One of the UK's leading food service providers. A family run business that's been supporting caterers since 1969.
Holdsworth Foods was established in 1969 and continues to operate as a family-owned business. Founded with a simple aim: to support caterers with dependable service and quality products. Over more than 55 years, the business has grown into a national foodservice wholesaler, operating from nine depots across England and Wales, with our headquarters remaining in Tideswell, Derbyshire.
Throughout our history, our people have been central to that growth. Today, a team of nearly 500 colleagues and a dedicated multi-temperature fleet enable us to serve customers efficiently and reliably nationwide. While our scale has evolved, our approach has remained the same. We continue to take a personal approach to every customer, guided by our core principles of Quality, Service, Innovation and Value.
Our vision, values and mission have shaped our success from the very beginning. They guide how we work, how we lead, and how we grow - driving every decision we make. Built on trust, integrity and a commitment to our people and future, these principles remain at the heart of our business today.
Michael Holdsworth establishes Michael I Holdsworth Ltd, initially supplying frozen products to local public houses.
Major expansion year including the purchase of the Evesham depot and Tuckleys in Northampton.
Acquired DK Wheelwright in Halifax, introducing fresh meat to the Holdsworth Foods range moves operations from Northampton to Bedford.
Constructs dedicated coldstore in Markham Vale, Chesterfield
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Acquired Talbot Foods and Gibsons in Christchurch, strengthening our presence on the South Coast.
Built our new Bedford Depot.
Expanded into fresh produce, broadening the product offering.
Holdsworth Foods joins Caterforce.
Acquired Philip Betts in Chesterfield, expanding into ambient and chilled products.
Acquired Hippo Campo, now operating as the Crickhowell depot in South Wales.
Purchase of Anglia Woods, now our Grimsby Depot.
Acquires site from GJ Belfrost in Essex, establishing footprint in London & SE.
50th anniversary celebrated with a company rebrand to our signature chef’s hat logo.
Rupert Holdsworth becomes Managing Director.
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Redevelopment of the Aveley depot begins.
Michael Holdsworth establishes Michael I Holdsworth Ltd, initially supplying frozen products to local public houses.
Acquired Philip Betts in Chesterfield, expanding into ambient and chilled products.
Major expansion year including the purchase of the Evesham depot and Tuckleys in Northampton.
Acquired Hippo Campo, now operating as the Crickhowell depot in South Wales.
Acquired DK Wheelwright in Halifax, introducing fresh meat to the Holdsworth Foods range moves operations from Northampton to Bedford.
Purchase of Anglia Woods, now our Grimsby Depot.
Constructs dedicated coldstore in Markham Vale, Chesterfield
Acquires site from GJ Belfrost in Essex, establishing footprint in London & SE.
Acquired Talbot Foods and Gibsons in Christchurch, strengthening our presence on the South Coast.
50th anniversary celebrated with a company rebrand to our signature chef’s hat logo.
Built our new Bedford Depot.
Rupert Holdsworth becomes Managing Director.
Expanded into fresh produce, broadening the product offering.
Redevelopment of the Aveley depot begins.
Holdsworth Foods joins Caterforce.
We're always on the lookout for passionate, dedicated people to join our growing team across all departments.
As a family-run business, relationships matter. Our customers have direct access to dedicated field sales, telesales and support teams who understand the demands of catering. From product quotes to answering urgent queries, our people are here to give you the right support at the right time.
Our customer service teams work hand in hand with telesales, drivers and operations to keep everything running smoothly. From placing orders to tracking deliveries, they play a central role in making sure you have clear information and quick responses, so your kitchen never misses a beat.
We take pride in being dependable. If something isn't right, our team is committed to resolving issues quickly and fairly. Whether it's a product concern, delivery change, or credit note, we aim to turn things around as fast as possible so you can focus on what really matters - serving your customers.