Booker Wholesale services and products

Booker Wholesale is the United Kingdom's leading food and drink wholesaler, serving hundreds of thousands of customers including independent retailers, caterers, and small businesses. Originally established as a colonial trading company in the early 19th century, it evolved into a retail and distribution specialist over the decades.

The company is well-known for operating a vast network of cash-and-carry branches and managing prominent symbol group brands such as Premier, Londis, and Budgens. While most of its operational infrastructure and private-label products are based and manufactured within the United Kingdom to support local supply chains, its sourcing network spans global markets to provide a diverse range of international goods.

In 2018, the landscape of British retail changed significantly when Booker was acquired by the supermarket giant Tesco PLC. This merger integrated Booker's extensive wholesale expertise with Tesco's purchasing power and logistics network. Today, Booker operates as a vital subsidiary under the Tesco umbrella, maintaining its headquarters in Wellingborough while benefiting from the financial stability and strategic reach of the UK's largest retailer.