Plymouth's Trusted Food Wholesaler Since 2003
Based right here in Plymouth at Unit 5, Kestral Park, Xlent Foods has been serving the city's restaurants, cafés, hotels, schools, and care homes since 2003. As a local, family-run business with deep roots in Plymouth's food service community, we understand what it takes to run a successful food business in this Ocean City.
Whether you're operating a bustling café on the Barbican, a seafront restaurant on the Hoe, a city-centre sandwich bar near Drake Circus, a school kitchen in Plympton, or a care home in Plymstock, you'll benefit from working with a Plymouth food wholesaler that's genuinely local. No distant regional hub, no call centres—just experienced Plymouth-based people who know the city inside out and are here when you need us. Looking for wider Devon coverage? See our Devon page.
Why Plymouth Businesses Choose Xlent Foods
Being based in Plymouth isn't just convenient—it means we're part of the same community as our customers. We see the challenges you face, understand the local market, and respond with the flexibility and service that only a genuinely local business can provide.
Genuinely Local Plymouth Depot
Our depot is at Unit 5, Kestral Park, Burrington Way—not a distribution hub hours away. This means faster response times, same-day emergency deliveries when needed, and drivers who know Plymouth inside out.
Personal Relationships
You'll speak to the same people every time—local staff who know your business, remember your preferences, and treat you like the valued customer you are, not a number in a national system.
Next-Day & Same-Day Delivery
Next-day delivery across all Plymouth areas—city centre, Devonport, Stonehouse, Plympton, Plymstock, and surrounding areas like Ivybridge and Tavistock. Need it urgently? Same-day delivery available for orders placed before 6:00am. Delivery windows that work around your schedule.
Understanding Plymouth's Food Scene
We've watched Plymouth's food culture grow over 20+ years. From independent cafés to established restaurants, seasonal tourist venues to year-round institutions—we understand the unique demands of operating here.
Honest, Personalised Pricing
No teaser rates that vanish after the first month. We analyse your actual usage and create sustainable pricing from day one. What you see is what you get—every month.
Quality from a Modern Facility
Our Plymouth depot features up-to-date cold storage and temperature-controlled facilities. Rigorous quality control ensures everything arrives fresh and meets food safety standards.
Comprehensive Plymouth Delivery Coverage
From the city centre to outer suburbs and surrounding towns, we provide reliable next-day delivery across the entire Plymouth area. Our local knowledge means efficient routes and consistent service.
Central Plymouth
- City Centre
- The Barbican
- Stonehouse
- Devonport
- Mutley
- Plymouth Hoe area
- North Hill
- Greenbank
Greater Plymouth
- Plympton
- Plymstock
- Estover
- Crownhill
- Derriford
- St Budeaux
- Efford
- Mannamead
Surrounding Areas
- Ivybridge
- Tavistock
- Saltash
- Torpoint
- Yelverton
- South Hams villages
- West Devon towns
Flexible delivery schedules to match your business rhythm—whether you need daily deliveries for a busy restaurant or weekly drops for a smaller operation.
Complete Product Range for Plymouth Businesses
From independent cafés to large-scale institutional kitchens, we supply the full spectrum of wholesale food products to keep Plymouth businesses running smoothly.
Frozen Foods
Extensive frozen range including premium meats, fish, vegetables, pastries, desserts, and prepared meals. Perfect for Plymouth's restaurants, cafés, and catering businesses with varying menu requirements.
Explore Frozen Range →Chilled Products
Fresh, temperature-controlled chilled items including dairy, fresh meats, cheese, prepared salads, and deli products. Delivered at perfect temperature with our dedicated cold chain management.
View Chilled Range →Ambient Goods
Comprehensive dry goods selection—oils, condiments, tinned products, pasta, rice, baking ingredients, and kitchen essentials. Everything your Plymouth kitchen needs for daily operations.
Browse Ambient Products →Plymouth Business Sectors We Serve
Our customer base spans Plymouth's entire food service sector. From the Barbican's independent eateries to institutional kitchens serving hundreds daily, we have the expertise, products, and service levels to support your success.
From Plymouth's historic Barbican to modern city centre establishments, from waterfront venues on the Hoe to neighbourhood favourites across Plympton and Plymstock—we serve them all.
How Our Plymouth Service Works
Getting started with Xlent Foods is straightforward. We've designed our process to be simple, transparent, and focused on understanding your Plymouth business needs—not pushing you into a generic package.
- Get in Touch Call us on 01752 790777 or share your current invoices. Tell us about your Plymouth business—what you do, what you need, and any specific challenges you're facing. We'll review your requirements.
- Receive Personalised Pricing We analyse your actual usage patterns and create tailored wholesale pricing based on what you truly need. No generic price lists—just transparent, sustainable pricing from day one that reflects your business.
- Simple Ordering Place orders by phone, email, or through your dedicated account manager. Flexible ordering to match your rhythm—daily for busy restaurants, weekly for smaller operations, or as-needed for variable demand.
- Reliable Plymouth Delivery Next-day delivery from our local Plymouth depot. Temperature-controlled transport, experienced drivers who know the city, and delivery windows that work for your schedule—even in busy areas like the Barbican.
- Ongoing Local Support Your dedicated contact is based in Plymouth and knows your business. Need to change an order, query an item, or source something special? Real support from real local people, not a distant call centre.
Plymouth Food Businesses We Support
Real examples (anonymised) of Plymouth food businesses benefiting from working with a local Plymouth wholesaler:
Barbican Seafood Restaurant
Challenge: Tourist-facing restaurant on the Barbican with high summer demand, lower winter trade. Needed reliable frozen seafood supply with flexible ordering to match seasonal footfall.
Solution: Seasonal ordering pattern: daily deliveries June–August, 3× weekly April–May & September, 2× weekly October–March. Premium frozen fish lines tailored to menu. Reduced wastage by 18% vs previous supplier's rigid weekly minimums.
City Centre Sandwich Bar (Drake Circus Area)
Challenge: Weekday lunchtime-focused business serving office workers. Needed early-morning chilled deliveries for same-day prep. Previous supplier's delivery window (9–11am) was too late.
Solution: Guaranteed 7:00–7:30am delivery slot 3× weekly (Mon/Wed/Fri). Consolidated chilled, frozen, and ambient lines from multiple suppliers. Reduced weekly supply costs ~£65 while improving product range.
Plympton Secondary School
Challenge: Serving 900+ school meals daily. Needed reliable frozen and ambient supply with strict allergen traceability and cost control for tight school budget.
Solution: Weekly deliveries with full allergen documentation on every line. Tailored pricing on high-volume items (frozen veg, protein, bakery). Saved ~£320/week vs previous national supplier while improving menu variety. See our schools page.
Devonport Café
Challenge: Independent café in Devonport serving breakfast and lunch. Parking restrictions made receiving deliveries difficult—needed driver familiar with area and flexible timing.
Solution: Dedicated driver who knows Devonport's one-way system and parking constraints. Flexible delivery window (7–9am) coordinated weekly. Consolidated frozen, chilled, and ambient lines. Saved 2 hours/week previously spent collecting from cash & carry.
For wider Devon coverage, see our Devon food suppliers page.
Our Plymouth Depot & Facilities
Based at Unit 5, Kestral Park, Burrington Way, Plymouth PL5 3LT, our modern depot is strategically located for efficient delivery across Plymouth and surrounding areas.
Modern Cold Storage
Up-to-date refrigeration and freezer facilities maintaining precise temperature control. Separate zones for frozen, chilled, and ambient products ensure optimal conditions for every item.
Quality Assurance
Rigorous quality control procedures and full traceability. Regular temperature monitoring, strict FIFO rotation, and comprehensive food safety compliance that exceeds industry standards.
Efficient Distribution
Strategic Plymouth location enables fast delivery across the city. Multiple temperature-controlled delivery vehicles ensure your products arrive in perfect condition, every time.
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Join hundreds of satisfied Plymouth businesses who trust Xlent Foods for their wholesale food supply. Whether you're on the Barbican, in Devonport, in the city centre, out in Plympton, or anywhere across the Plymouth area, we're here to support your success with reliable local service, quality products, and honest pricing.
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