Brakes

One of the UK's two dominant broadline foodservice distributors, £3.5bn+ turnover.

Pricing: Trade account — Trade account; negotiated pricing, minimum order values by area.

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What is Brakes?

Brakes (Sysco Group) is a national broadline distributor delivering fresh, frozen and ambient product ranges to virtually every hospitality segment. Established 1958, with turnover exceeding £3.5 billion, it offers national next-day coverage, online ordering and own-brand ranges — the default quote to benchmark other suppliers against.

Key details

Category
Food & Drink Suppliers › Wholesale food distributors
Best for
Restaurants, Pubs & bars, Hotels, Cafés & coffee shops, Multi-site groups
Pricing model
trade-account — Trade account; negotiated pricing, minimum order values by area.
Headquarters
Ashford, UK
Last verified
2026-07-12

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