INTRODUCTION

Whether you run a fast-food takeaway, café, restaurant, or multi-branch chain, the secret to smooth kitchen operations is choosing the right wholesale food category. The wrong product type can increase cost and wastage — but the right one can boost consistency, speed, and flavour.

At FaazFoods, we supply restaurants across Birmingham with everything from fresh and frozen meat to drinks, sides, sauces, packaging, hygiene, and essentials.

This guide breaks down each category, compares what it’s best for, and helps you decide what to order for your business.

1. Fresh Meat vs Frozen Meat — Which Should You Use?

Fresh Meat

Ideal when:

• You prepare everything in-house

• You want premium texture and flavour

• You run a grill, dine-in restaurant, or shawarma kitchen

Why chefs love it:
Fresh chicken, lamb, and beef offer naturally strong flavour and tender texture.

Frozen Meat

Ideal when:

• You run a fast-food or high-volume kitchen

• You want stable pricing and zero wastage

• You need consistency every day

Feature	Fresh Meat	Frozen Meat
Shelf Life	2–3 days	6–12 months
Wastage	Higher	Very low
Prep time	Longer	Faster
Cost	Higher	Stable & lower

👉 Best Choice for Takeaways: Frozen
👉 Best Choice for Restaurants: Fresh

2. Marinated Meat — Save Time, Keep Consistency

Restaurants choose marinated chicken wings, strips, tikka, and grill items because:

• It reduces prep time

• It ensures consistent flavour across all staff

• It speeds up service in busy hours

Perfect for:
✔ Fast-food
✔ Grilled chicken shops
✔ Meal prep kitchens
✔ High-volume restaurants

3. Bread & Breading Base — The Foundation of Fast Food

Your buns, breading, and coating directly affect product quality.

Bread

Essential for:

• Burgers

• Shawarmas

• Breakfast sandwiches

• Wraps

Breading Base

Used for:

• Fried chicken

• Fillets

• Strips

• Nuggets

Great coating gives:
✔ Crispier texture
✔ Better appearance
✔ Longer crunch retention

4. Frozen Sides — The Secret to Fast Service

Frozen fries, wedges, hash browns, onion rings, and appetisers are the backbone of fast food.

Why they’re essential:

• Stable cost

• Zero wastage

• Faster prep

• Easy portion control

• Perfect consistency for busy kitchens

Best for:
✔ Takeaways
✔ Casual dining
✔ Cafés

Conclusion

Choosing the right wholesale food category can dramatically improve your kitchen performance, cost control, and consistency.

FaazFoods supplies Birmingham restaurants with fresh meat, frozen products, bread, sides, drinks, sauces, packaging, hygiene, and essentials — all at wholesale prices with fast delivery.

If you’re unsure which category suits your restaurant, our team can help you choose the ideal mix.