Food procurement made easy
Using Procure for best market prices will instil confidence in your supply chain and result in savings you'll enjoy.
Almost all of the food businesses we visit are not getting good value pricing from suppliers.
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.
Laura
Compliance & Pricing
Laura takes care of compliance and purchasing within the procurement department, with a focus on benchmarking, data analysis, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
She utilises a systematic approach and meticulous attention to detail to optimise efficiency and stay ahead of compliance requirements.
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
Steve
Supplier Audits & Provenance
Steve specialises in auditing suppliers premises, legislation, allergen compliance and tracing the supply chain. Previously at Sodexo, he went from Chef Manager to Executive Development Chef, managing city contracts and earning a BSc in Food Service Management.
A medal-winning chef, Steve has managed teams, judged competitions, and worked in facilities management.
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
