Company registration number 03174495 (England and Wales)
THE REAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING CO LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
THE REAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING CO LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
Mr N P Field
(Appointed 7 March 2025)
Mr T D Riley
(Appointed 7 March 2025)
Company number
03174495
Registered office
Tottle Bakery
Dunsil Drive
Queens Drive Industrial Estate
Nottingham
NG2 1LU
Auditor
Henton & Co LLP
Northgate
118 North Street
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS2 7PN
THE REAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING CO LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 3
Directors' report
4 - 5
Independent auditor's report
6 - 8
Statement of comprehensive income
9
Balance sheet
10
Statement of changes in equity
11
Notes to the financial statements
12 - 21
THE REAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING CO LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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The directors present the strategic report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.

 

Principal activity

The principal activity of the company is that of a food manufacturer specialising in Yorkshire Puddings and associated products.

Fair Review of the Business

The Business supplies into major multiple retailers with whom the distribution of a wider range of products with increased penetration continues to be a focus. During the year the Group has delivered sales growth across both its chilled and frozen Yorkshire Pudding range.

 

Overall volume growth experienced in the second half of last year continued into 2024/25 with the impact of the cost-of-living crisis softening and consumer confidence returning. Year on year volume growth in excess of 10% was delivered out of our existing core range and strong pipeline of new products, this followed investment in both our Commercial and Development teams in recent years.

 

Progress was also made in ‘The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co.’ brand with the rollout of fresh new packaging ahead of peak season and to coincide with new product launches and wider distribution. New product development included the launch of a Christmas Tree shaped Yorkshire Pudding and a range of hot eating desserts which compliments the existing range. RYP’s own products are available across several major retailers with branded sales having grown 30% year on year (65% since FY23) and accounting for 21% of total sales (18% - 2023/24).

 

Overall top line growth of 13% has been achieved, underpinned by higher volumes and an improved sales mix. The 9.8% rise in the National Living Wage and increase in utility and overhead costs was absorbed as Management continued to work tirelessly on operational improvements and opportunities to lower input costs, following the unprecedented inflationary environment seen in recent years. The combined effect of the above has resulted in an improved gross margin year on year.

 

The Company has invested a further £1.3m in 2024/25 including £0.2m on solar panels at our main site. Over £4.0m has now been invested across the last three years under an ambitious capital plan which has expanded our existing capacity, improved overall efficiency, and created new areas for production – positioning the Group well to service its customers, deliver growth and facilitate the roll out of exciting new developments.

 

On the 7th March 2025 ‘The Compleat Food Group’ acquired ‘The Real Yorkshire Pudding Company’ as part of its journey to becoming the UK’s number one chilled prepared food company. This exciting development aligns with our overall strategy which remains that of growth with the development and launch of new products that complement our existing range and brand. We have continued to invest in our people, products and facilities as we build on our quality, innovation and passion for great Yorkshire puddings.

 

THE REAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING CO LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Principal risks and uncertainties

The Board have carried out a robust assessment of the principal risks facing the Group as the delivery of our strategic objectives and sustainable growth of our business, is dependent on effective risk management.

 

The business operates in a changing environment and as a result the risks it faces change over time, however through a structured approach we can mitigate and manage these risks. This approach has remained effective and appropriate given changing consumer behaviour, UK Government policies, conflicts across the globe and changing weather patterns which can have a significant impact on commodity cost inflation. We have reported on those we believe are likely to have the greatest current or near-term impact on our strategic and operational plans.

 

Conflicts across the globe and changing weather patterns can have a significant impact on the Group’s input costs, specifically ingredients, packaging and energy. The Group manages commodity price changes by arranging forward fixed price contracts with terms of between six and twelve months which has mitigated any immediate changes in commodity pricing. However, over the longer term we seek to mitigate this principal risk through recovery, either directly or indirectly, from our customers or where possible by offsetting higher costs through efficiencies elsewhere, such as the investment in solar panels this year which is expected to reduce overall usage by c20%.

 

The retail landscape is evolving quickly in the UK as retailers adapt to changing consumer behaviours and the rapid growth of discount retail channels. If the Group is unable to adapt to these changes, then it could adversely impact financial performance. We have worked closely with our key strategic partners on the branded and own branded product range available in store to ensure they meet the demands of their consumers and introduce new ideas within the category through our active NPD programme.

 

The business operates its production out of a single site and delivery of our Plan depends on the ability to minimise operational disruption, whether that be from our infrastructure, staffing levels, procurement or logistics. Supplier failure, market shortage or an adverse event in our supply chain could also impact both the availability and cost of raw materials / packaging. Management minimises this procurement risk by maintaining good supplier relations, limiting single source supplies and using primary hauliers where appropriate. The risk of a single site operation is been further mitigated by the fact we have become part of The Compleat Food Group, a multi-site organisation

Compliance with the technical manufacturing standards expected by retailers also continues to be a business priority. We encourage relevant and proactive dialogue across key functions with our customers and suppliers in order to develop relationships and ensure satisfactory results with the service and products we deliver. Our level of complaints remains low and our service levels high.

THE REAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING CO LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Future outlook

The business has a longstanding reputation for creating high-quality, delicious food that people love to eat, this perfectly aligns with The Compleat Food Group’s mission to create food to feel good and forms the basis for our future outlook.

 

Consumers within the markets we operate continue to seek high quality, contemporary products with great taste. We aim to grow volume and profitability through new and existing customer relationships as we develop innovative, high-quality products with excellent service into the food retail market. This will continue to set us apart from our major competitors and ensure that consumers continue to love our products.

On behalf of the board

Mr T D Riley
Director
8 August 2025
THE REAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING CO LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Principal activities

The principal activity of the company continued to be that of the manufacture and sale of Yorkshire puddings.

Results and dividends

The results for the year are set out on page 9.

Ordinary dividends were paid amounting to £2,280,000. The directors do not recommend payment of a further dividend.

Directors

The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:

Mr P G Airey
(Resigned 7 March 2025)
Mr C R Payne
(Resigned 7 March 2025)
Mr P Simmonds
(Resigned 7 March 2025)
Mr R Davies
(Resigned 7 March 2025)
Mr N P Field
(Appointed 7 March 2025)
Mr T D Riley
(Appointed 7 March 2025)
Auditor

The auditor, Henton & Co LLP, is deemed to be reappointed under section 487(2) of the Companies Act 2006.

Statement of directors' responsibilities

The directors are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law, the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period.

In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Statement of disclosure to auditor

So far as each person who was a director at the date of approving this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company’s auditor is unaware. Additionally, the directors individually have taken all the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit information and to establish that the company’s auditor is aware of that information.

THE REAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING CO LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Medium-sized companies exemption

This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the medium-sized companies exemption.

On behalf of the board
Mr T D Riley
Director
8 August 2025
THE REAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING CO LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE REAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING CO LIMITED
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Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the statement of comprehensive income, the balance sheet, the statement of changes in equity and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion the financial statements:

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

 

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

 

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

Other information

The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.

 

We have nothing to report in this regard.

Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit:

THE REAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING CO LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE REAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING CO LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the strategic report or the directors' report.

 

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

Responsibilities of directors

As explained more fully in the directors' responsibilities statement, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: http://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor’s report.

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

THE REAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING CO LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE REAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING CO LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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Christopher Howitt (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of Henton & Co LLP, Statutory Auditor
Chartered Accountants
Northgate
118 North Street
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS2 7PN
8 August 2025
THE REAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING CO LIMITED
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
31,826,140
28,260,065
Cost of sales
(20,989,804)
(19,782,279)
Gross profit
10,836,336
8,477,786
Administrative expenses
(7,475,283)
(5,873,520)
Operating profit
4
3,361,053
2,604,266
Interest receivable and similar income
7
46,607
31,217
Interest payable and similar expenses
8
-
0
(15,865)
Profit before taxation
3,407,660
2,619,618
Tax on profit
9
79,801
(1,009,866)
Profit for the financial year
3,487,461
1,609,752

The profit and loss account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.

The notes on pages 12 to 21 form part of these financial statements.

THE REAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING CO LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 MARCH 2025
31 March 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11
5,436,658
4,711,783
Current assets
Stocks
12
935,368
1,016,187
Debtors
13
4,846,495
4,284,920
Cash at bank and in hand
685,473
301,804
6,467,336
5,602,911
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
14
(4,117,852)
(3,656,212)
Net current assets
2,349,484
1,946,699
Total assets less current liabilities
7,786,142
6,658,482
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
15
(233,915)
(313,716)
(233,915)
(313,716)
Net assets
7,552,227
6,344,766
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
17
40
40
Profit and loss reserves
7,552,187
6,344,726
Total equity
7,552,227
6,344,766

The notes on pages 12 to 21 form part of these financial statements.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions relating to medium-sized companies.

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 8 August 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr T D Riley
Director
Company registration number 03174495 (England and Wales)
THE REAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING CO LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Share capital
Profit and loss reserves
Total
Notes
£
£
£
Balance at 1 April 2023
40
4,734,974
4,735,014
Year ended 31 March 2024:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
1,609,752
1,609,752
Balance at 31 March 2024
40
6,344,726
6,344,766
Year ended 31 March 2025:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
3,487,461
3,487,461
Dividends
10
-
(2,280,000)
(2,280,000)
Balance at 31 March 2025
40
7,552,187
7,552,227

The notes on pages 12 to 21 form part of these financial statements.

THE REAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING CO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Tottle Bakery, Dunsil Drive, Queens Drive Industrial Estate, Nottingham, NG2 1LU.

1.1
Accounting convention

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

The company has applied the disclosure exemptions available within FRS 102 as a result of it being a subsidiary of Quantum Topco Limited, a company which has prepared consolidated accounts to 31 March 2025. As a result, these financial statements do not include a statement of cash flows.

1.2
Going concern

Atruet the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3
Turnover

Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer (usually on dispatch of the goods), the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

1.4
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Land and buildings freehold
4% straight line
Plant and machinery
20% reducing balance
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
33% reducing balance

Land is not depreciated.

 

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.

THE REAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING CO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

 

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

1.6
Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.

At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.

1.7
Financial instruments

The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

 

Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

 

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

THE REAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING CO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Other financial assets

Other financial assets, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss, except that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.

 

Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.

 

If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the company transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.

Other financial liabilities

Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. Debt instruments may be designated as being measured at fair value though profit or loss to eliminate or reduce an accounting mismatch or if the instruments are measured and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.8
Equity instruments

Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.

Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges are recognised in profit or loss immediately, together with any changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk.

1.9
Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

THE REAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING CO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.

 

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.

1.10
Employee benefits

The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.

 

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

 

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.11
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

Key areas of judgement and estimation relate to provisions against stocks and doubtful debt, but the directors are satisfied that there is no significant risk of material misstatement arising.

THE REAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING CO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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3
Turnover

An analysis of the company's turnover is as follows:

2025
2024
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Manufacture and sale of Yorkshire puddings
31,826,140
28,260,065
2025
2024
£
£
Turnover analysed by geographical market
UK
31,453,888
27,908,124
Europe
78,798
58,487
Rest of World
293,454
293,454
31,826,140
28,260,065
4
Operating profit
2025
2024
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging:
£
£
Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of the company's financial statements
11,100
11,000
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
605,143
601,524
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
3,055
-
5
Employees

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:

2025
2024
Number
Number
Production staff
213
192
Administrative staff
18
17
Total
231
209

Their aggregate remuneration comprised:

2025
2024
£
£
Wages and salaries
6,806,616
5,698,316
Social security costs
594,444
399,976
Pension costs
160,683
123,412
7,561,743
6,221,704
THE REAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING CO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 17 -
6
Directors' remuneration

No remuneration was paid to the directors. The directors in the company are remunerated by Go2 Foods Ltd.

7
Interest receivable and similar income
2025
2024
£
£
Interest income
Interest on bank deposits
46,607
31,217
8
Interest payable and similar expenses
2025
2024
£
£
Interest on bank overdrafts and loans
-
15,865
9
Taxation
2025
2024
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
-
0
1,001,988
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
(79,801)
7,878
Total tax (credit)/charge
(79,801)
1,009,866

The actual (credit)/charge for the year can be reconciled to the expected charge for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:

2025
2024
£
£
Profit before taxation
3,407,660
2,619,618
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2024: 25.00%)
851,915
654,905
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
3,790
361,905
Group relief
(845,784)
-
0
Permanent capital allowances in excess of depreciation
(9,921)
46,800
Research and development tax credit
-
0
(61,622)
Deferred tax movements during the year
(79,801)
7,878
Taxation (credit)/charge for the year
(79,801)
1,009,866
THE REAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING CO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 18 -
10
Dividends
2025
2024
£
£
Final paid
2,280,000
-
0
THE REAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING CO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 19 -
11
Tangible fixed assets
Land and buildings freehold
Plant and machinery
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 April 2024
3,520,445
5,316,026
468,910
9,305,381
Additions
1,047,174
240,383
45,516
1,333,073
Disposals
-
0
(22,765)
-
0
(22,765)
At 31 March 2025
4,567,619
5,533,644
514,426
10,615,689
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2024
626,279
3,579,167
388,152
4,593,598
Depreciation charged in the year
166,405
396,559
42,179
605,143
Eliminated in respect of disposals
-
0
(19,710)
-
0
(19,710)
At 31 March 2025
792,684
3,956,016
430,331
5,179,031
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
3,774,935
1,577,628
84,095
5,436,658
At 31 March 2024
2,894,166
1,736,859
80,758
4,711,783
12
Stocks
2025
2024
£
£
Raw materials and consumables
841,368
898,687
Finished goods and goods for resale
94,000
117,500
935,368
1,016,187
13
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
4,027,009
3,698,944
Corporation tax recoverable
220,013
-
0
Other debtors
290,282
297,184
Prepayments and accrued income
309,191
288,792
4,846,495
4,284,920
THE REAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING CO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 20 -
14
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Trade creditors
2,336,727
2,166,303
Amounts owed to group undertakings
1,000,000
-
0
Corporation tax
-
0
591,388
Other taxation and social security
176,312
134,867
Accruals and deferred income
604,813
763,654
4,117,852
3,656,212
15
Deferred taxation

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset where the company has a legally enforceable right to do so. The following is the analysis of the deferred tax balances (after offset) for financial reporting purposes:

Liabilities
Liabilities
2025
2024
Balances:
£
£
ACAs
233,915
313,716
2025
Movements in the year:
£
Liability at 1 April 2024
313,716
Credit to profit or loss
(79,801)
Liability at 31 March 2025
233,915
16
Retirement benefit schemes
2025
2024
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
160,683
123,412

The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.

17
Share capital
2025
2024
2025
2024
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
40
40
40
40
THE REAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING CO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 21 -
18
Ultimate controlling party

The immediate parent undertaking is Go2 Foods Limited a company incorporated in England and Wales. The largest and smallest group in which the results of the Company are consolidated is that headed by Quantum Topco Limited, Dunsil Drive, Queens Drive Industrial Estate, Nottingham, NG2 1LU. The consolidated financial statements of this group are publicly available and may be obtained from Quantum Topco Limited, Dunsil Drive, Queens Drive Industrial Estate, Nottingham, NG2 1LU.

 

The ultimate controlling party is Quantum Luxco Sárl, a Company incorporated in Luxembourg whose majority shareholder is PAI VII-1 SCSp.

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