Food procurement services

allmanhall consolidate the management of your suppliers, handling all communication, administration, contract management, SLAs and performance monitoring. Clients benefit from streamlined operations and consistent service, while we ensure compliance, best value, and supplier accountability. allmanhall have director-level relationships and make the most of leveraged purchase volumes and influence to negotiate on your behalf, driving the best prices and service, with over 250 suppliers across the UK.

Cloud-based platforms provided by allmanhall as part of our procurement solution give clients seamless access to procurement data, financial reporting, and live pricing and stock levels. We include licences, training and support as part of our solution and the platforms facilitate EDI and central billing meaning clients enjoy just 1 invoice a month. Stock taking and tools for allergen management and recipe costings are also included. Through The Pass, clients gain real-time visibility and tools to manage their food spend even more effectively, as well as a plethora of resources and useful updates. We also partner with carbon impact assessment platforms, should this be something you’re interested in accessing for your foodservice operation.

We provide expert, independent advice based on product availability, fluctuations in pricing, market trends and category knowledge, giving our clients a transparent supply chain to make informed purchasing decisions. This ensures long-term value to make your food spend go further and aids catering functions with both day-to-day activity and with longer-term planning and budget maximisation.

With robust benchmarking and supplier engagement, allmanhall negotiate best-value pricing and actively mitigate cost increases. Our clients stay protected from the risks of volatile markets and see their budgets work harder and achieve more.

From bespoke seasonal or event requirements, to exploring more sustainable alternatives with lower impact and great stories behind them, we proactively source new products to meet your operational, nutritional, and ethical goals - always backed by rigorous vetting, samples, demos and strong supplier relationships. You may have an ABL or agreed order sheet but you’d like to add products – we can manage this for you! And we lead from the front, developing new products where there is a need, in collaboration with both our client partners and our huge supplier network.

Our expert support team and dedicated relationship managers ensure that issues are resolved quickly, and guidance is always available. Clients can focus on their core roles, knowing we’re handling the rest. From negotiating the best prices and proactively handling supplier price notifiers, to tools and training to enable allergen management. And from reassurance regarding compliance, supply chain transparency, supplier standards and accreditations, to foodservice consultancy to help with health and safety or other operational challenges... our team are here to help, and give your team peace of mind.

We manage the full tendering process, ensuring fair competition and transparency while achieving optimum value. From single categories to full supply reviews, we deliver results with clarity and compliance. We act as an extension of your catering team or of your procurement or finance function, saving you resource and overhead cost when it comes to tender management.

Our bespoke reporting tools give clients clarity and transparency on spend, performance, and savings. With actionable insights at your fingertips, you’ll enjoy full visibility and control over procurement and catering spend. And visibility extends further than catering controls, to include transparency when it comes to achieving sustainable and responsible food supply.