For over 35 years, AUFS has been the backbone of the Northern Territory's food service industry. We don't just deliver food, we deliver reliability, depth of range and genuine local commitment that national chains simply cannot match.
Family-owned by the Lay family since 1988. Nelson and David Lay are hands-on directors who live here, know the Territory and understand what local businesses truly need. You're not dealing with a distant corporate, you're dealing with neighbours.
Family Owned Since 198835+ vehicles delivering dry, chilled and frozen goods across Darwin and Palmerston six days a week, with delivery to Katherine and remote NT communities. Our logistics infrastructure is among the most extensive in the Territory.
35+ Trucks · 6 Days a WeekWe service remote communities and regional centres that national chains don't reach because every corner of this Territory is our home and our responsibility. As the first point of contact for the National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre, our reach is proven at the highest level.
Government EndorsedOur entire 21,000m² facility is HACCP certified and independently audited by SGS Australia, the food safety benchmark required by hospitals, schools, hotels and government institutions. When the standard matters, AUFS is the answer.
SGS Audited · HACCP CertifiedAs a proud Countrywide Network member since 1994 — with Nelson Lay serving as a Countrywide Australia director, AUFS delivers the buying power of 90+ national members while staying locally focused. Better pricing, broader range, genuine service.
Countrywide Member Since 1994Unmatched depth in Asian ingredients, sauces and specialty lines that Darwin's multicultural hospitality scene demands. Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, Indonesian and beyond, sourced from the right origins, delivered fresh. No one in the NT comes close.
10,000+ Products · Asian Specialty"Our core value revolves around service, and to be able to service and provide customer satisfaction is what drives us."
| AUFS | National Chains | |
|---|---|---|
| HACCP Certified & SGS Audited | ✓ | varies |
| Territory-Wide Remote Delivery | ✓ | ✗ |
| 6-Day Delivery Schedule | ✓ | varies |
| Asian Specialty Range | ✓ | ✗ |
| Locally Owned & NT-Based Directors | ✓ | ✗ |
| 10,000+ Product Lines | ✓ | varies |
| Countrywide Buying Power | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dedicated Account Management | ✓ | varies |
From Darwin's top restaurants and remote community stores to NT Government institutions and aged care facilities, businesses right across the Territory have made AUFS their food service partner of choice. Not because we're the biggest, but because we show up, we deliver, and we genuinely care about the people we serve.
"AUFS has been our supplier for over a decade. The range, reliability and personal service is something you just don't get from the big nationals. They know our business and they genuinely care about it."
"The Asian specialty range is unbeatable. As a Vietnamese restaurant, we need authentic ingredients and AUFS consistently delivers what no-one else can source in the Territory. They understand our cuisine."
"Being a remote community, reliable food supply is critical. AUFS is one of very few suppliers willing to service our area consistently. They treat us like we matter because to them, we do."
"As an aged care facility, food quality and safety are non-negotiable. AUFS consistently delivers fresh, HACCP-certified product with zero compromise. Our residents and our dietitian are both very happy."
"We run a busy school canteen and AUFS makes our life so much easier. Reliable delivery, great pricing on bulk dry goods, and a team that actually picks up the phone when we need them."
"For a Thai restaurant, authenticity is everything. AUFS stocks ingredients I simply can't find anywhere else in Darwin, the right fish sauces, the right pastes, the right fresh produce. Our customers taste the difference."
"When our usual supplier let us down last wet season, AUFS stepped in and had us fully stocked within 48 hours. That kind of reliability and local commitment is exactly what Territory businesses need."
"AUFS's documentation is always audit-ready, their HACCP certification gives us full confidence for government procurement compliance, and deliveries are never missed, even during wet season. An outstanding partner."
"We've been a customer for over seven years and the service has only improved. The sales team genuinely understands our business and proactively suggests products that suit our clientele. Absolutely first-class."
"Consistent, reliable and always on time. When we had an emergency order before a major event, the AUFS team went above and beyond to make it happen. That's the kind of partner every events venue needs."
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