How did A-1 steak sauce get its name? What does the "A-1" stand for?

Question

why is this steak sauce called A.1. sauce???? is there any reason why they called it this??? any answers that sound believable would be awesome!!! i just want to know this pointless information just so i can tell my friends this... and a lot of people ask me this....

Answer 1

"A-1": Americas #1

Answer 2

A is the first letter of the alpahbet  1 is the first number we count, put together it represents the first of the first (the top of the top, the best of the best).

The phrase "A-1" means "top notch" "really good", etc.  If you're a good singer you are an A-1 singer, etc.  

They named it this so they would always be called "A-1".

Note: I'm not sure if this was their logic, but it's what I always thought.   The A-1 meanings are real though.

Answer 3

www.a1sauce.com --History of the steak sauce:



1824-1831 : In a time when a king's palate was supreme. Henderson William Brand, chef to England's King George IV, creates a special sauce for the king's table. The king is so impressed with the new sauce, he proclaims it "A1".

1831-- H.W. Brand knowing that he had a great idea leaves the palace walls and starts Brand & Co. where he begins to manufacture meat extracts and essences.

1850--  Being a great culinary master, but not a businessman, Brand goes bankrupt and has to sell his business to his friend, W.H. Withall. Knowing that Brand's products are the best, Withall continues to do business under the Brand & Co. name.



1862--  Steak Sauce is entered at the International Exposition in London, England. The sauce is again proclaimed "A1" . The sauce with its royal beginnings is on its way to be the most famous steak sauce in North America.



1873-- Withall decides to sell Brand & Co. to Dence and Mason. Brand re-enters the picture claiming trademark infringements. Legal battles will continue for another eight years until Dence and Mason agree to place Brand on an annuity and purchase Brand & Co. The steak sauce is now officially called A1 Steak Sauce (registered Trade-Mark).®





(Usually, the term A-1 refers to something that is top of the line in its field. Like, "Joe can be considered an A-1 mechanic."  Or, Rolls-Royce is considered  A-1 in luxury cars.