Introducing Creed Foodservice

Creed Foodservice supply high quality food and non-food products to more than 1700 customers in the ‘out of home’ sector.  Creed employ 220 staff at its two distribution centres in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire  and  Ilkeston Derbyshire. The acquisition in 2008 of fresh produce and speciality foods supplier Mise en Place has extended the range of products Creed is able to offer its customers, resulting in a genuine ‘one stop shop’ for the busy caterer.

Proposition

The Creed proposition is based on total commitment to quality and customer service.  As the company has grown and won national business it has found that its core values of trust and integrity, innovation, passion and team work, have set it apart.  As a leading independent foodservice wholesaler, Creed is recognised for its professionalism, competitiveness and values.   These values include those learned over the years as a family owned business, such as flexibility, pace and agility, which are so important for customers.

Adding Value

Creed considers itself far more than a distributor, adding value for its busy customers by offering sector insight, category insight and proactive sourcing, helping to keep customers ahead of the game.

Responsibilities

As a leading business and employer in Gloucestershire, Creed takes its responsibilities to the region, the workplace and the environment seriously.  It supports numerous local initiatives and has implemented policies to reduce the impact the business has on the environment, especially through its vehicle fleet.

Creed Foodservice provides a framework of support, guidance and a market for the smaller producer, allowing operators access to a host of local suppliers through their normal delivery channel. Creed hosts a number of ‘Farmers Market’ style events during the course of the year, showcasing local produce to local and regional caterers.

In early 2009 Creed launched a new identity, reflecting its dedication to foodservice.  Launched on the company’s delivery fleet, the new identity is being adopted on a rolling basis across the company over the course of the year. 

Creed values the people that work within its organisation , a significant proportion  of whom have served the company for more than ten years Once a quarter employees are updated with company progress against targets and employee of the Quarter Award is given. Managing Director Chris Creed gives his personal recognition for outstanding contribution to the Managing Directors Employee of the Year.