We are the benchmark for Bacon in the UK.
The proud creator and producer of the A1 Bacon® brand, a UK-based slicer and producer of pre-packed bacon.
Bacon
200M+
Slices of bacon produced per year
Team of
80+
Based in the UK.
About A1 Bacon Company
We are a 40 year old, family-run bacon slicer located in Harlow, Essex with a deeply-rooted passion for Bacon.
It’s all we do. Day in, day out. We are proud to deliver a consistently great product to our customers.
Our location is just 10 miles North of London, we distribute our bacon across the UK and internationally, catering to our customers foodservice needs.
Quality
You can have complete confidence in our quality:
- We are accredited to the BRCGS standard achieving a AA grade and have BMPA assured status (Red Tractor).
- We work to a proven Total Quality Management System - with stringent quality checks, digitally controlled temperatures, and maximum traceability through the organisation via batch coding.
- We work to HACCP principles.
Our people
Every single one of our team of 80 plus people is dedicated to bacon. We don't do anything else. Bacon is our life.
- We slice and pack 50+ tons every day.
- That's why we take such enormous pride in our product.
- All our people are directly recruited, accountable, medically screened and trained in food safety and hygiene.
Our technology
We've invested more than £5 million in state-of-the-art automation at our modern Essex factory:
- Advanced computer-controlled slicing technology for consistency of product.
- Digitally monitoring outputs, maintenance and temperatures.
- Secondary sealing for double protection and ultra-reliable packaging.
- Hand-finished packs to ensure our A1 quality.
Our commitment to sustainability & green energy.
In our world, green is not just for the unsmoked bacon.
We generate our own sustainable electric energy on-site and have installed the maximum solar capacity authorised to consciously be as green as possible.
Our lorries are the latest Euro 6 approved low emission vehicles.
Our A1 Bacon Range
We use the knowledge that we've gained over thirty years to bring you a consistently good quality, natural and convenient product - and at the right price.
Conveniently Located in Harlow, Essex
Serving London, the UK & beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here's what you may be wondering.
What is the quality of A1 Bacon?
Millions of happy people eat our product every single week. You can trust in our bacon quality because:
- We are accredited to the BRCGS, achieving an AA grade.
- We follow a proven Total Quality Management System with stringent quality checks, digitally controlled temperatures, and maximum traceability through batch coding.
- We adhere to HACCP principles to ensure food safety.
- We have been a trused supplier to the industry for 40+ years.
- Raw material only sourced from accredited, quality partners.
Are A1 Bacon Co Ltd right to supply us?
We specalise in supplying food service and wholesale accounts. We also specialise in supplying Schools, Hotels, Hospitals, Pubs & Casual Dining Chains, Wholesalers, Buyers, Catering Butchers, Event Caterers and more.
Our MOQ would be 1 pallet of bacon (102 cases).
How do I order?
Call us on 01279 417441, email sales@a1bacon.co.uk or use the contact form below and our friendly team will get back to you ASAP.
Order before 12.00 PM and your bacon can be with you next day.
If you’re in less of a hurry, order up to 16:00 and we'll deliver within two days.
Talk to us to arrange any scheduled deliveries you need.
Orders of less than one pallet will be looked after by one of our trusted partners.
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