CREED FOODSERVICE LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
54Fair
2.9vs last year
#3443 in UK
#136 in Distribution And Delivery
#174 in South West

Company Information

Company Number
01065559
Registered Address
Midpoint, Staverton Technology, Park, Cheltenham Road, Staverton, Gloucestershire, GL51 6TQ
Status
Active
Employee Count
458
Turnover
£112,534,000
EBITDA
£7,679,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
11 August 1972
Nature of Business
46390 - Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
Industries
Distribution And Delivery, Food And Drink, Supply Chain, Manufacturing And Commerce Models
Region
South West

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
37 days
Shortest Period:7 days
Longest Period:75 days
Max Contractual:75 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
41%
31-60 Days
48%
After 60 Days
11%
Not Paid Within Terms63%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-07-22
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202522 Jul 20253741%48%11%63%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202429 Jan 20253936%52%12%61%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202419 Jul 20243938%51%11%69%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202330 Jan 20243740%51%9%67%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202326 Jul 20233841%52%8%64%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202225 Jan 20233644%49%7%66%
27 Jun 2021 - 25 Dec 202121 Jan 20223741%51%8%65%
30 Jun 2019 - 28 Dec 201929 Jan 20203936%52%12%73%
30 Dec 2018 - 29 Jun 201919 Jul 20193938%52%10%79%
31 Dec 2017 - 29 Jun 201827 Jul 20183743%43%14%75%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

30 days end of month following

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

Of the invoices which were paid late 87% were paid within 7 days of the due date.

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

75

Dispute Resolution Process

Invoices are placed on hold, discussion with the supplier and our commercial team will attempt to resolve any dispute, so as the invoice can be cleared for payment.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

CREED FOODSERVICE LIMITED is a UK-based company that specializes in providing high-quality food products and services to the catering industry. The company was founded in 1972 and has since become one of the leading foodservice providers in the country.

The company's sustainability program is a key aspect of its operations. They have a comprehensive environmental policy that includes reducing energy consumption, promoting recycling and waste reduction, and sourcing products from sustainable and ethical suppliers. They also have a focus on reducing their carbon footprint and have implemented various initiatives to achieve this, such as using electric vehicles for deliveries and investing in renewable energy sources.

CREED FOODSERVICE LIMITED offers a wide range of products and services to their customers. They have a vast selection of food and beverage items, including fresh produce, dairy products, meat, and seafood, as well as a variety of dry goods and frozen products. They also provide a range of services, such as menu planning, training and development, and consultancy services, to help their customers improve their catering operations.

The company is led by a team of experienced and knowledgeable individuals. The managing director is Philip de Ternant, who has been with the company for over 30 years. The company also has a dedicated sustainability manager, who oversees the implementation of their sustainability program.

For more information about CREED FOODSERVICE LIMITED and their products and services, their website address is www.creedfoodservice.co.uk. Their registered office address is Unit 5, Southview Business Centre, Tinwell Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2JL. Customers can also contact them via email at info@creedfoodservice.co.uk or by phone at 01780 749777.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£4,461,488
Net Worth
£8,716,160
Total Current Assets
£21,936,188
Total Current Liabilities
£18,633,346

Company Location