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New wholesale hospitality supplier vows to take on ‘global behemoth’
A new wholesale hospitality supplier with its 100 per cent electric fleet has vowed to take on “the global behemoth that is Amazon”.
Bristol Catering Supplies was launched in Bristol a few days ago, aiming to “simplify supply chains for the city’s hospitality sector while cutting costs and emissions”.
With catchy slogans in its promos such as “from gochujang to gurt lush”, the wholesale supplier offers independent restaurants, cafes, bars and caterers a single platform to source everything from dry goods and cleaning products to specialist ingredients and packaging.
Backed by more than 20 years of buying experience, the company has presented itself as a local alternative to larger wholesalers.
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Founder Phil Penwarden said the business was created to reduce the number of supplier deliveries across the city, helping cut emissions while easing operational pressures for kitchens.
He said: “Bristol is an incredible city for independent restaurants, bars, venues and hotels, which brings with it the challenge of having a huge amount of suppliers driving throughout the city, driving up emissions.
“As partners of Hyde & Co for many years, we are taking the leap to bring the business to the wider food community, in a bid to bring down costs, reduce the amount of vans in the city and bring the fight to the global behemoth that is Amazon.”
Customers can order via an online portal until midnight for next-day delivery, with no minimum order requirements and a pledge to match or beat supplier prices, which are then fixed for 12 months.
Operating a fleet of electric vans, the Easton-based company said it can reduce delivery emissions by up to 75 per cent by consolidating orders.
It is targeting a broad range of clients, from independent restaurants and street food traders to schools and care homes.
The wholesaler plans to onboard 50 Bristol-based customers in its first year as it looks to build long-term relationships across the city’s food scene.
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