Brakes

About

Brakes is a wholesale food supplier and distributor specializing in food, drinks, and related products for the catering, foodservice, and hospitality industries, based in Ashford, Kent, UK.

Brakes operates as part of Sysco, with a network serving foodservice and hospitality customers across the UK and beyond. The company maintains a nationwide delivery footprint and focuses on sourcing and supplying a broad range of products for professional foodservice operations.

Categories & manufacturing capabilities

• Product categories: fresh foods, frozen foods, drinks, and related non‑food items
• Core product types: poultry (historical core), frozen foods, general foodservice staples, premium items
• Supply scope: wholesale distribution to catering, foodservice, and hospitality

• Distribution formats & capabilities: multi‑temperature distribution networks
• Manufacturing scope: no explicit in‑house manufacturing or private label production identified

Production & operational capabilities

• Operations: wholesale distribution and supply chain logistics for foodservice
• Delivery network: nationwide distribution to catering and hospitality clients

Quality, compliance & regulatory positioning

• Certifications & standards: Red Tractor (meat and poultry), RSPO (sustainable palm oil), MSC (fish and seafood), cage-free egg assurances

Ideal buyer fit

• Target customers: chefs, caterers, hospitality businesses