Great food

Created for chefs by chefs
Our team of dedicated chefs ensure 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 – the Brakes brand
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, with local knowledge and will do everything possible to exceed your expectations.

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 product 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. Brakes brand and ‘high street’ supplier brands ensure we have something for everyone.

Something very special
Choosing Brakes as your foodservice partner will give you access to our family of specialist businesses You can find out more by following the link on the home page.

Great value

Promotions just for you
We have over 100 products on promotion every month! Buy one get one free, half price or a highly competitive price. Our popular food and equipment promotions mean you just pay for the product and we give you the equipment free!

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 margin
Our ‘Catering’ range offers you the choice of good quality products at extremely competitive prices. We have created over 150 alternatives to popular products in this value range to save you money. Look out for our ‘Price Savers’.

Great ideas

Helping grow your business
We can help with developing and designing your menu, printing it and with local advertising campaigns. We can provide packs for special occasions, party and themed nights as well as other point of sale and sales generating 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, school or whatever. These guides offer relevant help and advice just for you.

Nectar – rewarding your loyalty
Our independent customers can join Nectar Business collecting 2 points for every £1 spent (exc VAT) on purchases of Brakes frozen, chilled and grocery products, as well as catering supplies and equipment. Collect points with other Nectar Business and consumer sponsors, earning rewards for you and your business.

Peace of mind

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.

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

Think green... think Brakes
We are delighted we won the Corporate Responsibility Award at the National Business Awards as well as the 2008 Grocer Green Wholesaler of the Year. Every Brakes delivery vehicle has the potential to keep up to 30 vehicles and their owners off the road who would otherwise have joined the queue at the cash and carry!