SIC code 56290
Other food services
There are about 29,100 active UK companies registered under SIC code 56290 (Other food services), as of October 2026.
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On the register
Share of these companies on the live register, by status.
- Active 74%
- Proposal to strike off 23%
- In insolvency or administration 2%
New registrations
Companies registered each month, October 2025 – September 2026, that are still on the register. See registrations by month across all companies.
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| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | 566 |
| November 2025 | 413 |
| December 2025 | 345 |
| January 2026 | 527 |
| February 2026 | 432 |
| March 2026 | 630 |
| April 2026 | 622 |
| May 2026 | 633 |
| June 2026 | 610 |
| July 2026 | 688 |
| August 2026 | 521 |
| September 2026 | 555 |
Company age
How long the active companies have been registered.
- Under 1 year 22%
- 1–3 years 26%
- 3–5 years 13%
- 5–10 years 22%
- 10–20 years 12%
- 20 years or more 4%
Where they're registered
Active companies by postcode area of their registered office.
- East London (E) 1,350
- Birmingham (B) 1,170
- North London (N) 1,060
- Manchester (M) 873
- West London (W) 820
- East Central London (EC) 813
- South East London (SE) 791
- South West London (SW) 700
- Harrow (HA) 682
- West Central London (WC) 644
Note: Location figures use the registered office address from Companies House. Many companies register at an accountant's or formation agent's address, which may differ from where they trade.
Recently registered companies
Active companies recently registered under SIC code 56290.
| Company | Number | Registered | Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANDLELAND CATERING LIMITED | 17496758 | 2 Oct 2026 | London |
| MR MUGHLAI LTD | 17496695 | 2 Oct 2026 | London |
| SILVERSQUARE MULTISERVICES LIMITED | 17496678 | 2 Oct 2026 | London |
| ROBERTPEELREFRESHMENTS LTD | 17496596 | 2 Oct 2026 | Bolton |
| HELEX HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS UK LTD | 17496527 | 2 Oct 2026 | London |
| GBOGBOJIJE UK LTD | 17496483 | 2 Oct 2026 | North Finchley |
| CHEFUP LTD | 17496476 | 2 Oct 2026 | Doncaster |
| BRAVO BAKERY LIMITED | 17496333 | 2 Oct 2026 | Birmingham |
| EAT YOURS LTD | 17496243 | 2 Oct 2026 | London |
| GRACE N GRAIN FOODS LTD | SC904699 | 2 Oct 2026 | Larbert |
Related
- Part of the Hospitality industry group.
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Other hospitality SIC codes:
- 56103 – Take-away food shops and mobile food stands (73,200)
- 56101 – Licensed restaurants (46,300)
- 56102 – Unlicensed restaurants and cafes (43,600)
- 56302 – Public houses and bars (33,700)
- 56210 – Event catering activities (27,600)
- 55100 – Hotels and similar accommodation (18,600)
- 55209 – Other holiday and other collective accommodation (15,300)
- 55900 – Other accommodation (13,200)
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- New Company Registrations
- New / Updated Officers
- Charges / Mortgages
- Officer Disqualifications
- Accounts (Assets)
- Insolvency Filings
- Company Officer Resignations
- Existing Company Changes
- In Liquidation
Data as of .