Our members

Café Connections is an award-winning distributor of takeaway food packaging working at the heart of the food-2-go sector for over 20 years.

We are a privately owned and run three generation family business. The integrity of our business is just as important to us now as it was when we started, which is why maintaining the highest standards is given absolute priority.

Our name may not contain the words green, bio, eco or natural – but Café Connections has always been environmentally conscious and this awareness has shaped the range of packaging we offer.

At Café Connections, we are here to help you in absolutely whatever way we can – sourcing new products, coming up with bright ideas and looking at ways we can save you money.  We can handle your branded items too – from design through to stock management – and we are always here to help out in an emergency.

Products:

Hot cups, Cold cups, Food containers, Napkins, Cutlery, Deli & Dessert pots, Sandwich packaging, Carrier bags, Clear film bags, Bread bags, Exclusive Junior packaging range, Straws, Salad containers, Hot food bowls, Hot cabinet ‘Grab & Go’ packaging, Cling films, foils & baking parchments, snack trays and a whole lot more!

We have a variety of recyclable or reusable items to fit your needs.

ripple cups, double wall cups, single wall cups, hot drink cups, cold drink paper cups, cup carriers, paper cup lids, compostable paper cups, paper soup containers, wood cutlery, bamboo cutlery, pla smoothie glasses, rpet glasses, vending cups, watercooler cups, food boxes, deli bowls, kraft salad boxes, greaseproof trays, bagasse food packaging, food packaging, paper souffle pots, plastic sauce containers, plastic food containers, CE marked tumblers, red party cups, plastic wineglasses, smoothie glasses, paper straws, plastic straws, sauce pots, banquet rolls, paper tablecloths, paper doyleys, foil platters,

• An Independent Family-Owned Distributor of Food Packaging, Tableware, Catering Equipment, Janitorial, Washroom, Guest Supplies and Machinery
• 60 years experience of supplying multiple sectors with the most respected industry Brands
• Delivery on our own fleet of vehicles to ensure accuracy and customer fulfilment standards
• A well run business that holds industry accreditations for sustainability, carbon footprint reduction and ISO standards

• Henry Colbeck is the UK’s leading independent supplier to the fish and chip industry — trusted for over 130 years to deliver quality, consistency and care.

With depots in Gateshead and Coatbridge, we serve thousands of Fish & Chip, Take Away & Food Service Businesses across Northern England and Scotland, delivering everything from fish, frying oils and frozen foods to packaging and point-of-sale materials. We’re family-run with a strong service-led ethos, but we’re also evolving - developing new own-brand products, brining new products to market, investing in sustainability, and launching digital tools to help our customers thrive.

We combine traditional values with forward-thinking innovation… We’re more than just a supplier…we’re a true partner helping our customers grow, stay competitive and keep Britain’s favourite meals thriving for generations to come.

A trusted family business inspiring the caterer through service, advice, innovation & price.
Stephensons are a fifth generation, family-run business that has been setting the standard for how catering suppliers should operate since 1868. With innovation and integrity as core values, we’ve become recognised as an industry leader for all your catering equipment, disposable and tableware needs. 

Welcome to Zeus Food, we help you make responsible choices for a responsible future.
Working in partnership with food, hygiene, office and packaging distributors, packaging experts, and brand owners, we’re focused on reducing costs, consolidating product ranges, and delivering responsible, high-impact packaging solutions.

We believe packaging is more than just a container, it’s a powerful asset. It protects your product, extends shelf life, reduces food waste, and elevates your brand through thoughtful design and functionality.

Our expert team provides end-to-end packaging reviews, helping you make smarter choices that enhance product quality and customer experience. In a world where first impressions are shared instantly online, we create packaging that’s not only practical, but truly “Instagrammable.”
From branded cups and meal boxes to sandwich wedges and more, we help you stand out on the shelf and in the scroll while staying committed to safety, responsibility, and innovation.

We supply full ranges in Drinks to Go - Single Wall Cups, Double Wall Cups, Ripple Cups, Cold Water Paper Cups in PLA, PE linings and Aqueous Coatings and Rpet Tumblers - Full range of Lids in PS, PET, PP, PLA, Paper and PFAS Free Moulded Fibre. Drinks Accessories including Stirrers, Carriers and Staws. Food To Go - Clamshells, Hot and Cold Containers, Pizza Boxes, Bowls, Trays, Plates, Bags, Wraps and Cutlery across varied materials such as Bagasse, Moulded Fibre, Kraft Board, Wood, Paper and Plastics including RPet, PP and PLA.

At Zeus Food, we are committed to building strong, mutually beneficial partnerships with our distributors. By partnering with Zeus Food you are accessing a solid supply chain of high quality and innovative food service packaging. Being a valued business within the Zeus Group we benefit from a global footprint, we are able to offer excellent logistics, stocking and fulfilment services, with an expert team dedicated to offering unbeatable customer support.