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Brakes

Brakes is the leading supplier of quality food to the catering industry in the UK and France, with a turnover in excess of £1.6 billion. Its strong understanding of the needs for the catering industry, combined with innovation in both products and service, has seen Brakes develop into a leading food service solutions provider.

The company distributes more than 15,000 products, including Brake-branded and other manufacturer’s products, to approximately 150,000 customer outlets in the UK and France. In 2006, Brakes was named ‘Best Delivered Wholesaler’ at Scottish Wholesale Association’s Achiever Awards.

Started nearly 50 years ago in Ashford, Brakes is now the UK’s leading supplier to caterers. The large majority of our 600 plus employees based in our Ashford offices live in the area and have been an intrinsic part of Brakes success and growth" said Sharon Black, Group HR Director of Brakes.

Based at Eureka Park, Brakes is located on the fastest expanding park in Ashford. Just off Junction 9 of the M20, Eureka Park offers a range of office solutions from small office suites to large corporate headquarters.

For more information visit the Brakes website or telephone 01233 206000.