Around Noon has acquired Chef in a Box, the London-based sandwich and snack manufacturer, from Donegal Investment Group.
Chef in a Box, which is a family-owned business established by Francis and Sheila Chambers in 1989, is a key supplier to the hospitality sector in the UK counting caterers, sports venues, hotels and universities among its key clients.
Around Noon supplies sandwiches, wraps, salads and fruit pots under its Scribbles brand across the island of Ireland. It also has an in-house operation bakery operation, Sweet Things, which it acquired last year, and sells cold pressed juices.
Chief executive of Around Noon, Gareth Chambers said, “Chef in a Box is an excellent business with an impressive client portfolio, and acquiring the company from Donegal Investment Group gives us the presence and infrastructure required to have a significant impact in the UK market.”
Chairman of Around Noon, Howard Farquhar added, “Food-to-go is a high-growth category and we see London as a very significant opportunity for us, as well as a platform for further UK expansion, including other potential acquisitions. We are delighted to be expanding our geographical reach, adding to our manufacturing capacity and welcoming new colleagues to our business.”
