What We Do

At Catalyst Foods, we blend culinary expertise with custom, scalable solutions, creating a catalyst for your business growth and culinary success.

Catalyst Foods is a Pacific Northwest-based, chef-driven food processor and manufacturer, operating under the rigorous standards of USDA inspection. Our services extend from co-packing diverse food products, such Ready to Eat meals (RTE), protein-based salads to bulk cooked chicken, beef and pork for the purposes of larger scale delis, food manufacturers, caterers, cafeterias, quick-serve restaurants etc. We have experience in offering custom packaging solutions and assisting with recipe development for those who seek assistance.

With a keen understanding of the complexities and challenges in the culinary world, we specialize in taking on laborious and time-consuming tasks, helping chefs and food professionals lower costs and streamline operations.

Ready To Eat Meals

At Catalyst Foods, our co-packing services encompass a wide range of culinary techniques—from crafting rich soups and sauces to preparing globally inspired ready-to-eat meals. We specialize in grilling, roasting, frying, slicing, dicing, and assembling, restaurant-quality salads and food components in quick-scratch environments. Whether it’s marinating ingredients to perfection or handling detailed food preparation, our chef-led team ensures precision, consistency, and excellence at every step.

Our Ready To Eat Meals Services:

Custom Recipe Development

Fitness Inspired Meals

Globally Inspired Bulk Meals

Fresh Protein Based Salads & Meal Components

Food Assembly under USDA Inspection

In today’s health-conscious world, the demand for clean, organic/NAE, and responsibly prepared food is higher than ever. At Catalyst Foods, we are proud to support this movement toward healthier living. Every product we create is made under the strict oversight of USDA inspection, ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality at every stage of production.

With Catalyst, you can focus on promoting healthier, more mindful eating—while we take care of the safety and integrity of your food.

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Custom Packaging

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At Catalyst Foods, we understand that packaging is more than just a container—it’s a vital part of your brand’s image, consumer perception, and overall success. That’s why we can offer custom packaging solutions designed to protect, showcase, and elevate your brand. Share your ideas with us, and we’ll help bring your vision to life with results you’ll be proud of.

Recipe Creation & Development

At Catalyst Foods, our seasoned chefs and culinary experts work in tandem, using their years of experience and deep understanding of flavors and techniques, to create or refine your recipes. Whether you have a unique concept in mind or need assistance in transforming a culinary idea into a viable product, our team is ready to step in.

Production

Catalyst helps with your production process by producing laborious and sometimes tedious tasks with efficiency and consistency.

When we talk about production, it’s about more than just quantity; it’s about quality, precision, and consistency even when dealing with large volume batches.

We expertly handle a variety of production tasks, from preparing ingredient staples such as chicken or turkey, to assembling large volumes of salads in individual containers that are later divided into smaller portions. Our comprehensive production capabilities extend beyond these examples, catering to a diverse range of needs that food manufacturers, chefs, and food professionals may need or want to outsource.