A wholesale food and catering supplies service you can rely on.
In the fast-paced world of catering, a reliable and proactive food wholesaler can make all the difference. We’re not just any foodservice distributor; we’re a family business stretching back over 80 years, built on strong family values, exceptional customer service, and quality products.
We understand the unique challenges caterers face. That’s why we go the extra mile, offering the resources and support you need to thrive. Unlike our national competitors, we have the flexibility and local knowledge of a family-run business to truly understand your needs. We don’t just deliver food; we deliver a better experience.
Our extensive range boasts over 7,000 products, and our customer base includes caterers from the care, education and hospitality sectors. We offer something for every menu, from fresh produce and butchery to frozen food, ambient goods, cleaning supplies and kitchen equipment.
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“Birchalls’ name is synonymous with quality and reliability. We price ourselves on using only the finest products and we can trust them to source the best for us”
Fence Gate Inn, Fence
“When we wanted to host a companywide bake-off competition, without missing a beat, Birchall offered their premises and ingredients for all our care homes. The team are not only generous in sending our homes and staff treats for Christmas but they’re also generous with their time."
Rochcare Group
“Birchalls have always been such a wonderful company to work with – so reliable and friendly – and after working with them for so many years, I feel like part of the family. The new building is magnificent. They deserve it, because they have worked so hard”.
Barbara Pearson, Birchall Foodservice customer since 1969
“I cannot praise the whole Birchall team enough, from the sales team to the drivers and the team on the phones. I’ve never worked with a company so polite and courteous. From taking the orders to delivering the goods and just the all-round excellent customer service. It’s a pleasure working with Birchalls”
YMCA
“Birchall Foodservice has come a long way in the 25 years I have known the company. It’s the personal touch of family business that makes them so successful.”
Simply Classic, Lancashire
“The products are of excellent quality, and we love the Country Range own brand goods, but the after sales service is also first class. Their rep service is second to none.”
St Anne’s Hospice, Greater Manchester
“Birchall Foodservice has been our principal supplier for a couple of years now, and have been a great addition to our college. We use certain branded lines but predominantly use the Country Range products and we find these to be of a very high standard and now buy our fresh butchery from them as the price and quality is excellent.”
Hugh Baird College, Liverpool
"Our chefs and staff at head office feel completely comfortable and confident in being able to contact the regional sales manager or the account departments on any matter.”
RochCare Group
“I cannot recommend the Birchall family enough, you know you get honesty from them and are always on hand to help out and go that extra mile for our business if and when required.”
Nelson & Colne College
“OrderMate is so much easier than other sites to negotiate and I think you will find I’m buying more each time because I’m seeing so much more of the Birchall range now. I love it.”
The Crows Nest, Cheshire
“This app is an absolute game changer. Its functionality is outstanding, and allows us to order as we walk around our stores, fridges and kitchens. We love OrderMate.”
Burnley Leisure & Culture
“Well done Birchalls. This app has saved me a lot of time with menu costing, stock take and ordering.”
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“We all had a brilliant time at The Care & Education Show; the tour, the suppliers, the demos and (the students’ favourite part) sampling the food & drink! It was a really well organised event and we all gained a lot from it. Thank you!"
Macclesfield College, Cheshire
“What a brilliant facility. The perfect venue for our seminar. Thanks for the tour and arranging the pastries. Hope to use you again.”
East Lancs Chamber of Commerce
"I recently had the pleasure of attending a Dysphagia Workshop at Birchall Foodservice. The training was informative and really well-organised! Gary, the trainer, was a very engaging speaker and made the day both fun and educational."
Turfcote Care & Nursing Home, Rossendale
"Deliveries and the times of our deliveries always meet our needs and are agreed to suit both parties. The drivers are very polite and clean which is what you want when they’re handling your food. They always go above and beyond for you."
Mount Carmel High School, Accrington
"The Dysphagia Workshop was very good. The fact that it was run by a professional chef made a massive difference for me. I have worked in food all my working life, healthcare is new to me, so the terminology and demonstrations made sense and put things into perspective for me.”
Worthington Lake Care Home, Wigan
"We’re really happy with the service we receive from Birchalls, especially from the friendly drivers. We didn’t get this level of service from our previous supplier."
Shuttleworth College, Padiham
"Birchalls’ products are of excellent quality, and we love the Country Range's own brand goods, but the after-sales service is also first class. Their rep service is second to none too. We highly recommend Birchall Foodservice."
St Anne’s Hospice, Greater Manchester
“I’ve had a great overall experience with Birchall’s. They always go the extra mile to make sure we get what we need. Our deliveries are always on time, and the drivers are excellent. Their products are great quality and competitively priced too.”
Battlefield 1403, Shrewsbury
“The BIG Event was a great experience. It was really nice to see and meet the suppliers and, of course, the people who run Birchall Foodservice!! I recommend attending this show.”
Oakhill School, Whalley
"I have worked with several other companies in the past, but none as supportive as Birchall Foodservice. They are definitely my favourite supplier!"
Mount Carmel High School, Accrington
"Birchalls quality produce and personal approach sets them apart from other suppliers. Our group of care homes have been involved in several training days, such as Dysphagia sessions, which has aided their development and our company."
North West Care Home Group
"The service we have experienced from Birchalls has always been exemplary. The drivers are always very happy and helpful on each delivery and if we do forget any products Birchalls will always try to assist in getting this to us."
North West Care Home Group
"We very much enjoy coming to the open days you provide where we get to meet the suppliers and sample the food, we are already booked onto the next one."
RochCare Group
"Our orders are always delivered on time, handled with care and the produce is always good. When we rarely do have issues, these are always dealt with promptly."
Care Group
"Myself and some of my team recently attended the dysphasia training day you provide, and this was some of the best training we have attended. The instructor was very knowledgeable, and we really like that the day was a mixture of theory and hands on"
RochCare Group
“I found the Less is More event really informative and useful. I picked up some great tips and insights about menu design, profit margins and creating an unforgettable dining experience for guests. I’m glad I attended and I would definitely recommend future Less is More events to caterers.”
Bellobistro
"Birchall Foodservice have been our main supplier of fresh, frozen, chilled and dry goods for over 10 years. We have a close relationship with Birchalls, and they offer support to us with training days, fundraising donations and first class customer care."
Woodlands Hospice
"We have been with Birchalls for many years and have always found their service excellent. We have two deliveries a week, and if there’s anything out of stock they always contact us to see if there is an alternative available or let me know when it's due back in stock. We have looked at other wholesalers, but we find that both the service and value we receive from Birchalls are too good to miss."
Bolton Hospice
"Birchalls have been our principal food supplier at the hospice for a number of years. We have always found Birchalls to be very helpful with any query we might have. It is a real family business and that is evident in all of our interactions; they really care about us as a customer.:
Wirral St John's Hospice
"OrderMate is very good. It lists all ingredients and allergens, allowing us to ensure we are fully compliant with all aspects of Natasha's Law."
Wirral St John's Hospice
"I find OrderMate very useful and easy to use for all kinds of Information, particularly allergens."
St. Michael's Hospice
Our delivery driver, Chris, is very reliable, chirpy and efficient!
St. Michael's Hospice
"Birchalls have provided training opportunities free of charge for staff and always give us competitive prices which enables us to make savings. They also always kindly donate food products for events when we are trying to raise funds for the hospice."
Bury Hospice
Our next event
Dysphagia Training - Autumn
Wednesday 12th November - 2025
10:00am – 2:30pm Birchall Foodservice, Burnley
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As a family run business, we are committed to supporting local businesses and sourcing products from regional suppliers whenever possible. We also work with a wide range of national brands to offer a great choice of products to our customers. Some of the national brands we work with include Bisto, Hellmanns, Yorkshire Tea and Knorr.
