Northwest Meat Company

Northwest Meat Company Dedicated to providing the highest quality cuts of meats to a variety of businesses: restaurants, clubs, bars, hotels, and more.

Northwest Meat Company is a family owned and operated Meat Company serving the finest restaurants, hotels, and country clubs, and food institutions throughout the greater Chicago area. For more than 60 years, Northwest Meat Company has been a purveyor of the finest quality meat products; the premier meat vendor and distributor you can trust and rely on.

08/20/2026

A memorable bao begins with the filling, but a successful National Bao Day feature requires more than choosing between pork, beef, or chicken.

The protein must deliver the right texture, flavor, portion yield, and holding performance while allowing the kitchen to execute each order consistently during service. Braised pork, slow-cooked beef, and carefully prepared chicken can each create a distinctive menu experience when the product specifications support the cooking method.

NorthWest Meat Company helps Chicago chefs source proteins that can be portioned and prepared around the needs of their concepts.

Contact your NWMC representative to discuss protein options, custom cuts, and projected quantities for your National Bao Day menu.

National Bacon Lovers Day gives Chicago restaurants an opportunity to feature one ingredient across multiple dayparts, b...
08/19/2026

National Bacon Lovers Day gives Chicago restaurants an opportunity to feature one ingredient across multiple dayparts, but a profitable promotion depends on choosing the right specifications for each application.

Slice thickness, smoke profile, cooking yield, portion cost, and holding performance can determine whether bacon strengthens a breakfast plate, burger, salad, appetizer, or chef-driven special without adding unnecessary labor or waste.

NorthWest Meat Company helps professional kitchens source consistent wholesale pork products and plan quantities around expected service volume.

If bacon will be featured on your upcoming menu, contact your NWMC representative early to confirm product specifications, availability, and delivery.

08/17/2026

The sizzle may be what guests notice, but a successful National Fajita Day promotion is decided at the preparation table, where cut selection, slice consistency, marination time, portion control, and projected service volume must work together.

Whether your menu features beef, chicken, or combination fajitas, properly prepared proteins help reduce kitchen labor, control food costs, and maintain consistent cooking performance from the first order to the final table.

NorthWest Meat Company helps Chicago restaurants prepare with dependable wholesale beef and poultry, custom-cut specifications, and delivery support aligned with professional kitchen demands.

Contact your NWMC representative early to confirm product availability, portion requirements, and quantities for National Fajita Day.

Looking for a local meat supplier for your restaurant or venue that you can trust. Check out the website and download th...
08/16/2026

Looking for a local meat supplier for your restaurant or venue that you can trust. Check out the website and download the product catalog. https://www.chicagowholesalemeats.com/

Give us a call if we can help elevate your customer experience with delicious high-quality meats. (312) 584-5674

Bratwurst may appear to be a straightforward menu feature, but consistent ex*****on depends on the details behind it, in...
08/13/2026

Bratwurst may appear to be a straightforward menu feature, but consistent ex*****on depends on the details behind it, including link size, seasoning, portion cost, preparation method, holding time, and enough inventory to meet demand without creating unnecessary waste.

As National Bratwurst Day approaches, Chicago restaurants, beer gardens, caterers, and foodservice operators should confirm projected volume, menu format, preparation requirements, and delivery deadlines well before service begins.

NorthWest Meat Company helps professional kitchens prepare through dependable wholesale ordering, restaurant-focused distribution, and products selected to perform consistently during high-volume service.

If bratwurst is part of your upcoming menu or promotion, contact your NWMC representative to discuss availability and secure your order early.

When Chicago turns its attention to the lakefront, restaurants across the city feel the impact long before the first per...
08/12/2026

When Chicago turns its attention to the lakefront, restaurants across the city feel the impact long before the first performance begins.

Chicago Air & Water Show Weekend can bring heavier foot traffic, longer service periods, increased walk-in demand, and tighter delivery schedules, making advance planning essential for restaurants, hotels, caterers, and hospitality teams.

NorthWest Meat Company helps professional kitchens prepare by confirming protein forecasts, portion specifications, backup inventory, and delivery windows before the city gets busy.

A strong weekend is built through accurate ordering and calm ex*****on, not last-minute substitutions.

Review your projected covers, confirm your menu features, and contact your NWMC representative early to secure the products and delivery support your kitchen will need.

National Filet Mignon Day may last only 24 hours, but a successful menu feature is planned well before the first reserva...
08/11/2026

National Filet Mignon Day may last only 24 hours, but a successful menu feature is planned well before the first reservation is seated.

For Chicago restaurants, the opportunity extends beyond placing filet mignon on the menu, because portion specifications, projected volume, food costs, preparation, and presentation must remain consistent throughout service.

NorthWest Meat Company helps chefs prepare with carefully selected tenderloin, custom-cut filet portions, dependable delivery, and ordering support aligned with the needs of each professional kitchen.

If filet mignon will be featured on your August menu, now is the time to confirm your specifications, quantities, and preferred delivery window.

Contact your NWMC representative to discuss availability and prepare for National Filet Mignon Day.

Summer demand rarely becomes a supply problem overnight. It becomes one when increased restaurant volume is visible to t...
08/06/2026

Summer demand rarely becomes a supply problem overnight. It becomes one when increased restaurant volume is visible to the kitchen but not yet visible to the supplier.

As Chicago patios fill, catering inquiries increase, and festivals and private events add unexpected covers, regular ordering patterns can change quickly. Strong seasonal planning means reviewing last summer’s purchasing history, forecasting confirmed event volume, discussing delivery frequency, reserving specialty proteins early, and establishing alternatives before the busiest weeks arrive.

The goal is not simply to order more. It is to give your supplier enough visibility to support your growth without compromising product specifications or menu ex*****on.

Read our latest article to learn how experienced foodservice buyers prepare for summer volume:

https://www.chicagowholesalemeats.com/seasonal-demand-planning-summer-foodservice-volume/

For nearly 70 years, Chicago kitchens have changed in countless ways, but what they need from a wholesale meat supplier ...
08/05/2026

For nearly 70 years, Chicago kitchens have changed in countless ways, but what they need from a wholesale meat supplier has remained remarkably consistent: accurate orders, dependable deliveries, properly prepared proteins, and a team that understands the pressure of professional service.

Since 1956, NorthWest Meat Company has supported Chicago restaurants, chefs, caterers, hotels, and foodservice operators with beef, pork, poultry, and specialty proteins prepared to specification and delivered with care.

Behind every order is a family-owned business supported by experienced cutters, packers, drivers, and service professionals who recognize that every case matters because it supports a menu, a kitchen team, and the guests waiting to be served.

If your operation needs a dependable Chicago wholesale meat partner, contact NWMC to discuss your requirements.

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351 N Justine Street
Chicago, IL
60607

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 6am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 6am - 2:30pm
Thursday 6am - 2:30pm
Friday 6am - 2:30pm

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+13127331418

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