A little bit abouts about us first

Durnin’s Fruit & Veg is a proudly family run business with over 50 years of experience supplying fresh fruit and vegetables to retail and catering customers across throughout Ireland.

Over the years, our passion and dedication have helped us grow from strength to strength. One of our proudest achievements is the successful launch of our own branded range of Irish potatoes, a testament to our commitment to quality and innovation.

As a wholly Irish owned business, we’re proud to create local employment both directly and indirectly, while continuing to champion Irish agriculture. Supporting local farmers has always been at the heart of what we do.

Trusted Suppliers to Ireland’s Foodservice Sector

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Durnins fruit and veg catering suppliers

Supplying the Catering Industry Across Ireland

At Durnin’s Fruit & Veg, we are proud to support the Irish foodservice and catering industry with premium quality produce, tailored preparation and a delivery service built around the fast paced needs of professional kitchens. We supply a broad and growing customer base that includes:

  • Hotels and guesthouses
  • Restaurants, cafés and delis
  • Contract and industrial caterers
  • Nursing homes and healthcare facilities
  • Schools and education providers
  • Corporate canteens and staff kitchens
  • Event and hospitality venues

 

Whether you’re preparing a la carte dishes, buffet service or high volume plated meals, we provide the freshest fruit and vegetables to keep your kitchen running at full speed.

We understand the pressures of busy commercial kitchens, tight prep windows, changing menus and last minute orders. That’s why we go beyond being just a supplier. We become a reliable extension of your kitchen team.

Whether you’re sourcing hand cut chips for a gastropub, peeled potatoes for hotel banqueting or bespoke veg mixes for a central production unit, we deliver fresh, prepped and packed produce that meets your exact standards and saves your team valuable time.

In House Veg Processing for Maximum Quality & Control

Our on site prepared veg facility gives us complete control over consistency and freshness. Unlike other suppliers who outsource, we process everything in house from peeling, slicing, dicing and chipping to custom veg blends and vacuum packed options.

This means you get:

  • Freshly prepared veg every day
  • Tailored cuts and portion sizes to suit your kitchen’s workflow
  • Same day turnaround on prepared orders
  • Reduced prep time, labour costs and food waste
  • Freshness guaranteed straight from processing to delivery

Our prep line operates daily to meet the evolving needs of chefs and catering teams. And because it’s all handled by our own team, we maintain strict quality control at every stage. To see more on our prepared potatoes and vegetables CLICK HERE

Food Safety & Accreditation

Food safety is non negotiable at Durnin’s. Our operations are fully certified to the BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety (Grade A) and HACCP guidelines. Our chilled vehicles and prep facilities are regularly audited, ensuring the highest standards are upheld from our farm to your kitchen.

You can trust that your produce is handled, stored and delivered in line with the strictest food safety requirements in the industry.

Why Catering Clients Choose Durnin’s:

✅ Locally sourced, Irish-grown produce
✅ Custom cut prepared veg, made fresh daily
✅ Fast turnaround times and flexible delivery
✅ Chef friendly ordering and account support
✅ Certified BRCGS & HACCP operations
✅ Proven experience supplying the catering sector

 

Whether you’re a head chef in a fine dining restaurant, a procurement manager for a hospitality group or a catering operator managing multiple sites, Durnin’s Fruit & Veg is your trusted partner in fresh produce.

We don’t just deliver. We deliver what your kitchen needs to thrive.

Dependable Delivery You Can Rely On

With our own dedicated chilled fleet on the road six days a week, we ensure fast, dependable service across Ireland. Whether you’re in Dublin, Galway, Louth, Cork, or anywhere in between, your produce arrives fresh, chilled and on time every time.

We offer:

  • Early morning deliveries for kitchen readiness
  • Rapid response to urgent or top up orders
  • Next day nationwide delivery for most locations
  • Clear delivery scheduling and route planning for your peace of mind

We also work hard to maintain strong communication with our clients, so you’re never left wondering where your order is.

Suppliers to Retail

Durnins Fresh vegetables being cut

At Durnin’s Fruit & Veg, we proudly supply a full range of fresh produce to supermarkets, independent fruit & veg shops and grocery retailers throughout Ireland.

We offer a wide selection of premium Irish grown potatoes, cultivated to the highest standards for quality and freshness. In addition, we supply an extensive range of both loose and pre packed fruits and vegetables, ensuring your customers have access to the best produce available year round.

Thanks to our strong buying power and direct sourcing at origin, we’re able to deliver unbeatable freshness and value.

We currently offer over 680 lines of fruit and vegetables, including a growing range of pre-packed and prepared fresh produce. All retail ready products are fully compliant with EU labelling regulations and include barcodes for seamless scanning and stock control.

Leadership with a Local Touch

As a proud family run business, Durnin’s Fruit & Veg and Durnin’s Potatoes benefit from strong leadership across every division each guided by a Durnin at the helm.

  • Philip Durnin heads up the Retail Division and Purchasing, ensuring our supermarket and shop partners receive the highest quality produce at the best possible value.
  • James Durnin leads the Catering Division and Purchasing, working closely with chefs and food service managers to deliver tailored, fresh solutions.
  • Brendan Durnin oversees all things Potatoes, maintaining quality from field to fork across our signature range.
  • Roisin Durnin manages Administration, ensuring the smooth day to day running of the business and supporting customers and staff alike with professionalism and care.

Together, the Durnin family combines their expertise to operate efficiently across multiple divisions. This team approach not only keeps running costs low, it also helps us reduce waste and minimize our carbon footprint contributing to a more sustainable future.