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[H3] Positive force for change
Visit our sustainability webpage to access fact sheets, to help you better understand what the sustainability issues are, what we’re doing about them and crucially, what customers can do.
[H3] Unlock Your Menu
Our hub of expert tips, advice and strategies in menu engineering and cost-saving to unlock your menu and enhance your bottom line, supporting your long-term success.
[H3] Food and drink trends for 2026: What’s next in food?
Tune in to our latest podcast episode to unpack the latest food and drink trends shaping the food industry right now.
[H3] Proud to serve Wales
Our dedicated team in Wales is here to support local customers with the best food, drink and catering solutions. Discover how Bidfood Wales champions regional produce and the communities we serve.
[H3] Proud to serve Scotland
Our Bidfood Scotland team is proud to supply quality food and drink from local producers, helping chefs and caterers across the country create menus that celebrate the best of Scottish ingredients.
[H3] Wholesale food, inspired by you
One of the UK’s leading foodservice providers we share our customers passion for great food, supplying more than 10,000 frozen ambient and chilled products to over 45,000 caterers and food service businesses around the UK.With 26 sites spanning the UK, we provide a truly local presence, in terms of service, product, employment and community engagement. We offer specialist support within 12 sectors, whether you’re a small or large chain of pubs, care homes or coffee shops we’re here to bring you all the right ingredients and support, so that you can create your magic. Why choose Bidfood
[H3] A Drivers Tale
A wholesale food supplier inspired by our customers to help you grow. Why us
[H3] Big Al’s makes it simple
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[H2] Our key ingredients to success
[H3] Service excellence
How service excellence is at our core
[H3] Passion for food
The right quality and choice for your menu
[H3] Real value
How partnership with us can help you thrive
[H3] Best team
How our best team deliver
[H3] Positive force
How we protect our future
[H3] Forward thinking
How we build a future you can rely on

[H1] Latest blogs:
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by Mimi Milligan Manby
[H3] Beyond the bar: creating the ultimate outdoor atmosphere this summer
15 May 2026 Catering supplies Insights
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by Alison Brogan
[H3] The journey to CFO
5 March 2026 Behind Bidfood Industry
[H2] Latest blogs:
by Michelle Grant
[H3] Product Quality Coordinator: behind Bidfood
31 March 2026 Behind Bidfood
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by Julie Owst
[H3] B Corp Month 2026: what is B Corp certification?
3 March 2026 Insights Business and industry
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by Georgia Leakey
[H3] Unlock your menu and venue
20 February 2026 Helping your business Insights
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by Sara Occhipinti
[H3] Beyond the side dish: unlocking the potential of beans, legumes and pulses
29 January 2026 Food Insights
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by Catherine Hinchcliff
[H3] Step into the 2026 Food and Drink trends
20 January 2026 Helping your business Industry Insights
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by Oliver White
[H3] Autumn Budget 2025: What it means for the hospitality sector
17 December 2025 Industry Insights
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by Daria Paterek
[H3] Unlock success this Christmas season
25 November 2025 Christmas Helping your business Insights
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by Michaela Bateman
[H3] What’s brewing: expert insight into autumn coffee trends
4 November 2025 Coffee shops Industry Helping your business Drink
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[H3] Time saving simple serve ideas
Join Chef Martin and Candice in the Bidfood Kitchen where Martin shows us how to create quick, yet impressive dishes using his menu solution hacks.
[H3] Tips to reduce food waste
With so much focus on costs and on having the right products for your menu, it’s absolutely vital that you do all you can to reduce wastage.
[H3] Increase the profitability of your menu
There are so many really small tweaks you can take to increase the profitability of a dish, from tweaking how it is displayed, to using premium ingredients to add a special touch to it.
[H3] How chefs can rock social media
In this blog post, we provide a recipe for social media success and sharing what has worked for us… It’s guaranteed to leave your followers begging for seconds.
[H3] 5 ways to engage your audience on social media
Discover our top tips to get you thinking about how you can get your audience to engage with your content. Whether you’re a business owner, a chef trying to increase your profile or a foodie professional – these tips should give you a starting point.
[H3] SEO pub ultimate guide
Give your pub the competitive edge by designing for a better user experience and optimising for search engines.
[H3] Our free e-learning platform
Caterers Campus is all about flexibility. This self-service approach empowers teams to learn from any device at any time.
[H3] Sustainability
Discover our vision to be the best wholesale foodservice provider and a positive force for change.
[H3] Are you recycling effectively
In this blog we cover cups, single use plastics, edible packaging and more!
[H3] Commercial kitchen energy efficiencies
There are many small steps that businesses can make to help mitigate the cost of their bills which together can lead to big savings.
[H3] Pic n mix sustainability resources
When it comes to sustainability, as many myths circulate, and it is, after all complex, as we have to be led by science, but this in itself is always evolving, so a commitment to constant learning, and a willingness to shift position, are key.
[H3] Bidfood Direct - multi award winning online store
Supporting your business growth by providing a complete ecommerce solution.
[H3] Safari rewards - rewards scheme
We value our loyal customers and that’s exactly what Safari Rewards is all about.
[H3] Legislative support
We're proud to have experts within our business that have developed support tools and provided advice to help you understand any current or upcoming legislation set to hit the foodservice and hospitality industry.
[H2] Managing costs
[H3] Time saving simple serve ideas
Join Chef Martin and Candice in the Bidfood Kitchen where Martin shows us how to create quick, yet impressive dishes using his menu solution hacks.
[H3] Bidfood Direct - mutli award winning online store
Supporting your business growth by providing a complete ecommerce solution.
[H3] Tips to reduce food waste
With so much focus on costs and on having the right products for your menu, it’s absolutely vital that you do all you can to reduce wastage.
[H3] Increase the profitability of your menu
There are so many really small tweaks you can take to increase the profitability of a dish, from tweaking how it is displayed, to using premium ingredients to add a special touch to it.
[H3] Commercial kitchen energy efficiencies
There are many small steps that businesses can make to help mitigate the cost of their bills which together can lead to big savings.
[H2] Advertising your business
[H3] How chefs can rock social media
In this blog post, we provide a recipe for social media success and sharing what has worked for us… It’s guaranteed to leave your followers begging for seconds.
[H3] 5 ways to engage your audience on social media
Discover our top tips to get you thinking about how you can get your audience to engage with your content. Whether you’re a business owner, a chef trying to increase your profile or a foodie professional – these tips should give you a starting point.
[H3] SEO pub ultimate guide
Give your pub the competitive edge by designing for a better user experience and optimising for search engines.
[H2] Recruitment and upskilling
[H3] Our free e-learning platform
Caterers Campus is all about flexibility. This self-service approach empowers teams to learn from any device at any time.
[H2] Sustainability
[H3] Sustainability
Discover our vision to be the best wholesale foodservice provider and a positive force for change.
[H3] Are you recycling effectively
In this blog we cover cups, single use plastics, edible packaging and more!
[H3] Pic n mix sustainability resources
When it comes to sustainability, as many myths circulate, and it is, after all complex, as we have to be led by science, but this in itself is always evolving, so a commitment to constant learning, and a willingness to shift position, are key.
[H2] Setting up
[H3] Bidfood Direct - multi award winning online store
Supporting your business growth by providing a complete ecommerce solution.
[H3] Safari rewards - rewards scheme
We value our loyal customers and that’s exactly what Safari Rewards is all about.
[H2] Legislation
[H3] Legislative support
We're proud to have experts within our business that have developed support tools and provided advice to help you understand any current or upcoming legislation set to hit the foodservice and hospitality industry.
[H2] Our blogs are packed with advice from our in-house experts
Welcome to our collection of blogs designed to help your foodservice business succeed! Here, you'll find practical advice and strategies on marketing, operations, and customer experience to help you grow and thrive in a competitive industry. Follow us on social media to be first to know about new blogs being launched.
[H3] Unlock your menu and venue
[H3] Step into the 2026 Food and Drink trends
[H3] Unlock success this Christmas season
[H3] What’s brewing: expert insight into autumn coffee trends
[H3] Top food packaging picks: Our expert recommendations
[H3] HFSS regulations update: what you need to know
[H3] Can menu engineering ease profit pressures?
[H3] Products with sustainable features: what do they mean?
[H2] Sector specific support
Sectors
[H2] Sectors
[H3] Care homes
[H3] Pubs
[H3] Hotels
[H3] Hospitals
[H3] Schools
[H3] Restaurants
[H3] Business and industry
[H3] Coffee shops
[H3] Dark kitchens
[H3] Travel
[H3] Leisure
[H3] University
[H2] Food inspiration
As a trusted wholesale food supplier, we understand the importance of variety, quality, and innovation in your kitchen. Here, we bring you fresh ideas, recipes, and trends to elevate your culinary creations. Whether you’re looking to explore new trends, discover seasonal delights, or find creative ways to serve your customers, we’ve got you covered. Let our collection of food inspiration fuel your next menu or foodservice offering with the best products and ideas from around the world. Find out more
[H2] Looking for a wholesale food supplier?
At Bidfood, we serve a diverse portfolio of businesses; they like our innovative products and the reliability of delivery that comes with being one of the biggest names in the business. We love going the extra mile, working as a partner in their success.A wholesaler who cares and puts our customers firstAccess to sector experts' knowledge and customer-only tools and supportEfficient deliveries providing specialist brand and own brand products Find out more

[H1] Get in touch
[H3] Want to become a customer?
Please click the button below to sign up for an account, or request for a member of the team to get in touch Become a customer
[H3] Contact a local depot
Have a query regarding your order or delivery? Simply fill in your post code/select your depot’s from the drop down for their contact details.
[H3] FAQs
Visit our frequently asked questions to find instant answers to the most common queries.
[H3] Bidfood Advice Centre
Have a query regarding allergens, nutrition, claims, specifications or policies, please visit our Bidfood Advice Centre page to see how they can help or contact them on 0370 3663 000 (Mon-Friday 8am-5pm) or email advice_centre@bidfood.co.uk. Please note that the Advice Centre cannot help with queries regarding orders, deliveries or pricing.
[H3] Business Support Centre
(Please note that queries involving orders, deliveries or invoicing should be dealt with by your local depot)Our Business Support Centre covers: Group Commercial, Marketing, IT, Supply Chain and Technical Services and can be reached on 01494 555 900.
[H3] Bidfood companies
To find out more about our parent company, Bidcorp, our sister companies or how to become a supplier to us, please visit the Bidfood companies page.
[H3] Didn’t find the answer you were looking for?
If you have a query about an order or delivery please contact your local depot. If you are unsure which depot your account is linked to or do not have contact details you can use the depot finder tool above.
[H3] Business Support Centre
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[H3] Why choose us?
Your ingredient for success, working in partnership to provide future certainty we help you keep things simple Find out more
[H3] Explore our range
Browse our extensive range of wholesale food, drinks and catering supplies products, tailored to fuel your business success. Explore our range
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[H3] Already a customer?
If you have a Bidfood account and want to sign up for online ordering, click below. For more on Bidfood Direct, click here. Register Here Support
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[H3] Marketplace
Save money through our Marketplace promotions magazine, giving you fantastic prices on leading foodservice and retail brands along with own label ranges. *Marketplace scheme available to independent customers
[H3] Unlock Your Menu
Our hub of expert tips, advice and strategies in menu engineering and cost-saving to unlock your menu and enhance your bottom line, supporting your long-term success.
[H3] New for You
Discover our exclusive New for You guide, where we invite you to explore some of the latest products we have to offer.
[H3] Food and drink trends 2026
Our latest 2026 food trends content is now live. The eating-out market remains resilient, despite facing pressures from rising operational costs, food inflation, and wider economic uncertainty.

[H2] Why choose Bidfood?
[H3] Best team
Delivering service excellence
[H3] Great food
The right quality and choice for your menu
[H3] Service excellence
Providing tools to help you grow
[H3] Real value
Commercial and sustainable partnership
[H3] Forward thinking
Keeping an eye on the bigger picture
[H3] Inspired by you
When you grow, we grow
[H2] Awards and accreditations
[H3] Working in partnership to provide future certainty
Despite many things feeling uncertain for our industry right now, some things stay the same.​At Bidfood we are always inspired by you. We remain focused on providing all the ingredients to help your business manage costs, unlock your perfect menu and support your sustainability initiatives, both for now and into the future. ​We are a national supplier and have a robust national structure of 25 depots (with more opening soon!), this enables us to provide local support and knowledge to all our customers – best of both worlds! This is also the approach we take to our range of products with all your favourite brands and suppliers. ​Our sector expertise and support is tailored to your needs and continuously updated to reflect any current developments, you are adapting to. Visit our pages dedicated to your sector to find out more! Become a customer 1300+ Delivery vehicles 1000s of happy customers 10,000+ Products 12 Sector specialisms
[H3] We help you keep things simple
Ordering from multiple wholesale food suppliers can be a challenge, it adds time, cost and complexity into your business.​At Bidfood we do things differently. You can access all the products you need with flexible deliveries, one invoice and one agreement, saving your money, time and de-risking your supply and making life a lot easier!  TESTIMONIALS
[H2] What our customers are saying
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[H3] Musgrove park hospitals, NHS
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[H3] University of Manchester
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[H2] Schools
[H3] Holroyd Howe school
[H2] Universities
[H3] University of Manchester
[H2] Business and industry
[H3] Servest, business catering
[H2] Restaurants
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[H2] Travel and leisure
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[H2] Bidfood Direct - our online shop
[H3] Bidfood Direct - our online shop
I switched to Bidfood 11 years ago, the service is excellent, the telesales team are very helpful and knowledgeable and the delivery drivers are always friendly and helpful. The produce is of high quality and we are always informed if an item is out of stock and offered alternatives. The account managers are always accessible for any queries or problems which are usually resolved very quickly. Over all I am extremely happy with the service I get from Bidfood, long may it continue.Mark Palmer, Catering ManagerLoyala Prep SchoolBidfood have supplied us for many years and are always committed to accommodating our needs to the highest standard, they are forward thinking and their assistance with meeting CQUIN targets has helped greatly. Trish Purfit, Facilities ManagerMidlands Partnership NHSBidfood have worked closely with us, helping to offset industry wide cost increases. They’ve also hosted kitchen sessions with us to review key menu items, helping review our range so we can offer our clients the best quality and value. Peter Tate, Head of PurchasingAccent CateringI would highly recommend Caterers Campus online learning platform, Bidfood fully understand challenges we are facing in the care sector, they have been helping my catering team by providing variety of courses tailored to our business, absolutely fantastic training experience, and not to mention the great support.Westward Care Ltd.Thank you Bidfood for over 20 years of great service and business supportStuart Rutty, Head of Catering and RetailUniversity of WolverhamptonBidfood offer a great service with competitive prices, I find the telesales team to be very helpful and professional. I also love the trade shows that showcase all the new products. Steven Stuhlfelder, Catering ManagerSolihull HospitalWe have been working with Bidfood for many years. They’ve worked closely with us to minimise inflation costs, develop new products for innovation, and meet excellent quality and standards Katy Kelleher, Food BuyerHampshire County CouncilOver the past year we have been accessing the Catering Campus for our chefs. This has made a huge difference to the chefs as many come into Care without any previous understanding of the adaptations they need to make for our residents. This is a very unique training platform covering the basics and we have included on all our chefs Learning Pathways and their Induction. This is the first place I have found tailored training for chefs in health and social care. I would highly recommend to other Care providers.Samantha Varnals, Learning & Development ManagerGold Care HomesI have used Bidfood for many years and have always been impressed by their professionalism, service standards and product range offered. Ticks all the boxes for me in what I look for in a supplier.Mark Houghton, Executive ChefUniversity of BirminghamWe've been supplied by Bidfood for the past 3 years and found them to be very efficient and easy to deal with. They're very focused towards the style and needs of our business. Mark Farmer, Catering Production ManagerNew Cross Hospital CPUVertas Group have enjoyed a genuine partnership with Bidfood which has added exceptional extra value to our business from reduced costs, increased efficiencies, minimising price volatility, consolidation of our supply chain, to greater flexibility with nominated suppliers. Nina Whale, Procurement ManagerVertas GroupThe live pricing feature of Bidfood Direct enables us to effectively manage our expenses. As we browse through products, the prices are automatically updated in real-time, allowing us to access the most current information. This empowers us to make informed decisions and seamlessly explore more cost-effective options when necessary.Rob Byrom, Group Hospitality Services ManagerHallmark Care Homes & Santhem ResidencesBidfood offer a great service, they are always polite and willing to help. They have a great customer support, their account manager is always proactive and helpful with any requests! Thank youGiuseppe Pisanelli, Unit ManagerUniversity of Warwick
[H3] We work across all sectors and with businesses of all shapes and sizes
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[H4] Business & Industry
[H4] Care homes
[H4] Coffee shops
[H4] Hospitals
[H4] Hotels
[H4] Leisure
[H4] Pubs
[H4] Restaurants
[H4] Schools
[H4] Travel
[H4] Universities
[H4] Dark kitchens
PRODUCTSFresh meat Farmstead is Bidfood’s dedicated fresh meat brand. ​A team made up of fresh meat experts are here to source the right supplier to build the right range that caters to our customer’s needs.​We care and alongside supporting animal welfare and British farming we work with accredited schemes and unions. Become a customer
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PRODUCTSFresh fish Rockport are Bidfood’s dedicated fresh fish supplier. ​We pride ourselves on providing only the best quality fish that is freshly caught each day. ​Our range comes in a variety of weights to serve as starters or mains plus our team of expert fishmongers have carefully gutted, scaled and boned the fish to ensure they are ready for you to cook and proudly serve to your customers. Become a customer PRODUCTSBeers, wines and spirits At UNITY we really care about wines, beers and spirits.Whether it’s creating a wine menu from scratch, training staff on how to sell wines, beers and spirits or offering the latest insights on category trends we are here to help. ​We have a team of experts who are extremely passionate about the alcohol industry and are more than happy to help with the support of our fantastic alcohol suppliers. Become a customer PRODUCTSFresh produce ​”If it goes in the fridge, we can supply it”​Oliver Kay provide our customers with an easy to use, consistent and sustainable service for all their fresh and chilled ingredients. Become a customer PRODUCTSBlack + White coffee co. As a Bidfood own brand we are passionate about providing you with the finest quality coffee at prices you’ll love. Become a customer PRODUCTSCatering supplies Disposables, hygiene and equipment. We have you covered our purpose is to support your needs. Become a customer
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WHY US
[H2] Why choose Bidfood
WHY USBest team From years of experience, our depot business managers and our warehouse and delivery teams have a deep understanding of what local businesses need and how to provide it. We know the roads, we know our customers, and we’d love to get to know you. From years of experience, our depot business managers and our warehouse and delivery teams have a deep understanding of what local businesses need and how to provide it. We know the roads, we know our customers, and we’d love to get to know you.We know there’s nothing worse than ordering the wrong thing, having too much or not enough of it – that’s why we believe in discussing the details, fully understanding your needs and sharing our knowledge and experience too. WHY USConsolidated delivery Our fleet of temperature-controlled vehicles can deliver not only your standard food and drink lines but also fresh meat, produce, alcohol, catering supplies and more across the UK. Our multi-temperature supply chain gives our customers in pubs, hotels, restaurants, schools and more, a full range of frozen, ambient and chilled products on the same delivery, making life a whole lot easier. Our fleet of temperature-controlled vehicles can deliver not only your standard food and drink lines but also fresh meat, produce, alcohol, catering supplies and more across the UK.Our multi-temperature supply chain gives our customers in pubs, hotels, restaurants, schools and more, a full range of frozen, ambient and chilled products on the same delivery, making life a whole lot easier. WHY USReal value We believe in an honest, transparent approach, working through challenging market dynamics directly with our customers to find the best solution. Our commitment is to help you manage costs and create efficiencies across your whole business. We source quality products with long term sustainable pricing and we work hard to save customers money through menu engineering and product swaps. Through our products, procurement expertise, supplier partnerships and passionate team, we are focused on keeping costs in check and offering value beyond price.We believe in an honest, transparent approach, working through challenging market dynamics directly with our customers to find the best solution. Our commitment is to help you manage costs and create efficiencies across your whole business. We source quality products with long term sustainable pricing and we work hard to save customers money through menu engineering and product swaps. Find out more WHY USSupporting your sector Our mission is to help our customers grow by delivering service excellence, working in partnership with caterers of all shapes and sizes across the foodservice market. As part of this mission, we have a wide range of support tools available for individual sectors. Find out more Multi award winning e-commerce platformOrdering is easy! Order by phone or online on Bidfood Direct, our multi award winning e-commerce platform that supports your business growth, by providing a complete ecommerce platform to help you manage everything from allergen information to order forms. Available on web and mobile so you can access everything you need at the click of a button. Find out more WHY USWorking towards a sustainable future Whether it’s through our own brand product sourcing policies, partnering with customers to align on environmental and social objectives, sharing our knowledge via blogs, plate2planet, or our sustainability report, we help drive more sustainable outcomes for both people and planet.Why not check out our sustainability pages, which indicate our priorities, progress and future plans? Find out more WHY USRewards and savings! With Safari it’s as easy as ABC. Set up your account, build your points and collect your rewards.​Choose from over 2,000 rewards to give back to your business and teams.​With Marketplace we are keeping you up to date with the latest offers and spotlighting our top products!​ Find out more
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Our free e-learning platform is dedicated to supporting the catering industry Learn from any device and anytime to access a wealth of industry knowledge and tailored support. The interactive modules include: Menu planning, catering for diabetes, food hygiene, health & safety awareness and lots more. Find out more
[H2] Join Bidfood Become a customer and place your first order today*
A wholesaler who cares and puts our customers firstAccess to sector experts' knowledge and customer-only tools and supportEfficient deliveries providing specialist brand and own brand productsApply for credit or have questions? Talk to us* Business customers only and cannot deliver to private addresses. Minimum spend per order is £175 payable by PayPal or card.