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Who we are

Sysco is the largest food business on the island of Ireland with a team of over 1,300 people delivering food solutions to thousands of customers every day and night. Our customers rely on us to help them grow their businesses with a range of over 10,000 fresh, frozen and ambient food products and non-food products.

Operating from a central Dublin location and seven regional centres, we guarantee next-day island-wide delivery; we are the only food business in the country capable of delivering on our customers’ expectations regardless of how remote your business location is.

Classic Drinks

It’s been nearly two decades since we began our journey as Classic Drinks – driven by a desire to pair great wine with top-class service for our customers.

And while so much has changed since then, we are still dedicated to supporting our customers in the hospitality sector whose passion for great service is recognised throughout the world.

We do this through our incredible curated range of drinks – one that’s made up of more than 700 wines and 1,200 spirits, beers and ciders, and is growing all the time.

We do it by building close, personal relationships with our global network of producers, connecting our customers here in Ireland with access to the very best the world has to offer.

We do it through our sales team, who share their unrivalled knowledge through staff training, menu creation, event planning, online ordering and after-sales care – all so our customers can deliver the very best for their guests.

Ultimately, we do it by putting the customer experience first in everything we do.

In 2019, we joined forces with Sysco – leveraging their global network and world-class technologies to provide a next-generation level of customer service. All while retaining our personal touch, our boots-on-the-ground relationships, and the same team who made us who we are today.

At Classic Drinks, we’ve brewed up a storm, distilled what we do to a fine art, and aged like a fine wine along the way.

That’s because it’s never been a job to us.

It’s quite simply been a joy to serve.

Visit www.classicdrinks.com to learn more.

Ready Chef

Ready Chef is a second generation family owned Irish business, specialising in the supply of fresh and prepared fruit, vegetables and salads to all strands of the Irish food service sector. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Ready Chef is Ireland’s market leader in the industry.

Through strict adherence to HACCP procedures and compliance with EC Regulations, Ready Chef mantains full Grade A BRCGS Accreditation for all operations across our entire site.

Originally established by William Tallon Snr. during the 1960s, today his son’s William and David carry that legacy and a continue to drive the family business
forward.

From father to sons, the values and total commitment to quality of produce and service are key pillars central to Ready Chef’s ethos, both within the business and from our suppliers. In 2023, Ready Chef was nominated as a finalist by the Irish Franchise Association for Franchise Supplier of the Year.

Visit https://www.readychef.ie/ to learn more.

What we do

We build foodservice partnerships

Since our inception, we’ve built long-lasting partnerships with both our customers and suppliers. Our customers trust our ability to deliver the freshest local produce and our expertise in inspiring their chefs to create the finest food ideas with our products. Our local network of suppliers rely on us to bring their products to the market and work with us to ensure what they have to offer is relevant.

We help your business succeed

Whether you’re a customer or a supplier, our extensive network and knowledge of the Irish food industry will help your business succeed over a long period of time.

Our team is comprised of leading experts in the food industry. They know the market and can help you keep up with changing trends and tastes. And because they insist on the highest standards, we can ensure that only the best quality products will make their way from our supplier’s farm to your customer’s plate.