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The Caterforce Group

One of the biggest independent foodservice buying groups in the UK and Ireland.

Who we are

Independent Buying Group

Established in 1991, Caterforce represents nine independent, foodservice wholesalers. Our collective strength means we can source the best products at the right price for our members. Serving England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, our members are dedicated to providing exceptional service, consistent quality, and superb value to their customers.
  • Foodservice Wholesalers our nine members are second and third generation family run businesses with loyal customers.
  • 34,000 customers including restaurants, pubs, cafes as well as schools and care homes across the UK and Ireland.
  • £800m group turnover our collective strength means we can source the best products at the best price.

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    Castell Howell
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    From small rural beginnings in 1988, Castell Howell Foods have grown to become Wales’ leading independent food service wholesaler, servicing the length and breadth of Wales, the Border Counties and the South West of England.

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    Dunsters Farm
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    Dunsters Farm is an independent, family-run food service business with a rich heritage dating back almost 60 years.

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    Hunt’s Food Group
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    Hunt's Food Group manufacturers, sells and delivers great tasting food that’s loved by everyone.

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    JB Foods
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    JB Foods is Scotland's leading independent Foodservice Wholesaler. Established in 1963 by Jack and Christine Brown.

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    Lynas
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    Since our humble beginnings nearly 70 years ago when the Company was founded by Bobby Lynas, Lynas Foodservice has been dedicated to one word, service.

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    Philip Dennis
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    Founded in Devon over 100 years ago by Philip Dennis, Philip Dennis Foodservice has now grown to offer Chilled, Frozen and Ambient foodservice delivery.

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    Pilgrim Foodservice
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    Pilgrim Foodservice is a much-loved, second-generation family business based in Lincolnshire. Founded by Peter Bateman in 1980 and now lead by his son Charles Bateman, we understand independent eateries like no one else.

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    Pioneer
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    Established in 1878, Pioneer is a sixth-generation award-winning family business delivering high quality meats, groceries and frozen goods across the north of England and south of Scotland.

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    Q Catering
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    Q Catering is Kent's Leading Independent Foodservice Wholesaler.

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National coverage

Delivering across the UK and Ireland

With a constant flow of exciting new products to keep foodservice businesses thriving. Our nine members are dedicated to delivering consistent quality, value and excellent service to customers across the UK and Ireland.

  • 800m

    £ group turnover

  • 34k

    customers

  • 350

    sales team

  • 32

    depots

Mission, vision, values

We help our wholesalers thrive

Our mission is to be the leading buying and marketing group for independent wholesalers. We are committed to achieving the best commercials and cultivating a collaborative whole group approach.
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Suppliers

Become a Supplier

We are always open to fresh ideas and innovative new suppliers. Join us and transform your business with national distribution, a diverse customer base and powerful promotion. Ready to open new markets for your products? Let's talk. With just nine members and a combined turnover of £800m, we are the most cost-effective buying group to work with to secure national coverage for your brands.

Membership

Our Members

United by a common vision, our nine members are long-established, family-run businesses covering every corner of the UK and Ireland. With a member from every wholesaler on the Caterforce Board all group decisions are made together and we pride ourselves on being 100% transparent.
  • Hunt's Food Group
  • Lynas
  • Philip Dennis Foodservice
  • Pilgrim Foodservice
  • Hunt's Food Group
  • Lynas
  • Philip Dennis Foodservice
  • Pilgrim Foodservice
  • Hunt's Food Group
  • Lynas
  • Philip Dennis Foodservice
  • Pilgrim Foodservice

  • Caterforce exists to help our members thrive. Where we differ from the competition is our close-knit membership and collaborative way of doing business. Our exciting programme of events and marketing initiatives offers suppliers unique opportunities to reach loyal customers and grow their brands.

    Gary Mullineux
    Managing Director

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Caterforce is a proud member of the international foodservice buying group, European Catering Distributors. With members from 17 different countries and a total turnover of 10 billion Euros. The group was created for independent foodservice buying groups across Europe to share knowledge, best practice and mutual trading terms with global suppliers.