100+ Catchy Food Business Name Ideas to Inspire You In 2025

If you're starting a food business, you want something that sounds good, fits your brand, and won’t cause problems later with legal checks or domain names. 

Maybe you're opening a café, starting a food truck, or launching a snack brand from home – the right name should work for the kind of food you sell and the customers you want to reach.

This guide walks you through over 100 catchy food business name ideas across different categories, with practical examples, UK-specific naming advice, and branding tips. 

Also, check out our detailed “7 Tips to Start a Food Business in 2025” – your next step after choosing the right name.

General food business names

These names are broad and flexible, which makes them great for businesses that may expand into different cuisines or services.

These names work well for meal delivery brands, catering companies, or casual restaurants. For instance, “Flavour Haven” could start as a meal prep service and later evolve into a bricks-and-mortar eatery. 

If you’re planning for growth, use names that won’t restrict you to a single niche.

Unique and playful names

These names suit brands that lean into personality, youth culture, or unconventional dishes – perfect for food trucks, cloud kitchens, or pop-up stalls.

Look at how “Eggslut” gained cult-like popularity with its rebellious tone and egg-focused menu. While controversial names can be risky, they can also make your brand unforgettable, especially if paired with high-quality visuals and a consistent tone.

Alliterative and rhyming names

Catchy, bouncy names that are easy to remember and perfect for signage, social media, or merchandising.

If your business name can be said out loud once and remembered the next day, you’re on the right track. 

Try saying “Chomp Champs” to a group of friends and see if they remember it unprompted the next day. That’s real-world market testing.

Homemade and comfort food names

This category evokes warmth, tradition, and a sense of familiarity. It’s ideal for local cafes, baked goods, and traditional home-style cooking.

For example, “From Scratch Bakery” clearly tells customers what to expect – homemade bakes with no shortcuts. A name like this also lends itself well to storytelling on your website or packaging. 

Street food and fast-food casual names

Short, bold names that work well on food delivery apps and in crowded urban environments.

“Going Greek” instantly tells people what you’re selling, and there is no confusion about it. 

These types of names benefit from good typography – think bold, legible fonts for takeaway packaging or food van signage.

Bakery and Dessert Business Names

Names in this category often sound indulgent, rich, and whimsical – perfect for cupcakes, patisserie, or dessert boxes.

“Crumbs & Doilies” is a good UK example: they used quirky naming, modern photography, and bright colours to build a strong dessert brand. Make sure your name has visual appeal too: can you imagine it on a cake box, sticker, or delivery sleeve?

Snack and packaged food names

Great for food sold in stores, through e-commerce, or in snack subscriptions.

Always check that the name isn’t already in use. The UK IPO trademark registry and Companies House are two places to start. For example, “Snacktastic” sounds great, but if it’s already in use, you’ll need to find a variation.

Or use our free Name checker Tool below:

Trendy and modern names

These names match brands targeting health-conscious customers or minimalist design lovers. Think direct-to-consumer delivery, wellness-focused cafes, or protein snack startups.

Many of these names lend themselves to brand extensions like cookbooks, packaged goods, or online stores.

Nature-inspired and sustainable names

Designed for plant-based, organic, and eco-conscious food businesses.

Use these names if sustainability is a core part of your mission. “Earth to Fork” suggests traceability and environmental care, while “Wildcrafted Kitchen” speaks to foraged or minimally processed ingredients. 

“Fed by plants” clearly suggests that you will enjoy vegan delights.

British heritage and regional names

These names reference location, tradition, and national food culture. Perfect for producers of classic British fare.

Names like “Proper Grub Co.” have instant appeal because they tap into national identity without sounding cliché. However, be cautious when using protected regional terms, as using “Cornish” or “Stilton” comes with legal obligations, as these names are covered by protected geographical indications (PGI) or protected designation of origin (PDO) schemes in the UK.

Key considerations for naming UK food businesses

When naming a food business in the UK, you have to balance creativity with regulation. Here’s what to watch:

Legal and regulatory requirements

Trademark and health claims

Branding strategy

Final steps

Once you've found the right name, use it consistently across signage, menus, packaging, and digital profiles. 

And remember: your name is just the beginning. 

Bring your food business name to life with ANNA

Once you’ve picked a name, ANNA can help you register your food business and get started quickly. It’s a practical tool for UK food entrepreneurs – no matter if you're selling from your kitchen or launching a new café.

⚡️ Check your name instantly

Thinking of using something like “The Velvet Crumb Ltd”? ANNA’s name checker shows you straight away if it’s available on Companies House. If it’s taken, you’ll get suggestions that still match your style.

⚡️ Set up your business account fast

Open a UK business account in minutes with your own sort code and account number. You’ll get a contactless business debit card and smart features like money pots to set aside cash for ingredients, equipment, or rent.

⚡️ Send branded invoices easily

Need to invoice for a catering job or wholesale snack order? Create and send clean, branded invoices from your phone. Customers can pay via link or QR code, and ANNA reminds them if they forget.

⚡️ Stay on top of receipts and tax

Snap photos of receipts and ANNA matches them to your transactions. It handles the bookkeeping and can even sort your VAT or Corporation Tax if you need it.

⚡️ Speak to a real person when you need help

Got questions about expenses, VAT, or your FBO address? ANNA’s UK-based team is available 24/7. No bots, just useful help when you need it.

Once you've chosen the perfect name from our list, ANNA helps you take the next steps – quickly, clearly, and with no hassle.