Holmes was established in 1987, as Holmes Group.
Set up by Brian Holmes it has been supplying the catering and hospitality industry ever since. Whilst being rebranded a few times the business has never lost its customer focus and can-do attitude.
After growing the business during the 1990’s and 2000’s Holmes was acquired by Space Catering in 2014 and traded as Holmes Catering Equipment Solutions Ltd.
In 2016, Space Catering was acquired by Nisbets plc, and in 2018, Holmes was integrated into Space Catering (UK) Ltd, continuing to operate under the Holmes Catering name as a division of Space Catering (UK) Ltd. Most recently, in 2024, Nisbets was acquired by Bunzl plc, in one of the largest transactions in the UK catering industry.
Holmes has always offered nation-wide service out of its Yorkshire base, with its factory based just outside historic Stamford Bridge. From here it has developed an extensive materials and support service supply chain.
Whilst many of the team have been with Holmes for over 10 years, which brings a great depth of experience and skill, Holmes is also committed to developing new talent, typically supporting two or three apprentices at any given time.
1987
(Brian) Holmes – Holmes Group.
Aquired by Space Group trading as Holmes Catering Equipment Solutions Ltd.
Nov 2014
April 2016
Space aquired by Nisbets.
Became trade division of Space Catering (UK) Ltd.
2018
April 2024
Nisbets aquired by Bunzl.
