DNATA CATERING UK LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2024
22Very Poor
1.7vs last year
#5356 in UK
#269 in Lifestyle And Entertainment
#430 in North West

Company Information

Company Number
08005515
Registered Address
Building 319 World Cargo Centre, Manchester Airport, Manchester, M90 5EX
Status
Active
Employee Count
3,160
Turnover
£399,147,000
EBITDA
-£56,066,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
26 March 2012
Nature of Business
47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets
56210 - Event catering activities
56302 - Public houses and bars
Industries
Lifestyle And Entertainment
Region
North West

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
69 days
Shortest Period:60 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
12%
31-60 Days
49%
After 60 Days
39%
Not Paid Within Terms74%

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: 2025-03-27
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202427 Mar 20258417%75%8%83%
01 Jun 2023 - 31 Dec 202327 Mar 20256912%49%39%74%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202301 Aug 2023847%52%41%81%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202225 Jan 20237117%59%24%70%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202029 Jan 20211374%26%70%78%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201902 Feb 2020579%66%25%68%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201828 Jan 20195112%67%21%71%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201802 Aug 20185111%69%20%74%

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

Our standard payment terms are 45 days from end of month of invoice. Longest credit period thus is 75 days and shortest is 45 days. Add these together and divide by two to get to the 60 days narrated above.

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

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

Vendors are provided details of delivery queries by unit based staff within contractually stipulated timeframes. Finance staff also provide details of invoice queries to vendors via dedicated vendor management clerks upon demand. Queries are discussed in a collaborative manner and escalation route exists should a query become protracted in nature.

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

DNATA CATERING UK LIMITED is a leading provider of catering and hospitality services in the United Kingdom. The company is a subsidiary of DNATA, a global air services provider based in the United Arab Emirates.

The company offers a wide range of catering services to airlines, lounges, and other hospitality establishments in the UK. Their services include inflight catering, lounge catering, event catering, and VIP catering. They also provide bespoke menus and special dietary options to cater to diverse customer needs.

DNATA CATERING UK LIMITED is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact. They have a dedicated sustainability program that focuses on reducing food waste, increasing energy efficiency, and promoting sustainable sourcing practices. The company also partners with local charities and food banks to donate excess food and reduce food waste.

The key people at DNATA CATERING UK LIMITED include the Managing Director, Craig Gurney, and the Director of Operations, Paul Moultrie. They lead a team of experienced chefs and catering professionals to ensure the highest quality of service and customer satisfaction.

For more information on their services and sustainability program, customers can visit their website at https://www.dnatacatering.com/uk/. The registered office address for DNATA CATERING UK LIMITED is Unit 5, Lakeside Industrial Estate, Colnbrook, Berkshire, SL3 0ED, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£2,014,000
Net Worth
-£83,901,000
Total Current Assets
£38,897,000
Total Current Liabilities
£57,660,000

Company Location