McClures

Founded in 1945 by Bill McClure, who began by selling Morecambe Bay shrimps from a hand cart, McClures are now a thriving business based in Windermere. With over 150 employees, 30 vehicles, and 4,000 product lines, they proudly serve 1,200 customers throughout the region.

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About McClures

Customers can enjoy flexible ordering with McClures anytime, anywhere. Their online system lets customers check real-time prices and stock levels once you have created an account, ensuring you always get the best products at the best price.

Prefer a personal touch? Call McClures friendly Customer Service team to place an order until midnight for next-day delivery. You can also visit their Cash & Carry, open to the public seven days a week.

McClures pride themselves on providing a delivery service caterers can depend on. Their modern, temperature-controlled vehicles ensure that your fresh, chilled, and frozen goods arrive in perfect condition, every time. With a team of experienced drivers, they are committed to making deliveries as seamless and stress-free as possible.

About McClures

Customers can enjoy flexible ordering with McClures anytime, anywhere. Their online system lets customers check real-time prices and stock levels once you have created an account, ensuring you always get the best products at the best price.

Prefer a personal touch? Call McClures friendly Customer Service team to place an order until midnight for next-day delivery. You can also visit their Cash & Carry, open to the public seven days a week.

McClures pride themselves on providing a delivery service caterers can depend on. Their modern, temperature-controlled vehicles ensure that your fresh, chilled, and frozen goods arrive in perfect condition, every time. With a team of experienced drivers, they are committed to making deliveries as seamless and stress-free as possible.

McClures Heritage

In 1945 Bill McClure began selling Morecambe Bay shrimps from his hand-cart in Kendal. He couldn’t have known then but his values of customer service and choice were laying the foundations for a business which was named one of the 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain; in the hands of his son and grandsons and today is serving new generations of many of his original customers.

1945 Bill started the business in 1945 by hawking seafood at Kendal market.
1953 First shop opened in Stramongate, Kendal.
1960 Warehouse & shop opened in Alexandra Road, Windermere and our Retail shop opened, Bowness-on- Windermere.
1962 Retail shop opened, Main Street, Grange Over Sands.
1980 Warehouse/Cash & Carry opened, College Road, Windermere.
2010 McClures, College Road, Windermere Redevelopment completed.
2024 Joined the Country Range Group.

In the Heart of the Lakes

Based in the heart of the Lake District village of Windermere, McClures are proud to serve the local community - and beyond. Their delivery area spans from the Scottish Boarders, through to North Yorkshire, North Lancashire and all of Cumbria and the Lake District.

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FAQs – Everything You Need to Know About McClures

Whether you're exploring McClures for the first time or looking to understand more about their offering, this FAQ section provides clear answers to common questions. From how to become a customer to the wide range of products they supply, here’s everything you need to know about working with this trusted foodservice provider.

McClures deliver across Cumbria, Lancashire, North Yorkshire, and beyond. If you’re unsure whether they cover your area, contact McClures our friendly team is happy to help.
McClures offer next-day delivery, Monday to Saturday, with cut-off times as late as 9PM for certain prep lines and midnight for orders. Your local sales rep or our customer service team can confirm your area’s schedule.
Whilst McClures is primarily a wholesaler serving the hospitality industry, anyone can shop in their Windermere cash & carry — open to both trade and the public. They also have Micron and ISO9001 so are able to supply hospitals, care homes and schools.
You can order via our friendly customer service team on 015394 42636, through your sales rep, or shop online through the McClures Website. McClures make it easy — whatever works best for you.

Contact McClures Foodservice

sales@wmcclure.co.uk Call McClures Foodservice 015394 42636 Head Office
Head Office & Cash & Carry College Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BX

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