In 1981, 31-year-old furniture maker Bert Roubos had a thriving business consultancy and administration office. But he wanted more: Bert wanted to develop, produce and sell Indian snacks.

It was 18 October 1982, and it was just in time...
Thanks to Vlammetjes®, turnover was boosted. In the first year, we went from zero to one million guilders (€ 450,000) and more than triple that two years later. A flaming start after all.

As soon as the success of the Vlammetjes® became clear, Indoking decided to no longer profile itself as a wholesaler, but as a producer.

In addition to the Vlammetje®, Indoking also marketed a big brother, the Vuurvreter®. The Tammetje is introduced - but this product did not appear to be distinctive enough.

The company started out as Indoking. Indeed: inspired by that hamburger giant, but Indonesian. Later on, our cheese toastie was branded the less Indonesian sounding 'Topking'.

The Vlammetje® has had a wonderful pioneering start. From the kitchen table (invent, determine recipe, fold, fold again, and fold again).

In 2008, Bert talks to Euro Saté, the hamburger and satay specialist in Rotterdam and surrounding areas.

The company is looking great in 2013. Is this Bert Roubos' greatest pride? “Of course I am very proud of my company, but I'm even more proud of my family.

In 2011, Bert hands over the care of his baby to the new General Manager Edwin Hak, “Edwin understands what we're about. I entrust him with our company and our people.

Topking Fingerfood has a new owner as of 21 October 2019. Signature Foods BV takes over the shares of the current owners of the Schiedam brand manufacturer.