main reasons for buying from us over our competitor. what can we offer?
products in general
We as a company endeavour to purchase ONLY top quality produce at competitive prices for the caterer. We WILL NOT sell any product that has not already been tried and tested and had a good overall opinion from several caterers. In many cases we offer a "Brand Leader" and a cheaper alternative, but by no means is the cheaper product second grade. Just good value for money!
our suppliers
Every one of our suppliers are vetted and have to be of good repute before we will even purchase from them. It is mainly our responsibility to ensure that we are always able to supply you the customer, with the produce you need, when you need it.
prices
We are a member of "The Sterling Supergroup" which is a conglomerate of independant food wholesalers. Together, we have superior purchasing power to enable us to compete with the "National" food wholesalers, naming no names!
Hence in our logo "Big enough to compete", because we can now and "Small enough to care", because we always have! To us, you are not just a number and a means to an end. Our whole team are passionate and care about what they do and always try to do their best.
Butchery
Full traceability "from farm to the van".
Brand new, temperature controlled State of the art preparation room.
Brand new datalogged cold store to help ensure product quality.
Established since 1947.
Preparation room equipped to a very high hygiene standard.
7 Fully trained, long standing butchers, doing all the boning, manufacturing burgers, and portion control with the latest equipment.
Cooked/Chilled food (Ready to serve produce)
Completely segregated section.
Brand new, temperature controlled State of the art preparation room.
Fully trained and certified staff.
Frozen food
Brand new, datalogged, freezer to help ensure product quality
9,000 square foot store with stock holding for up to 1000 pallets to help stock availability.
Very comprehensive product range.
Fully trained staff with several stages of checks implemented to ensure the correct products and quantities are picked and delivered to you.
Ambient food store
12,000 square foot store with stock holding for up to 1400 pallets to help ensure stock availability.
Very comprehensive product range.
Fully trained staff with several stages of checks implemented to ensure the correct products and quantities are picked and delivered to you.
Fresh grocery store
New warehouse and refrigerator to help ensure stock availability and freshness.
Comprehensive product range stocked
Ability to supply anything that Covent Market supply
Very experienced staff with years of knowledge.
Deliveries
We have 18 freezer specification vehicles with dual temperature compartments to ensure you get your produce at the required temperature and condition. We also hire 4 more freezer lorries during the summer period to be able to cope with the extra seasonal trade we incur.
Fully trained drivers that have extensive knowledge of the range and are meticulous in ensuring the van is maintaining the correct temperature to ensure quality control from our store to the customer.
telesales
Very friendly sales team with helpful advice on service & products when needed.
Excellent computer/sales system that enables us to ensure you get the correct products you require. Very helpful if the person placing the order is just given a vague list (which often happens!).
Help keeping customers informed of any product changes/updates and always informed if there are any problems with supply. Although we do our utmost, problems do occasionally occur, but we deal with problems and keep customers notified, rather than ignoring them like others may!
special offers
We have Special Offers every month. Please click here to see our current offers.
general team
All of our staff have ongoing training, whether it is to gain qualifications or in house to help develop the business. We are always looking for ways to improve our service, efficiency and quality that you receive. When dealing with us you should always be made to feel like a valued individual customer, not just a number!
This is where we differ from most of our national competitors, because our team cares!
10 good reasons to buy from your Local, Island Based Wholesaler
Daily Deliveries Monday to Saturday
Place your order with our friendly telesales team anywhen from 0700hrs to 1500hrs, or alternatively use our...
...after hours Answer Machine Service for next day delivery.
Afternoon Deliveries Monday to Friday
Place your order before 1030hrs and we will deliver the same day if required.
Collections
If you have forgotten something we are open from 0700hrs to 1500hrs Monday to Friday and until 1100hrs on Saturdays for customer collections, so you'll never need to go without!
Our friendly team of Island Based Staff, includes our knowledgeable sales reps, helpful telesales team, experienced butchers and efficient delivery drivers.
Local Produce
We source as many products as we possibly can from local suppliers, including seasonal fruit and vegetables, garlic, flours, oats and cereals, which not only benefits...
...the Environment by reducing food miles and minimising our operational impact, it also benefits...
...You, the consumer by providing you with fresher produce & a unique selling point, as well as benefitting...
...the Local Economy by keeping trade generated on the Island.
Fortnightly Special Offers
Keep an eye out for our fortnightly special offers on the back of your invoice, which often contain deals even better than those our national competitors can offer.
With all this and more right on your doorstep, why shop anywhere else?
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