Edwards & Blake features in '1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain' report

The report is a celebration of the UK’s fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium sized businesses.   To be included in the list, companies needed to show consistent revenue growth over a minimum of three years, significantly outperforming their industry peers. More detail on the methodology can be found in the report online at  www.1000companies.com.

Edwards & Blake is one of the leading independent contract caterers in the UK and has grown rapidly since the company’s inception in 1997. Run by the company’s two inspirational founders Shirley Edwards and Caroline Blake, the company employs over 600 people and now has catering operations at over 100 businesses and schools across the East of England, the Midlands, Essex and London.  The company prides itself on its culture and ethos of freshly-made, locally-sourced, innovative food and excellent customer service.   

Shirley Edwards, Director and Co-Founder said: ““I’m thrilled that Edwards & Blake are featured in the ‘1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ report.  Our mantra of “at the heart every meal” focuses our actions and drives our culture which is underpinned by us providing a personal catering solution to clients and serving great food every day which has helped the company grow to the size it is today.  Our clients can expect nothing less and these values ensure that we will continue to provide delicious, nutritious, freshly-cooked food to all our clients on a daily basis which is what we do best. We will continue to innovate and to excite and inspire our customers and we look forward to continued growth.”

Xavier Rolet, Chief Executive, London Stock Exchange Group said:  “High growth SMEs are the driving force behind the UK economy, developing the skills, jobs and growth we need. But ambition alone is not enough; their success must be highlighted and their growth properly supported with appropriate finance. That’s why today’s event is so important: demonstrating the strong alliance between UK Government, financial market participants, investors, entrepreneurs and companies to support these inspiring businesses.

“Today’s celebration is fundamental to London Stock Exchange’s core, the need to support UK high growth companies in their journeys from Start-up to Stardom and create an entrepreneurship revolution.”

Writing in the publication, The Rt. Hon. George Osborne MP said:  “UK high-growth businesses are leading the charge in rebuilding our economy. These companies are the backbone of the British economy. They create high-quality, well paid jobs, innovate and drive economic growth. This government fully understands the need to support ambitious entrepreneurs and ensure they can access the finance they need to grow.

“We have held the steadfast belief that –alongside deficit reduction – nurturing entrepreneurs, creating jobs, supporting hard-working families and keeping taxes low would get the UK economy back on track. Our measures to increase access to finance for business and encourage more investment have had a transformative effect on our economy.”

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For more information on Edwards & Blake visit their website at www.edwardsandblake.co.uk or call 01760 720 201.
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