Brakes is a United KingdomâÂÂbased foodservice wholesaler and distributor. The company supplies food, beverages, and related products primarily to the catering industry through a network of more than 20 distribution centres. Founded in 1958 in Lenham, Kent, Brakes provides delivered wholesale and contract logistics services.
In 2002, the company formally shortened its brand name from Brakeâ¯Bros to Brakes as part of a major rebranding initiative. Brakeâ¯Bros Limited, the legal entity, became a subsidiary of Sysco Corporation on 5 July 2016 when the latter acquired it for $3.1â¯billion.âÂÂ
In February 2025, the companyâÂÂs legal name was changed from Brakeâ¯Brosâ¯Limited to Syscoâ¯GBâ¯Limited, while continuing to operate under the Brakes brand for its foodservice business.
Its main customers include local caterers, national restaurant groups and contract caterers.ÃÂ It also supplies specialist ranges for Italian restaurants, cafes,ÃÂ schools, hospitals, hotels, bakeries and more.
Brakes in GB comprises a number of businesses and brands:
In addition to the head office in Enterprise Park, Ashford, the business has offices and customer care centres across the UK. They also maintain an office in Covent Garden, London, and a number of offices and distribution depots around the UK and France, including separate head offices for each division.
List of Brakes UK depots: