Lea & Perrins Extra
Lea & Perrins is a Worcestershire Sauce brand first launched in Worcester in 1837 by chemists John Wheeley Lea and William Henry Perrins.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
Lea & Perrins first launched in Worcester in 1837, when local chemists John Wheeley Lea and William Henry Perrins concocted a new condiment; after 18 months they found it had matured into a delicious sauce and decided to put it on sale. By the end of the following decade, Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce had gained worldwide fame and was being exported to all the "outposts of the British Empire." By the end of the century, the brand's iconic orange label had been added to all bottles to stand out from copycat competitors. In 1904, Lea & Perrins was granted the Royal Warrant, which it holds to this day. In 1897, the company opened a new factory in Worcester, where it remains in operation. Today, the sauce is exported to over 130 countries and is still made in Worcester in much the same way as when first sold in 1837.
History
Lea & Perrins first launched in Worcester back in 1837, when local chemists John Wheeley Lea and William Henry Perrins concocted a new condiment. After 18 months, they found it had matured into a delicious sauce, and they decided to put it on sale. By the end of the following decade, Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce had already gained worldwide fame and was being exported to all the "outposts of the British Empire." By the end of the century, Lea & Perrins' iconic orange label had been added to all bottles to ensure they stood out from copycat competitors. In 1904, Lea & Perrins was granted the Royal Warrant, which it holds to this day. In 1897, the company opened a new factory in Worcester, where it remains in operation, despite being commandeered by the British Army during the Second World War and suffering a factory fire in 1964. Today, Lea & Perrins' famous sauce is exported to over 130 countries around the world, and it is still lovingly made in Worcester in much the same way as it was when first sold in 1837.
Products and positioning
Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
The brand's Worcestershire Sauce, exported to over 130 countries and still made in Worcester.
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