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BAKKAVOR FOODS LIMITED
FITZROY PLACE 5TH FLOOR, 8 MORTIMER STREET, LONDON, W1T 3JJPrevious name: GEEST FOODS LIMITED (changed on 17-Nov-2006)
Company Number: 01060806
Incorporation date: 07-Jul-1972
Status: Active
Entity type: Private Limited Company
SIC codes:
10850 Manufacture of prepared meals and dishes
SUMMARY
This company is 53 years old and is currently active. It is controlled by Bakkavor Limited. The company has positive equity (net assets) of GBP 718.6 million which has increased from GBP 641.5 million in the previous year. The latest reported revenue figure is GBP 1.6 billion which is similar to the previous year's figure of GBP 1.5 billion. The company has 2 active officers (directors or partners) who are or were officers of 33 other companies. The company has no public disputes filed on the Business Disputes Register. There are 15 court cases involving the company that we are aware of.FINANCIALS (BETA)
Next accounts due: 30-Sep-2025Accounts Filed: FULL (30-Dec-2023)
P&L Financials:
| Year end | Currency | Revenue | Operating profit | Interest Received | Interest Paid | Tax | Net Profit GBP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-Dec-2018 | GBP | 1,564,650,000 | 93,323,000 | 41,172,000 | 2,144,000 | 22,237,000 | 82,437,000 |
| 30-Dec-2017 | GBP | 1,530,602,000 | 95,432,000 | 1,750,000 | 771,000 | -18,207,000 | |
| 31-Dec-2016 | GBP | 5,000 | 6,000 | 7,000 | 13,000 | 70,808,000 | |
| 26-Dec-2015 | GBP | 1,433,522,000 | 88,199,000 | 511,000 | 1,162,000 | -56,773,000 | |
| 27-Dec-2014 | GBP | 1,433,933,000 | 65,212,000 | 322,000 | 1,116,000 | 49,214,000 | 15,502,000 |
| 28-Dec-2013 | GBP | 1,362,162,000 | 55,062,000 | 4,312,000 | 2,084,000 | 11,064,000 | |
| 29-Dec-2012 | GBP | 1,304,159,000 | 51,333,000 | 4,610,000 | 4,389,000 | ||
| 31-Dec-2011 | GBP | 1,232,825,000 | -56,111,000 | 4,639,000 | |||
| 01-Jan-2011 | GBP | 1,203,639,000 | 76,676,000 | 4,915,000 | 53,318,000 |
Balance Sheet Financials:
| Year end | Currency | Cash | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Debt | Share Capital | Premium Reserve | Retained Earnings | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-Dec-2018 | GBP | 1,355,000 | 642,711,000 | 424,119,000 | 4,186,000 | 39,906,000 | 165,094,000 | 513,621,000 | 718,621,000 |
| 30-Dec-2017 | GBP | 2,193,000 | 553,206,000 | 381,093,000 | 5,484,000 | 39,906,000 | 165,094,000 | 436,470,000 | 641,470,000 |
| 31-Dec-2016 | GBP | 32,997,000 | 530,883,000 | 39,906,000 | 165,094,000 | 353,241,000 | 557,110,000 | ||
| 26-Dec-2015 | GBP | 99,597,000 | 442,165,000 | 355,786,000 | 5,644,000 | 39,906,000 | 165,094,000 | 310,529,000 | 514,398,000 |
| 27-Dec-2014 | GBP | 30,830,000 | 413,720,000 | 360,234,000 | 1,758,000 | 39,906,000 | 165,094,000 | 288,747,000 | 492,616,000 |
| 28-Dec-2013 | GBP | 39,906,000 | 165,094,000 | 272,981,000 | 476,862,000 | ||||
| 29-Dec-2012 | GBP | 39,906,000 | 165,094,000 | 227,651,000 | 433,806,000 | ||||
| 31-Dec-2011 | GBP | 39,906,000 | 165,094,000 | 225,672,000 | 430,675,000 | ||||
| 01-Jan-2011 | GBP | 39,906,000 | 165,094,000 | 257,562,000 | 461,065,000 |
VALUATION EVENTS (BETA)
| Year end | Currency | % Equity | Sum raised | Pre-Money Valuation* | Post-Money Valuation* | Enterprise Value** |
|---|
DISPUTES
No disputes filed on www.disputesregister.orgCOMPANY SECRETARY
| Status | Name | Appointed on | Resigned on | Occupation | Nationality | All apointments (active/resigned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active | Annabel TAGOE-BANNERMAN | 21 Jun 2019 | 14 Jun 2025 | 1 - 0 | ||
| Resigned | Simon WITHAM | 01 Feb 2012 | 21 Jun 2019 | 0 - 1 | ||
| Resigned | John STANSBURY | 05 Jul 2010 | 01 Feb 2012 | 0 - 1 | ||
| Resigned | Richard HOWES | 31 Mar 2010 | 05 Jul 2010 | 0 - 1 | ||
| Resigned | Jonathan David JOWETT | 05 Aug 2009 | 31 Mar 2010 | Solicitor | British | 8 - 137 |
| Resigned | Jolyon PUNNETT | 25 Nov 2005 | 05 Aug 2009 | Financial Controller | British | 0 - 68 |
| Resigned | Dawn Elizabeth DURRANT | 07 Dec 1999 | 25 Nov 2005 | Company Secretary | British | 2 - 44 |
| Resigned | Neil Charles ROBERTSON | 07 Aug 1998 | 07 Dec 1999 | Chartered Accountant | British | 0 - 43 |
| Resigned | Jane Katherine SCRIVEN | 08 Jul 1991 | 07 Aug 1998 | Company Secretary | British | 2 - 43 |
| Resigned | Brian Godman WALLACE | 08 Jul 1991 | British | 0 - 47 |
DIRECTORS
| Status | Name | Appointed on | Resigned on | Occupation | Nationality | All appointments (active/resigned) |
Dissolved companies (rate) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active | Lee MILEY | 01 Nov 2024 | Chief Financial Officer | British | 32 - 0 | 0 (0.0%) | |
| Active | Michael EDWARDS | 29 Jun 2021 | Chief Operating Officer | British | 18 - 0 | 0 (0.0%) | |
| Resigned | Benjamin Jay WALDRON | 29 Jun 2021 | 31 Oct 2024 | Chief Financial Officer | British | 1 - 31 | 0 (0.0%) |
| Resigned | Ann SAVAGE | 08 Oct 2009 | 07 Mar 2011 | Director | British | 0 - 6 | 0 (0.0%) |
| Resigned | Gordon Christopher PATES | 08 Oct 2009 | 07 Mar 2011 | Director | British | 1 - 13 | 3 (21.4%) |
| Resigned | Francis Brian WALTON | 08 Oct 2009 | 27 Jan 2011 | Director | British | 0 - 4 | 0 (0.0%) |
| Resigned | Hildur ARNADOTTIR | 28 Mar 2007 | 20 Mar 2008 | Director | Icelandic | 0 - 13 | 0 (0.0%) |
| Resigned | Richard David HOWES | 24 Jan 2007 | 15 Oct 2010 | Group Finance | British | 0 - 41 | 13 (31.7%) |
| Resigned | Agust GUDMUNDSSON | 25 May 2005 | 01 Nov 2022 | Company Director | Icelandic | 1 - 55 | 17 (30.4%) |
| Resigned | Lydur GUDMUNDSSON | 25 May 2005 | 24 Jan 2007 | Company Director | Icelandic | 0 - 19 | 6 (31.6%) |
| Resigned | Gareth John VOYLE | 21 Sep 1998 | 26 May 2006 | Managing Director | British | 0 - 34 | 14 (41.2%) |
| Resigned | John Edward DUTTON | 21 Sep 1998 | 31 Mar 2002 | Managing Director | British | 6 - 21 | 6 (22.2%) |
| Resigned | Robert Ian MENZIES-GOW | 25 Nov 1996 | 27 Sep 2002 | Company Director | British | 0 - 41 | 7 (17.1%) |
| Resigned | Jonathan Mark PULLEN | 21 Nov 1995 | 30 Sep 2005 | Finance Director | British | 0 - 29 | 14 (48.3%) |
| Resigned | Peter Martin MACIELINSKI | 01 Sep 1993 | 31 Dec 1998 | Company Director | British | 0 - 20 | 12 (60.0%) |
| Resigned | Jane Katherine SCRIVEN | 01 Jul 1993 | 20 May 2005 | Company Director | British | 2 - 43 | 15 (33.3%) |
| Resigned | Brian Godman WALLACE | 29 Dec 1990 | 03 Apr 1995 | Finance Director | British | 0 - 47 | 15 (31.9%) |
| Resigned | Brian Godman WALLACE | 03 Apr 1995 | Finance Director | British | 0 - 47 | 15 (31.9%) | |
| Resigned | David Arnold SUGDEN | 10 Jan 1996 | Company Director | British | 3 - 24 | 11 (40.7%) | |
| Resigned | Peter Martin MACIELINSKI | 31 Dec 1998 | Company Director | British | 0 - 20 | 12 (60.0%) | |
| Resigned | Leonard Waling VAN GEEST | 01 Jul 1993 | Company Director | British | 0 - 37 | 10 (27.0%) | |
| Resigned | John William SPIRLING | 01 Sep 1995 | Company Director | British | 1 - 6 | 2 (28.6%) |
Average tenure of active directors: 2.3 years
Average tenure of resigned directors: 4.0 years
Average active director Dissolution Rate: 0.0%
DIRECTOR APPOINTMENTS IN OTHER COMPANIES
SHAREHOLDERS (BETA)
| Shareholder name | Share class | Shares at confirmation date | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-10 | 2016-05-10 | 2015-05-10 | 2014-05-10 | 2013-05-10 | ||
| BAKKAVOR LIMITED | ORDINARY | 35,264,269 88.4% | 35,264,269 88.4% | 30,000,100 75.2% | 30,000,100 75.2% | 30,000,100 75.2% |
| BAKKAVOR LIMITED | ORDINARY A | 4,641,525 11.6% | 4,641,525 11.6% | 4,641,525 11.6% | 4,641,525 11.6% | 4,641,525 11.6% |
| BAKKAVOR LIMITED | ORDINARY | 0 0% | 0 0% | 5,264,169 13.2% | 5,264,169 13.2% | 5,264,169 13.2% |
SHAREHOLDINGS (BETA)
| Company name | Share class | Shares at confimation date | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-10-06 | 2018-08-05 | 2018-07-28 | 2018-07-15 | 2016-07-15 | ||
| BAKKAVOR FOODS LIMITED | ORDINARY A | 100 100% | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 0% |
| BAKKAVOR FOODS LIMITED | ORDINARY | 0 0% | 1 100% | 1 100% | 1 100% | 1 100% |
CONTROLLED COMPANIES / CONTROLLING ENTITIES
Controlling entities above
BAKKAVOR FOODS LIMITED
Controlled companies below
- >75%:NOTSALLOW 256 LIMITED (06055859 - UK) ceased
- >75%:BAKKAVOR DORMANT HOLDINGS LIMITED (00884013 - UK) active
- >75%:NOTSALLOW 256 LIMITED (06055859 - UK) active
LATE PAYMENTS REPORT
| Start date | End date | Average days to pay | % invoices paid over 60 days | % invoices not paid within agreed terms | Gov.uk report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-31 | 2024-06-29 | 67 | 53% | 50% | 86389 |
| 2023-07-02 | 2023-12-30 | 68 | 53% | 52% | 80159 |
| 2023-01-01 | 2023-07-01 | 70 | 56% | 65% | 73301 |
| 2022-06-26 | 2022-12-31 | 75 | 58% | 61% | 65986 |
| 2022-06-26 | 2022-12-31 | 74 | 57% | 66% | 73219 |
| 2021-12-26 | 2022-06-25 | 75 | 58% | 61% | 59715 |
| 2021-06-27 | 2021-12-25 | 70 | 54% | 58% | 55646 |
| 2020-12-27 | 2021-06-26 | 69 | 52% | 60% | 48622 |
| 2020-06-28 | 2020-12-26 | 63 | 45% | 61% | 41915 |
| 2019-12-29 | 2020-06-27 | 64 | 46% | 64% | 35532 |
| 2019-06-30 | 2019-12-28 | 61 | 40% | 68% | 26144 |
| 2018-12-30 | 2019-06-29 | 57 | 39% | 82% | 19464 |
| 2018-07-01 | 2018-12-29 | 59 | 38% | 75% | 10565 |
| 2017-12-31 | 2018-06-30 | 58 | 41% | 86% | 5282 |
COURT CASES
| Date | Title | Reference | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-06 | Mr E Gadliauskas v Bakkavor Foods Ltd T/a Freshcook | [2019] UKET 2602062/2017 | Breach of Contract |
| 2018-11-13 | Mr P Arjane v Bakkavor Foods Ltd T/a Bakkavor Pizza and Bread | [2018] UKET 3304863/2018 | Breach of Contract |
| 2018-09-27 | Mrs N Doshi v Bakkavor Foods Ltd T/a Bakkavor Meals (London) | [2018] UKET 2200366/2018 | Sex Discrimination |
| 2018-07-19 | Mrs M Drab v Bakkavor Foods Ltd | [2018] UKET 2600003/2018 | Maternity and Pregnancy Rights |
| 2018-06-28 | Broma v Bakkavor Foods Ltd (t/a Bakkavor Desserts Highbridge) | [2018] UKEAT 0078_18_2806 | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Bias, misconduct and procedural irregularity |
| 2018-03-28 | Ms D Blajet v Bakkavor Foods Ltd and Hitchen Foods | [2018] UKET 2421260/2017 | Breach of Contract |
| 2018-02-16 | Mrs E Kasprowiak v Bakkavor Foods Ltd T/a Bakkavor Desserts | [2018] UKET 2600773/2017 | Disability Discrimination |
| 2018-01-24 | Mr AP Orrell v Bakkavor Foods Ltd | [2018] UKET 2405106/2017 | Breach of Contract |
| 2017-10-26 | Miss H Lonsdale v Bakkavor Foods Ltd | [2017] UKET 2601384/2017 | Breach of Contract |
| 2017-08-10 | Mr K Kodeswaran v Bakkavor Foods Ltd | [2017] UKET 3300060/2017 | Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Race Discrimination : Time Off : Unfair Dismissal : Unlawful Deduction from Wages |
| 2017-08-10 | Mr L Awad v Bakkavor Foods Ltd T/a Bakkavor Meals | [2017] UKET 3347006/2016 | Unfair Dismissal |
| 2017-06-23 | Ms P Musial v Bakkavor Foods Ltd T/a Bakkavor Pizza: | [2017] UKET 2600046/2017 | Disability Discrimination |
| 2017-06-01 | Miss I Broma v Bakkavor Foods Ltd T/a Bakkavor Desserts Highbridge | [2017] UKET 1400479/2016 | Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal |
| 2017-05-15 | Ms M Janiczek v Bakkavor Foods Ltd: | [2017] UKET 2602103/2016 | Breach of Contract : Unfair Dismissal |
| 2017-03-09 | Ms J Yoganathan v Bakkavor Foods Ltd (T/a Bakavvor Pizza Company) | [2017] UKET 3322550/2016 | Disability Discrimination : Time Off : Unfair Dismissal |
PATENTS
| Title | Date filed | Status | Publication number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladder guard with locking apparatus | 2017-02-27 | Awaiting Re-examination | GB2549186 |
COMPETITORS
(Based on Sic code:
10850 Manufacture of prepared meals and dishes)
| Company | Registered Address | Company Number | YE Date | Revenue GBP | Net Profit GBP | Other SIC codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAKKAVOR FOODS LIMITED | FITZROY PLACE 5TH FLOOR, 8 MORTIMER STREET, LONDON, ENGLAND, W1T 3JJ | 01060806 | 2017-12-30 | 1,530,602,000 | 74,131,000 | |
| GREENCORE FOOD TO GO LIMITED | GREENCORE MANTON WOOD RETFORD ROAD, MANTON WOOD ENTERPRISE PARK, WORKSOP, ENGLAND, S80 2RS | 00721411 | 2017-09-29 | 818,988,000 | 21,751,000 | |
| OSCAR MAYER LIMITED | C/O OSCAR MAYER LIMITED GASTRO HUB, ASH ROAD SOUTH, WREXHAM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, WREXHAM, WALES, LL13 9UG | 01239606 | 2018-03-31 | 302,712,234 | 7,916,265 | |
| SEACHILL UK LIMITED | HILTON FOOD GROUP PLC 2-8 THE INTERCHANGE, LATHAM ROAD, HUNTINGDON, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, ENGLAND, PE29 6YE | 00481280 | 2017-12-30 | 261,331,000 | 7,515,000 |
10890-Manufacture of other food products not elsewhere classified |
| GREENCORE GROCERY LIMITED | GREENCORE MANTON WOOD RETFORD ROAD, MANTON WOOD ENTERPRISE PARK, WORKSOP, ENGLAND, S80 2RS | 01754279 | 2017-09-29 | 205,502,000 | 9,990,000 | |
| FERNDALE FOODS LIMITED | C/O FERNDALE FOODS LIMITED GASTRO HUB, ASH ROAD SOUTH, WREXHAM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, WREXHAM, WALES, LL13 9UG | 02715846 | 2018-03-31 | 95,880,917 | 16,214,093 | |
| LAILA'S FINE FOODS LIMITED | 91 MOOR PARK AVENUE, BISPHAM, LANCASHIRE, FY2 0LZ | 04493756 | 2017-06-30 | 31,653,362 | 0 | |
| THE PUNJAB KITCHEN LTD | 814 LEIGH ROAD, SLOUGH, ENGLAND, SL1 4BD | 02833046 | 2017-09-30 | 6,991,652 | 0 | |
| S & P RESTAURANTS LTD. | SUITE 11 HYDE PARK HOUSE, 5 MANFRED ROAD, LONDON, ENGLAND, SW15 2RS | 02363316 | 2018-12-31 | 6,814,852 | 0 |
56101-Licensed restaurants |
| CURD & CURE LIMITED | UNIT B STAPLEHURST NURSERIES, CLAPPER LANE, STAPLEHURST, KENT, ENGLAND, TN12 0JT | 10367333 | 2018-12-31 | 3,338,789 | 0 |
10890-Manufacture of other food products not elsewhere classified 46330-Wholesale of dairy products, eggs and edible oils and fats |
| M I T FOODS LTD | 6 KENT VIEW ROAD, BASILDON, ENGLAND, SS16 4JS | 09103577 | 2018-06-30 | 129,700 | 0 | |
| TIMBER GARDENS RESTAURANT LTD | 11 ALBION STREET, CROYDON, SURREY, CR0 3SA | 08026396 | 2018-12-24 | 120,000 | 0 | |
| OAK AND SMOKE LTD | 28 CANNONBURY AVENUE, PINNER, ENGLAND, HA5 1TS | 09251485 | 2018-03-31 | 100,880 | 0 | |
| THE FOOD TRUCK COMPANY LIMITED | 12A NEWPORT TERRACE, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX32 9BB | 08358932 | 2018-03-31 | 40,986 | 0 |
56103-Take-away food shops and mobile food stands |
| BENTO BOX LIMITED | 49 KINGSKNOWE DRIVE, RUTHERGLEN, GLASGOW, G73 2AB | SC341619 | 2019-03-31 | 28,493 | 0 | |
| THE JUST FOOD COMPANY (UK) LTD | 11 PHEASANT WAY, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE, ENGLAND, CW7 1PX | 09944323 | 2018-01-31 | 11,683 | 0 | |
| READY PREP GO LTD. | 58 SAUNDERS ROAD, OXFORD, UNITED KINGDOM, OX4 2EF | 10924656 | 2018-08-31 | 721 | 0 | |
| GRUNSFELD FINE FOODS LTD | 10 WATERPARK ROAD, SALFORD, LANCASHIRE, M7 4EU | 03868511 | 2018-04-30 | 0 | 0 | |
| THE AUTHENTIC CURRY COMPANY LIMITED | UNITS 46-47, HIRWAUN INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, HIRWAUN, ABERDARE, CF44 9UP | 03930505 | 2018-03-31 | 0 | 0 | |
| BIDCORP MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 814 LEIGH ROAD, SLOUGH, UNITED KINGDOM, SL1 4BD | 11756063 | 0000-00-00 | 0 | 0 | |
| GREENCORE FOODS LIMITED | GREENCORE MANTON WOOD RETFORD ROAD, MANTON WOOD ENTERPRISE PARK, WORKSOP, ENGLAND, S80 2RS | 07441672 | 0000-00-00 | 0 | 0 | |
| MONDE NISSIN (UK) LIMITED | QUORN FOODS STATION ROAD, STOKESLEY, MIDDLESBROUGH, CLEVELAND, ENGLAND, TS9 7AB | 09802704 | 0000-00-00 | 0 | 0 | |
| TEXMOD HOLDINGS LIMITED | 814 LEIGH ROAD, SLOUGH, UNITED KINGDOM, SL1 4BD | 11801670 | 0000-00-00 | 0 | 0 | |
| UNIQ LIMITED | GREENCORE MANTON WOOD RETFORD ROAD, MANTON WOOD ENTERPRISE PARK, WORKSOP, ENGLAND, S80 2RS | 03912506 | 0000-00-00 | 0 | 0 |
10890-Manufacture of other food products not elsewhere classified |
LIQUIDATION RISK (BETA)
This company is Active. Statistically, Active companies have a low probability of being liquidated within a year.
Here are our probability predictions:
| Basis | Liquidation within 3 months | Liquidation within 6 months | Liquidation within 12 months | Prediction confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAKKAVOR FOODS LIMITED | 0.7% | 3.6% | 7.1% | Medium |
| Other companies Active in the same sector | Too few competitors | |||
| Age | 0.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | Medium |
| Company Type | 0.7% | 3.7% | 7.4% | Medium |
| Accounts category | 0.7% | 2.2% | 3.8% | Medium |
| Accounting Month | 0.6% | 2.4% | 5.5% | Medium |
| Sic code count | 0.7% | 3.5% | 7.0% | Medium |
