Company Registration No. 00571334 (England and Wales)
Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited
Annual report and financial statements
for the year ended 31 January 2026
Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited
Company information
Director
Peter Dennis
Company number
00571334
Registered office
Mullacott Industrial Estate
Ilfracombe
N Devon
EX34 8PL
Auditor
Saffery LLP
St Catherine's Court
Berkeley Place
Clifton
Bristol
BS8 1BQ
Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited
Contents
Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Director's report
3 - 5
Independent auditor's report
6 - 8
Statement of comprehensive income
9
Statement of financial position
10
Statement of changes in equity
11
Notes to the financial statements
12 - 27
Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited
Strategic report
For the year ended 31 January 2026
1

The directors present the strategic report for the period of trading ended 31 January 2026. The comparative period was the period of trading ended 31 January 2025.

Fair review of the business

The company's key financial and other performance indicators during the period were as follows:

Unit
2026
2025
Turnover
£000
41,341
40,372
Gross margin
%
20
21
Operating margin
%
3
3
Net assets
£000
11,419
10,896
The directors are satisfied with the overall performance given the marketplace throughout the year, which saw the company realise a 2% increase on Turnover.
Gross margin has decreased from 21% to 20% due to continuing pressure from the wider markets and the effects of the economy.
Operating margin has remained consistent at 3%  as overhead costs have been managed well throughout the year despite wider economic challenges. Overheads are being heavily monitored to ensure where possible costs are kept to a minimum.
Net assets have increased by £0.9m as the directors have invested in the infrastructure of the business to minimise overheads as the business looks to grow.
Principal risks and uncertainties

The key risks faced by the company are margin pressure due to the highly competitive marketplace and increasing costs throughout all aspects of the business. This has been counteracted through the management of direct cost and putting in place fix term contracts across utilities. The company has an agreement for the supply of electricity through an on-site wind turbine and solar panels. Margin will be addressed, where possible, by negotiating fixed prices with suppliers and maximising volume discounts.

 

Investments

Significant Investment has been made in future proofing the business through the development of our CRM, enabling efficiencies to also be achieved and further improvements to our e-commerce and the installation of Solar panels on our main stockholding to ensure the business’ sustainability for the future.

 

Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited
Strategic report (continued)
For the year ended 31 January 2026
2
Section 172 statement

The directors are fully aware of their responsibility to promote the success of the Company in accordance with section 172 of the Companies Act 2006. The board regularly reviews our principal stakeholders and considers the needs and priorities of each stakeholder group during its discussions and as part of its decision making.

 

Employees are a valued and integral part of the business, salaries are reviewed annually to ensure a fair market rate is being paid. Employees are encouraged to further development through in house training and site visits to better understand the needs of the business’ outside of their departments. External training is also provided for development of employees and investment into their future role within the business.

 

The company places considerable value in its business relations, ensuring customers and suppliers are treated as partners, understanding that if their business succeeds, so do we. The board seeks to improve this through innovation, reducing the amount of time spent processing and increasing the level of service provided to customers and suppliers.

 

Throughout the business the directors seek sustainability, limiting its environmental impact through the continued development of renewable energy sources and working closely with customers and suppliers to act responsibly whilst supporting the communities we work in.

 

The directors desire to preserve the reputation and high standards of the company involve maintaining good relations with our bank to source funding. Allowing the continued development, innovation and growth within the business, whilst keeping future costs under control, and in turn improving future returns.

 

 

On behalf of the board

Peter Dennis
Director
10 July 2026
Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited
Director's report
For the year ended 31 January 2026
3

The director presents his annual report and financial statements for the year of trading ended 31 January 2026.

Principal activities

The principal activity of the company continued to be that of the distribution of catering food.

Results and dividends

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

Ordinary dividends were paid amounting to £550,004. The director does not recommend payment of a further dividend.

Director

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

Peter Dennis
Financial instruments
Financial risk management objectives & policies

The businesses principal financial instruments comprise bank balances, trade debtors, trade creditors and bank loans. The main financial risks that arise from day-to-day activities are discussed below.

Liquidity risk

Trade creditors liquidity risk is managed by ensuring sufficient funds are available to meet amounts due. Trade creditors are paid within agreed terms subject to disputes.

 

The liquidity risk arising from overdraft facilities is managed against anticipated cash inflow from operations based on the plan for the financial year and seasonal trends observed in previous years.

 

The liquidity risk in respect of bank loans is managed by ensuring there are sufficient funds available to meet repayment commitments as and when they contractually fall due.

Interest rate risk

The company is exposed to interest rate risk due to variable rates of interest on its borrowing.

Credit risk

Trade debtors are managed in respect of credit risk by using policies derived to accommodate customer needs but also to avoid ageing debts and irrecoverable debt. There is no significant concentration of credit risk, with exposure spread over a large number of counterparties.

Auditor

Saffery LLP have expressed their willingness to continue in office.

Energy and carbon report

The energy and carbon reporting disclosures have been prepared on a consolidated basis and can be found in the accounts of the parent company, Philip Dennis Foodservice Group Limited.

2026
2025
Energy consumption
kWh
kWh
Aggregate of energy consumption in the year
2,762,382
3,091,905
Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited
Director's report (continued)
For the year ended 31 January 2026
4
2026
2025
Emissions of CO2 equivalent
metric tonnes
metric tonnes
Scope 1 - direct emissions
- Gas combustion
-
-
- Fuel consumed for owned transport
1,475.17
1,324.58
1,475.17
1,324.58
Scope 2 - indirect emissions
- Electricity purchased
580.10
640.24
Scope 3 - other indirect emissions
- Fuel consumed for transport not owned by the company
-
-
Total gross emissions
2,055.27
1,964.82
Intensity ratio
Tonnes CO2 per £000 of turnover
0.04971
0.04867
Quantification and reporting methodology

We have followed the 2019 HM Government Environmental Reporting Guidelines. We have also used the GHG Reporting Protocol – Corporate Standard and have used the 2020 UK Government’s Conversion Factors for Company Reporting.

Intensity measurement

The chosen intensity measurement ratio is total gross emissions in kg CO2e per £000 of turnover. This ratio is deemed appropriate for the company.

Measures taken to improve energy efficiency

As a business Philip Dennis strive to improve energy efficiencies and our effect on the environment, using renewable energy as much as possible. This now includes solar installations on three of our four sites and a designated wind turbine at our site in North Devon. Renewable energy is something we are passionate about as a business and will continue to implement this as we grow.

 

To establish our energy usage, we were able to gather accurate readings from our energy meters and fuel tanks. These meters are integrated with an online portal that allows us to monitor live data and energy usage within the business. CO2 Conversion was calculated using the recognised methodology based on Greenhouse gas reporting: conversion factors from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Statement of director's responsibilities

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

Company law requires the director to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the director has 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 director must not approve the financial statements unless he is 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.

Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited
Director's report (continued)
For the year ended 31 January 2026
5

In preparing these financial statements, the director is required to:

The director is 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. He is 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.

Strategic report

The company has chosen in accordance with Companies Act 2006, s. 414C(11) to set out in the group's strategic report information required by Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, Sch. 7 to be contained in the directors' report. It has done so in respect of further information on future developments and business relationships for the company.

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.

On behalf of the board
Peter Dennis
Director
10 July 2026
Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited
Independent auditor's report
To the members of Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited
6
Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 31 January 2026 which comprise the statement of comprehensive income, the statement of financial position, 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 director's 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 director 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 director is 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:

 

Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited
Independent auditor's report
To the members of Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited (continued)
7
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 director's 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 director

As explained more fully in the director's responsibilities statement, the director is 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 director determines 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 director is 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 director either intends to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or has 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.

Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The specific procedures for this engagement and the extent to which these are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud are detailed below.

 

Identifying and assessing risks related to irregularities:

We assessed the susceptibility of the company’s financial statements to material misstatement and how fraud might occur, including through discussions with the director, discussions within our audit team planning meeting, updating our record of internal controls and ensuring these controls operated as intended. We evaluated possible incentives and opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of the financial statements. We identified laws and regulations that are of significance in the context of the company by discussions with director and by updating our understanding of the sector in which the company operates.

 

Laws and regulations of direct significance in the context of the company include The Companies Act 2006 and UK Tax legislation.

 

Audit response to risks identified

We considered the extent of compliance with these laws and regulations as part of our audit procedures on the related financial statement items including a review of financial statement disclosures. We reviewed the company's records of breaches of laws and regulations, minutes of meetings and correspondence with relevant authorities to identify potential material misstatements arising. We discussed the company's policies and procedures for compliance with laws and regulations with members of management responsible for compliance.

Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited
Independent auditor's report
To the members of Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited (continued)
8

During the planning meeting with the audit team, the engagement partner drew attention to the key areas which might involve non-compliance with laws and regulations or fraud. We enquired of management whether they were aware of any instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations or knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud. We addressed the risk of fraud through management override of controls by testing the appropriateness of journal entries and identifying any significant transactions that were unusual or outside the normal course of business. We assessed whether judgements made in making accounting estimates gave rise to a possible indication of management bias. At the completion stage of the audit, the engagement partner’s review included ensuring that the team had approached their work with appropriate professional scepticism and thus the capacity to identify non-compliance with laws and regulations and fraud.

There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above and the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely we would become aware of it. Also, the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery or intentional misrepresentations, or through collusion.

A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://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.

David Sedgwick (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of Saffery LLP
Statutory Auditors
St Catherine's Court
Berkeley Place
Clifton
Bristol
BS8 1BQ
14 July 2026
Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited
Statement of comprehensive income
For the year ended 31 January 2026
9
Year
Period
ended
ended
31 January
31 January
2026
2025
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
41,341,315
40,372,274
Cost of sales
(32,941,176)
(31,826,731)
Gross profit
8,400,139
8,545,543
Administrative expenses
(7,092,432)
(7,421,598)
Operating profit
6
1,307,707
1,123,945
Interest receivable and similar income
7
75,706
165,339
Interest payable and similar expenses
8
(249,173)
(225,388)
Profit before taxation
1,134,240
1,063,896
Tax on profit
10
(61,384)
(123,205)
Profit for the financial year
1,072,856
940,691

The income statement has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.

Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited
Statement of financial position
As at 31 January 2026
10
2026
2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
12
1,752,266
1,470,098
Tangible assets
13
11,510,790
11,045,094
13,263,056
12,515,192
Current assets
Stocks
14
2,637,646
2,851,456
Debtors
15
5,364,774
5,115,650
Cash at bank and in hand
781
598
8,003,201
7,967,704
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
16
(5,519,925)
(5,239,894)
Net current assets
2,483,276
2,727,810
Total assets less current liabilities
15,746,332
15,243,002
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
17
(2,092,987)
(2,052,490)
Provisions for liabilities
Provisions
21
465,000
465,000
Deferred tax liability
20
1,769,380
1,829,399
(2,234,380)
(2,294,399)
Net assets
11,418,965
10,896,113
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
23
105,267
105,267
Revaluation reserve
2,480,921
2,559,323
Capital redemption reserve
10,000
10,000
Profit and loss reserves
8,822,777
8,221,523
Total equity
11,418,965
10,896,113
The financial statements were approved and signed by the director and authorised for issue on 10 July 2026.
Peter Dennis
Director
Company Registration No. 00571334
Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited
Statement of changes in equity
For the year ended 31 January 2026
11
Share capital
Revaluation reserve
Capital redemption reserve
Profit and loss reserves
Total
Notes
£
£
£
£
£
Balance at 28 January 2024
105,267
2,637,520
10,000
7,840,438
10,593,225
Period ended 31 January 2025:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
-
940,691
940,691
Dividends
11
-
-
-
(637,803)
(637,803)
Transfers
-
(78,197)
-
78,197
-
Balance at 31 January 2025
105,267
2,559,323
10,000
8,221,523
10,896,113
Period ended 31 January 2026:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
-
1,072,856
1,072,856
Dividends
11
-
-
-
(550,004)
(550,004)
Transfers
-
(78,402)
-
78,402
-
Balance at 31 January 2026
105,267
2,480,921
10,000
8,822,777
11,418,965
Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 January 2026
12
1
Accounting policies
Company information

Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Mullacott Industrial Estate, Ilfracombe, N Devon, EX34 8PL.

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 £1.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

This company is a qualifying entity for the purposes of FRS 102, being a member of a group where the parent of that group prepares publicly available consolidated financial statements, including this company, which are intended to give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the group. The company has therefore taken advantage of exemptions from the following disclosure requirements:

 

 

The financial statements of the company are consolidated in the financial statements of Philip Dennis Foodservice (Holdings) Limited. These consolidated financial statements are available from its registered office, Mullacott Industrial Estate, Ilfracombe, Devon EX34 8PL.

1.2
Going concern

Atruet the time of approving the financial statements, the director has a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the director continues 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 which occurs upon delivery of the goods.

1.4
Research and development expenditure

Research expenditure is written off against profits in the year in which it is incurred. Identifiable development expenditure is capitalised to the extent that the technical, commercial and financial feasibility can be demonstrated.

Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 January 2026
1
Accounting policies (continued)
13
1.5
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill

Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.

 

Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably; the intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights; and the intangible asset is separable from the entity.

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

Software
10 to 20 years
1.6
Tangible fixed assets

All tangible fixed assets, with the exception of freehold property, are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

 

Freehold property is measured at cost and subsequently measured at its fair value at each reporting period end.

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

Land and Buildings
2% on cost, valuation or over life of lease
Plant and computers
4% to 33% on cost
Fixtures and fittings
10% to 33% on cost
Motor vehicles
12.5% to 33% on cost

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.

1.7
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible 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.

1.8
Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.

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.

1.9
Cash at bank and in hand

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, and bank overdrafts.

Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 January 2026
1
Accounting policies (continued)
14
1.10
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 statement of financial position 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, 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.

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.

Classification of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.

Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 January 2026
1
Accounting policies (continued)
15
Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

 

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

 

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

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

1.11
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.

1.12
Taxation

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

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the income statement 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.

 

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 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.

Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 January 2026
1
Accounting policies (continued)
16
1.13
Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the company has a legal or constructive present obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that the company will be required to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

 

The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the reporting end date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the amount expected to be required to settle the obligation is recognised at present value. When a provision is measured at present value, the unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period in which it arises.

1.14
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.

1.15
Retirement benefits

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

1.16
Leases

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.

 

Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the statement of financial position as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.

1.17
Government grants

Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the grants will be received.

Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 January 2026
17
2
Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the director is 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 company has recognised a provision for dilapidations and accruals for overriders in its financial statements which require management to make judgements. This judgements, estimates and associated assumptions necessary to calculate these provisions are based on historical experience and other relevant factors.

 

The company adopts the revaluation model for its freehold land and buildings. The directors obtain regular third party property valuations to determine the fair value of these properties as at each reporting period end.

3
Turnover and other revenue
2026
2025
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Sale of goods
41,341,315
40,372,274
2026
2025
£
£
Other revenue
Interest income
75,706
165,339
2026
2025
£
£
Turnover analysed by geographical market
United Kingdom
41,341,315
40,372,274
4
Auditor's remuneration
2026
2025
Fees payable to the company's auditor and associates:
£
£
For audit services
Audit of the financial statements of the company
27,890
28,450
For other services
Taxation compliance services
3,700
3,550
Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 January 2026
18
5
Employees

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

2026
2025
Number
Number
Production
74
75
Administration and support
45
45
Distribution
56
53
Total
175
173

Their aggregate remuneration comprised:

2026
2025
£
£
Wages and salaries
5,236,221
5,152,862
Social security costs
652,033
511,414
Pension costs
268,883
176,361
6,157,137
5,840,637
6
Operating profit
2026
2025
Operating profit for the period is stated after charging/(crediting):
£
£
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
1,045,461
1,094,583
Profit on disposal of tangible fixed assets
(47,665)
(500)
Amortisation of intangible assets
87,996
76,374
Operating lease charges
124,742
98,775
7
Interest receivable and similar income
2026
2025
£
£
Interest income
Other interest income
75,706
165,339
8
Interest payable and similar expenses
2026
2025
£
£
Interest on bank overdrafts and loans
249,173
225,388
Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 January 2026
19
9
Director's remuneration
2026
2025
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
-
0
188,580
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
100,000
58,135
100,000
246,715

The number of directors for whom retirement benefits are accruing under defined contribution schemes amounted to 1 (2025 - 1).

Remuneration disclosed above include the following amounts paid to the highest paid director:
2026
2025
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
-
188,580
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
100,000
58,135
10
Taxation
2026
2025
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
121,403
206,111
Adjustments in respect of prior periods
-
0
(81,710)
Total current tax
121,403
124,401
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
(60,019)
(55,424)
Adjustment in respect of prior periods
-
0
54,228
Total deferred tax
(60,019)
(1,196)
Total tax charge
61,384
123,205
Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 January 2026
10
Taxation (continued)
20

The actual 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:

2026
2025
£
£
Profit before taxation
1,134,240
1,063,896
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2025: 25.00%)
283,560
265,974
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
2,522
2,996
Tax effect of income not taxable in determining taxable profit
-
0
(4,451)
Change in unrecognised deferred tax assets
(224,698)
(106,265)
Adjustments in respect of prior years
-
0
(81,710)
Permanent capital allowances in excess of depreciation
-
0
24,665
Deferred tax adjustments in respect of prior years
-
0
54,228
Additional deduction for land remediation expenditure
-
0
(32,232)
Taxation charge for the period
61,384
123,205
11
Dividends
2026
2025
£
£
Final paid
550,004
637,803
Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 January 2026
21
12
Intangible fixed assets
Software
£
Cost
At 1 February 2025
1,585,678
Additions
370,164
At 31 January 2026
1,955,842
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 February 2025
115,580
Amortisation charged for the year
87,996
At 31 January 2026
203,576
Carrying amount
At 31 January 2026
1,752,266
At 31 January 2025
1,470,098

Included within software is £370,164 (2025: £nil) in respect of assets under construction on which no amortisation has been charged.

Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 January 2026
22
13
Tangible fixed assets
Land and Buildings
Fixtures and fittings
Plant and computers
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 February 2025
9,304,709
699,150
3,712,890
6,649,117
20,365,866
Additions
-
0
226,139
485,822
802,092
1,514,053
Disposals
-
0
-
0
(15,300)
(749,993)
(765,293)
At 31 January 2026
9,304,709
925,289
4,183,412
6,701,216
21,114,626
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 February 2025
1,208,725
443,112
2,507,774
5,161,161
9,320,772
Depreciation charged in the year
176,180
70,299
273,742
525,240
1,045,461
Eliminated in respect of disposals
-
0
-
0
(12,404)
(749,993)
(762,397)
At 31 January 2026
1,384,905
513,411
2,769,112
4,936,408
9,603,836
Carrying amount
At 31 January 2026
7,919,804
411,878
1,414,300
1,764,808
11,510,790
At 31 January 2025
8,095,984
256,038
1,205,116
1,487,956
11,045,094
2026
2025
£
£
Freehold
7,466,106
7,615,509
Long leasehold
453,698
480,475
7,919,804
8,095,984

Included within tangible fixed assets are assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts, as follows:

2026
2025
£
£
Plant and computers
212,913
4,870
Motor vehicles
1,410,599
1,006,181
1,623,512
1,011,051
Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 January 2026
13
Tangible fixed assets (continued)
23

In August 2024, land and buildings were revalued by BNP Paribas, independent valuers not connected with the company on the basis of market value. This revaluation was applied to the 2024 period end value. The valuation conforms to International Valuation Standards and was based on recent market transactions on arm's length terms for similar properties. The directors do not consider there to be a material difference between the value of land and buildings at the period end of £7,466,106 and that of the valuation date. Historical cost is noted below.

2026
2025
£
£
Cost
6,375,702
6,375,702
Accumulated depreciation
(947,322)
(876,321)
Carrying value
5,428,380
5,499,381
14
Stocks
2026
2025
£
£
Finished goods and goods for resale
2,637,646
2,851,456
15
Debtors
2026
2025
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
2,463,102
2,447,660
Corporation tax recoverable
38,058
52,890
Amounts owed by group undertakings
940,453
258,091
Other debtors
1,566,039
1,984,155
Prepayments and accrued income
357,122
372,854
5,364,774
5,115,650
Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 January 2026
24
16
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2026
2025
Notes
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
18
2,248,576
2,128,541
Obligations under finance leases
19
298,870
264,219
Trade creditors
1,607,737
1,735,346
Taxation and social security
124,235
107,791
Dividends payable
-
0
11,277
Other creditors
51,277
91,495
Accruals and deferred income
1,189,230
901,225
5,519,925
5,239,894
17
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2026
2025
Notes
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
18
1,428,277
1,868,277
Obligations under finance leases
19
664,710
184,213
2,092,987
2,052,490
18
Loans and overdrafts
2026
2025
£
£
Bank loans
1,868,281
2,308,281
Bank overdrafts
1,808,572
1,688,537
3,676,853
3,996,818
Payable within one year
2,248,576
2,128,541
Payable after one year
1,428,277
1,868,277

The bank loan is secured by a fixed and floating charge over the company's properties and other fixed assets. The interest rate applied is 2% per annum above base rate.

19
Finance lease obligations
2026
2025
Amounts due:
£
£
Within one year
298,870
264,219
After more than one year
664,710
184,213
963,580
448,432
Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 January 2026
19
Finance lease obligations (continued)
25
2026
2025
Future minimum lease payments due under finance leases:
£
£
Within one year
298,870
264,219
In two to five years
664,710
184,213
963,580
448,432

Net obligations under hire purchase agreements are secured by fixed charges over the relevant assets.

20
Deferred taxation

The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the company and movements thereon:

Liabilities
Liabilities
2026
2025
Balances:
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
1,769,380
1,829,399
2026
Movements in the year:
£
Liability at 1 February 2025
1,829,399
Credit to profit or loss
(60,019)
Liability at 31 January 2026
1,769,380

The deferred tax balance is expected to reverse, however it is not possible to quantify the expected reversal due to the unknown timing of disposals in respect of certain fixed assets.

 

21
Provisions for liabilities
2026
2025
£
£
Dilapidations provision
465,000
465,000
Movements on provisions:
Dilapidations provision
£
At 1 February 2025 and 31 January 2026
465,000
Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 January 2026
21
Provisions for liabilities (continued)
26

Dilapidation provisions will be settled upon leaving company premises. There is no definitive date as to when this will arise.

22
Retirement benefit schemes
2026
2025
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
268,883
176,361
23
Share capital
2026
2025
Ordinary share capital
£
£
Issued and fully paid
85,267 Ordinary A shares of £1 each
85,267
85,267
20,000 Ordinary B shares of £1 each
20,000
20,000
105,267
105,267

There are no voting rights attached to the Ordinary B shares. The Ordinary A and Ordinary B shares rank pari passu in all other respects.

24
Operating lease commitments
As lessee

At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:

2026
2025
£
£
Within 1 year
295,305
320,092
Years 2-5
731,656
862,466
After 5 years
34,329
104,329
1,061,290
1,286,887
25
Capital commitments

Amounts contracted for but not provided in the financial statements:

2026
2025
£
£
Acquisition of tangible fixed assets
741,003
381,940
Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 January 2026
27
26
Ultimate controlling party

The company's immediate and ultimate parent is Philip Dennis Foodservice (Group) Limited, incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office of Philip Dennis Foodservice (Group) Limited is Mullacott Industrial Estate, Ilfracombe, EX34 8PL.

27
Related party transactions

Summary of transactions with entities with joint control

A related company with common directors provides electricity to the company. During the year Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited made purchases of £79,021 (2025: £108,096) from this related company. Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited also recharges costs to the related company and total recharges in the year were £14,400 (2025: £14,400). During the year Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited advanced £175,000 (2025: £875,000) to the related company, and Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited also received £75,706 (2025: £165,339) in interest income from this company. At the balance sheet date the amount due from the related company was £879,399 (2025: £1,862,823), and the amount owed to the related company was £5,883 (2025: £14,498).

 

Another related company a common director provided IT consultancy services to the company. During the year Philip Dennis Foodservice Limited made purchases of £93,187 (2025: £78,940) from this related company. At the balance sheet date £nil (2025: £nil) was owed to this company.

 

Summary of transactions with other related parties

The company incurred rent payable of £107,000 (2025: £107,000) in respect of its depot at Ilfracombe and £238,000 (2025: £238,000) in respect to its depot at Oxford, both of which are rented from the Philip Dennis Pension Scheme. At the balance sheet date the amount due to the pension scheme in respect of this was £nil (2025: £nil).

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