Proudly supporting and supplying the West Country food sector for over 60 years.
Discover seasonal recipes for every occasion
Arthur David’s Development Kitchen – recipes created by our executive chef Steve Shore for you and your customers.
How to become a customer
Our passion is to help you deliver an amazing food experience. So, if you’d like to work together, simply fill out our online form.
View our Ingredients & Fine Foods range brochure here!
From adventurous cafes with limited storage to lavish hotels & restaurants with brave menus and manufacturers with no time to chop – we’ve got you covered. Leave it with us.
What we deliver
All of our products are well considered and individually chosen to meet the needs of our rightfully picky customers. Our suppliers are selected based on quality, availability and location – and they need to get us!
Why choose us?
Everything Your Business Needs
Championing Local Suppliers
Delivering to the West Country
Dependable and Reliable Service
Fast and Efficient Delivery
How we can support your business
We know it takes more than ingredients to get food businesses cooking, which is why we go the extra mile. So much so, we’re proud to say that we have the highest colleague to customer ratio in our industry in the UK.
How We Can Help
We will do all we can to make your lives easier.
Distribution & Logistics
We deliver 6 days a week, to over 2,500 customers across the West Country.
Location & Area Managers
View our coverage and find your area manager.
Pumpkin Gnocchi
Supporting the next generation
Young Chef of the Year supported by Arthur David
Have you discovered our Freshly Prepared range?
Save time & money without compromising on flavour with our Freshly Prepared range.
Every Sack. Every Order. Every Dish
So far we have raised £5,903 for Community of Purpose’s `Break Free` with our Potatoes With Purpose Campaign that we`re running alongside The Food Heroes 🙌💗
Every bag = £1 towards helping to provide meals, transport and activities for the children who attend the Break Free sessions🙌
There are still a few months left of our Potatoes With Purpose campaign, let`s continue to smash it 🩷
Sweet stone fruit, cured meats, whipped feta and a drizzle of honey – the kind of flavour combinations summer menus are built on ☀️
This WEEK`S DEALS are focused on lighter plates, easy sharers and ingredients that help kitchens deliver big flavour with simple execution.
Nectarines
Peaches
Serrano Ham
Prosciutto
Pure Clear Honey
Built for busy summer service🍽️
We’re currently looking for 3.5T and 7.5T drivers to join the Arthur David team.
As a family-run business trusted across the South West since 1962, we know our drivers play a huge part in delivering the service our customers rely on every day.
We’ve recently introduced improved driver pay rates and offer a range of full-time, part-time and flexible shift patterns:
✔ Modern, well-maintained vehicles
✔ Supportive team environment
✔ Competitive rates of pay – 3.5T £13.75ph & 7.5T from £16.26ph
✔ Great range of company benefits
We’re looking for friendly, reliable people who enjoy being out on the road and take pride in great service.
Find out more about the roles, shift patterns and benefits here:
https://arthurdavid.co.uk/driver-recruitment-opportunities/
📍 Bishop Sutton
📧 jobs@adavid.co.uk
📞 0330 333 4441
📸Photo credit to our very own driver Nick Milsom – thank you for the great shot!
Spring / Summer menus are taking shape – and they’re getting simpler.
We’re seeing a clear shift in kitchens right now:
– Fewer ingredients
– Better quality
– Built for speed and consistency
It’s not about doing more – it’s about doing the right things well.
We’ve broken down what’s actually working (and how to use it on your menu).
👉 Read the full article
🖇️ https://arthurdavid.co.uk/our-company/fresh-off-the-press/menu-trends/
#foodtrends2026 #trending #menuinspo
These aren’t just another mushroom.
Grown just down the road in Bristol by Simply Grow – using recycled coffee grounds, they’re a more sustainable way of producing, but more importantly, they deliver a better product in the kitchen🤝
– Deeper flavour
– Better texture
– Ingredients that actually perform in service
It’s sustainability that makes a difference where it matters — on the plate.
Now available
Code: 23218
Sides are doing more than ever on menus right now 👇
Loaded, shareable, and built to sell – and these NEW Marco Pierre White Retro Tater Tots fit straight in.
Crispy, consistent and easy to serve.
With summer trade and the World Cup coming up, this is one to get on the menu☀️
The side that always sells.
Code: 35241
Burgers are still doing the heavy lifting on menus🍔 – so this week we’ve made it simple 👇
From bun to finish, these WEEKLY DEALS are built to help you serve faster, keep consistency high and add value to every plate.
Built for service.
Selected lines. Limited availability.
Order online now or speak to Customer Excellence.
This Easter, 340 young people were supported through Break Free 💛
Meals. Activities. A safe place to belong.
We’re proud to support @commofpurpose and the incredible work they do — helping young people build confidence, friendships and new experiences during the school holidays.
Every pink sack of Koffmann’s potatoes = £1 donated 👇
#communityofpurpose #bristolcharity #charitysupport
New sauces have landed🔥
Say hello to Pesto Mayo 🌿, Hot Honey🔥 and Green Goddess 🥑 – three bold new sauces made to take your favourites to the next level.
Dip it. Drizzle it. Load it up.
Available now – order yours today📲
Not all cheese is created equal. Taste the difference.
– Ivy’s Reserve Vintage Cheddar (18101)
– Ivy’s Reserve Somerset Red (18100)
Built for menus that value flavour, consistency, and something worth talking about.
Free samples available — try it in your kitchen and see the difference.
👉 Speak to your Account Manager or Customer Excellence
Spring Specials 🌱
This week we’re focusing on two seasonal favourites – Cornish New Potatoes & Heritage Tomatoes 🥔🍅
Perfect for spring menus, lighter dishes and fresh seasonal specials.
Simple produce. Exceptional flavour.
Available now as part of this week’s deals, get in touch with your Account Manager or our Customer Excellence team today🙌
Safer. Cleaner. Built for busy kitchens.
Speedwrap Pro helps you reduce waste, improve hygiene and work more efficiently — every day.
Buy any 2 refill packs and get a FREE dispenser🤩
Speak to your Account Manager or our Customer Excellence Team today!!
Offer ends on 30/04/26
