CHADHA ORIENTAL FOODS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
01476152 · ltd · incorporated 1980-01-30
Investment thesis
Established operating company — standard diligence applies, no dominant angle.
Why interesting: Live, filing, normal profile.
Why risky: No standout signals in either direction.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
68/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Investor take
PursueActive trading company. Reasonable fundamentals — worth a memo before deciding.
Opportunity 68/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 14 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (38/100).
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Refinance opportunity
17 live charges · 14 lenders · oldest 45.8y
25/100
too messy
Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 45.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 14 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 55/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (58/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
17 charges (17/17 with lender, 17/17 with type)
90
Directors & officers
30 officers (3 active, 30 linked, 25 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
4 connected companies via shared directors
57
Filing history
197 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
68/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
74
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (100 events)Click to expand
- 2026-02-11📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-01-01➖FULAT, Faizal resigneddirector
- 2025-05-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2025-01-07📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2025-01-07📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2025-01-01➕GANDHI, Himanshu appointedsecretary
- 2025-01-01➖LINCOLN, Kerry-Ann Nicola resignedsecretary
- 2024-06-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-07-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-09-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-01-18📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2022-01-17➕LINCOLN, Kerry-Ann Nicola appointedsecretary
- 2022-01-14📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2021-12-31➖OO, Khine resignedsecretary
- 2021-09-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2020-07-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-10-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-01-28📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2018-12-31➖RANGLIN, Michael Keith Anthony resigneddirector
- 2018-08-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2018-07-30➖READER, Adam Jon resigneddirector
- 2018-07-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2018-04-04📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2018-04-04📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2018-04-04🔓Charge satisfied #15
- 2018-04-04🔓Charge satisfied #14
- 2018-04-04🔓Charge satisfied #13
- 2018-02-19➕LEWIS-COY, Andrea Denise appointeddirector
- 2018-02-19➖MACK, Ryan Anthony resigneddirector
- 2017-11-28➖COULT, Andrew Peter resigneddirector
- 2017-08-02🔒Charge registered #17Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2017-08-02🔒Charge registered #16Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2017-07-10➖POLDING, Alan Bede resigneddirector
- 2017-02-20➕MITCHELL, Brian Anthony appointeddirector
- 2016-10-18➕OO, Khine appointedsecretary
- 2016-09-30➖MARTIN, Alan Renwick resignedsecretary
- 2016-06-21➖LANKAGE, Sarath L resigneddirector
- 2016-03-31➖SOLOMON, Gregory Benaud resigneddirector
- 2015-02-27➖HINDE, Raymond resigneddirector
- 2014-12-31➖MILES, Jerome Sebastian resigneddirector
- 2014-07-22➕COULT, Andrew Peter appointeddirector
- 2014-07-22➕READER, Adam Jon appointeddirector
- 2014-04-11🔒Charge registered #15Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2013-10-31➖BRENNAN, John Edward resigneddirector
- 2012-10-08➕POLDING, Alan Bede appointeddirector
- 2012-05-14➖BURTON, Erwin Mclee resigneddirector
- 2012-02-24➕MACK, Ryan Anthony appointeddirector
- 2012-02-24➕MACK, Ryan Anthony appointeddirector
- 2012-02-24➖MACK, Ryan Anthony resigneddirector
- 2012-01-06➖KATOCH, Kamal Chand resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 100 events
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
Succession & seller-readiness
36/100
Weak signalLimited succession signal. Not a near-term off-market candidate.
SIGNALS
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
Red flags
1 med · 1 lowCharge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
6 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Group structure
Grace Foods Uk Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Grace Foods Uk Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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CHADHA ORIENTAL FOODS LIMITED
This company · 01476152
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Grace Foods Uk Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1980-01-30
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC46390 — Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
Registered office
Grace House
Bessemer Road
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire
AL7 1HW
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-10-22
Last: 2025-10-08
Officers (3 active · 27 resigned)
Active
LEWIS-COY, Andrea Denise→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 2018-02-19
View their other companies + combined net worth →
MITCHELL, Brian Anthony→
Activedirector · ~43y · appointed 2017-02-20
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CHADHA, Ajit Singh→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1997-04-03
LINCOLN, Kerry-Ann Nicola→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2022-01-17 · resigned 2025-01-01
MARTIN, Alan Renwick→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-04-03 · resigned 2016-09-30
OO, Khine→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2016-10-18 · resigned 2021-12-31
BOYD, Stephen Alexander→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2002-11-05 · resigned 2007-02-28
BRENNAN, John Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 1997-04-03 · resigned 2013-10-31
BURTON, Erwin Mclee→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 2007-02-28 · resigned 2012-05-14
CHADHA, Ajit Singh→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · resigned 1997-04-03
CHADHA, Harpreet Singh→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 1992-03-27 · resigned 2000-11-30
CHADHA, Manmohan Singh→
Resigneddirector · ~87y · resigned 1997-04-03
CHADHA, Ravneet Singh→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 1992-03-27 · resigned 2000-11-30
COULT, Andrew Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2014-07-22 · resigned 2017-11-28
FULAT, Faizal→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2000-12-01 · resigned 2026-01-01
GARLAND, Roderick John→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 1997-04-03 · resigned 2002-12-03
HINDE, Raymond→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2000-12-01 · resigned 2015-02-27
KATOCH, Kamal Chand→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 1992-07-01 · resigned 2012-01-06
LANKAGE, Sarath L→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2007-02-28 · resigned 2016-06-21
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Mortgages & charges
17
Total charges
6
Outstanding
4
Active lenders
Status:Lender:17 of 17 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 02/08/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 02/08/2017 | — | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 11/04/2014 | 04/04/2018 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Finance (UK) LTD (the Security Holder) | Fixed charge on non-vesting debts and floating charge | 1 property | 13/02/2009 | 04/04/2018 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 28/07/2006 | 04/04/2018 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 04/01/2006 | 22/01/2007 | |
| satisfied | Cooperative Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank B.Atrading as Rabobank International London Branch, as Agent and Trustee for Itself and Each of the Lenders | A deed of accession pursuant to a debenture dated 5TH october 2001 | 1 property | 15/01/2002 | 02/09/2005 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank as Agent and Trustee for the Secured Parties National Westminster Bank PLC as Agent and Trustee for the Secured Parties | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 04/05/2000 | 31/01/2002 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 30/01/1998 | 31/01/2002 | |
| satisfied | Lombard North Central Lombard North Central PLC | Chattel mortgage | 1 property | 16/03/1992 | 28/02/1997 | |
| satisfied | Syndicate Bank . Syndicate Bank PLC. | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 24/11/1986 | 29/01/1998 | |
| satisfied | Syndicated Bank . Syndicated Bank PLC. | Debenture | 1 property | 24/11/1986 | 29/01/1998 | |
| satisfied | Chartered Trust . Chartered Trust PLC. | Legal charge | 1 property | 30/09/1986 | 06/08/1997 | |
| outstanding | Syndicate Bank Syndicate Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 27/03/1986 | — | |
| outstanding | Syndicate Bank | Debenture | 1 property | 03/09/1981 | — | |
| outstanding | Chartered Trust . Chartered Trust Limited. | Legal charge | 1 property | 24/06/1981 | — | |
| outstanding | Bank of Credit and Commerce International S.A. | Debenture | 1 property | 19/08/1980 | — |
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Recent filings (197 total)
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-02-11
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-10-08
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-05-06
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2025-01-07
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2025-01-07
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-10-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-06-24
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-10-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-07-24
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-10-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-09-06
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2022-01-18
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2022-01-14
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-11-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2021-09-28