Formats
Formats and pack sizes
Catering formats are chosen for how kitchens actually work: pails that take a scoop, bottles that sit on a pass.
| Format | Pack size | Best for | Per pallet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucket | 20 kg | Central production, onward manufacturing | 33 |
| Bucket | 10 litres | High-volume kitchens | 56 |
| Bucket | 10 kg | High-volume kitchens | 56 |
| Bucket | 5 litres | Pubs, restaurants, hotel kitchens | 96 |
| Bucket | 2.5 litres | Smaller sites, sandwich production | 180 |
| Bottle | 6 × 1 litre | Service line and dressing stations | 140 |
| Jar | 2 × 2.27 litres | Flavoured mayonnaise, salad cream, prawn cocktail | 205 |
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.
| Stock lines | 8 pallet minimum, 5–10 working days |
| Own recipe, first run | 6 pallets |
| Own label on a standard recipe | 6 pallet, subject to label lead time |
| Recipe development to first production | 6–10 weeks including trials |
| Repeat production slot | Product dependent |
Sectors served
Who we supply
Pubs and casual dining
Consistent emulsion that holds through service.
QSR and delivery
Sachets and squeeze formats built for volume.
Contract catering
Reduced-fat and vegan options across one supply line.
Sandwich and food-to-go
Bulk formats for high-throughput production.
Education and healthcare
Allergen-declared, portion-controlled options.
Wholesale and buying groups
Own-label ranges under your brand.
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
Talk to us about mayonnaise
Tell us the recipe, the format and the volume. Samples go out within a week of a brief.
- Full-fat, reduced-fat and vegan recipes
- Catering pails, jars and bottles
- Own-label production 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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