Q Catering awarded ICM contract

Kent-based wholesale distributor Q Catering has announced that it has been awarded a sole supply agreement with Independent Catering Management (ICM).

ICM has been around for over 26 years and provides meals to over 90 schools in Kent, Surrey and Sussex cooking thousands of meals a day.

Furthermore Q has launched a new next day delivery telesales service allowing customers to place an order up until 10pm for delivery the next day. This includes adding to an existing order or creating a new one.

The company has also added a vegan range including plant-based burgers, sausages, meatballs and chick’n pieces. The company plans to add more vegan products from quorn in the future.

Lastly, Q has also announced that it has reached a deal with Kent baking company The Finest Cake Co to sell its range of pasties, smoothies and milkshakes and baked goods like cakes and brownies.

Steve Clarke, managing director, said: “We’re certainly starting the new year with a bang. It’s extremely exciting to start 2023 launching new service improvements, working with new customers, and introducing so many new product ranges.

“We really are invested in each and every one of our customers, they’re at the forefront of every decision we make, and we look forward to working with them in bigger and better ways for the year ahead. We hope the expansion of our telesales team and longer ordering hours will be well received showing our dedication to continuously improving the customer experience.”

Clarke added: “Lastly, we’re delighted to be fully partnering with ICM after many successful years. A truly inspiring catering company that works tirelessly to provide only the highest service and quality to schools in the area. Our values align so closely with ICM, so we’re incredibly proud to be working so closely with them.”