Formats
Formats and pack sizes
Every oil below is filled on our own lines at Whiston, so pack format is a choice rather than a constraint.
| Format | Pack size | Per pallet | Per layer |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBC | 1,000 litres | 1 | — |
| Drum | 20 litres | 42 | 14 |
| Drum | 15 litres | 56 | 14 |
| Bottle-in-box | 20 litres | 48 | 16 |
| Bottle-in-box | 15 litres | 60 | 15 |
| PET bottle | 2 × 10 litres | 45 | 15 |
| PET bottle | 3 × 5 litres | 64 | 16 |
| PET bottle | 4 × 3 litres | 72 | 12 |
| Bucket (long-life blends) | 10 / 15 / 20 litres | 56 / 33 / 33 | 14 / 11 / 11 |
| Box (bakery fats) | 12.5 kg | 80 | 16 |
| Bucket (vegetable ghee) | 12.5 kg | 44 | 11 |
Formats
1,000L IBC specification
Our largest format, and the step up from a pallet of jerricans. Food-grade IBCs, filled to order, with a documented cleaning and traceability record on every unit.
| Item | Detail | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nominal fill | 1,000 litres | Net weight varies by oil density |
| Cage and pallet | Steel cage, composite pallet | Forklift and pallet-truck accessible from four sides |
| Outlet | 2″ butterfly valve | Adaptors available on request |
| Bottle | Food-grade HDPE | New or reconditioned to food standard |
| Returnable option | Collected on next delivery | Subject to condition |
| Labelling | Product, batch, fill date, allergen status | Own-label overprinting available |
Formats
Delivery and logistics
From Whiston, Merseyside, on our own vehicles and trusted pallet networks. How a delivery arrives depends on volume, not on postcode.
| Method | Volume | Lead time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full vehicle load | Up to 26 pallets or 26 IBCs | 5–10 working days | Dedicated vehicle, direct from Whiston |
| IBC delivery | 8–26 IBCs | 5–10 working days | Forklift access needed |
| Full pallet | 8–26 pallets | 5–10 working days | Own vehicles within the North West |
| Booked slot | Any | By arrangement | For sites with timed goods-in windows |
Volumes
Minimum volumes and lead times
Nothing here is a hidden condition. If your volume sits below a minimum, say so and we will tell you the nearest workable route.
| Contracted supply (3–12 months) | Priced on annual tonnage — call-off from 8 IBC |
| Spot order | From 8 IBC or 8 pallet |
| First order, new account | 8 pallet or 8 IBC |
| Standard lead time | 5–10 working days from order confirmation |
| Bespoke blend lead time | 10–20 working days including approval sample |
| Scottish Highlands, islands, Northern Ireland | Add 1–3 working days; quoted individually |
| Delivery charges | Free over an agreed order value — confirmed at quotation |
Sectors served
Who we supply
Food manufacturing
Frying, blending, emulsions and coatings at scale.
Bakery
Consistent low-odour oils for release, doughs and finishing.
Foodservice and QSR
Fryer oils with predictable fry life and cost per litre.
Wholesale and cash-and-carry
Case-ready formats and own-label options.
Snack and crisp producers
High-stability blends for continuous frying.
Pet food and technical
Variety of oils to suit production requirements.
Technical documents
Documentation available on request
Technical teams should not have to chase paperwork. These are issued on request, and most within the same working day.
Questions
Frequently asked
Enquiry
Get a bulk oil quote
Tell us the oil, the volume and the format. We will come back with a price, a lead time and a specification sheet.
- Rapeseed, sunflower, palm and blended oils
- IBC, drum, bottle-in-box and PET formats
- Mainland UK delivery, booked slots available
Prefer to talk it through first?
Email Sales@olympicfoods.co.uk or call 0151 449 4930.
Fallows Way, Whiston, Merseyside, L35 1RZ
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