Timeline

Accreditations Awarded

Braehead Foods receive Red Tractor accreditation. Braehead Foods awarded Investors in Young People Accreditation

2018

Wholesaler of the Year

Braehead Foods win Wholesaler of the Year at the Scottish Food Awards.

2017

Outstanding Services Award

Craig Stevenson receives the Outstanding Services Award from the Master Chefs of Great Britain.

2016

SALSA accreditation

Braehead Foods Receive SALSA accreditation.

2015

The Scottish Charcuterie Company Established

Braehead Foods expand their offering by establishing The Scottish Charcuterie Company which produces a range of charcuterie made on site in Ayrshire using local Scottish produce.

2014

Bighearted Scotland Business Person of the Year award

Craig Stevenson is recognised for his charity work by being awarded the Bighearted Scotland Business Person of the Year award.

2013

Best in Service Award

Braehead win the Best in Service Award at the Ayrshire Business Excellence Awards

2011

Production Kitchen Established

The Production Kitchen is established to provide chefs a source of high quality purpose made products, made by chefs, for chefs.

2010

The Cook School Scotland Opens

The Cook School Scotland, sister company of Braehead Foods opens with Craig’s daughter Aileen at the helm.

2009

Braehead Foods moves to Moorfield

Braehead Foods move into purpose built 35,000sq ft warehouse and factory in Moorfield Park, Kilmarnock – the new premises are 10 times the size of the previous site. Braehead Foods receive BRC accreditation.

2008

Countryside Alliance Local Hero Award

Craig Stevenson wins the Countryside Alliance Local Hero Award for his work in the hospitality industry.

2004

Growth sparks move to new premises in Kilmarnock

Due to continued growth, Braehead Foods move to new premises in Kilmarnock and achieved EEC approval to supply Europe.

2002

Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland

Braehead pick up the Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland Food Award.

2001

The Real Cheese Company acquisition

Braehead acquires 'The Real Cheese Company' to develop an extensive range of cheeses.

2000

£1m turnover in first year

Craig saw so much potential in the company and opportunities within the foodservice industry that he bought it, doubling turnover in the first year to £1m.

1999

Craig Stevenson joined Braehead Food

Craig Stevenson joined Braehead Foods while it was a small supplier of game products based on a farm on the Craufurdland Estate, Ayrshire.

1998
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