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Our fleet and warehouse facilities ensure every product is transported at the ideal chilled food delivery temperature, supporting safe and consistent chilled food delivery from start to shelf. Here are the types of time-sensitive, chilled products we distribute:
Refrigerated transportation
We don’t just transport your goods; we safeguard their quality and freshness. With our dual-temperature-controlled transport, we provide refrigerated transportation services that keep products within the correct range, so even items with short sell-by dates arrive on time in excellent condition.
UK-wide reach with precision warehousing
With strategically located, BRC-accredited facilities, we support refrigerated distribution and fresh food distribution across the UK. Your products stay in top condition until dispatch, with reliable delivery from city centres to remote rural locations.
Real-time tracking at your fingertips
Stay informed with our easy-to-use digital tracking tools. You’ll have full visibility throughout the journey, so you can monitor your shipment and support consistent, on-time chilled food delivery.
Flexible solutions for every load size
Whether it’s a full truckload (FTL) or a partial shipment, we handle it all. Our refrigerated haulage services are designed to adapt to your requirements, helping you manage changing volumes while maintaining product quality.
Sustainable and eco-friendly practices
We care for both your products and the environment. With energy-efficient fleets, optimised routes and a focus on low-emission zones, we support cold food logistics that are both reliable and environmentally responsible.
Access to the European market
As part of the STEF Group, we can distribute your chilled products across Europe. If you’re expanding into new markets, our refrigerated transport services and temperature-controlled transport network provide smooth, efficient cross-border distribution.
What is chilled food distribution?
Chilled food distribution is the process of storing, transporting and delivering perishable goods under controlled temperature conditions. This includes items such as dairy, fresh produce and ready-to-eat meals, all of which rely on stable environments to maintain quality from dispatch through to delivery.
What temperature should chilled food be delivered at?
Most chilled foods are transported and delivered at 8°C or below.
In practice, many temperature-controlled transport providers operate within tighter ranges to maintain consistency across the journey, particularly for products with shorter shelf lives. Keeping conditions stable supports both food safety and overall product quality.
How does refrigerated transport actually work?
Refrigerated transport uses specialist vehicles fitted with temperature-controlled systems to maintain a consistent environment during transit.
These systems are designed to handle different product types, often allowing multiple temperature zones in a single vehicle, which helps support efficient chilled distribution.
Do you offer refrigerated transport services across the UK?
Yes. Our refrigerated transport services operate nationwide, supporting chilled food delivery between depots, retailers and foodservice locations.
Which products typically need refrigerated transportation?
A wide range of products rely on refrigerated transportation, including fresh meat, dairy, prepared meals and chilled beverages.
Each product type comes with its own handling requirements, which is why temperature-controlled logistics plays such an important role in maintaining quality and consistency.