This category includes the supply of food, beverages, disposable and non-disposable catering supplies, and kitchen equipment. Essentially anything that is required in a kitchen, canteen, restaurant or for corporate hospitality events.

What are the key product areas covered?

Food supplies (dry/wet/frozen)
Beverages supplies
Cooking utensils and equipment
Tableware
Barware
Servingware
Chef's clothing
Primary cooking equipment (e.g. ovens, fryers, griddles)
Refrigeration equipment
Dishwashers, glasswashers

What are the benefits of joining the BSA Consortium for Catering Supplies?

Significant and sustainable reduction of your existing spend in this category thanks to the buying power of the BSA Consortium.
Professional Sales teams both in the field and internally who receive continual product training so they can keep you abreast of new products, legislation, training and bring a real benefit to your end users.
Reduced supplier base - this in turn reduces administration costs (i.e. fewer purchase orders, invoices, payment queries)
The opportunity to develop closer more beneficial customer/supplier relationships and focus on added value services
Next day guaranteed stock availability service, enabling you to minimise stock holding and improve your cash flow
Quality, Value for Money products
Supplier Telesales service
Electronic trading - 24 hr shopping, reducing your administration costs and helping you to reduce your inventory
Management information - detailed information on all expenditure, giving you accountability and visibility and providing assistance in budget control
Supplier Performance Appraisal - the BSA Consortium monitors all supplier performance and shares this information on a quarterly basis with its Clients. This is key to developing a continuous improvement philosophy.

Using the Buying Support Agency is easy: just call on: 0845 555 3344 or email us on: info@buyingsupport.co.uk