THE SANDWICH LARDER LIMITED

What THE SANDWICH LARDER LIMITED does

The Sandwich Larder Limited is a privately-held, family-owned fresh-food catering business founded in May 2003 by David Mackintosh and headquartered at custom-designed premises on Sinclair Road in Aberdeen, Scotland. The company prepares and delivers sandwiches, wraps, platters, lunch menus, breakfast items, afternoon tea packages, and supplementary extras (cakes, fruit, beverages) to corporate offices, large contract customers, retail outlets, and sales vans across Aberdeen and the wider North East of Scotland. All food is prepared fresh each morning using locally sourced produce where possible, with comprehensive dietary accommodations (gluten-free, nut-free, wheat-free, dairy-free, vegan) and biodegradable packaging. The business holds SALSA (Safe and Local Supplier Approval) certification and is a member of the British Sandwich Association.

Orders are placed via email ([email protected]) or telephone (+44 1224 897146), with delivery included in unit pricing for items such as afternoon tea for four at £45 and individual pastries, sandwiches, and beverages priced from £1.10 to £19.25. Distribution is conducted Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 3:30pm, using temperature-controlled chilled vans. The company operates as a horizontal B2B/B2C catering provider with two customer segments: offices and corporate clients (primary) and retail/event customers, supported by a small family-led team supplemented by trained catering staff. The second generation joined the business in August 2022 when the founder's oldest son came on board, and the company's 20th anniversary in 2023 was marked by a £20,000 fundraising campaign across four local charities.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The company's technology stack is limited to a content-management website (sandwichlarder.com) and organic social media presence on Facebook and Instagram; no proprietary software, mobile application, or API platform is disclosed. Competitive positioning rests on 20 years of local presence, SALSA-certified quality, daily fresh preparation, temperature-controlled logistics, and a portfolio of local artisan suppliers rather than on technology differentiation. There are no disclosed funding rounds, mergers, acquisitions, or institutional investors.

Name

THE SANDWICH LARDER LIMITED

Legal name

The Sandwich Larder Limited

Website

https://sandwichlarder.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Sandwich Larder is a family-owned fresh-food catering and delivery business in Aberdeen, UK, founded in 2003. It prepares sandwiches, platters, lunch menus, breakfast, afternoon tea, and extras daily for delivery to local offices, corporate contract customers, and retail outlets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Catering Services

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (72231), Caterers (722320)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate/Workplace Meal Programs & Bulk Prepared Meals (CRAHAJAJ)

Keywords

• Corporate catering services
• Sandwich platter supply
• Office lunch delivery
• Afternoon tea catering
• Fresh food preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Aberdeen

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Catering and Food Delivery: Fresh prepared food delivered to offices and homes. Customers order from menus including sandwiches, platters, lunch menus, afternoon tea, breakfast, and extra goodies. Pricing is per item or per menu package.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Sandwich Larder is a family-owned catering business that prepares fresh, made-to-order food each morning and delivers it in temperature-controlled vans to offices, contract customers, retail shops, and consumers in Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland. Its portfolio includes sandwich platters, afternoon tea packages, VIP and executive lunches, breakfast catering, five distinct lunch menus, and supplementary extras such as snacks, fruit baskets, and beverages. All products are SALSA-certified and tailored to dietary requirements (gluten-free, nut-free, wheat-free, dairy-free, vegan).

Product overview

The Sandwich Larder is a family-owned catering business offering a portfolio of fresh, prepared-to-order food delivery services for offices and events in Aberdeen. The core product portfolio comprises sandwich platters (Traditional, Harvester, and Speciality varieties), afternoon tea packages for four, VIP and executive lunch services, breakfast catering, five distinct lunch menu options, and supplementary extra goodies. All food is prepared fresh each morning using local produce where possible and delivered in temperature-controlled vehicles. The company holds SALSA certification and caters for special dietary requirements including gluten-free, nut-free, wheat-free, dairy-free, and vegan options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sandwich Platters Ready-to-deliver sandwich platters in Traditional, Harvester, and Speciality varieties, featuring white/wholemeal bread, granary rolls, wraps, baguettes, and flatbreads with assorted fillings such as ham and tomato, chicken coronation, smoked salmon, and specialty combinations. Targeted at offices, contract customers, and event caterers in Aberdeen.
• Afternoon Tea Afternoon tea package for four people priced at £45, featuring a selection of sandwiches including coronation chicken, chicken mayonnaise and bacon, smoked ham and mature cheddar, tuna mayonnaise, and savoury cheese, along with desserts such as homemade scones, brownies, macaroons, rocky road, chocolate crispies, and strawberry tarts from The Bread Guy Aberdeen. Targeted at offices, events, and individuals in Aberdeen.
• VIP & Executive Lunch Premium lunch service requiring 48 hours advance notice, with speciality sandwiches such as smoked salmon pinwheels, Chinese red pork, chilli and lime prawns, and hoi sin duck wraps, accompanied by quiches, salads, fruit baskets, and cheese boards. Targeted at offices hosting senior visitors or executive events.
• Breakfast Morning catering service featuring freshly baked Danish pastries, pancakes, fruit scones, scones, croissants, yoghurts, and mixed breakfast platters with pancakes, scones, butteries, jam, and butter. Targeted at offices requiring early morning catering.
• Lunch Menus (Menu 1-5) Five distinct lunch menu options prepared fresh each morning: Menu 1 (sandwiches, wraps, sausage rolls, quiche), Menu 2 (rustic and granary rolls with tikka wraps), Menu 3 (filled flat breads with avocado and prawns), Menu 4 (light lunch with mini batch rolls and salads), and Menu 5 (VIP lunch with open sandwiches and skewers). Menus 4 and 5 require 48 hours notice. Targeted at offices and contract customers.
• Extra Goodies Supplementary catering items including savoury options (sausage rolls, quiche, chicken/prawn skewers, pakora, samosas, soup), cakes and treats (tray bakes, muffins, cookies, fudge, brownie bites), fruit baskets and skewers, and beverages (juice cans, still/sparkling water, fruit juice cartons). All prices include delivery, disposable plates, and napkins and are exclusive of VAT. Targeted at offices and event caterers.

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BrakesminorOthersFood service supplier providing ingredients and supplies for Sandwich Larder operations.
• CoverisminorOthersPackaging supplier providing innovative, sustainable packaging solutions that protect and prolong product lifecycles.
• Food OptionsminorOthersFood supplier for Sandwich Larder operations.
• Graham's DairyminorOthersDairy supplier providing dairy products for Sandwich Larder.
• Harvey BrocklessminorOthersSupplier of speciality cheese, cured meats and store cupboard ingredients from small artisan producers across the globe.
• InstockminorOthersFood supplier providing surplus and quality ingredients.
• Lomond FoodsminorOthersWholesale supplier providing high quality food in bulk.
• Mark Murphy and Partner LtdminorOthersSupplier for Sandwich Larder operations.
• McGhee's Family BakersminorOthersFamily bakery supplier for fresh baked goods.
• McWilliam Aberdeen LtdminorOthersAberdeen-based supplier for Sandwich Larder.
• PlanglowminorOthersPackaging supplier for Sandwich Larder.
• The Bread Guy AberdeenminorOthersAberdeen award winning artisan bakery supplying fresh bread products including strawberry tarts for afternoon tea.
• Tri-starminorOthersSupplier for Sandwich Larder operations.
• Befriend a ChildcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity partner in 20th anniversary fundraiser. Sandwich Larder is raising £20,000 across four selected charities during their 20th anniversary year.
• ClancoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity partner in 20th anniversary fundraiser. Sandwich Larder is raising £20,000 across four selected charities during their 20th anniversary year.
• Mental Health AberdeencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity partner in 20th anniversary fundraiser. Sandwich Larder is raising £20,000 across four selected charities during their 20th anniversary year.
• Aberdeen Street FriendscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity partner in 20th anniversary fundraiser. Sandwich Larder is raising £20,000 across four selected charities during their 20th anniversary year.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Baxter Storey: Premium UK corporate caterer serving workplaces, events, and hospitality. Similar high-quality, service-led approach to corporate catering with focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients and bespoke client offerings.
• Lexington Catering: UK corporate caterer serving offices and events. Comparable in providing regular workplace lunch delivery, hospitality, and event catering services to corporate clients with a quality-focused approach.
• Olive Catering Services: UK office caterer providing workplace food services. Comparable as a B2B catering business focused on office lunches, hospitality, and event catering with a service-led model.
• Gather & Gather: UK corporate catering brand (part of CH&CO) focused on workplace food services. Strongly comparable in serving corporate offices with daily lunches, hospitality, and event catering.
• Wilson Vale: UK regional contract caterer serving corporate clients across multiple sectors. Comparable as a smaller, regionally-based B2B catering business with a similar focus on quality, service, and personal relationships.
• CH&CO: Leading UK independent contract caterer serving corporate clients across multiple sectors. Directly comparable as a B2B-focused catering business with a portfolio of office and event catering services using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Broad incumbents

• OCS Group: International facilities services and contract catering provider. Operates in workplace catering and food services across multiple UK sectors, providing a broader competitive benchmark for the category.
• Compass Group: Global market leader in contract foodservice and support services. Operates across all major catering verticals including workplace and event catering, providing the broader competitive context for any UK corporate catering business.
• Elior Group: International contract caterer operating across multiple European markets including the UK. Provides workplace catering and corporate food services as a major competitor in the broader market.
• Sodexo: Global food services and facilities management company. Major player in workplace catering and corporate food services with significant UK presence across multiple sectors and accounts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sandwichlarder
• Instagraminstagram.com/sandwichlarder
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-sandwich-larder-limited

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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