Distributor 3G Foodservice falls into administration

9th July 2010, 4:28pm

3G Foodservice, supplier and distributor to the catering industry, has been placed into administration, after falling victim to “tough market conditions and narrow profit margins”.

Adrian Allen and Russell Cash of Baker Tilly Restructuring and Recovery LLP have been appointed joint administrators as of yesterday.

The company employs 125 staff mainly in its Hull operations.

Adrian Allen, said: "3G Food Service Ltd. is a nationwide frozen food distributor, supplying a number of well-known restaurant and hotel chains.

"Our appointment as administrators is due to the business falling victim of the current tough market conditions, narrow profit margins and a decline in overall consumer demand in the leisure and hospitality arena.

"We have been appointed to wind down the company's affairs and the company has effectively ceased trading. As a result, the majority of the workforce has been made redundant with immediate effect."

In April, 3G Foodservice announced 100 new products and only last month won a two-year deal with noodle chain, wagamama, worth a reported £17 million. 

The company also has deals with major brands such as La Tasca, Slug & Lettuce, Jamie's Italian, Gondola, Ego and P&O Ferries.

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Peter Waldron

12 July 2010 at 2:10pm

As the Managing Director of Waldrons Patisserie who were a major supplier of desserts to 3G I would encourage any of the thousands of customers who have now been let down by the demise of 3G to contact me and I will arrange for the continued supply of products nationwide, Tel:01364 643871 or email pwaldron@waldrons.com

Sami Habib

14 July 2010 at 2:24pm

As suppliers to 3G we are in a position to serve any clients left requiring urgent supplies of gourmet frozen seafood. Our product range includes tiger prawns, soft-shell crabs, scallops, black cod, chilean sea bass, king crab, tilapia, pangasius, crab meat etc. Please contact me on 020 8839 2222 or email sami@shieldfoods.com Sami Habib

Kara Foods & Fletchers Group of Bakeries

14 July 2010 at 5:02pm

Kara Foods and Fletchers Group of Bakeries were suppliers of frozen bakery products to 3G. Any customers who are looking for supply of Kara's frozen bakery goods please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Kara customer care team. Web: www.karafs.co.uk e-mail: customercaregroup@karafs.co.uk Tel: 0161 351 2399 Many thanks Sam Taylor Kara Customer Care Team

Consort Frozen Foods Ltd

23 July 2010 at 4:41pm

We are a national supplier of ice cream and would be happy to support anyones requirements for impulse, take home or catering products. We supply all major brands such as Wall's, Nestle, Mars, Cadbury and Haagen Dazs. Aswell as delivering to all of the UK we also suplpy regional and local products such as Marshfields, New Forest and Kelly's. If you have any requirements or questions then please contact us via email or directly on 01444 870111 and ask for Findlay.

Michael Simons - Customer of 3G Foodservice

24 July 2010 at 4:10pm

3G foodservice were our main supplier of out frozen products, all i can say is what a let down, we had no notification they had ceased trading and still haven't to this day, to say dropped us completely in the brown stuff was an understatement, left us struggling to stock and fulfil events that were booked at the end of that week they went into administration.

Jak's Fishcakes Ltd

28 July 2010 at 5:08pm

We are a supplier of frozen fishcakes/vegetarian products and would be happy to support anyones requirements for these products in the food industry. If you have any requirements or questions then please contact us via email sales@jaksfishcakes.com or directly on 01296 711164.

Total Foodservice Limited

30 July 2010 at 3:46pm

If you're a 3G customer and have been left looking for a replacement delivered food wholesaler, Total Foodservice would love to help. Offering next day delivery across the North of England for all your catering requirements Total Foodservice's extensive ranges include Frozen goods (including Fresh Frozen Fish), Chilled, Ambient, Non-Food and Cleaning products.From specialist Delicatessens and award winning restaurants to care homes and schools, we can supply what you need all on one-order, one-delivery and one-invoice. For more information on how we can meet your requirements please contact out friendly team on 01484 536688 or visit our website www.totalfoodservice.co.uk

tony mccarron

11 November 2010 at 11:04am

as a supplier to 3G we are still able to help anyone out there looking for supply of quality vegiterian quality dishes contact 01509 814272

Yee Kwan Chan

29 December 2010 at 3:00pm

We manufacture award winning artisan ice cream using locally sourced milk and cream and only the best ingredients. Our flavours are inspired by the Far East. Our sorbets are made using organic fruit purees and are deliciously intense. Available in retail and catering size packs. Interested in knowing more? Visit our website www.yeekwan.com or contact Yee Kwan on 0114 327 7949 or yee@yeekwan.com

ben smales

20 January 2011 at 2:46pm

3g directors were too busy stitching up the staff and trying to sort them selves out to be worried about suppliers and customers

HARGREAVES QUALITY FOODS LIMITED

14 February 2011 at 11:37am

We are producers of cooked diced meat based Pizza Toppings frozen individually. We also have a range of Halal products. Please contact Tony Hargreaves Northwest sales & purchasing director 0161 702 8447 www.pizza-toppings.co.uk

Kay Albrighton

11 April 2011 at 9:36pm

Can anybody recommend a company like 3g (as I can't find one as good)!!! We mainly need, frozen burgers, currys, chilli's etc. (we are in the Berkshire area). If you can help it would be much appreciated. I feel so sorry for 3g.

natasha fairburn

27 May 2011 at 3:10pm

To be fair 'Michael Simmons'.... Do you honestly think any of us cared if you didnt have any chips or sausage rolls for your "ever so important" buffet when we lost our jobs with no notice either?? I think not!! get real.... Im sure you had an asda down the road so don't be so dramatic!!!

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