We negotiate on behalf of our clients to find them the best possible proposals and solutions available to them and within their own objectives.
- Jaclyn Evans, Director of Business Development at Entegra
Who are Entegra and what do you do?
We are a team of 150 specialists in hospitality procurement, operating predominantly in the UK and across Europe, working in partnership with 800+ businesses and 200 suppliers in the UK alone. We negotiate on behalf of our clients to find them the best possible proposals and solutions available to them and within their own objectives. Our team is made up of ex operators, chefs, analysts.
How do you find savings?
We analyse the total basket spend and factor in volumes to produce a result on like for like products. We know that, within individual lines, there will be variances, but the focus is on the bottom line. The alternative would be working online by line negotiations, but this process is not cost or time effective and doesn’t focus on the end results we want for our clients.
How do you maintain competitive pricing in the face of uncertainty?
When we first start working with any business, we carry out an analysis on their current purchasing performance prior to a commitment to us working together. This result forms the initial basis of our partnership. Thereafter, we continue to negotiate, maintain, and monitor their spend on their behalf and our operations consultants continue to identify efficiencies and year on year results.
Do you charge a fee for your services?
We don’t charge a fee, but instead agree a percentage of identified savings as our operating rebate with our clients, so that extra resource comes at no cost.
How can a PGA Member/club get started?
It’s very simple CLICK HERE to register your club’s interest for a free cost consultation.
Case study:
Peter Banks (pictured)
Managing Director at Rudding Park, North Yorkshire
“At Rudding Park, prior to working with Entegra we used to send out a stock list at the beginning of each month to our three preferred suppliers in each principal food area (Meat, Fruit and Fish). We would ask them to quote for the month on these items. We would then choose the cheapest. Entegra now does this for us, and ensures that we are getting the best prices for the best product.
“We also had no visibility on market movements so our menu design was “blindfold”. Now we can alter menus in the light of the market knowledge that Entegra supply, therefore manipulating our menus to ensure the most profitable outcome.
“All of our Entegra consultants are ex-chefs (and very good ones). This means that they fundamentally understand all of the processes in a kitchen and talk ‘chefs’ language’. This means that the chefs respect what they have to say, from one person who wears whites to another, rather than a manager in a suit like me.
PGA Member benefits:
- Free bespoke consultation on your club’s purchasing
- Industry-specific savings solutions
- Data and digital tools
- Advice on ethical procurement practices
Do you charge a fee for your services?
We don’t charge a fee, but instead agree a percentage of identified savings as our operating rebate with our clients, so that extra resource comes at no cost.
How can a PGA Member/club get started?
It’s very simple CLICK HERE to register your club’s interest for a free cost consultation.
Case study:
Peter Banks (pictured)
Managing Director at Rudding Park, North Yorkshire
“At Rudding Park, prior to working with Entegra we used to send out a stock list at the beginning of each month to our three preferred suppliers in each principal food area (Meat, Fruit and Fish). We would ask them to quote for the month on these items. We would then choose the cheapest. Entegra now does this for us, and ensures that we are getting the best prices for the best product.
“We also had no visibility on market movements so our menu design was “blindfold”. Now we can alter menus in the light of the market knowledge that Entegra supply, therefore manipulating our menus to ensure the most profitable outcome.
“All of our Entegra consultants are ex-chefs (and very good ones). This means that they fundamentally understand all of the processes in a kitchen and talk ‘chefs’ language’. This means that the chefs respect what they have to say, from one person who wears whites to another, rather than a manager in a suit like me.
PGA Member benefits:
- Free bespoke consultation on your club’s purchasing
- Industry-specific savings solutions
- Data and digital tools
- Advice on ethical procurement practices
Do you charge a fee for your services?
We don’t charge a fee, but instead agree a percentage of identified savings as our operating rebate with our clients, so that extra resource comes at no cost.
How can a PGA Member/club get started?
It’s very simple CLICK HERE to register your club’s interest for a free cost consultation.
Case study:
Peter Banks (pictured)
Managing Director at Rudding Park, North Yorkshire
“At Rudding Park, prior to working with Entegra we used to send out a stock list at the beginning of each month to our three preferred suppliers in each principal food area (Meat, Fruit and Fish). We would ask them to quote for the month on these items. We would then choose the cheapest. Entegra now does this for us, and ensures that we are getting the best prices for the best product.
“We also had no visibility on market movements so our menu design was “blindfold”. Now we can alter menus in the light of the market knowledge that Entegra supply, therefore manipulating our menus to ensure the most profitable outcome.
“All of our Entegra consultants are ex-chefs (and very good ones). This means that they fundamentally understand all of the processes in a kitchen and talk ‘chefs’ language’. This means that the chefs respect what they have to say, from one person who wears whites to another, rather than a manager in a suit like me.
PGA Member benefits:
- Free bespoke consultation on your club’s purchasing
- Industry-specific savings solutions
- Data and digital tools
- Advice on ethical procurement practices
PGA Members CLICK HERE to register your club’s interest for a free cost consultation.
CLICK HERE to find out more about Entegra.
