Co-Packer advice. BBQ Sauce

[chaostheory]

Hey Fellas,
Been doing well with BBQ over here and wanted to develop commercial brand BBQ sauce. I'm having a hard time knowing what company to go with or what to look for. Can someone with experience give me a hand. Any specific companies you guys would recommend... Thanks fellas

Dusty's Barbecue
dustysbarbecue@gmail.com

 

[SirPorkaLot]

Here is my advice when looking for a co-packer.

1. Find one in an area you can get to fairly easily. (Not on other side of country). As you work through industrializing your recipe, packaging and labeling, being able to visit the facility will be a necessity.

2. Find one that already does wet sauces and has a current HACCP plan filed with the FDA.
3. Shop around. It is surprising the differences from one to another in MOQ (minimum order quantity), price per bottle/case, etc.
4. Bring lots of patience with you. The process can take much longer than you want it to sometimes.


Now for specifics.

Looks like you are also in NorCal.

Purveyors Kitchen is located in Auburn, CA and does wet sauces
https://purveyorskitchen.com

CMS Fine foods is located in Healdsburg, CA
https://www.cmsfinefoods.com/co-packing

Here is a list of co-packers
http://www.specialtyfoodcopackers.com/California.html

Good luck!

 

[IamMadMan]

One of our Brethren is a small run commercial packer, that several have used in the past with no complaints.

Give Matt a call, or send him an e-mail.

http://www.hotwachulas.com/

 

[chaostheory]

Thanks for all you help!!! I will look at the ones you have listed..I have tried contacting hot wachulas...never has responded...I'm sure they are busy.

 

[chaostheory]

Man...Im just having a hrad time getting anyone to call me back....Whats the deal...

 

[IamMadMan]

Man...Im just having a hrad time getting anyone to call me back....Whats the deal...

matt@hotwachulas.com . . . 863-602-0857