CENTRAL TEAM

Phil Atyeo

Managing Director

Phil is our incredibly down-to-earth, humble and accomplished Managing Director, who has an extensive background in business, sales and people management.

Having always worked in the food industry for 30 plus years, his first management role was in a supermarket where he worked his way up, before he took on the challenge of running an independent wholesaler for seven years. Phil then tried his hand in a larger corporate company and worked at Bidfood for 17 years, where his depot became the most profitable depot in the Bidcorp estate, before taking on his current role as our MD.

Phil likes to keep things simple, but enjoys a challenge and doesn’t necessarily take the easy route! Phil has a bold vision for the Caterfood Buying Group and is passionate about creating a strong network of independent businesses which share the same culture and values; being passionate about our people, building customer relationships and providing exceptional food. This is who we are. 

Tom Workman

Commercial Director

Tom oversees our Procurement, Marketing and Technical functions and is passionate about driving the Caterfood Buying Group forward, while ensuring that we remain approachable, collaborative and easy to do business with - at every level.  

With more than 12 years’ experience working in the wholesale food industry across multiple channels, gained at DCS, AF Blakemore and Creed Foodservice, Tom has extensive experience and knowledge when it comes to the independent wholesale food industry and knows what it takes to stand out and be successful in this business. 

Ben Woodhouse

Head of Commercial Integration

Ben is exceptional at working with suppliers, connecting people, liaising between companies and getting things moving. Focused on collaboration, his mission is to ensure that the Caterfood Buying Group is working together as well as possible, to maximise knowledge sharing, improve commercial results and share solutions.   

By acting as a central knowledge hub to support purchasing decisions across the Group, Ben’s attention to detail and vast industry knowledge is uniquely positioned to help every business in Caterfood Buying Group benefit. By harnessing opportunities for joined-up approaches, Ben’s aim is to make life easier for our Members – giving them more time, resources and freedom to steer their businesses forward in the way that’s right for them.  

Len Gould

Head of Purchasing

With over 25 years of experience in the food and drink industry, Len is our expert in supplier relations, product knowledge, and production processes.

As the leader in developing our exclusive Caterfood Collection , Len possesses an in-depth understanding of the industry. He plays a crucial role in selecting products for taste-testing and review, ensuring the highest standards for our range.

A skilled negotiator, Len is renowned for his 'firm but fair' approach to business. His ability to cultivate and maintain productive relationships with suppliers is essential in forging mutually beneficial deals that distinguish Caterfood Buying Group from the competition.

Morgan Apel-Leonard

Head of Brand, Design and Marketing

With a keen eye for aesthetics, Morgan leads all creative work at Caterfood Buying Group. With 19 years of industry experience, she has worked in Los Angeles and London, specialising in Corporate Identity, Branding, and Advertising.

Morgan excels in creating impactful print and digital collateral and is the ultimate authority on all matters of brand, design, photography, and videography within the Group and for individual Group Members.

She has been instrumental in the development of the visual aesthetics of Caterfood Buying Group Own Brands including Auresco Fine Coffee, Devon Ice Cream Co and Caterfood Collection. Morgan also heads up INFUSE; the quarterly CFBG Member’s magazine.

Gavin Scott

Business Development Director

Gavin is our highly enthusiastic New Product Development guru, providing invaluable support to all our members with his extensive expertise.

Passionate about sourcing exceptional products and assisting smaller producers in breaking into the wholesale market, Gavin believes that truly knowing a product is essential to selling it effectively. He is dedicated to training our Sales and Telesales teams in the latest NPD techniques.

As a founding Director of Elite Fine Foods, which he managed for 25 years before joining Caterfood Buying Group as a Director, Gavin brings a wealth of business, foodservice, and product knowledge. A trained chef with experience working in France, he excels in helping us source exclusive, high-end products for our customers.