Your trusted food wholesaler delivering innovation to competitive socialising venues

Competitive socialising is rapidly becoming one of the most popular trends in hospitality, combining fun, games and social interaction with great food and drink. Whether it's bowling, mini-golf or arcade-style entertainment, these venues need a reliable food supplier that understands the unique demands of competitive socialising catering. That's where Bidfood comes in.

Why choose Bidfood?

  • Experience

    With over 20 years experience as a market leading foodservice wholesaler, we’ve got the experience and expertise to support your venue

  • Expert team

    Our dedicated leisure team and insight partners are passionate about support the industry with a quality food and drink offer to help you grow

  • The right range

    Our comprehensive range of over 10,000 products includes branded and award winning own brand products, plus different price point options to suit your needs. All of which delivered on one delivery

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  • Fresh solutions to suit

    If you’re looking for quality free options, worry no more. Our sister businesses Direct Seafoods, Campbell Brothers and Oliver Kay have you completely covered with quality fresh options

  • Bidfood Direct – online shop

    Convienance at your fingertips with our online shop. Includes 24 hour, 7 days a week ordering, allergen information, menu planning and much more

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  • Support

    Caterers Campus is a free e-learning platform for all our customers. Learn from any device, at any time covering key topic areas that impact your business

Competitive socialising insights

50% of adults have taken part in one or more of the competitive socialising activities over the last 12 months.*
80% of respondents thought food and drink pricing was one of the most important factors when engaging in competitive socialising.*
15.3% expansion in competitive socialising in 2024 and forecast of 5.8% growth in 2025.**
82% of participants like to try an activity they have never done before.*

Sources:

*Mintel – Competitive Socialising – UK – 2024

**Future of Foodservice Report 2025 by Simon Stenning

  • Your ideal wholesaler for

    High quality ingredients for memorable moments

    The quality of your food and drink plays a major role in shaping your guests’ experience. Bidfood is committed to delivering premium ingredients that help create unforgettable moments. From fresh produce to innovative drinks, we supply everything you need to enhance your venue’s offering.

  • Your ideal wholesaler for

    Adding real value to your venue

    At Bidfood, we are dedicated to delivering value that truly makes a difference. Through a transparent and collaborative approach, we work with you to tackle market challenges and develop tailored solutions to support and sustain your venue’s success.

  • Your ideal wholesaler for

    Everything delivered in one go

    Simplify your ordering process with our consolidated delivery service. Our approach combines all essential categories—including fresh, ambient, frozen, wholesale meat and alcohol—into one convenient delivery. This streamlined process means you’ll only manage one invoice and receive one drop-off from a single, reliable supplier, making it easier to focus on creating an exceptional guest experiences.

  • Your ideal wholesaler for

    Beers, wines, spirits and more

    Our affiliate alcohol brand, Unity, offers a carefully chosen range of premium beverages. We understand the dynamic and fun atmosphere of competitive socialising and provide expert support to help you craft unique drink menus that complement your activities.

  • Your ideal wholesaler for

    More than just food and drink

    We also offer a comprehensive range of Catering Supplies to keep your venue running smoothly, both front and back of house. This includes everything from sustainable packaging and cleaning solutions to creative serving suggestions.

  • Your ideal wholesaler for

    A sustainable future

    At Bidfood, sustainability is central to our operations. We proudly champion sustainable practices throughout every aspect of our business, working towards a greener future. Our goal is to lead by example, becoming a positive force for change and empowering our customers to do the same.

Awards

  • out of home wholesale award 2023 bidfood
  • out of home wholesale award 2023 bidfood

MULTI AWARD-WINNING ECOMMERCE PLATFORM Bidfood Direct - our online shop

Bidfood Direct is our multi award-winning ordering platform that helps you manage everything from allergen information to order forms. We are proud to deliver a platform that stays ahead of government legislation and helps support you in remaining compliant.

  • Shop 24/7 via desktop or app
  • Live pricing & stock availability
  • Easily download allergen & nutritional information
  • Set automatic standing orders
  • Set order approvals and spend limits
  • Track resources and budget allocation
  • Access to nutritionally balanced recipes
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Support tools

Bidfood’s knowledge of the competitive socialising sector is second to none. We know what works for venues like yours, and our experience helps us provide tailored solutions that drive success. Explore our key menu inspiration and support tools.

CATERERS CAMPUS Our free e-learning platform for customers, dedicated to supporting the catering industry

Your teams can learn virtually from any device at any time. The interactive modules include:

  • Menu Planning
  • Food Hygiene, Level 2
  • Catering for Special Dietary Needs
  • Cost Control Strategies
  • Understanding Profit
  • First Aid Awareness
  • Understanding Sustainability
  • Kitchen Efficiencies
  • Knife Skills
  • Food Waste
  • COSHH
  • Cleaning and Containing Chemical Spills
  • Environmental Awareness Interactive
  • And much more!
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Meet the team

  • Matt Dutton

    Business Development Controller

  • Alex Newman

    National Account Manager

  • Craig Miles

    Culinary Development Chef

  • Catherine Hinchcliff

    Head of Corporate Marketing and Insights

  • Rhia Harry

    Senior Research and Insights Executive

Tenpin moved to Bidfood in May, seeking stronger account management, particularly to support trade fluctuations during peak times. Bidfood has excelled in providing flexible deliveries and proactive stock management, maintaining consistent supply even when external factors like weather impact demand. Their Day-to-day support has been excellent, with a responsive team that truly understands the needs of our business.
Tenpin
Since switching to Bidfood, we’ve been consistently impressed by the team’s support. Whether it's an emergency order due to increased volume, menu development days or samples to drive the top line Bidfood always delivers. What sets Bidfood apart is the personal touch. Our account manager, truly understands our business and brings energy and professionalism that aligns perfectly with our team. They have been a fundamental piece of developing the food and beverage strategy and I would highly recommend Bidfood as a customer-focused national supplier.
TeamSport

Unlock Your Menu Our hub of advice and guidance to support you in mitigating costs and creating profitable menus

You’ll find:

  • Advice and guidance on the industry challenges
  • Money saving tips and suggestions
  • Ideas for creating more flexible menus
  • Support for your team and kitchen to drive efficiencies
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SUPPORT & INSPIRATION

Additional support tools

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  • The ultimate guide to competitive socialising

    This blog explores all things competitive socialising and how operators can leverage this trend to boost engagement, profitability and customer satisfaction.

  • Unlock your menu

    Create dishes that impress and excite your customers with menu engineering tips, advice and guidance while keeping costs down.

  • Pub Kitchen Club

    Discover our chef and operator solutions hub, from creating profitable menus and boosting sustainability to delivering unforgettable experiences and tapping into daypart opportunities.

  • Food & Drink Trends 2025

    Staying ahead of the curve is essential in the competitive socialising industry. Bidfood is always on top of the latest food and drink trends, helping you meet the evolving tastes of your customers.

  • Caterer’s Campus

    Our free e-learning platform offers flexible, interactive training for all your venue's needs, accessible anytime on any device.

  • Podcast

    Listen to the latest hot topics with key voices in foodservice from both inside and outside Bidfood.

  • Blogs

    Read the latest blogs from our blog page.
Our competitive socialising team have you covered...

Frequently asked questions

We're a dedicated supplier for competitive socialising venues, committed to making your operations run smoother. Whatever your needs, we here to provide tailored solutions to help you create unforgettable experiences with quality food and drink.

What size venue do you deliver to?

We deliver to competitive socialising venues of all shapes and sizes. To discuss your specific needs, become a customer today and our expert team will be in touch.

Where in the UK do you deliver to?

We are a leading national supplier with a strong infrastructure of 28 depots and a fleet of over 1,300 vehicles delivering across the England, Scotland and Wales. This allows us to offer tailored local support and expert knowledge to competitive socialising venues—giving you the best of both worlds!

How can you make ordering easier for competitive socialising venues?

Managing multiple suppliers can be a hassle—adding time, cost and complexity to your operations.

Discover how we can help competitive socialising venues cut costs, save time and streamline their business, making life a lot easier!

What support do you offer to allergens?

We have a wealth of support for allergens including our dedicated allergens page, as well as blogs, our Advice Centre, and Bidfood Direct allergen information

Do you provide a diverse product range to care to different competitive socialising venue types?

Yes! Our diverse range of over 10,000 products means we have everything you need for any competitive socialising venue, no matter the size or concept. We help you deliver both value and quality to your customers.

What differentiates you from your competitors?

We support a diverse range of competitive socialising venues with a memorable food and drink offering, backed by a dedicated team passionate about driving your long-term growth and success. We go the extra mile, working as a true partner to help you thrive in this emerging sector.

Can you support with food and drink trends?

We can indeed! Check out our latest food and drink trends for 2025 today!

Competitive socialising specialists Ready to become a customer?

At Bidfood, we proudly support a range of competitive socialising venues, offering innovative products and reliable delivery from one of the industry’s most trusted names. We go the extra mile to be more than just a supplier—becoming a true partner in your venue’s success.

  • Consolidated delivery of fresh, frozen ambient, beers, spirits & catering supplies
  • The right range with over 10,000 products
  • Competitive socialising expertise and support
  • Experience helping venue grow. When you grow, we grow
  • Multi-award-winning e-commerce platform designed to streamline your operations and save you time

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* Business customers only and cannot deliver to private addresses. Minimum spend per order is £175 payable by PayPal or card.

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