Romney's Kendal Mint Cake 85 g (Pack of 8)

Product Information

View image in fullscreen Edmund Hillary (left) and Tenzing Norgay after their conquest of Everest in 1953. Postwar rationing meant seeking approval from the Ministry of Foods for the larger amount they required.

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.

Our community is home to passionate artisans, fantastic chefs, creative makers and bakers… and there’s always a warm welcome. Whilst every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the product information provided, products and their ingredients may change.

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. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee our products are nut or seed free due to the nature of our business pick n mix products that may contain nuts and seeds may at times come into contact within non nut containing products. A sugary, minty sweet which Mountaineers eat to give them energy (apparently it was used when Hillary conquered Everest). Considered by many to be the original energy bar, Kendal Mint Cake, has changed very little down the years.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.