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Henley Bridge

About us

We’re Henley Bridge, a food ingredients distribution company stocking 1,500+ products from 90+ brands. We’re here to help chefs, chocolatiers, bakers, ice cream manufacturers, gelato & dessert parlours create moments of foodie magic.

We supply the good stuff. You create the magic.

Everything we do at Henley Bridge comes back to one core purpose – helping you to succeed. We’re an enthusiastic partner here to support you in your quest to create moments of enjoyment through food and build a business you’re proud of.

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Helping you to succeed

We put you first - building real partnerships, not just pushing products.

  • A constantly refreshed, extensive range to ensure you always find what you need
  • Great value to help boost your bottom line
  • Next-day delivery you can count on
  • A seamless process so you can focus on your creativity
  • Expert advice and fresh ideas always at your fingertips

All delivered with a smile - because we love food and take pride in supporting your success.

TEAM WORK,
TRUST,
CUSTOMER FOCUS,
EXCELLENCE,
CAN DO,
POSITIVE VIBES,
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Fun facts

Humble beginnings

When Henley Bridge was first launched in 1998, we originally began working out of a converted barn on a farm! It was a modest setup, but packed with big dreams and a serious passion for all things sweet and specialist.

In-house development

Not only do we have an amazing team of Development Chefs to help with any foodie queries or questions you may have, we also have an onsite development kitchen too! We often hold demos and training sessions.

Henleyetta

Did you know we have a company mascot called Henleyetta? Henleyetta is our gorgeous Jersey cow and the fluffiest, friendliest ambassador we could ask, aptly named after our company. Learn more and follow her journey here.

Gelato Mastery

We're proud to have one of the few Gelato Masters in the UK. Steve Carrigan earned this prestigious title after completing an in-depth training program focused on the physics of gelato making.

The evolution of Henley Bridge

2026

2026

We launched the website you see today!

2025

2025

Exhibited at many shows connecting with passionate industry professionals

2024

2024

We moved operations to a purpose-built, state-of-the-art warehouse in Daventry

2022

2022

We held our first ever Henley Bridge Day of Excellence event

2021

2021

We implemented our first charity partnership with The Burnt Chef Project raising over £16k in 2 years.

2020

2020

After more than 20 years with the original brand, we launched an updated and refreshed identity for Henley Bridge.

2019

2019

We joined The Albex Group, opening up an exciting new world of opportunities

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2018

In an industry first we became the only company ever to win two (yes two!) supplier awards at the National Ice Cream awards!! Taking home Best Supply House for our strawberry and best New Flavour for our salted caramel ripple

2018

2018

Adding another exclusive product to our range we launched Rubicone (creators of the world’s first semi-finished gelato products) into the UK market

2017

2017

Back at the National Ice Cream awards for the second year and we won again! This time best new flavour for our Turkish Delight gelato

2016

2016

This was our first foray into the National Ice Cream awards, and we only went and won! We were awarded a class trophy in the supply house class for our hazelnut gelato

2015

2015

In 2015 we became a distributor for Sosa’s range of gastronomy products, dipping our toe for the first time into savoury ingredients

2014

2014

Having been supplying ingredients to the ice cream sector since the very early days, in 2014 we launched our first range of dedicated gelato products becoming the exclusive UK distributor for Irca’s JoyGelato range

2013

2013

When we heard Chocolat Madagascar’s story we fell in love and knew we had to be a part of it, so we were delighted to become the exclusive UK distributor 

2012

2012

After years of servicing small and medium businesses we entered the Foodservice sector and began working with all the major foodservice groups

2011

2011

We also achieved our first double AA BRC rating and have never looked back!

2010

2010

After more rapid growth we soon outgrew our home in Uckfield and moved to a 30,000 square foot warehouse facility in Lewes (our home today)

2008

2008

After 8 years at the farm and many happy customers it was time to move to a fully racked ware house in Uckfield

1998

1998

Our journey begins as Henley Bridge Ingredients Ltd is launched to provide sugar and confectionery to small and medium companies, working out of a converted barn on a local farm!

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