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5 Tips for Finding the Ideal Meat Supplier for Your New Venture

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Are you starting a new restaurant or cafe venture? Are you considering where to source the Meat for your dishes? You will surely be wondering how to identify a supplier who will consistently and reliably supply high-quality and good-value ingredients.

Here’s a quick guide to the steps you need to take to find a fresh and frozen Meat Supplier in the UAE or beyond that is best suited to your needs. 

Why you need a meat supplier you can count on

Your meat dishes are likely to be the star dishes of your menu. Whether you are intending to serve the best quality steaks and burgers, succulent roast chicken, or pizzas with meat toppings, these meat-based dishes will likely be your most popular and hopefully profitable ones. According to Statista, 83% of restaurant customers in the USA always or usually choose meat dishes, according to 2019 figures.

For this reason, it is crucial to pay close attention to the quality of your meat ingredients. As you are no doubt aware, these ingredients are also valuable. This means that you will want to receive high-quality products in return for your sizable investment.

Choose the right meat Supplier and you can consistently serve incredible meat-based dishes to growing and loyal clientele who return for the superb food you serve. Finding excellent suppliers and establishing a good working relationship with them is vital to your venture’s success

Therefore, you need to seek out a food distributor that is not only known for providing the best quality meats, but is also one that is reliable and communicative. 

Steps to finding the best meat suppliers

  1. See what’s out there

Start by working out who supplies in your area and then check out their products. Their catalogs will give an overview of their product range. Ensure that a potential supplier can provide all the meat products you intend to serve or are considering for the future. Ideally, you should look for one supplier that sells all the meats you need for convenience and to help keep costs down.

Ask the following questions: Do their prices match your budget? Their catalogs should also give you a sense of the quality of meats they provide. Where were the animals reared and butchered? Is the meat free-range or higher welfare? Do the products have certifications to prove their quality? Can you get the right meat at a price that will make your dishes profitable? 

  1. Research each company and sample products 

Now you have a shortlist of potential suppliers who can provide all the meats you may need, it’s time to check them out for quality and reliability. 

Online reviews and testimonials are a good place to start and may help you get an idea of who the well-regarded suppliers are. However, to be sure that they are well suited to your business, you really need to sample their products and try them out for reliability

Start by putting in a small order for a range of different items. If you intend to serve niche ingredients, be sure to include them in your order. This way, you’ll know whether high-quality, super-fresh ingredients can be supplied promptly. 

  1. Consider what each company can contribute to your business

A good meat supplier will be dedicated to their customer base and will go above and beyond delivering meat. The quality of customer service is important. You need to know that they will be committed to solving problems in the supply chain should they occur. Aside from this, they should show an interest in helping your business to grow.

Are they experts in what they do? Can they advise you on the best cuts to choose for your dishes? 

Do they keep customers in the loop when new products come in and make suggestions for products that might suit your menu? 

Are your orders completely accurate? Have they been delivered on time? Does the supplier quickly look to solve a problem or provide a refund when necessary? Have they paid attention to detail? 

  1. Assess them for value for money

With the above point in mind, assess whether you have been supplied with good value products. Remember that best value doesn’t always mean cheapest; it can be worth paying a little extra for excellent customer service and 100% reliable delivery

  1. Reassess after a trial period

Once you’ve selected a good supplier, don’t forget to reconsider your options fairly regularly. After you’ve been using them for a couple of months, check that they are still offering good value on their product lines. Be certain you are content with their customer service. Make sure that they offer the products you need for your menu to evolve and to follow the latest food trends

Partnering with the right meat supplier should offer your new restaurant or cafe business great opportunities and an even greater chance of a successful first year. Take your time to follow the steps above and be certain you’ve chosen the right one for your business. 

AUTHOR BIO

Jad Asaad is the Marketing Manager at Bidfood UAE with more than eight years of experience in digital, online and offline marketing. He started his career in Beirut working in a creative agency and then moved to Dubai to further expand his career. He created and implemented award-winning high-impact digital and offline marketing campaigns that consistently generated revenue streams and improved performance in targeted segments.

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