Meat processing to your recipe and specification

We work with local farmers and food producers to turn bulk meat into products that are ready for market, whether that’s the retail shelf, a restaurant kitchen or an online store. What we do depends on your recipe, your volumes and where the product is heading.

Working with farmers and food producers

The business has been in the meat trade for more than 120 years, and our butchers and production team bring that experience to your product. We handle each step, from breaking down the carcass to the finished pack, and tailor it to your specification.

If you’d rather we worked on meat you’ve supplied yourself, toll processing is available. We can work from your recipe and discuss the packing your finished product needs.

Sausages, salami and more, made to your recipe

We work with client-supplied recipes to produce quality sausages, salami and droëwors, and we collaborate with businesses to develop value-added meat products for their range.

If you’re weighing up which cut will do the job for a dish or a price point, our butchers can talk it through with you. From there, we can produce, process and pack the order for you.

Production

Whether you need primals, cuts straight off the carcass, or product butchered and packed to your specification, we supply a large range of New Zealand and selected imported meat.

Packing

We’ve invested in new machinery so you don’t have to. Let our team package your product to your specification, from bulk food service packs to retail-ready formats.

Logistics

Our sister company KAM Transport specialises in refrigerated transport. We work together to get your product where it needs to be.

Frequently asked questions

What products does Preston Foods supply?

We supply a range of New Zealand beef, venison, veal, lamb, mutton, pork and chicken, alongside selected imported meat. Our butchers and production team do the preparation so your kitchen spends less time at the bench: carcass breaking and primal cuts butchered to specification, hand and machine diced meat, and mince blends to suit your recipe and price point.

Can I request custom portion sizes, special blends, and specific cuts?

Yes. Our qualified on-site butchers can portion steaks, cut to your exact specifications, and create specific mince blends to meet your target fat requirements. This helps you keep portions consistent and calculate plate costs across your menu.

Which brands do you supply?

We maintain long-standing relationships with farmers, producers, and leading New Zealand processors to supply a range of well-known brands. This includes first-off-the-chain beef and lamb from the export-grade Taylor Preston abattoir. We are also a licensed supplier of Natural Farm, celebrating the best of New Zealand beef and lamb. Email us to check what’s available.

What food safety certifications do you hold?

We operate under a strict, MPI-approved Risk Management Programme (RMP), with processes that support hygiene and traceability throughout our facility.

Who does Preston Foods supply to?

We supply independent, franchise and multisite food businesses nationwide, including caterers, bakeries, restaurants, care facilities, defence, boats and airlines. Our food service range is also being released into Gilmours stores for added convenience.

What is the minimum order I can place?

Our minimum order quantity (MOQ) is $300 plus GST with free local delivery.

We work on volume pricing, so the more you order, the better the price.

How do I place an order?

You can order through HospoConnect, or contact the team directly on 021 242 1423 or sales@prestonfoods.co.nz. Please have your order in by 6am for same day local delivery, or for production for nationwide distribution.

Get in touch to see how we can help

We deliver nationwide and can tailor your cuts, processing and packaging to suit your business. Chat to our experienced team about what you’re after.

Explore Preston Foods