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Low & Slow or Hot & Fast? Matching the Right Cut to the Cooking Method
Not all meat is created equal — and not all cuts respond well to the same heat. Whether you're smoking briskets, searing steaks or...
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Pre-Portioned vs. DIY: What’s Best?
Some kitchens prefer to portion in-house. Others rely on us to portion by the kilo or per piece. Here's the breakdown: Option Pros Cons...
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The Secret to Perfect Portioning: Tools and Techniques for the Trade
When you're working with wholesale meat, precision isn't a luxury — it's a necessity. Whether you're running a high-turnover kitchen,...
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Grading Explained: Understanding Wagyu, MSA and More
When you're buying wholesale meat — whether you're a chef, butcher, or supplier — not all beef is created equal. Understanding how meat...
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Menu Engineering with Meat: How to Build Dishes That Actually Make You Money
It’s no secret that meat is often the star (and most costly) ingredient on your menu — but are you using it to your advantage? In a...
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Beef, Pork, Lamb or Chicken? The Ultimate Cut-by-Cut Yield Guide
When it comes to buying wholesale meat, understanding the yield of each cut can make a huge difference to your bottom line. Yield refers...
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The Most Underrated Skills in the Kitchen and it’s Not Knife Work
Communication, leadership and ordering - the best chefs master more than just their blades. Ask anyone outside the industry what makes a...
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5 Menu Trends That Are Actually Working
Real trends — what’s selling in kitchens. Not all food trends are created equal. Some explode on social media and die before they hit the...
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Chef Burnout is Real – Here’s How to Stay in the Game
Mental health, boundaries, and smarter scheduling for the long haul. The clatter, the heat, the pressure — being a chef isn’t just a job....
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What’s in a Chef’s Fridge at Home?
A candid look at what pros actually eat (spoiler: not caviar). There’s a myth that chefs go home after a 12-hour shift and whip up seared...
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The art of the pre-service pep talk - how top head chefs motivate their teams before the rush
In every great kitchen, there’s a moment of calm before the storm — a sacred space between prep and service, where knives are sharp,...
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Case Study: How One Café Saved 8 Hours a Week Just by Switching Their Meat Supplier
When you're running a busy café, every minute counts. For one Brisbane café, shaving off even a few minutes from each prep shift added up...
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State of Origin Legends Lunch ft. Kevin Walters & Josh Reynolds
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of good drinks, great banter, exceptional meat and even better Origin war stories as Queensland...
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The Ultimate Guide to Meat Cuts: What Chefs Need to Know When Buying in Bulk
When you're running a busy kitchen, buying meat in bulk is a practical and cost-effective way to ensure your dishes are always...
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Top 5 Cost-Saving Tips When Buying Wholesale Meat for Commercial Kitchens
Running a commercial kitchen isn’t just about creating delicious food—it’s about doing it profitably or within a budget. And when meat is...
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Sustainable Sourcing: How to Buy Ethical Wholesale Meat Without Breaking the Bank
As a chef or foodservice operator, you’re not just feeding people—you’re shaping values with every dish you plate. More than ever, diners...
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Inside the Cold Chain: How Your Wholesale Meat Stays Fresh from Farm to Fork
When chefs order wholesale meat, freshness and food safety are non-negotiable. But how does that juicy eye fillet or tray of lamb racks...
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Grass-Fed vs Grain-Fed Beef: What Wholesale Buyers Should Really Know
I f you're a chef, purchasing manager, or foodservice buyer in Australia, you’ve likely been asked: “Is your beef grass-fed?” or “Is...
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What Chefs Are Buying in 2025: The Top-Selling Wholesale Meat Right Now
The meat game is changing. Fast. Whether you're running a fast-paced commercial kitchen or curating menus at a fine-dining hotspot,...
3 min read


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A led steer charity auction at Brisbane's historic Breakfast Creek Hotel last week, raised $35,000 for vital Multiple Sclerosis research....
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