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Brakes, a Sysco company

Brakes is an award-winning delivered wholesaler supplying out-of-home and catering customers. As part of Sysco group we are one of a collection of specialist wholesalers in the UK, Europe and worldwide offering fresh produce, meat and fish, catering equipment and manufacturing. We are recognised for the quality of our national food and service offer including being five-times winner of Foodservice Operator of the Year at the Quality Food Awards.

Our range is designed to meet the specific needs of hospitality and catering customers, with products covering a wide spectrum of health, dietary, allergen and lifestyle requirements. Every Sysco own brand product is developed with our chefs, nutritionists and category experts to meet the demands of busy kitchens and offering the reassurance of exacting quality assurance standards. Our national network of multi-temperature delivery vehicles means customers can shop for fresh, ambient and frozen products on one order, reducing complexity and saving time and cost.

Sysco directly supports over 6,500  jobs, across England, Scotland and Wales. 60% of our own brand products are produced, manufactured and packed in the UK and our fresh range reflects the best of British when in season.

Investing in our service, availability and quality

Investing in our service, availability and quality

Sysco has made significant investment in Great Britain.

Through best-in-class technology and infrastructure, we're simplifying our network, bringing products closer to customers to deliver the best possible availability, fresh range and service levels.

Own-brand product quality​

Own-brand product quality​

Our Sysco product brand range is tiered to help customers easily choose the right products for their needs. Every product meets the Sysco Quality Assurance standard so customers can rely on the highest levels of food quality, safety and consistency.

Around 60% of products are sourced locally in the UK. 

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Brakes catering equipment

Brakes catering equipment

Commercial catering equipment and bespoke design services.

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Kff

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Our history

Our history ​

Starting out as a small family firm, Brakes has supplied food and drink to customers across Britain for over 60 years.

Sustainability

Sustainability​

By striving to do the right things ourselves, we’re helping our customers meet their own sustainability goals, too.​

Why choose Brakes

As a Brakes customer you’ll get access to the widest range in foodservice, nationwide next day delivery* and great trade prices to suit your business.

All this plus cashback and rewards from mybrakes rewards.

*Next day delivery Monday to Saturday, excludes Sunday. For next day delivery orders must be placed before 5pm. Confirmed delivery days to be agreed with your sales representative.