Woods Foodservice, a leading supplier to top-end restaurants and hotels, has acquired Michelin-star provider John Mower & Co.
The deal brings the two businesses together to create one of the UK’s largest restaurant suppliers, numbering more than 3,000 customers who share more than 90 Michelin stars.
John Mower & Co, based in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, has more than 80 years’ experience as a renowned supplier to restaurants, hotels, bars and delis and joining forces with Woods Foodservice will allow both businesses to provide the finest produce, exceptional service and highest levels of sustainability to their customers across the UK.
A family-owned business in Uxbridge, London, Woods Foodservice has supplied top-end hospitality providers and restaurateurs for over 40 years and in acquiring John Mower & Co, is now positioned as one of the UK’s leading premium hospitality providers.
A team of specialist corporate advisors at regional legal and professional services business, Knights, advised Woods Foodservice on their acquisition of John Mower & Co. Partner, Harriet Jones, led on the deal and was supported by Senior Associate Andrea Covolan, Solicitors Jian Chu and Matthew Szavay and Property Partner Jeff Elphee.
Darren Labbett, Managing Director at Woods Foodservice, said: “John Mower is an industry icon and its core values align strongly with Woods Foodservice. We’re a careful business, this acquisition is a thoughtful step to deliver measured growth, whilst remaining profitable and continuing to deliver excellence.
“The opportunity for growth over the next five years is huge and this deal will put Woods Foodservice and John Mower at the heart of fine dining across London and other major cities.
“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Harriet and the team at Knights for all their hard work with getting this deal over the line. Their professional approach, quality of service and due diligence throughout the process provided us with a seamless experience.”
Harriet Jones, partner in the Uxbridge corporate team at Knights commented: “We are delighted to have worked with the directors at Woods Foodservice on this exciting acquisition. Both businesses complement each other brilliantly and this new chapter will no doubt provide a platform for additional growth.
“I’d like to wish everyone involved good luck in this new venture and am looking forward to seeing the business go from strength to strength in the future.”
