About Us
| The UK’s leading foodservice specialist
We work with farm shops, coffee shops, restaurants, tourist attractions and other leisure outlets, across the country. Our range of fresh, ambient and frozen products covers every foodservice operation, meal occasion and price point.
Supporting British farmers, growers and suppliers
We’re committed to buying British whenever we can. We supply fresh fruit and veg under our own Fresh Direct brand, the UK’s largest wholesale greengrocer; we work closely with over 100 British famers and growers, so we understand the challenges, and the importance of seasonality for our suppliers and customers alike. We’re also keen advocates for more sustainable farming practices: many of our other products are accredited by Red Tractor, LEAF and other UK quality and assurance schemes.
Our Head of Customer Marketing, Cathy Amos, is a Non-Executive Director of Love British Food; Brakes is a longstanding supporter of British Food Fortnight.
Everything you need for your food and drink offer
At Brakes, food is what we do. Our range includes everything you need to keep your menus fresh and enticing, and minimise costs, waste and prep time – all while maximising margin.
And because food needs supplies and equipment to prepare, cook, store and serve it, then clean down afterwards, we do all that, too.
Saving you money with every shop
It begins the moment you become a Brakes customer, with 10% cashback on everything you buy online in your first 10 weeks*, which you can then redeem as credit against future Brakes orders.
Thereafter, you’ll continue to receive personalised offers through our mybrakes rewards scheme – and with your balance showing in £s not points, you can easily see exactly how much you’ve got to play with. If you prefer, you can redeem your cashback for gifts in the mybrakes rewards store or donate to charity.
More ways to save
Our monthly promotions cover hundreds of products across all categories, with more big savings via our online exclusives and reduced-to-clear items – and with our monthly Mega Deals, you can save over 35% off list price on our chefs’ top picks.
With ‘Swap & Save’, you’ll see suggestions for lower-cost alternatives such as bulk packs and own-brand products on over 2,000 selected lines.
Our Sysco own-brand range includes three tiers – Essentials, Classic and Premium – so you can easily find the right quality and price point for your needs. We also have our own brands in fresh fruit and veg, speciality bakery, fish and seafood, dairy, tea and coffee, fresh beef and other key categories. All own-brand products offer savings of up to 30% compared to branded equivalents, but with quality, consistency and flavour that are just as good – and often better.
Easy to do business with
By reducing the time you spend on admin and receiving deliveries, you can cut your costs and make your business more efficient. You’ll get everything you buy from us on:
One order
Everything from a single source, all managed through your mybrakes account
One delivery
All your food, drink and catering supplies on one vehicle, so just one lot of unpacking – plus, a lower carbon footprint
One invoice
Minimal paperwork and a single payment, making your admin quicker and easier |