HILTON FOODS UK LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
55Fair
0.2vs last year
#3339 in UK
#40 in Northern Ireland

Company Information

Company Number
NI026872
Registered Address
Carson Mcdowell Llp Murray House, Murray Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT1 6DN
Status
Active
Employee Count
1,072
Turnover
£662,213,000
EBITDA
£30,493,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
11 September 1992
Nature of Business
10130 - Production of meat and poultry meat products
Industries
Coming Soon
Region
Northern Ireland

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
32 days
Shortest Period:7 days
Longest Period:37 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
38%
31-60 Days
55%
After 60 Days
7%
Not Paid Within Terms62%

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: 2025-01-28
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
29 Dec 2024 - 28 Jun 202530 Jul 20253333%62%5%52%
01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 202428 Jan 20253238%55%7%62%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202302 Feb 20243232%66%2%59%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202310 Aug 20232751%46%3%48%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202114 Jul 20213338%57%5%54%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202019 Jan 20213532%62%6%62%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201910 Feb 20203448%47%5%52%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201919 Jul 20193054%43%3%50%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201828 Jan 20193435%60%5%60%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201827 Jul 2018419%83%8%68%

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

Standard terms are used

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

All payment disputes are directed to the on site Accounts Payable team, whom can be contacted via email or phone. All disputes will be investigated in a timely and efficient manner.

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

Hilton Foods UK Limited is a leading food packaging and processing company based in the United Kingdom. They specialize in providing high-quality, sustainably sourced meat, poultry, and seafood products to retailers and foodservice companies.

Their sustainability program focuses on reducing the environmental impact of their operations, including reducing waste and energy consumption, promoting sustainable sourcing practices, and supporting local communities.

Hilton Foods UK Limited offers a wide range of products and services, including custom packaging and processing solutions, as well as a variety of branded and private label products. They work closely with their customers to ensure that their products meet their specific needs and requirements.

The key people at Hilton Foods UK Limited include Robert Watson OBE, the Chairman, and Philip Heffer, the Chief Executive Officer. They lead a team of experienced professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality products and services to their customers.

For more information on Hilton Foods UK Limited and their products and services, visit their website at www.hiltonfoodgroupplc.com. Their registered office address is 2nd Floor, 2 St. James's Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4BE, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£21,255,103
Net Worth
£37,148,290
Total Current Assets
£72,920,039
Total Current Liabilities
£82,013,664

Company Location