In memory of Peter Thomas

Peter’s Food Service has paid tribute to Peter Thomas, who founded the pies and pastries business in 1970 with his family.

Mike Grimwood, managing director of Peter’s Food Service, said: “We are saddened to hear of the passing of Peter Thomas.

“Peter was a humble gentleman, who with his brother, Stan, built upon his father’s vision and enthusiasm for the business, developing the highly successful Peter’s company we see today.

“He never lost his connection to Peter’s, and despite his success after leaving the business, he would regularly keep in touch to see how things were and sharing in our successes such as our recent 50th anniversary.

“He will be greatly missed by all of us.”

His father, Thomas ‘Stan’ Thomas, radar for Greggs, following in the footsteps of many others. According to the Local Data Company, there are over 2,200 drive-thrus in operation in Great Britain – a net increase of 126 in the past 12 months. McDonald’s (938) and KFC (445) lead the way, but Gail’s has plans to open in London and is currently looking for sites.

Chair of Greggs, Matt Davies, said: “The whole team has demonstrated its experience and capability in responding as conditions changed rapidly over the year. Continued robust demand for Greggs, at a time when disposable incomes have been under pressure, is testament to the quality and value of the products that we offer and the broad appeal of the Greggs proposition. We remain confident in the long-term potential of our business.” first launched Thomas Pies in the 1950s. By 1970, the family company had moved to its current base in Bedwas, Caerphilly, when it became known as Peter’s Pies.