailers with POS, I have always been so impressed and it's been a privilege to have worked with Colin @ Sauce Asia. His…
To anyone who is considering purchasing goods in Asia, then let me offer my expert opinion. Having over the past 25 years supported many retailers with POS, I have always been so impressed and it's been a privilege to have worked with Colin @ Sauce Asia. His company's knowledge, expertise and guidance on all of my many products purchased has been exceptional. He considers price, production times, sample approval and shipping experience, that is hard to find. Sauce Asia for me is the go-to company that I would recommend for a cross selection of products.John Cook
Director
JFC Retail Solutions Limited
Brilliant service, high-quality products
Here at Euro Scaffolding Services, we have been using Sauce Asia for many years. Colin and his team continue to work with us on various projects. The help we receive is brilliant, the product is always of a high standard and delivered on time. Would recommend…
Here at Euro Scaffolding Services, we have been using Sauce Asia for many years. Colin and his team continue to work with us on various projects. The help we receive is brilliant, the product is always of a high standard and delivered on time. Would recommend them as a business for any innovation projects.Steve Spokes
Director
Euro Scaffolding Ltd
Professional, knowledgeable and efficient
We have had the pleasure of working with Sauce Asia for a number of years now. I am delighted to say that the service has always been top-notch. From the initial contact to the final product delivery, they have proven to be professional, knowledgeable, and…
We have had the pleasure of working with Sauce Asia for a number of years now. I am delighted to say that the service has always been top-notch. From the initial contact to the final product delivery, they have proven to be professional, knowledgeable, and efficient. They took the time to listen to my needs and provided me with a tailored solution that exceeded my expectations. The team was always available to answer my questions and kept me updated throughout the entire process. I was impressed by their attention to detail and commitment to quality. Overall, I would highly recommend this sourcing company to anyone looking for a reliable partner that delivers on its promises.Cliff Bashforth
Colour Me Beautiful — Europe, Africa and the Middle East
Sorted all our issues quickly
We have been working with Colin & Sauce Asia for several years. The service has always been spot on. We have been struggling to source product in the UK and Colin sorted all our issues out quickly and efficiently from China. They have continued to source…
We have been working with Colin & Sauce Asia for several years. The service has always been spot on. We have been struggling to source product in the UK and Colin sorted all our issues out quickly and efficiently from China. They have continued to source products for us and the overall service has been impeccable. We pride ourselves on quality, service and most of our business is on recommendations now. Sauce Asia are very much the same. We highly recommend this business.Steve Birnie
Director
S & S Sheet Metal Ltd
Removes all the risks of buying Asia
I have worked with Colin and his team for over a decade and gone through a full turn-key experience with a number of products. From the very start, they've listened to what we require, took designs and suggested improvements, delivered samples in a timely…
I have worked with Colin and his team for over a decade and gone through a full turn-key experience with a number of products. From the very start, they've listened to what we require, took designs and suggested improvements, delivered samples in a timely manner, and taken products from the drawing board to the customer. Nothing seems too much trouble and you will benefit from dealing with this company. Buying from Asia was always something we wanted to do but, with no experience, weren't brave enough to take the risk. Colin and his team remove all those risks with their 50+ years of experience and we have to say they've been a pleasure to work with.Charles Bruen
MD
Zzion Ltd
Staff on the ground, reacting with speed
Dealing with the guys at Sauce Asia for more than 15 years has provided us at Nene Warehouse Solutions with procurement options that we've utilised with great effect. In the early days Colin and his team in China facilitated a tour of various factories in…
Dealing with the guys at Sauce Asia for more than 15 years has provided us at Nene Warehouse Solutions with procurement options that we've utilised with great effect. In the early days Colin and his team in China facilitated a tour of various factories in multiple provinces which in turn delivered quality products into Nene. A hard working and flexible team that have manufacturers across China and more importantly staff on the ground that react to any situation with speed. It's been a pleasure and we hope to continue working with Colin and his team for years to come.Tom Pearson
Managing Director
Nene Warehouse Solutions
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