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Opportunities for Irish food and drink suppliers
Different specialised artisan lines are always of interest, especially high-end
wines, coffees, snacks and meats.
Desserts are of particular importance to certain menus.
Opportunities exist for suppliers of fresh meat, poultry and fish.
Other areas of interest include healthy snack products and innovative Irish
drink products ranging from health based to organic beverages.
Purchasing policy and supplier requirements
The company has a strong preference for local Irish produce.
Feast requires a minimum of HACCP, while BRC and Bord Bia Quality
Assurance (for relevant products) are also welcomed.
Purchasing is centralised through the Head Chef.
A supplier audit is conducted with all new suppliers. Existing suppliers are
typically reviewed annually, but that is not always the case.
A six day delivery is preferred, with deliveries required before 11AM. Orders
are currently placed by email or phone. The company also uses an inventory
system for ordering/receiving goods.
Shelf life expectations and requirements are product dependent.
The company has a core supplier base (approximately 45 suppliers).
Distribution providers
Feast receives both direct deliveries from small suppliers and via national
suppliers: Sysco and Keelings.
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