We are a privately owned company founded in 1969 by Chairman, Michael Holdsworth. Since retiring from the day to day running ... of the business the company has been led by Managing Director, John Marriott who joined Holdsworth when it began 50 years ago. The business has evolved from selling just frozen chickens to a product range of over 4000, delivered from 10 depots within the UK. There are currently over 400 members of staff with four Holdsworth family members working in the company. The long term business strategy for Holdsworth Foods is to maintain our position as one of the UK's largest and most respected independent food service distributors through sustained growth and service levels, whilst delivering profit with integrity. read more