Est. 1890 • Smithfield Market
Serving the Trade for 135 Years
Premium seasonings, casings & supplies for butchers, caterers and food service professionals nationwide.
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Our Story
Five Generations of Quality
Founded in 1890 at Smithfield Market, Thomas Ford has been serving the meat trade for over 135 years. What started as a small family stall has grown into a trusted nationwide supplier, while maintaining the same commitment to quality and service.
Today, we combine traditional expertise with modern convenience, offering our full range of seasonings, casings, and equipment online.
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135+
Years Trading
Since 1890
135+
Years Trading
Since 1890
135+
Years Trading
Since 1890
135+
Years Trading
Since 1890
Since 1890
Our Heritage
Over 135 years serving the trade
1890
Founded at Smithfield Market
Thomas Ford began trading at London's historic Smithfield Market, serving local butchers with quality seasonings.
1890
Founded at Smithfield Market
Thomas Ford began trading at London's historic Smithfield Market, serving local butchers with quality seasonings.
1890
Founded at Smithfield Market
Thomas Ford began trading at London's historic Smithfield Market, serving local butchers with quality seasonings.
Our Story
From Smithfield to Your Door
Since 1890, the Ford family has served butchers from our base at London's historic Smithfield Market. Over 135 years, we've built our reputation on quality products, fair dealing, and genuine expertise in the meat trade.
Today, we continue that tradition—combining generations of knowledge with modern convenience to serve trade customers nationwide.
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Trade Pricing
Competitive wholesale prices for registered trade customers.
Trade Pricing
Competitive wholesale prices for registered trade customers.
Trade Pricing
Competitive wholesale prices for registered trade customers.
Trade Pricing
Competitive wholesale prices for registered trade customers.