We know that for food Manufacturers no surprises, are good surprises!

We understand your sector’s requirements

Our accreditations ensure we provide the highest standards across quality, safety and consistency – meaning that there are no surprises when it comes to your order. So your meats are lean on request but your production line is lean by design.

We have a wealth of experience working with the Manufacturing sector, our team are here to support you and your business with product assurance and service excellence. Our Customer Excellence team are on hand to assist you in finding the right product for your menu and budget. Whatever your requirements rest assured you can – leave it with us!

We offer a complete range of Bakery & Patisserie

Whether it is a golden tiger bread loaf sliced to sandwich some fish goujons with lashing of tartar. Or the sauces, syrups, pistoles and pastry you need to create exquisite desserts, savoury tarts and beautiful bakes, we want you to have all you ‘knead’ (sorry!) – leave it with us.

Fast, flexible and reliable delivery

We understand how important dependable delivery is to our customers; it can make the difference between hitting or missing deadlines and winning or losing business. Our multi-temperature delivery vehicles have the capability to deliver your entire order at a time that suits you and you can be assured that your order will arrive on time without fail. Whatever the weather – you can leave it with us!

We can help with menu and recipe support

Whether you require analysis of your current menu or full menu planning, our Executive Chef, Steve Shore is on hand to support you. Steve can provide advice on everything from calorie counts to nutritional & allergen labelling and even provide your with tips on cost reduction.

A single source for all of your catering needs

We’re proud to offer a choice of over 3,000 products available for next day delivery. Our categories include: fresh, chilled, ambient, frozen and non-food kitchen essentials. If you can’t find what you’re looking for or you require something very specific, it’s no problem. Our Customer Excellence team will be happy to help so you can leave it with us!

Everything your operation needs

We’re proud to offer a choice of over 3,000 products available for next day delivery. If you can’t find what you’re looking for or you require something very specific, it’s no problem. Our Customer Excellence team will be happy to help so you can leave it with us!

We offer complete recipe support & advice

Whether you require analysis of your current production or recipe and ingredient planning, our Executive Chef, Steve Shore is on hand to support you.

We can help you with costing & budgeting

Calculating food costs can be a time consuming task, but staying on budget and calculating your finances will ultimately save time, money and prevent unnecessary waste. Whether it is small changes to your recipes or trying out our freshly prepared range. Our Executive Chef Steve Shore is on hand to provide advice and guidance on budgeting and managing costs without compromising on taste or quality.

Nutrition & allergen support and advice

In recent years people have become much more health-conscious and aware of their food choices. Additionally, there has been a considerable rise in food allergies and the requirement for ‘free from’ options. Sometimes healthy food is not just a personal choice, but a necessity. Our Executive Chef Steve Shore will be able to guide and advise you on current legislation whilst providing you with ideas on how you can create delicious, healthy alternatives for your customers.

Bespoke recipes tailored to your requirements

Whether you are looking to give your product offering a boost, take advantage of in-season buying or offer your customers more plant-based dishes. Our Executive Chef Steve Shore will work with you to understand you business requirements and the needs of your customers before supporting you with recipe development, planning and product innovation enabling your business stay on trend and within budget.

Save time & money without compromising on flavour with our Freshly Prepared range

We’ve partnered with Express Vegetables, a well-established supplier in Weymouth, to provide high-quality pre-prepared produce, saving you time and space in the kitchen. Our freshly prepared items are the perfect solution for businesses facing staffing challenges, limited kitchen space, or those looking to boost efficiency and output – leave it all to us! Arthur David was the first company in Bristol to offer prepared vegetables, and we’re proud to have supplied chips to M&S. Today, we offer over 70 different prepared products, including sliced, diced, quartered, and whole peeled items. Consistency is always our top priority when it comes to pre-prepared items.

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Discover our Featured Recipes

From starters to desserts, fine dining to sides and sauces. Our Executive Chef Steve Shore has created a range of exciting and innovative menu ideas and recipe collections.

Arthur David’s Distribution Area

We delivery 6 days a week to over 3000 happy customers across the West Country. Find out if we deliver in your area, who your local sales rep is and how to get in touch.

View our Ingredients & Fine Foods brochure

Our extensive range of ingredients and fine foods offer everything you need to create spectacular dishes.