Savona Foodservice has officially opened the doors to its new London distribution depot, marking an exciting new chapter for our business and a significant investment in our future across London and the South East.
As our customer base and product range have continued to grow, so has the need for greater capacity. The 50,000 square foot site has given us a larger, more efficient facility designed to support our customers today while preparing us for future growth.
At the heart of the expansion is a significant increase in warehouse capacity, including over c. 2,000 additional freezer and chiller pallet spaces. This means greater product availability and the ability to offer an even broader range of products.
We’ve also introduced new racking systems, an upgraded warehouse layout and realigned delivery areas with our long established Oxford site. These improvements have streamlined our operations, increased efficiency and improved order accuracy.
For our customers, the result is simple: more capacity behind the scenes, helping us deliver the reliable service they know and expect from Savona.
The increased storage and improved infrastructure also strengthen our supply chain, giving us greater flexibility when demand increases and helping us respond more effectively during busy periods and changing market conditions.
The expansion has also supported the launch of our new Culinary Collection, creating opportunities for further product development and innovation. By broadening our offering, we are attracting new customers across a wide range of sectors while continuing to provide greater choice and inspiration for existing customers.
This investment isn’t just about the building. It’s about our people too.
As we continues to grow, our new depot creates further opportunities for training, development and career progression, helping our teams build their futures with us.
And while the fit-out was taking place, it was business as usual. Our teams continued working tirelessly throughout the project to maintain the high standards of service, reliability and customer care our customers rely on every day.
We officially opened the expanded facility on 29th September, with Frank Bothwell owner and founder of Thomas Franks, doing the honours of cutting the ribbon and marking the occasion.
We were proud to celebrate this milestone alongside our valued suppliers, loyal customers and long-standing partner, Country Range Group. We look forward to seeing the difference this investment will make for our customers, suppliers, colleagues and the wider community.
Our investment in the future doesn’t stop here. We’re excited to announce plans to introduce a development kitchen and dedicated meeting spaces at our London depot. Designed for both internal and external use, the new facilities will bring customers and suppliers together for training sessions, product development workshops and collaborative meetings, creating even more opportunities to innovate and grow together.
This is more than a bigger depot. It’s an important step forward for Savona Foodservice and another investment in our ability to support the foodservice industry across London and the South East for years to come.
