Accurate Stock. Clear Insights. Better Control.
Independent stocktaking services for pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels. Gain a clearer picture of your stock position, identify discrepancies and take control of your stock management.
Services
Independent Stocktaking You Can Rely On
Stock is one of the most important assets in a hospitality business, yet inaccurate records, waste, over-ordering and unexplained discrepancies can affect profitability.
Our external stocktaking service provides an independent assessment of your stock, helping you understand what you hold, identify potential issues and make better-informed operational decisions.
Whether you operate a single venue or multiple sites, we provide a professional, structured approach tailored to your business.
What's Included?
Physical Stock Counts
Systematic counting and recording of agreed stock categories, including drinks, food or other relevant inventory.
Stock Reconciliation
Comparison of physical counts against your available stock records, where supplied, to highlight discrepancies.
Discrepancy Identification
Highlight potential stock losses, recording errors, wastage and areas requiring further investigation.
Written Stock Report
Receive a clear summary of stocktaking findings, identified discrepancies and recommended next steps.
Practical Improvement Recommendations
Guidance on strengthening stock procedures, improving record accuracy and supporting better stock control.
Why Choose External Stocktaking?
An independent perspective can help you:
- Improve stock record accuracy and accountability.
- Identify unexplained discrepancies and potential sources of loss.
- Strengthen ordering, storage and stocktaking procedures.
- Make better-informed decisions to help protect profitability.
Our Process
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Initial discussion — We establish your requirements, venue size, stock categories and preferred timing.
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On-site stocktaking — We carry out the agreed physical stock count using a structured approach.
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Reporting — We provide the agreed findings and highlight any discrepancies identified.
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Next steps — Where required, we recommend practical improvements or further stock control support.
Investment
Small Sites
Up to £20,000 weekly turnover or single-bar operations
Half-Day Visit (up to 4 hours)
£250 - £350 per stocktake
Medium Sites
Multi-bar venues or 20,000 to 40,000 weekly turnover
Full-Day Visit (up to 8 hours)
£450 - £650 per stocktake
Large Sites
Full-Day Plus Reporting
Pricing Tailored to Your Venue