Preston sweet shop's golden ticket prize draw includes free flights to South Asia
Preston shoppers could soon be packing their bags after a popular high street sweet shop launched a nationwide giveaway offering return flights abroad, free sweets for life and discounts for an entire year.
Ambala, one of the UK’s longest-established South Asian sweet shops, is running the competition across all 27 of its main UK stores for one week only.
From Monday 2 February to Sunday 8 February, the first 50 customers in each store every day will receive a sealed envelope with their purchase, containing a mystery ticket that could unlock a range of prizes.
Tickets will be handed out at random, with each colour corresponding to a different reward. One lucky shopper will win the top prize, a platinum ticket offering a pair of return flights to a South Asian destination of your choice in collaboration with Skylord Travel (subject to availability and dates, redeemable until 31 December 2026).
Golden tickets will also be available, with one shopper per store winning free mithai for life*. Winners will receive one complimentary 20-piece mixed mithai box per month, redeemed online and funded centrally by Ambala.
Silver ticket holders will receive 10 percent off all Ambala purchases throughout 2026. Ten silver tickets will be available per store per day, with the ticket acting as a discount card redeemable both in store and online.
Bronze ticket holders will also receive an instant reward, with 10% off their next online order.
Speaking about the giveaway, Sukh Chamdal, CEO of Ambala, said: “January can often feel a little long and quiet for many people, so we wanted to give our customers something positive to look forward to and a reason to treat themselves.
“This giveaway is our way of sharing some South Asian warmth, whether that’s through a small in-store treat or the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Every ticket offers something special, and we hope it brings a smile to shoppers’ faces throughout January.”
Full terms and conditions apply. Prize details, redemption requirements and exclusions are available at www.ambala.co.uk.
With 29 stores nationwide, Ambala is one of the UK’s most established South Asian sweet brands, now entering a new chapter with modernised packaging and a refreshed look, while continuing to serve the authentic mithai that has been loved by generations.
For more information, visit www.ambala.co.uk.