Great food

Created for chefs by chefs
Our team of dedicated chefs ensures the products we supply won’t let you down and will stand up to the special requirements of the foodservice environment. We are constantly developing new and innovative products to make your life easier… many win industry awards.

Passionate about quality, taste and choice
We are always on the look-out for outstanding food to tempt your customers. We source only the highest quality food and produce. We’re sure you will be inspired by our exceptional British and regional selection.

Trusted by caterers for over 50 years
Our customers have made the Brakes brand the most trusted brand in foodservice. You can buy with confidence, outstanding quality products at a competitive price, with the promise to deliver consistent performance for your customers.

Great service

People who care
We pride ourselves on being ‘big on listening’ and our customers keep us up to date with what they require. We promise you a friendly, flexible and helpful service from your local team.

We won’t let you down
We may be national but we always give an individual local service to all our customers, we’ll do everything possible to exceed your expectations. In the unlikely event we do make a mistake, let us know and we ensure we put it right!

Always looking to do better
We are constantly reviewing our customer service levels and introducing ways to ensure that we are continually improving. This includes regularly training our people and investing in the latest technology to ensure you get what you want when you want it.

Great range

Everything you need
We can supply you with virtually everything you need to make your food offer a success. We deliver chilled, frozen and ambient products in temperature controlled vehicles as well as an extensive non food range and catering equipment – we can even fit out your kitchen!

The choice is yours
Whatever type of business you run we have the right choice of products for you. Our Premiere selection is simply outstanding, our Healthier Choices range of prepared products offer healthier menu options, not to mention the Brakes brand and ‘high street’ supplier brands. We have something for everyone.

Something very special
Choosing Brakes as your foodservice partner will give you access to our family of specialist businesses, these include;

Prime Meats our specialist butcher has an exceptional range of high quality, fresh meat, poultry and game.

Pauleys fresh produce will provide all your fruit and vegetables and stunning seasonal produce.

M&J Seafood our fresh fish specialist, probably know more about fish and seafood than anyone else!

La Boulangerie our bread and patisserie specialist can supply you with wonderful bakery products..

Great value

Promotions just for you
We have up to 100 products on promotion every month! Our great deals are selected to ensure that our products meet every caterer’s needs, all at highly competitive prices. Take a look at this month’s promotions.

The more you buy the more you could save
Speak to your local sales representative about how we can save you money. The more you buy the greater the deal we can give you!

Enhancing your food margin
Our Price Savers range offers you the choice of good quality products at extremely competitive prices. We have created over 150 alternatives to popular products in this range to save you money. Look out for the Price Saver symbol in the list. Any of these items can save you money.

Great ideas

Helping grow your business
We can help with developing and designing your menu, printing it and even with local advertising campaigns. We provide customer solutions for special occasions, party and themed nights as well as other point of sale activity.

Keeping you one step ahead of your competition
We have developed a range of literature specifically for your sector, whether your business is a pub, restaurant, hotel or school. These guides offer relevant help and advice just for you. We also have an extensive range of brochures designed to help make life easier with specific product ranges as well as specialist guidance and suggestions for your business and menus.

Nectar – rewarding your loyalty
As the only foodservice provider offering Nectar points, many of our independent customers participate in Nectar Business and collect 2 points for every £1 spent (excl. VAT) on purchases of Brakes chilled, frozen and grocery products as well as catering supplies and equipment. Points can also be collected from other Nectar Business and consumer sponsors. Click here for details.

Peace of mind

Think green... think Brakes
Whether driving down food miles, responsible sourcing, or supporting the communities we serve, you can have confidence in Brakes to do the right thing. We lead the industry in corporate, social and environmental responsibility and we’ve won awards to prove it including, The Grocer Green Wholesaler of The Year and annual assessment by Business in The Community’s Corporate Responsibility Index (CRI), the UK’s leading voluntary benchmark. Every Brakes delivery vehicle has the potential to keep up to 30 vehicles and their owners off the road everyday who would otherwise have joined the queue at the cash & carry! To view all our commitments click here.

Sourcing with integrity
Our customers know that every product ordered from us comes with the assurance of complete traceability throughout the supply chain and unquestionable sourcing integrity. We support British farmers wherever possible and offer regional food. We supply Red Tractor accredited food, meat under the RSPCA Freedom Foods initiative and MSC sustainable fish to name but a few.

The Brakes brand
Our dedicated and expert teams throughout the business work tirelessly to guarantee you quality, safe products to serve to your customers. You will be reassured to know that the Brakes brand has been trusted by caterers just like you for over 50 years.

To download a PDF of our Why buy Brakes brochure click here.