How Carden Park, a PGA Branded Property, made savings on purchasing

Hear from Hamish Ferguson, Director & General Manager at Carden Park Hotel on the benefits of the partnership with Entegra.

Maximising Savings and Enhancing Operations: Carden Park's Partnership with Entegra

Introduction: Nestled within the picturesque Cheshire countryside, Carden Park Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa offers a luxury experience amidst 1000 acres of natural beauty. In this article, we delve into Carden Park's collaboration with Entegra and how it has brought about significant savings without compromising quality. We also hear from Hamish Ferguson, the Director & General Manager of Carden Park, as he shares his insights on the partnership.

Unveiling the Opportunity
Despite satisfactory cost and margins, Carden Park wondered if there was room for additional savings without compromising their exceptional offerings. Recognising the potential for improvement, they sought to explore the possibilities of engaging with a procurement provider.

The Decision to Choose Entegra
Carden Park's familiarity with Entegra played a crucial role in their decision-making process. Having worked with Iain Shaw, Account Director at Entegra, in the past, the foundation of trust was already established. After a series of meetings, Entegra conducted a comprehensive price match exercise that resulted in discovering an impressive 10% additional saving utilising 80% of Carden Park's existing suppliers. Moreover, the collaboration allowed Carden Park's Executive Chef, Graham Tinsley, to access previously cost-prohibitive food suppliers recommended by Entegra.

Strengthening Business Operations
The partnership between Carden Park and Entegra has flourished over the course of five years. One of the key benefits has been the stability in Food Cost, which is closely monitored and reviewed on a monthly basis. This proactive approach, combined with the cutting-edge technology introduced by Entegra, provides invaluable support to Carden Park's Food and Beverage team.

Hamish Ferguson, Director & General Manager of Carden Park had this to say about how Entegra responded to Carden Park's needs. “Firstly, we changed terms with the like for like Carden Park / Entegra suppliers and then we reviewed the additional suppliers and the benefits they could bring. It is also important to mention we “ring fenced” a couple of our suppliers who we still work with today and Entegra continue monitoring their prices. Once we had the supply chain set up, Entegra started working with the Kitchen and F&B team to review where additional savings could be made.”

Carden Park's collaboration with Entegra has proven to be positive move for their business operations. By harnessing the expertise and leveraging the supplier network of Entegra, Carden Park has unlocked substantial savings without compromising the quality of their offerings. This partnership stands as a testament to the power of strategic procurement in enhancing efficiency and maximising value within the hospitality industry.