Cheers to the years: our Long Service Award recipients

Celebrating dedication: our Long Service Awards

We believe that loyalty, dedication, and hard work should be celebrated. Our team is the heart of our success, and we’re proud to recognize and reward the milestones our employees achieve through our Long Service Awards.

These awards are a way of saying thank you — for the years of commitment, the wealth of experience, and the invaluable contributions our team members bring to the table every day.

Recognising milestones with meaningful rewards

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Our food show was a record-breaker!

After a six year absence, our food show was back and it was bigger and better than ever.

Held on Tuesday, 11th March, at the Carlisle Racecourse, the event attracted 1,100 visitors and showcased an impressive 97 suppliers, making it the busiest one-day show in our history.

From established industry giants to local artisans, the food show was a vibrant celebration of quality produce, innovation, and culinary excellence. Renowned brands such as Whitby Seafoods, Lamb Weston, Heinz, and Coca-Cola were among the many household names present, drawing significant attention from attendees.

However, it wasn’t just the big brands […]

Fresh ideas for your oats!

We’ve all tried and tested the traditional porridge dishes on a morning, however, we have some new ideas to liven up breakfast. Our Quaker Oats are quick and easy to microwave, but find out how to serve something special to your customers!

Click the toggle buttons below to view our fabulous recipe cards for quick and simple dishes.

AUTOMATION FOR A BETTER, SAFER KITCHEN

 Food business operators in the retail and catering sector are required to provide allergen and dietary information and these requirements are set out in law.

Natasha’s Law came into effect on 1^st October 2021 and pre-packed foods sold directly to the consumer must to be correctly labelled.

The following information is required: food name, full list of ingredients, allergen information.

This food labelling system helps you manage your menus and ensure your labelling practices are up-to-speed!

Just how easy is it to use?

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After a six-year break, we’re excited to be holding our food show once again.

It’s going to be bigger and better than ever before! There will be over 100 brands on show and you can make great savings on a huge range of products.

Join us on …

Tuesday 11th March 2025

10am until 4pm

Carlisle Racecourse, Durdar Road, Carlisle, CA2 4TS

Pre-registering for tickets has now closed as we get ready to welcome visitors to the show.

Don’t worry, if you haven’t booked, you can still turn up on the day. 

So, why visit our show?

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Our BRAND NEW GUIDE is out now!

Our guide is packed full of quality fabulous food to help you create amazing menus.

From fresh meat, fish, fruit and veg to frozen desserts and cakes, our guide is a comprehensive list of our products.

For up-to-date pricing, allergen and dietary information plus stock availability, our online site gives you all the live information you need.

View The Guide 2025 view availability and pricing online

Delivering Success

Caterforce Conference 2024

The Caterforce conference is held every two years and this year it was held on Thursday 7th November at Wembley Stadium.

The nine members of the buying group came together to connect with a wide range of suppliers from across the country; we got to catch up with friends, new and old, to learn about the future direction of the buying group and its members and how suppliers can support our future growth.

Firstly, the team were excited to be at such a fantastic venue so there were a few photos taken to commemorate the moment!

Chef Mark Greenaway: A culinary journey and new beginnings with The Briery in Workington

Mark Greenaway’s journey through the culinary world has been nothing short of remarkable. With over 30 years in the hospitality industry, Mark’s passion for cooking started at just 15 in the town of Lanark, Scotland.

Since then, he’s carved out a name for himself as one of the UK’s most distinguished chefs, leading celebrated restaurants like Pivot in Covent Garden, London, the Haweswater Restaurant in the Lake District, and Grazing at the Waldorf Astoria in Edinburgh.

Recently, he made waves with the opening of his latest venture, The Briery in Workington, which […]

Our 21-day dry aged beef

We have been selling quality fresh meat for generations and today butchery remains at the heart of what we do.

Every week we purchase live cattle from trusted local farmers to our agreed specifications of fat cover and conformation.

About the dry aged process

We mature whole sirloins and whole ribs of beef on the bone in our dry aging room. The beef is placed on custom-designed racking in the chiller where temperature, air flow and humidity are all closely monitored and maintained. These factors all help create an environment which enhances the texture and flavour of the meat.

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Bistro Romano: A culinary gem with a legacy of excellence

In the heart of the village of Cleadon in the north east of England, lies Bistro Romano.

This family-owned restaurant has been delighting customers for decades with its dedication to authentic Italian flavours, warm hospitality, and an unwavering commitment to quality.

Since its beginnings in the 1980s, Bistro Romano has evolved into a culinary landmark. Central to this success is their long-standing partnership with Pioneer, ensuring that only the freshest and finest ingredients find their way onto the plates of their customers.

The bistro’s story

The story of Bistro Romano begins over 40 years ago when the family […]