New CaterChoice Food Service depot to open in Birmingham

ICS UK is to open a new site in Birmingham under the CaterChoice Food Service name in the first week of June.

The 48,000 sq ft depot is a distribution site and will also offer a click & collect service.

The CaterChoice division is part of the ICS UK group of companies, which was established 45 years ago and now has a turnover exceeding £120 million. The ICS UK head office and main wholesale depot is in Bradford, and the group has additional sides in Sheffield, Bolton and Leeds that all operate under the CaterChoice Cash & Carry name.

A Sugro member, ICS UK offers an extensive range of ambient, frozen and chilled foods and packaging products suitable for commercial kitchens operating in almost all sectors of the catering and hospitality trade, including fast food, restaurants, cafes, dessert parlours, mobile catering, and contract catering.

The company caters to all types of cuisine including Indian, Chinese, Thai, Italian, pizza/kebab, fish & chips, English, fusion, Mexican, American, Caribbean and Turkish.

ICS UK also distributes a range of own-label products, as well as selected nationwide and private label products for the catering services sector. Labels include Prima, Al Ameen, Eazi-Klean, My Flavourite Chicken, Texas Ranger, Eazi-Pak, Milano and Manhattan Town.

Ismail Bhamji, director at ICS UK, said: “We truly believe that strong relationships with both suppliers and customers are the key to success and longevity in the business world. Developing these mutually beneficial relationships has helped us grow as a company and allowed us to acquire our reputation for quality products with competitive pricing.

“We truly and sincerely appreciate both the ongoing support of our suppliers and service providers, as well as the loyalty displayed by our customers. On behalf of all the directors, management and colleagues at ICS (UK), I would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to all our suppliers and customers – especially those who have given any support into making the new Birmingham site possible.”

Published Date: May 15, 2023