Wholesale Food Suppliers for Cafes & Coffee Shops in Devon & Cornwall
For over 20 years, Xlent Foods has been supporting independent cafes, coffee shops, tearooms, and delis across Devon and Cornwall with reliable wholesale food supply. We understand the unique challenges of cafe operations—tight breakfast margins, the morning rush, grab-and-go demands, and the need for suppliers who understand the seasonal rhythms of Devon and Cornwall's cafe culture.
Whether you're running a busy seaside cafe in Torbay, a specialist coffee shop in Plymouth, a traditional tearoom in rural Devon, or a sandwich bar in Exeter's city centre, we provide the products, pricing, and service that independent cafes need to thrive. Our experience with cafe businesses means we understand early morning delivery requirements, breakfast product quality, and the importance of reliable supply during peak tourist season.
Reviewing your supplier options? Our guide to choosing a wholesale food supplier covers what matters most for cafe businesses. For help managing costs, see our food cost and margin guide.
Why Cafes & Coffee Shops Choose Xlent Foods
We've built our reputation supporting independent cafes, coffee shops, and tearooms across Devon and Cornwall. We understand that cafe businesses are different—and we're set up to meet those specific needs.
Breakfast Product Range
Comprehensive breakfast range including quality bacon, sausages, eggs, hash browns, black pudding, mushrooms, and beans. Premium breakfast products that help you deliver the all-day breakfast your customers expect.
Sandwich & Deli Supplies
Full range of sandwich fillings, premium meats, cheeses, fresh salad ingredients, and quality breads. Supporting your lunchtime service with products that create the sandwiches and panini your customers come back for.
Flexible Order Sizes
We understand you're not ordering in restaurant volumes. Flexible minimum orders that work for independent cafes—you're not locked into catering-pack quantities that don't match your actual usage.
Morning Delivery Slots
Early morning delivery available to ensure you're stocked before breakfast service begins. We understand the importance of reliable supply when you're opening at 7:00am or 8:00am.
Pastry & Cake Range
Quality pastries, croissants, muffins, tray bakes, and dessert options. Supporting your display counter with products that complement your coffee service and drive afternoon sales.
Grab-and-Go Options
Portion-controlled and pre-packaged options perfect for grab-and-go service. Products that support quick service during the morning rush whilst maintaining quality and margin control.
Collection Available
Prefer to collect? Our Plymouth depot is open for pre-arranged collections: Mon-Fri 6am-3pm, Saturday 10am-12pm. Ideal if you need stock before your early morning opening or for last-minute requirements.
Types of Cafe Business We Serve
Our cafe customers across Devon and East Cornwall include the full spectrum of cafe-style businesses. Whatever your cafe concept, we have the products and service to support your success.
From traditional tearooms to modern speciality coffee shops, from busy sandwich bars to coastal cafes—we support independent cafe businesses across every style.
Supporting Your Breakfast Service
The all-day breakfast is a cafe staple across Devon and Cornwall. We understand the importance of consistent breakfast product quality—your reputation depends on it.
Quality Breakfast Meats
Premium back bacon, sausages, black pudding, and speciality options. Breakfast meats that cook consistently, taste great, and support the quality your customers expect from their full English.
Eggs & Dairy
Fresh eggs, quality butter, milk, and cheese. Essential breakfast ingredients delivered fresh for your morning service.
Breakfast Sides
Hash browns, mushrooms, tinned tomatoes, baked beans, and toast options. Everything you need to complete your breakfast plates with reliability and consistency.
Portion Control Options
Breakfast items available in portion-controlled formats help manage costs and maintain consistent serving sizes—critical for breakfast margin control.
Explore our frozen foods range for breakfast essentials and our chilled products for fresh dairy and meats.
Delivery Coverage Across Devon & East Cornwall
Next-day delivery across Devon and East Cornwall to support cafe operations from coast to countryside. Reliable service from our Plymouth depot.
Devon Cafes & Coffee Shops
- Plymouth cafes & coffee shops
- Exeter cafes & sandwich bars
- Torquay & Torbay seaside cafes
- South Hams tearooms & cafes
- North Devon coastal cafes
- East Devon cafes
- Mid Devon tearooms
- Dartmoor cafes
East Cornwall Cafes
- Bodmin area cafes
- Saltash & Torpoint cafes
- Launceston cafes & tearooms
- Liskeard area cafes
- Looe seaside cafes
For cafes in other Cornwall areas, please contact us to discuss delivery options.
Seasonal Support
We understand Devon and Cornwall's seasonal patterns. Scale up your orders during peak tourist season (Easter–September), maintain reliable supply during winter months, and adjust ordering for shoulder seasons.
Complete Product Range for Cafe Operations
From breakfast service to afternoon tea, from lunchtime sandwiches to all-day coffee and cake—we supply the full spectrum of products to support diverse cafe menus.
Frozen Foods
Breakfast essentials, pastries, potato products, and frozen desserts. Supporting your breakfast service and display counter with quality frozen products that deliver consistency.
Sample products: Danish Crown Bacon, McWhinneys Gold Sausages, Aviko Hash Browns, Schulstad Butter Croissants, Pain Au Chocolat, Wrapped Blueberry Muffins, Mini Mixed Danish, Apple Turnovers
Explore Frozen Range →Chilled Products
Fresh dairy, premium meats, sandwich fillings, salad ingredients, and deli products. Everything you need for fresh, quality sandwiches, panini, and salads your customers love.
Sample products: Full Fat Milk, Semi Skimmed Milk, Clotted Cream, Kerrymaid Double Cream, Block Mild Cheddar, Free Range Eggs, Fresh Eggs
View Chilled Range →Ambient Goods
Speciality coffee, teas, condiments, baking ingredients, and store cupboard essentials. Supporting your beverage service and baking operations with quality ambient products.
Sample products: Lavazza Coffee Beans, Nescafe Gold Blend, Tetley Tea Bags, PG Tips, Cadbury Drinking Chocolate, Da Vinci Syrups, Monin Syrups
Browse Ambient Products →Packaging & Disposables
Takeaway cups, lids, food containers, and paper products. Everything you need for grab-and-go service and customer take-out orders.
Sample products: Mocha Cups (8oz, 12oz), Ripple Cups, Dome Lids, Takeaway Containers, Paper Bags, Napkins
View Packaging Range →This is a sample of our range. We stock 500+ cafe-relevant products—contact us for the full list tailored to your cafe.
Cafes & Coffee Shops We Support
Real examples (anonymised) of cafes and coffee shops across Devon & Cornwall benefiting from specialist cafe suppliers:
Independent Cafe (Plymouth)
Challenge: Busy all-day breakfast operation serving 150+ breakfasts daily. Tight margins on £7.95 full English. Previous supplier's bacon quality inconsistent—customer complaints increasing. Needed reliable early morning delivery.
Solution: Premium breakfast meats at cafe-volume pricing. Early morning delivery (before 7:00am opening). Portion-controlled bacon rashers improved consistency and reduced waste. Improved breakfast margin by £0.35/plate whilst maintaining quality. Customer satisfaction recovered.
Seaside Cafe (Torbay)
Challenge: Seasonal operation (March–October) serving tourists and locals. Summer demand 4x winter levels. Previous supplier required year-round fixed minimums—paying for stock through closed winter months.
Solution: Flexible seasonal ordering aligned to opening pattern. Scale up May–September for tourist season, minimal orders October–February during quiet period. Reduced annual waste by ~£2,100 by matching ordering to actual demand. Improved seasonal cash flow significantly.
Coffee Shop (East Cornwall)
Challenge: Speciality coffee shop emphasising quality pastries and cakes. Display counter critical for afternoon trade. Needed premium pastries without on-site baking. Limited storage for fresh bakery stock.
Solution: Premium frozen croissants, pain au chocolat, and muffins (bake-off in-house). Twice-weekly delivery suited limited storage. Display quality improved significantly vs previous supplier. Afternoon sales (coffee + cake) increased 18% with improved pastry quality and range.
For wider Devon & Cornwall coverage, see our regional wholesaler page. Need event catering supplies? We support caterers too.
Cafe or Coffee Shop Owner?
Send us your current supplier invoices and we'll show you how our cafe-focused wholesale pricing compares. See exactly where you can save whilst maintaining or improving product quality.
Compare My Prices →How to Get Started
We've made it simple for cafes and coffee shops to start working with us. Our process respects the realities of independent cafe operations.
- Initial Discussion Tell us about your cafe—breakfast focus, sandwich service, typical daily covers, current challenges. We can review your existing supplier invoices to understand your usage patterns.
- Tailored Quotation We create personalised wholesale pricing based on your actual requirements. Transparent pricing showing how our costs compare to your current supplier—see exactly where you can save.
- Flexible Ordering Order by phone, email, or through your account manager. Order what you need, when you need it—we adapt to your cafe's rhythm, not rigid minimum-order systems.
- Reliable Delivery Next-day delivery across Devon and East Cornwall. Early morning delivery slots available for cafes needing stock before breakfast service. Temperature-controlled transport ensures fresh products arrive ready to use.
- Ongoing Partnership Your dedicated contact understands cafe operations. Quick responses when you need to adjust orders, source specific products, or discuss seasonal menu changes.
Support Your Cafe or Coffee Shop with Xlent Foods
Join independent cafes, coffee shops, tearooms, and sandwich bars across Devon and Cornwall who trust Xlent Foods for reliable wholesale food supply. Whether you're serving all-day breakfasts on Plymouth's waterfront, running a speciality coffee shop in Exeter, operating a traditional tearoom in rural Devon, or managing a busy seaside cafe in Torbay—we understand the unique challenges of cafe businesses and we're here to support your success.
Get in touch today to discuss your cafe requirements and discover how wholesale suppliers with 20+ years of cafe experience can help your business thrive with better products, better pricing, and better service.
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