Company Information
The DELI LITES story began in the 1990s when Jackie Reid and her four sisters spent a summer working in New York. A natural foodie, Jackie loved the quality and flavours she discovered in the downtown delis of New Jersey, deciding that the people of Ireland deserved a healthier and more interesting lunchtime proposition.
The first DELI LITES store opened in Newry, Co. Down in 1994 to a loyal customer base. Together with her husband, Brian, Jackie saw an opportunity to make artisan sandwiches for convenience stores, schools and universities so they bought a premises of their own and founded DELI LITES Ireland.
Starting with a modest 30 sandwiches per day, sales quickly grew and in just three years, demand for DELI LITES’ products led to expanding their manufacturing capability – twice.
A breakthrough deal for supplying Debenhams Cafés throughout Ireland helped further establish a reputation for innovation and premium quality. Further contracts with Costa Coffee and Applegreen soon followed.
Still run by Jackie and Brian, the company has an ever-increasing portfolio of customers, a workforce of approximately 250 employees and they’re still growing. They’ve added a bakery facility and currently supply every county in Ireland every day of the week.
That said, DELI LITES remains true to its original purpose from back in 1994 where their fresh, gourmet sandwiches and food-to-go products still make a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of those who consume them and on the growth and bottom line for those who sell them.
Contact Details
Address: Unit 1, Milltown Industrial Estate, Warrenpoint, BT34 3FN
Telephone: 028 4175 4807
Email: info@delilites.com
Website: www.delilites.com