Over £2million of Stock Available From Our Warehouse
Visit the Largest Cash & Carry Showroom in the North!
Spread over two large units at the Kennerley Works site in Stockport, the Stephenson’s Showroom and Cash & Carry boast an unrivalled and ever increasing selection of tableware, disposables, bar sundries and cleaning products.
The Showroom
Whether it’s a large-scale opening or just a crockery refresh, the Stephenson’s showroom is the best place tophysically see and feel the latest products before making a decision. What’s more, knowledgeable staff are on hand to help every step of the way!
Our showroom space is filled with handpicked items that have been chosen to meet all needs; from budget buys to innovative new releases. Customers are invited to spend as much time as they’d like liaising with our staff, and mixing and matching pieces to create the best possible selection for their establishment.
The Cash & Carry
To augment the Showroom is our Cash & Carry section, where over 6,000 lines are always in stock and ready to go. So, if you’ve run out of blue roll on a Friday afternoon, or you need some straws stat, we’ve got you covered.
With specific sections for tableware, cleaning, bar equipment and more, the Stephenson's Cash & Carry makes picking up the essentials a breeze!
Once on the M60 follow signs for Stockport. At Junction 1 or 27 join the A6. Travel south following signs for Hazel Grove. We're located adjacent to the Alma Lodge Hotel.
Travelling from the South
If you're coming from the M6, at Junction 9 get onto the M56 then onto the M60 and follow directions above.
1860
The company's founder Henry George Stephenson moves to Manchester, where he begins selling pottery on the Salford Flat Iron Market.
1868
Henry moves into Manchester's newly built Barton Arcade, opening the first Stephensons store.
1900
The business is officially registered with Companies House as 'H.G. Stephenson Limited'.
1914
Business continues to thrive until the advent of the Great War which brought major recession and limited supplies.
1918
Henry dies leaving his sixth son, Ernest, to guide the business through the Great War.
1919
Miss Anne Smith joins Stephensons aged 19. Anne goes on to work for the company for 70 years, becoming the longest serving employee.
1939
Harold Stephenson, son of Ernest, is elected to the board.
1940
Stephensons halt retail operations after Barton Arcade suffers extensive damage during the first night of the 'Manchester Blitz'.
1945
Barton Arcade reopens fully after the war, although supplies of anything more than plain white earthenware and basic glass remained virtually impossible to find until the 1970's.
1966
Ernest retires at the age of 79, with his nephew Harold taking full control of the company.
1967
After 99 years at Barton Arcade, Stephensons moves to the Kennerley Works site in Stockport.
1970
Michael Stephenson, a fourth genration family member, becomes Managing Director.
1998
Julian Lewis-Booth, Michael's eldest son, joins Stephensons as Sales Director.
2005
Julian's brother, Henry, joins the business as Marketing Director, later becoming Managing Director.
2006
The Stephensons website is launched to propel the company into the 21st century.
2013
The Kennerley Works site is expanded to over 30,000 square feet.
2015
Stephensons acquire a 13,000 foot warehouse in Cheadle.
Today
Today, with over 150 years of proud history, the Stephenson’s story is still being written…
British Family Business
Over £2million of Stock
