ULTIMEAT RANGE PASSES CRAFT GUILD OF CHEFS PRODUCT ENDORSEMENT

Three products from our UltiMeat range, developed in collaboration with Quorn Pro, have passed the Craft Guild of Chefs Product Endorsement Programme.

Our 114g burger, meatballs and 2kg mince have all been approved under the scheme, one of the foodservice industry’s independent quality benchmarks.

The programme puts products in front of experienced chefs from across hospitality, including stadium catering, care homes, education and healthcare. Products are judged on appearance, flavour, cooking behaviour and suitability for professional kitchens, with panels assessing performance under real service conditions rather than in a test kitchen.

What the Chefs Found

Testers across the range noted strong appearance, good moisture retention, low shrinkage and versatility across different dishes and service styles.

  • Burger: Held its shape on the grill with minimal shrinkage. One chef said that once built into a finished burger, it was difficult to distinguish from a regular beef burger.
  • Meatballs: Served with tomato sauce and spaghetti, testers said the dish held up against traditional meatball versions, describing it as satisfying but noticeably lighter.
  • Mince: In a chilli recipe, panellists found it absorbed seasoning and spice well, finishing at a colour close to standard beef mince once cooked.

One tester rated UltiMeat above other meat-and-plant blends they’d previously worked with, citing better texture and moisture control after cooking.

Where It Could Be Used

Testers pointed to potential across foodservice sectors, particularly high-volume operations looking to reduce meat content without losing the qualities customers expect from a traditional dish. Budget was flagged as the leading factor in menu decisions.

Why It Matters

The Craft Guild of Chefs Approved Product list is reserved for items that pass a chef-led evaluation process, intended to give operators confidence to use products without testing them independently first. This endorsement sits alongside our own internal quality checks.

Get in Touch

If you’d like to find out more about the UltiMeat range or discuss how it could work on your menu, get in touch with our team. Call 01708 863 440 or email info@wwmeats.com.