Case Study: Mowgli Street Food
Building a strong supply partnership
Mowgli Street Food is on a mission to bring the vibrancy of Indian home cooking to diners across the UK. With a growing number of restaurants and a move into delivery-only kitchens, the brand is expanding rapidly. But opening new locations isn’t just about finding the right space—it’s about ensuring each site has everything in place to operate smoothly from day one. That’s where United UK comes in. As Mowgli’s procurement partner, United UK has helped streamline supply chain operations, optimise stock management, and make new venue openings stress-free.
"Mowgli is a tight-knit team from top to bottom, and United UK fits into that perfectly. They solve problems before they even become problems."
– Leah Ellis, Supply Manager, Mowgli Street Food
Mowgli’s journey isn’t slowing down. With new restaurants launching across the UK and expansion into dark kitchens, the need for efficient, scalable procurement is greater than ever.
The challenge: supporting growth without complexity
As Mowgli continued to expand, several key challenges emerged. Each new restaurant required a seamless procurement process to avoid delays and stock shortages. The team needed a supplier who could provide local purchasing flexibility while maintaining centralised control, ensuring consistency across different locations. With each site having its own unique operational setup, sourcing the right compliance equipment, cleaning solutions, and maintenance essentials was another critical concern. At the same time, the business was looking for ways to reduce inefficiencies, cut costs, and ensure sustainable practices across its supply chain. Mowgli needed a procurement partner that could provide reliability, flexibility, and long-term support—ensuring that every new restaurant opening, whether in a city centre or a shopping mall, was stress-free and fully stocked from day one.
With LaunchAssist, Mowgli’s site openings became a smooth, well-coordinated process. Instead of dealing with fragmented deliveries and last-minute shortages, Mowgli now benefits from a two-stage, perfectly timed delivery system, ensuring every item—from uniforms and kitchenware to cleaning supplies—arrives exactly when needed.
"Our new opening process is probably the best part of our relationship. We used to have weeks of delays due to missing stock, but now everything arrives exactly when we need it." Leah Ellis, Mowgli’s supply manager
The solution: a seamless, scalable supply model
United UK took a structured, hands-on approach to managing Mowgli’s procurement needs, ensuring that each new opening and daily operation runs effortlessly. With LaunchAssist, Mowgli’s site openings became a smooth, well-coordinated process. Instead of dealing with fragmented deliveries and last-minute shortages, Mowgli now benefits from a two-stage, perfectly timed delivery system, ensuring every item—from uniforms and kitchenware to cleaning supplies—arrives exactly when needed. Beyond new openings, United UK simplified Mowgli’s supply chain, reducing administrative overhead and ensuring that stock management is more efficient and transparent. A centralised ordering system allows individual locations to place orders while staying within set budgets, maintaining cost control without sacrificing flexibility. Compliance was another key area of improvement. With each Mowgli site having different structural and operational requirements, sourcing the right cleaning chemicals, pest control solutions, and fire safety equipment was a complex task. United UK introduced a site-specific procurement approach, ensuring that every restaurant meets health and safety standards without unnecessary complications. Packaging was also reimagined. As Mowgli moved into delivery and dark kitchens, United UK worked closely with the team to develop custom-branded, stackable containers. These packaging solutions replicate the experience of dining in a Mowgli restaurant, ensuring that takeaway customers receive their food just as it would be presented in-house—reinforcing brand consistency and quality. With a scalable supply model, real-time stock insights, and a hands-on approach, United UK has become a trusted procurement partner in Mowgli’s journey of growth.
The results: efficiency, reliability & long-term growth
Since working with United UK, Mowgli has achieved: • A fully streamlined new opening process, ensuring every location is stocked and ready from day one. • 30% cost savings by consolidating suppliers and improving procurement efficiency. • Optimised stock management, giving real-time oversight and reducing unnecessary purchases. • Smarter compliance solutions, with the right safety and maintenance equipment sourced for each individual site. • Sustainability improvements, including custom packaging designed to enhance the food-to-go experience while supporting environmental goals. • A responsive, collaborative partnership, ensuring Mowgli can expand without supply chain obstacles. With more restaurant openings and a growing delivery footprint, Mowgli now has a reliable, scalable procurement system that supports its fast-paced expansion.
Looking ahead: What's next?
Mowgli’s journey isn’t slowing down. With new restaurants launching across the UK and expansion into dark kitchens, the need for efficient, scalable procurement is greater than ever.
Through structured supply chain support, tailored compliance solutions, and a focus on sustainability, United UK continues to help Mowgli grow, ensuring that every new opening, delivery, and operational challenge is met with a seamless solution.