About Hancock Gourmet

For the People Creating Next.

We’re proud of what we make, but we’re just as proud of how we make it. Whether you’re introducing something new or building on what’s already working, every recipe deserves a partner who understands what’s at stake. With small-batch intentionality and large-volume capabilities, we’re ready to help bring your next great idea to the table.

  • Small Batch

    Flexible batch sizes give brands room to test, refine, and scale, with production ranging from 50 gallons for butters and dips to 500 gallons for soups and sauces.

  • Samples

    Confident decisions start with hands-on evaluation. Once we receive your prototype recipe, our culinary team can produce samples in batches as small as 10 gallons, giving you the opportunity to see, taste, and refine your product before moving into production.

  • Clean Label

    We believe great food can be simple and full of flavor without unnecessary additives. Our recipes use the European Union’s approved list of roughly 400 food ingredients rather than the broader U.S. GRAS list.

  • Premium Brands Ecosystem

    Hancock Gourmet is part of Premium Brands, giving us access to sister companies and shared resources that help us source ingredients, cooked proteins, and packaging at competitive costs.

OUR FACILITY

Flexible production capabilities let us test, refine and scale with confidence—from 50-gallon batches to 500-gallon batches.

  • A stainless steel food processing machine with a touchscreen display, warning labels, and conveyor belts stands in a clean, industrial facility with red floors and white-paneled walls.
    High Definition X-Rays on production lines
  • Two large stainless steel industrial tanks with blue motors on top, connected by a metal platform and stairs, inside a clean, modern facility with brown floors and white walls.
    New Steam Jacketed kettles
  • A robotic arm stacks cardboard boxes on a conveyor in a warehouse with yellow safety barriers and machinery in the background.
    Robotic palletizer
  • A clean food processing facility with stainless steel machines, conveyor belts, and yellow safety lines on a red floor. The room has white walls and overhead lighting.
    High speed baggers

SERVICES & CAPABILITIES

From first concept to case-ready product, our team works alongside yours.

  • Bowl of beef stew with chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, and red peppers, garnished with parsley, on a dark background with scattered herbs and spices.

    Custom R&D & Product Development

    Hancock Gourmet develops high-quality kettle-cooked or cold-blended proprietary products. We expertly co-create your unique soup, sauce, dip, or compound butter, ensuring it’s on-trend and meets your desired price point and nutritional needs.

  • Assorted bowls of colorful sauces, spices, oil, and herbs are arranged on a dark surface, showcasing a variety of textures and flavors in vibrant hues.

    Chef-led Innovation

    Our culinary and R&D team brings a food-first perspective to every project, helping turn thoughtful recipes into products ready for market. We carefully listen to our customers’ product vision, asking strategic questions, and assessing nuances to ensure your formulation is a success.

  • A bowl of creamy soup garnished with olive oil and herbs, served on a black plate with two slices of bread topped with green herb spread on the side.

    The Customer’s Idea Strategically Expanded

    Hancock Gourmet brings culinary expertise, research and operational insight to every stage of development, identifying opportunities that may not have been part of the original brief. From recipe and ingredient optimization to packaging and process, we proactively recommend solutions that enhance flavor, texture, consistency and overall product performance.

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    Excited by Flavor

    Flavor is always evolving and we stay closely connected to what’s next. Our team tracks emerging culinary trends, social conversations and consumer preferences to identify flavors and combinations with real potential. We translate those insights into thoughtful, relevant concepts that help our customers create products that your customers actually want.

  • A bowl of white rice and Thai red curry with chicken, carrots, mushrooms, lime slices, and cilantro, garnished with black sesame seeds, served on a dark background.

    Who We Serve

    We partner with leading retail and club brands, foodservice operators, private-label distributors and manufacturers seeking a trusted partner to bring distinctive, high-quality food products to market.

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    Food Safety & Quality Control

    While taste is vital for product success, so is meeting food safety regulations. Our facility operates under HACCP-based processes and USDA oversight, with SQF audits, lot traceability, and Kosher and Halal capabilities supporting rigorous food safety standards.