About Us
First Stop Catering and Hygiene Supplies Ltd., is a privately owned wholesale, storage and distribution company based on the Hampshire / Dorset border and supply a full range of catering, janitorial and hygiene products to a full range of customers such as Schools, Colleges, Universities, Hotels, Contract cleaners, Catering outlets, Veterinary surgeries, Hospitals, Care Homes, Nursing Homes and other non surgical care establishments covering Hampshire, Dorset as well as parts of Surrey, Sussex and Wiltshire on our own transport. Other areas are covered using outside carriers. We are pleased to supply and work closely with Hampshire County Council in many of there units and currently supply them with a range of disposable catering and hygiene products. We are an approved supplier of catering disposables to the CBC and ESPO.
We offer a reliable service for a comprehensive range of over 500 different products at competitive prices from “Soaps to Sacks” “Napkins to Nail Brushes” and “Brooms to Bleach”.
We are committed to providing environmentally friendly products.
Our strong commitment to the environment forms a major part of our business policy so we offer a full range of paper products from traceable and renewable resources.
We offer a full range of products from major companies such as Georgia Pacific with an integrated range of paper disposable products for the washroom, workplace and foodservice environments plus a choice of hygienic dispensing systems. We also offer the full ‘Lotus’ branded table top disposables such as napkins, banquet rolls, slip covers and doyleys. Napkins can be printed to your own logo. Lotus Foam Lotion soap and Spray Soap with dispensers available.
We offer a customised design and print service on napkins, cups and placemats.
Leading the tissue industry in terms of best environmental practice.
Metsa Tissue is part of the Metsaliitto Group the tenth biggest forest industry grouping the world. Metsa environmental policy leads the tissue industry in terms of best environmental practice. The business is conducted in accordance with the ten principles of the UN Global Compact. The brand’s concept is for minimising paper consumption and promoting high standards of hygiene. 100% of the pulp for “away from home products” comes from independent, third party certified forests. ’C’ Fold , ‘Z’ Fold Green, White and Blue paper towels as well as a full range of wiper Rolls, Floor stand Rolls and the Mini and Standard centrefeed Rolls.
SCA Tissue Europe is the leading supplier of tissue in Europe. In the UK SCA are better known by some of its brand names such as Tork. SCA has been growing its business responsibly for over 75 years and is proud to have been named the second greenest company globally across all business categories and the number 1 tissue paper company. Tork products contribute towards improved performance, hygiene and the drive towards a cleaner and better quality life. SCA / Tork offer a full range of modern hygienic and stylish dispensers for all their washroom products.
Bulk Pack Toilet Tissue, Luxury Toilet rolls, 320 sheet toilet Rolls, Mini Jumbo and Jumbo toilet rolls and systems from all the above suppliers available.
For a comprehensive selection of catering disposables we can supply;
Brown Paper SOS carrier bags made from 100% recycled product as well as all sizes of sulphite and film front bags available from stock
A full range of Terrinex cling film and foil products are available in 12 “& 18” cutter boxes or triple packed for use with dispensers. Parchment paper and greaseproof paper, paper plates. For disposable cutlery we can offer anything from plastic, wood to the latest PLA bio plastic compostable products.
Dart Foam Cups and containers are carried as a stock item. For Bar Supplies we carry disposable polystyrene and re usable polycarbonate government stamped ½ pint, 1 pint tumblers and wine glasses. Beerline Cleaners, Glass wash and glass rinse products available in 5 litre containers.
We offer a full range of environmentally friendly catering disposables.
We offer a full range of environmentally friendly catering disposables from companies such as London Bio Packaging who together with First Stop Catering and Hygiene Supplies Limited (First Stop) aim to have a direct and positive effect on the environment and society. We carry in stock Bagasse plates, meal boxes and burger boxes as well as a full range of other containers that are fully compostable environmentally friendly alternative to polystyrene EPS containers.
Reducing when possible the negative environmental impacts of packaging (and other products) to facilitate a move away from a carbon economy to a renewable economy is always a priority and we offer from Solo Europe we offer a full range of bio degradable, compostable and recyclable products including the impressive ‘Bare’ range of Bagasse, PLA and rPET products.
We offer paper water cones and a full range of hot and cold disposable cups for vending or non vending. We offer them in a variety of materials from paper, polystyrene, polypropylene. Premium hot drinks cups and barrier cups are available in contemporary designs or custom printed to extend branding.
Pregis packaging we offer a full range of sandwich and salad containers made from rPET that is quite literally recycled soft drink bottles it is the latest buzz word in the environmentally friendly product as it is used in closed loop recycling.
If you have a recycling bin for soft drink bottles the vast majority of the bin providers will accept Pregis rPET products in them. rPET is a controlled and sustainable source.
We are proud of our association with Evans Vanodine.
We are proud of our association with Evans Vanodine International PLC. Established in 1919 Evans Vanodine is a responsible family owned chemical production company with a total dedication to quality management which understands the importance of helping to protect the environment whilst continuing to manage a successful business.
Evans products are all designed with a specific purpose to offer peace of mind when using them in the appropriate environment from professional on premises laundry to fitness equipment in leisure areas to work surfaces in kitchens and soft furnishings in bedrooms.
Evans is rightfully proud of the commitment made by their entire workforce to help prevent pollution and protect the environment. All Evans Vanodine disinfectant and sanitising products comply with all the relevant European legislation and provide optimum performance, with a minimum effect on the environment. For further information follow the link to Evans Greentick.
We can strongly recommend the extremely popular ‘Handsan’. Highly effective and quick acting this alcohol based skin disinfectant and sanitiser quickly evaporates from the hands leaving no odour or residue, ideal for use to prevent the risk of cross infection. Passes EN1276 with a 30 second contact time.
For your piece of mind where there is a risk of cross infection we offer the Evans ‘Safe Zone’ virucidal sanitiser. Suitable for use on hard surfaces and soft furnishings the product kills a range of pathogenic micro organisms including the viruses that cause Hepatitis B & HIV and the bacteria MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus). It has also been proven to kill the growing organism C.diff (Clostridium difficile) as well as proven to kill the H1N1 (Swine Flu) virus.
Evans ‘Crusader’ laundry and Fabric Conditioner liquids in 10 litres and 20 litres and Evans ‘Search’ bio and non bio laundry 100 wash laundry powders and available in 5 litre liquid form. Evans Feelings hand wash products such as Pink Pearl, Peach fresh, Luxury White, Trigon bactericidal soap in 500ml to 5 litres and the most cost effective citrus foam soap in 5 litres.
For workshops Evans Vanagel beaded Hand Cleaner is available in 5 litre and 15 litre buckets.
For kitchen hygiene we offer Washing Up liquids in 1 litre and 5 litre, Cleaner degreasers, Cleaner Sanitisers, Oven Cleaners in Ready to Use (RTU) 750ml spray bottles or in 5 litre containers. Dishwash and Rinse aid liquids available in 5 litre.
Evans Washroom cleaners Clean Fast, Final Touch supplied in RTU 750ml sprays and 5 litres for greater economy, Everfresh and Hi Phos Toilet Cleaners descalers available in 1 litre and 5 litres.
We offer a full range of Synergy Healthcare products.
For Nursing Homes, Care Home and other non surgical establishments we can offer a full range of Synergy Healthcare products designed for personal hygiene uses as well as for use in non surgical establishments. In dealing with such companies we know that we are offering you products that meet strict criteria. Synergy has a long tradition of helping people whether in their own home or other facilities.
The Conti Dry wipe is still the most widely used hand and body wipe in the UK. For wound care, Infection control, patient hygiene we carry a full range of Synergy Healthcare products. We carry all Synergy Healthcare from personal continence care products to hard surface wipes and spray which have been designed to be effective against a wide range of micro-organisms including the norovirus.
Through HPC Healthline we offer Pre powdered Vinyl & Latex Gloves, Powder free Vinyl & Latex Gloves, Sterile gloves and Disposable Aprons on roll or flat packed. Standard Black Sacks, clear sacks, bin liners, Compactor sacks are always in stock. Through companies such as SYR we offer a range of traditional cleaning equipment such brushes, brooms, Moping systems, Buckets, safety signs, floor squeegees, Contract floor pads and spray bottles.
Eco Tech (Europe) supply a full range of disposable colour coded non-woven cleaning cloths and impregnated wipes for janitorial, food service use. Hand Sanitiser and Surface Sanitiser wipes in tubs and buckets, Probe wipes, telephone and VDU wipes
From Numatic International we offer a full product range from the ever popular ‘Henry’ vacuum cleaner to the most powerful scrubber driers.
Stock levels carried and after sales support.
As a well established company with many years experience in distribution and wholesaling we always endeavour to carry stock levels above and beyond what may be deemed minimum stock levels based on anticipated usage. We have the ability to respond quickly to orders and ensure that our customers are offered a full field based and office based after sales service with seven day a week contact numbers. After sales support is readily available.
To summarise we are a major alternative to large dominant suppliers offering a quality product and a better service. We have the ability to carry products that our customers require and supplying what our customers want not just a product that is a number or picture in a catalogue. Where possible we deal with companies with proven commitment to the environment. We offer a full quality product range with a choice of products to meet all demands. Sourcing and supply of a particular product required is something we have done for our customers over many years.
The First stop commitment to our customers is simple we ensure what you order arrives, safely, in perfect condition and without delay.