AUFS doesn't just sell food. We run a comprehensive food service operation, delivering, storing, managing and advising. From Monday to Saturday delivery runs across Darwin's suburbs to remote community freight and cold storage leasing, we're built to make running your food business easier.
AUFS combines scheduled delivery with freight partnerships to reach customers across the Northern Territory six days a week.
Tools and facilities to support your food business.
AUFS operates Monday through Saturday to ensure Northern Territory food businesses never face supply gaps during the working week. Our Darwin facility is open to trade callers, and our online platform is available 24/7 for order placement.
Urgent order? Our team is available by phone or WhatsApp during business hours to assist with same-day requests, special orders and account queries.
Trading hours, delivery cut-offs, freight booking and collection times in one clear weekly view.
| Schedule | MonMonday | TueTuesday | WedWednesday | ThuThursday | FriFriday | SatSaturday | SunSunday | PublicHoliday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trade Hours |
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
Closed | Closed |
Local Cut-Off |
9:00 AMsame day | 9:00 AMsame day 12:00 PMKatherine |
9:00 AMsame day | 9:00 AMsame day | 9:00 AMsame day | 7:00 AMPalmerston only | N/A | N/A |
Min Order |
Applicable | Applicable | Applicable | Applicable | Applicable | Applicable | N/A | N/A |
Freight Run |
Dispatch Monday |
Dispatch Tuesday |
Dispatch Wednesday |
Dispatch Thursday |
Dispatch Friday |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Book Freight |
By Thursdayprevious week | By Fridayprevious week | By Mondaythis week | By Tuesdaythis week | By Wednesdaythis week | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Pick-Up Window |
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
N/A | N/A |
Pick-Up Notice |
1 hour | 1 hour | 1 hour | 1 hour | 1 hour | 1 hour | N/A | N/A |
OrderingOrders can be placed any time by email or through the AUFS online store.
DeliveryDelivery cut-off times and minimum order requirements apply.
FreightFreight charges are the customer's responsibility and require an account with the freight provider.
Pick-UpCollection is for existing trading account customers only, and orders must be placed before pick-up.
⚠️ Hours may vary on NT public holidays. Online ordering is available 24/7. Contact us to confirm holiday schedules.
AUFS combines scheduled delivery with freight partnerships to reach customers across the Northern Territory. Our scheduled delivery network covers Darwin and Palmerston six days a week, with weekly delivery to Katherine and freight services to remote communities.
AUFS leases certified pallet space within our 21,000m² Woolner complex to approved clients. Our facility offers both chilled (0–4°C) and frozen (−18°C) storage environments, monitored continuously and maintained under our HACCP food safety certification.
Storage is charged on a per-pallet-space basis. Additional handling services including receival, pick and despatch are available at published rates. Ideal for importers, food businesses and institutions requiring Darwin-based storage without capital investment.
AUFS's digital ordering platform gives approved customers full access to our product catalogue, current pricing, stock levels and order history, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No phone queues. No back-and-forth. Just efficient wholesale ordering built for busy food businesses.
Placing your first online order with AUFS is straightforward. Here's how it works.
Applying for an AUFS trade account takes less than five minutes online. Once approved, you'll have full access to our product catalogue, competitive wholesale pricing and 6-day delivery across Darwin and Palmerston.