Woods Foodservice

What Woods Foodservice does

Woods Foodservice is a UK-based wholesale catering supplier, founded in 1982 and headquartered in Uxbridge, that distributes food, beverages, and catering equipment to premium hospitality operators. Following the January 2026 acquisition of John Mower & Co (a 79-year-old foodservice supplier based in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire), the combined entity serves over 3,000 customers collectively holding more than 90 Michelin stars, and is positioned as one of the UK's largest premium restaurant and hotel suppliers. The product portfolio spans fresh produce, chilled and dairy, frozen foods, food cupboard staples, drinks, alcohol, disposables and cleaning, and catering equipment and supplies, with owned sub-brands including Eager Drinks and XOCO, and distributed branded lines such as Bridor bakery products and Lamb Weston frozen potato products.

The company operates a self-serve e-commerce ordering platform (woodsfoodservice.co.uk) with account registration, buy-again functionality, quick order, lists, and promotional offers, complemented by direct delivery from the Uxbridge headquarters and the Hoddesdon distribution centre. The revenue model is B2B wholesale, with pricing on application and customer-specific negotiated terms; revenue exceeded £50 million post-acquisition. The go-to-market combines enterprise field sales targeted at top-end restaurants, hotels, and fine dining establishments nationwide with a self-serve online channel. Both Woods and John Mower share family-ownership structures, and the company holds B Corp certification, signalling sustainability commitments that are emphasised across marketing channels including LinkedIn, Instagram, The Woods Edit, and seasonal brochures.

Name

Woods Foodservice

Legal name

Woods Foodservice

Website

https://woodsfoodservice.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

UK-based wholesale catering supplier founded in 1982, headquartered in Uxbridge, serving over 3,000 premium hospitality customers nationwide through an e-commerce ordering platform and direct delivery, with combined post-acquisition revenue exceeding £50 million.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Foodservice Distribution

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

National/Multiregional Broadline Foodservice Distributors (AFAIAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Broadline Foodservice (Multi-Category) Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAA)

Keywords

• Wholesale foodservice distribution
• Catering supplies wholesale
• Fresh produce supply
• Frozen foods wholesale
• Hospitality beverage supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Uxbridge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Foodservice Sales: Woods Foodservice generates revenue through the wholesale supply of food, drinks, and catering equipment to restaurants, hotels, and hospitality businesses. The company sells products across multiple categories including fresh produce, chilled & dairy, frozen foods, food cupboard items, drinks, alcohol, and catering equipment & supplies. Revenue is projected to exceed £50 million following the acquisition of John Mower & Co.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Woods Foodservice is a UK wholesale foodservice distributor that supplies fresh produce, chilled and dairy, frozen foods, food cupboard staples, drinks, alcohol, catering equipment, and disposables to over 3,000 restaurants, hotels, and hospitality businesses. The company focuses on premium hospitality providers, including more than 90 Michelin-starred restaurants, and operates a self-serve e-commerce ordering platform alongside direct delivery services from facilities in Uxbridge and Hoddesdon.

Product overview

Woods Foodservice is a UK-based wholesale catering supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of food and hospitality products. The company operates as a multi-category platform offering fresh produce, chilled and dairy, frozen foods, food cupboard staples, drinks, alcohol, disposables, and catering equipment. Key branded sub-products include Eager Drinks (beverages), XOCO (foodservice solutions), and Lamb Weston frozen potato products. Woods Foodservice serves over 3,000 customers including Michelin-star restaurants and premium hospitality venues. The company completed acquisition of John Mower & Co in January 2026, combining their 79-year operating history to become one of the UK's largest premium restaurant and hotel suppliers, serving customers with over 90 Michelin stars collectively.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fresh Produce Full range of fresh produce including fruits, vegetables, salads, herbs, cresses, edible flowers, prepared fruit and vegetables, and seasonal items supplied to UK hospitality customers.
• Chilled & Dairy Chilled and dairy products including dairy and eggs, cheeses, dairy-free alternatives, fresh juice, pastry, meat and fish, pasta, fresh stocks, and fresh olives supplied to hospitality operators.
• Frozen Foods Frozen food products including fruit purees, frozen meats, ice cream and sorbets, frozen potato products, frozen breads, dough balls, pizza bases, pastry, Asian foods, meat-free products, appetisers, and desserts supplied to hospitality operators.
• Food Cupboard Ambient food cupboard items including bread and cakes, breakfast foods, preserves, biscuits, pickles, sugar and baking supplies, chocolate, pulses, grains, snacks, herbs, spices, tinned items, rice, pasta, oils, vinegars, sauces, condiments, world cuisine, Asian, molecular ingredients, and specialist products.
• Drinks Beverage offerings including hot drinks (tea, coffee), cold drinks (water, carbonated, juice, smoothies), and dairy-free drink options supplied to hospitality customers.
• Alcohol Alcoholic beverages including whisky, liqueurs, beers, ciders, gin, rums, spirits, sake, vodka, and culinary alcohol (wines, brandies, vermouths) supplied to hospitality customers.
• Catering Equipment & Supplies Professional catering equipment including tableware (various brands and collections), bakeware, cutlery, cookware, barware, glassware, table lamps, and cleaning/warewashing equipment supplied to professional kitchens.
• Disposables & Cleaning Disposable products (film, foil, bags, containers, cups, straws, paper products) and cleaning/janitorial supplies for professional kitchens and hospitality operators.
• Eager Drinks A beverage solutions sub-brand offering dependable drink products for foodservice operators.
• XOCO A foodservice solutions sub-brand for hospitality and catering businesses, positioned as a reliable partner offering various products.
• Lamb Weston Frozen Potato Products Premium frozen potato products including Stealth Frenzy Fries, 9mm fries, Criss Cross Fries, Hash Brown Triangles, Crispy Cubes, Potato Puffs, Seasoned Twisters, Chunky Fries, and Private Reserve Fries sourced from trusted farmers.
• Bridor Frozen Bakery Products French frozen bakery products including part-baked breads, croissants, pastries, and bread products for professional kitchens.
• Oil Collection Service Waste cooking oil collection service for foodservice customers, part of the company's sustainability offering.
• Ordering Automation Automated ordering systems to streamline procurement processes for hospitality businesses.
• Specialist Product Sourcing Specialist product sourcing service for hard-to-find and bespoke ingredients, supporting premium hospitality menus.
• In-House Consultation Chef Expert chef consultation service to assist customers with product selection and culinary needs.
• Business Analysis Reports Buying analysis reports designed to help customers optimize their purchasing decisions and procurement spend.
• Product Data Services Comprehensive product information and data services provided to customers to support procurement and menu management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving over 3,000 customers nationwide with combined entity
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• John Mower & CocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWoods Foodservice completed the acquisition of John Mower & Co in January 2026. John Mower & Co is a foodservice supplier with a 79-year operating history in the UK, based in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire. The acquisition combines two long-established businesses with family ownership structures, creating one of the UK's largest premium restaurant and hotel suppliers with over 3,000 customers sharing more than 90 Michelin stars.
• KnightsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKnights, a business advisory firm, advised Woods Foodservice on the acquisition of John Mower & Co. This was a transaction advisory engagement providing M&A support for the multi-million pound deal.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sysco: Sysco is a global foodservice distribution group supplying hospitality customers with a broad portfolio through logistics and digital ordering. It is a broad incumbent rather than a specialist, but its scale and category breadth make it a relevant comparator.
• Compass Group UK & Ireland: Compass Group is a global contract foodservice and hospitality operator serving workplaces, institutions, and public venues. It is not a distributor like Woods, but it is a broad incumbent with an overlapping hospitality customer and foodservice procurement ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Creed Foodservice: Creed Foodservice is a UK distributor focused on foodservice customers, including restaurants, pubs, hotels, and care homes. Its delivery footprint and broad range overlap with Woods' hospitality supply model.
• The Heritage Group: The Heritage Group is a UK food and drink wholesaler serving hospitality and foodservice customers with a broad multi-temperature range. Its established distribution model and customer mix make it a relevant direct peer.
• Caterfood Foodservice: Caterfood Foodservice supplies independent pubs, restaurants, hotels, and care homes across the UK with food, drink, and catering supplies. It is a direct regional broadline competitor with a similar customer and distribution profile.
• JJ Foodservice: JJ Foodservice is an online-led foodservice wholesaler supplying independent takeaways, restaurants, pubs, and hospitality businesses. Its self-serve ordering and broad product range make it a direct e-commerce and distribution peer.
• Brakes Group: Brakes is a UK foodservice wholesaler serving pubs, restaurants, hotels, and care homes with a broad catalog and logistics infrastructure. It is a direct competitor to Woods in multi-category hospitality distribution.
• Bidfood UK: Bidfood UK is a national broadline foodservice wholesaler supplying restaurants, hotels, caterers, and hospitality operators across multiple categories. Its scale, delivery network, and private-label/own-brand proposition closely parallel Woods' broadline national model.
• Turner Price: Turner Price is a UK foodservice wholesaler supplying pubs, restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality operators. It competes at the regional broadline level and is comparable in product breadth and customer mix.

Regional players

• Musgrave MarketPlace: Musgrave MarketPlace is a broadline foodservice and retail supplier in Ireland serving food-service customers with food, drink, and related supplies. It is a regional peer because its core geography is Ireland rather than the UK.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/woodsfsl
• Instagraminstagram.com/woodsfsl
• Xx.com/woodsfs
• Facebookfacebook.com/WoodsFSL

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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