Our Story

 
Established in 1928 we are one of Scotland’s largest independent distributors of Catering Supplies & Equipment.  A Scottish family business spanning three generations built on strong, established and trusted partnerships with over 350 suppliers to deliver you the best in Catering, Hygiene & Packaging Solutions. 
 
We operate from two central warehouses in Edinburgh & Glasgow with a dedicated fleet delivering Scotland-wide 5 days a week. If you would prefer to pick up direct, we offer Showroom and Trade Counter facilities at both locations with core stock items available and 5% cash discount. We also feature the latest collections for you to view whether you are looking for crockery for your next menu creation, seasonal ideas or need a packaging solution.
 
Core to the business is our dedicated sector-specific managers and customer service team who are on hand to deal with our your requirements from tableware, cleaning chemicals and barware to disposables, paper hygiene and more. We value our team which is why our staff stay with us for over 10,15, 20 years plus. Our Area Managers alone have a combined figure of over 80 years of experience in the catering industry with James Kidd giving you the peace of mind your business is in safe hands, with their finger on the pulse of the latest trends in the market and ensuring your pricing is competitive in a market where price matters.
 
We are also proud to be accredited as a Scottish Living Wage Employer meaning every member of staff in our organisation earns not just the minimum wage but the Living Wage.