Food procurement made easy
Almost all of the food businesses we visit are not getting good value pricing from suppliers.
Using Procure for best market prices will instil confidence in your supply chain and result in savings you'll enjoy.
Procurement management, for CHEFS, by CHEFS
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So.... what is
Procure is a food and kitchen procurement specialist, operated by experienced chefs and procurement experts, dedicated to overseeing all aspects of acquiring the essential goods and services required to sustain your kitchen's day-to-day operation.
This encompasses everything from sourcing and conducting necessary inspections of products to meticulously documenting each stage of the procurement process.
We really know food!
Helping you achieve best value
We strive to optimise sustainability practices while also considering factors such as cost-effectiveness, quality, and reliability.
We can help you select the very best suppliers based on quality, reliability and value. We also help you source specialist products and provide advice on menus and nutrition.
Achieve average savings of 15% on your annual food budget
We work to build high quality solutions around your needs
Our commitment to building high-quality solutions around our clients' needs is rooted in a customer-centric approach, a dedication to excellence, and a focus on tailoring our offerings to fit each client's unique requirements.
We can help you select the very best suppliers based on quality, reliability and value. We also help you source specialist products and provide advice on menus and nutrition.
PROFESSIONAL TENDERING
We competitively tender all or part of your food supplies, such as fruit and vegetables, dry and frozen good, ambient goods, butchery and dairy.
How
can help you
We work with clients in Education, Healthcare, Hospitality, Heritage & Leisure industries
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Who can benefit from
Helping you obtain fresh, quality ingredients at best value
James
A Chef career that started in hotels and restaurants working his way up the kitchen hierarchy to Executive Chef level before moving into Development roles within the contract catering sectors of Judicial, B&I and Education.
Heading up food and chef development across a portfolio of prestigious contracts James brings with him a wealth of experience in ingredient, menu and chef development.
James heads up our Education food buying portfolios and chef support.
Penny
Suppliers & Customer Relationships
Penny has had many years of building relationships with suppliers that ensure best value and best service for our clients.
She has great interpersonal skills and works closely with both supplier and customer to build rapport and establish trust to ensure a long and meaningful supplier partnership.
She has a can-do attitude and is passionate about providing excellent customer service and has a proven track record of resolving customer/supplier issues in a timely and efficient manner.
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Sam is a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Assistant with a proven ability to support efficient purchasing and supply chain operations. Skilled in vendor coordination, purchase order management, and inventory control, Sam ensures the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services while maintaining quality standards.
Sam is adept at fostering positive relationships with suppliers, monitoring market trends, and assisting in contract negotiations. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PurchaseFlow, Sam leverages technology to streamline procurement processes and maintain accurate records.
Passionate about continuous improvement, Sam thrives in dynamic environments and contributes to achieving organisational goals by aligning purchasing strategies with budgetary and operational needs.
Chris
Ingredient Sourcing
Classically trained both in Normandy, France and in the UK at the Ritz, Chris’ culinary pedigree is exceptional.
Having held top level Director Chef positions in the City, and Compass Group’s prestigious Roux Fine Dining restaurants brand.
Whilst with Compass, Chris was an integral member of the Culinary Development team and was crowned Compass Group ‘Senior Chef of the Year’.
Chris came to Procure from Elior UK where he was Group Executive Chef, leading a team of chefs with the responsibility for the development of culinary standards across the entire £250m turnover estate.
Chris heads up our Hotel & Leisure food buying portfolios
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Gareth Chambers
Development Chef Manager
Gareth boasts an impressive 24-year culinary journey, traversing diverse sectors within the catering industry. His culinary career commenced with a commendable 5-year tenure as a chef in the Royal Air Force, followed by the prestigious role of Executive Chef in an officers' mess. Demonstrating his adeptness, he consistently delivered culinary excellence for large gatherings.
In the last 6 years, Gareth has been involved with independent school catering, assuming pivotal roles as Chef Manager and Regional Support Chef for renowned establishments such as Palmer & Howells and Holroyd Howe.
For the last 25 years, Gareth has dedicated his time to volunteering at the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford. From humble beginnings, he ascended to the role of supervisor on the admissions team, a testament to his dedication.
Vitalina
Benchmarking & Invoices
Experienced assistant with strong linguistic capabilities and many transferable skills
She is engaged in conducting a comprehensive price analysis while facilitating the procurement of unique and distinctive ingredients.
Our team
