Who we are
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2022 sees Harlech Foodservice celebrate 50 fabulous years in business!From when we were first established in 1972, we have outgrown two premises and evolved in to Harlech Foodservice as you know us today. Modern day Harlech Foodservice services customers throughout Wales, the North West and the Midlands. Thank you to each and every one of you that continue to support us as we work together growing your business and ours. |
Company FoundersColin & Gill FoskettBoth Colin and Gill were from family business backgrounds, so hard work and long hours were no stranger to them. When the opportunity to buy an ailing frozen food business in Harlech came up in 1972, they jumped at the chance. Colins' brothers Fred and Stephen later also joined the company and working hard to build the business was paramount to them all. Sadly Colin passed away in 2015 and Gill in early 2019. Their children Jonathan, Andrew and Laura, together with fellow directors and staff work hard to take the business forward and continue their legacy. |
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Early YearsColin Harry Foskett left school in 1960 and worked for his father in the grocery trade. By 1972, realising the potential of the up-and-coming Frozen Foods market, he took a leap of faith and raised enough money to purchase a small struggling frozen food outlet in the coastal village of Harlech. Together with his wife Gill, their two sons Jonathan and Andrew pictured left, and their daughter, Laura, the decision was made to move from their native Shropshire to North Wales. Harlech Frozen Foods was born. |
Steady GrowthAs the business grew it soon became apparent that the company would outgrow it’s premises on the narrow high street in Harlech and when a plot of land at Y Ffor, near Pwllheli, came up for sale it was an opportunity to expand and build a depot to accommodate future growth. For the next 20 years the company continued to grow and in 2010 the operation once again outgrew its premises at Y Ffor and moved to a purpose-built depot on the Food Park at Llanystumdwy, near Criccieth. Today Harlech services its 4 satelite depots from this site, with daily deliveries to customers throughout Wales, the North West and the Midlands. |
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Our Commitment
We aim to deliver a total foodservice solution to the catering industry. We're passionate about all things foodservice and dedicated to delivering the highest quality of service to all of our customers.
We endeavour to source local Welsh produce wherever possible, not only for its excellent quality and taste, but also to help support local businesses. We work alongside a diverse mix of national and international suppliers to bring the caterer what they need, be it fine specialty foods or ingredients or the basic commodity items. With constant product development and review, our range is continually expanding to meet customer demands and changing trends.
Our aim is simply to ensure we meet the needs of all our customers and be regarded as the most reliable and efficient foodservice supplier in Wales and the North West - one phone call, one invoice, one delivery.
Today…
Today, 50 years on, Harlech Foodservice remains an independent, family owned and managed company with award winning customer service and commitment to excellence at the heart of its business.
The company employs over 200 full time members of staff, offers in excess of 10,000 product lines and distributes to customers throughout North & Mid Wales as well as the North West of England and West Midlands.