We are a UK-based private label and white label candle manufacturer, producing high-quality candles for retailers, hospitality businesses and brands.

From our Lake District workshop, we offer white label candles, private label candle manufacturing, and scalable production with low minimums and full UK compliance.

  • White Label Candle Manufacturing (UK)

    Our white label candle service is designed for brands who want speed, simplicity and proven bestsellers.

    You choose from our existing range of candle vessels and fragrances. We manufacture, label and supply candles under your brand name — without the cost or lead times of developing products from scratch.

    White label candles are ideal for:

    Retailers launching home fragrance ranges
    Visitor attractions and gift shops
    Corporate gifting and subscription boxes
    Hospitality businesses

    What’s included:

    UK-made, hand-poured candles
    Proven fragrance blends
    Stock vessels and formats
    Fast turnaround times
    Low minimum order quantities

    If you’re searching for white label candles in the UK, this is the fastest way to market.

  • Private Label Candle Manufacturing (UK)

    Our private label candle manufacturing service offers more flexibility, while keeping production efficient and commercially viable.

    We manufacture candles to your specifications using your branding, with guidance throughout the process to ensure the final product works both aesthetically and operationally.

    Private label candle manufacturing includes:

    Custom printed labels or supplied artwork
    Choice of candle formats and vessels
    Fragrance selection or refinement
    Retail-ready finishing and packaging
    CLP-compliant labelling and batch codes

    This service suits brands who want a distinctive product without the cost and complexity of overseas production.

    If you’re looking for private label candles UK-made, we offer a practical, experienced manufacturing partner.

  • Brand Development

    Want a bespoke in house brand but have no idea where to start? We’ve developed for supermarkets, high street retailers and the best of independents and we can help you too.

  • Packaging Design

    We are famous for our ‘paint pot’ tins but your packaging is totally bespoke. From boxes made in Yorkshire to ceramics fired in Stoke and glass recycled in Kent, lets find the perfect containers together.

  • Bespoke Fragrance Blends

    The fragrance world is your oyster. Choose from off the shelf guaranteed best sellers to bespoke blends that exist only for you. We work across the best of natural and synthetic blends, and natural and paraffin waxes.

  • Manufacture

    We make everything here in our Cumbrian workshop, from raw materials sourced in the UK. Handmade by our team of expert artisans. Our expert logistics team will ensure everything makes it to you on time.

  • Iterate and Expand

    Want to do more? Our textiles manufacturing is also onsite in Cumbria. From kitchen linens to elegant tablescapes and embroidered finishes - where else could we take your homeware brand?

  • The team at Pintail Candles

    Get In Touch

    Drop us a line, and lets start dreaming together.

    Email us on info@pintailcandles.com or hit the contact form and we'll be in touch ASAP to kick everything off.

Who We Manufacture Candles For

We manufacture candles for a wide range of UK and international clients, including:

Independent retailers
National retail chains
Hotels and hospitality groups
Museums, gardens and heritage sites
Corporate gifting companies
Lifestyle and subscription brands

Whether you’re launching a first range or expanding an established one, our manufacturing model is designed to scale with you.

Why Choose a UK Candle Manufacturer?

Choosing a UK-based candle manufacturer offers clear advantages:

Shorter lead times and reliable supply
No import delays or customs costs
Easier communication and quality control
Full UK regulatory compliance
Lower minimum order quantities
Ethical, local manufacturing

All candles are produced in-house in our Lake District workshop, allowing us to maintain consistency, quality and flexibility.

Private & White Label Candle Manufacturing FAQs

What are your minimum order quantities?

Minimums vary by product type. Orders start from 96 units per product, in multiples of 48.

Can you hold labels and manufacture in stages?

Yes. We can print and hold labels, allowing stock to be produced and released in phases.

Do you provide CLP-compliant labelling?

Yes. All candles are supplied with compliant labelling, batch codes and required safety information.

Are your candles made in the UK?

Yes. All manufacturing takes place in our Lake District workshop.

Can I reorder without redesigning?

Absolutely. Many of our partners work with us on repeat and seasonal production runs.

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