New funding deal for family-run catering firm

A family-run catering firm has secured £20,000 in new funding.

Shrewsbury-based Jenny's Catering will use the capital to invest in new equipment including cutlery and crockery ahead of the forthcoming summer season.

The funding will also support the company's plans to expand into new markets by increasing its supply of quiches, pastries and sandwiches to local retailers.

The business was founded by Jenny Swain in 1989 and she now runs it alongside her son Chris and 12 staff.

It provides catering for a wide range of occasions including weddings, birthday parties, corporate events and community functions.

The funding was provided in the form of a loan by Wolverhampton-based BCRS Business Loans.

Mr Swain said: "This loan means we can invest in the equipment we need to serve our customers well and make the most of the opportunities ahead.

"We have grown year on year and this funding helps us continue on that path.

"We are proud to be a family business that has been part of this community for over 35 years and we look forward to building on that further."

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Dave Malpass, senior business development manager at BCRS Business Loans, added: "Jenny's Catering is a fantastic example of a resilient, community-focused business with a long and proud history in Shropshire.

"It is always a pleasure to support businesses like this one where the commitment to quality and to the local community is clear to see.

"We are delighted to be supporting Jenny's Catering again as they invest in their business and look to grow.

"This loan will help them build on strong foundations and continue to provide employment and valuable services for people across the region."

BCRS Business Loans provides funding between £25,000 and £250,000 to SMEs across the West Midlands and Wales that are unable to access the finance they need from traditional sources.