Stampede Culinary Partners Launches Cutting-Edge Test Kitchens for Culinary Excellence

Stampede Culinary Partners Unveils State-of-the-Art Test Kitchens

Stampede Culinary Partners, Inc. has officially launched new test kitchens at its production facilities located in Sunland Park, New Mexico, and Alma, Georgia. This significant investment of over $3 million marks a pivotal step in enhancing the company’s capability to innovate, test, and perfect food solutions tailored to their global clientele. By mirroring the company’s original test kitchens in Bridgeview, Illinois, the new facilities are designed to create an immersive environment for product testing and collaboration.

Brock Furlong, the President and CEO of Stampede Culinary Partners, expresses enthusiasm about the new enhancements: "We’re creating a seamless, rapid response experience for our customers. When clients come to visit, they can witness their products being prepared in a manner identical to their own kitchen processes. This gives them immediate reassurance regarding both quality and performance."

Equipped with modern culinary technology, such as state-of-the-art Rational ovens and high-capacity woks, the test kitchens are built to authentically replicate the user processes of their clients. The Research and Development (R&D) team is dedicated to simulating precise heating and cooking methods, which their clients employ in their day-to-day operations. This method is designed to ensure each product consistently meets quality standards.

Roger Waysok, Corporate R&D Chef of the company, emphasizes the significance of TurboChef ovens, which have become a staple in many restaurant kitchens owing to their efficiency and speed. "These ovens function similarly to an air fryer, but on a larger scale, and without generating excessive smoke, making them perfect for high-paced and space-limited kitchens," he states.

Quality control is a crucial aspect of the new kitchens, especially important for their multi-location production model. Stampede's facilities are optimized to conduct product tests every hour across various lines, allowing teams to maintain a precise oversight of product quality. The new kitchen spaces invite clients to actively collaborate with Stampede’s team, allowing them to co-create and test their products in real-time. This is particularly valuable in a landscape that often demands rapid turnarounds.

Lee Koepke, Vice President of Operational Integration, explains, "With our new versatile test kitchens, we are strategically positioned to adapt to advancements in culinary technology and respond to our clients’ evolving needs. Should market preferences shift, we can swiftly integrate new methodologies and equipment to keep our clients ahead of trends."

The food industry is in a state of continuous evolution, with a growing focus on maintaining consistent quality and efficient production systems. Therefore, Stampede's test kitchens serve as innovative hubs, equipped with the necessary tools and technology to explore and develop new product solutions. Their commitment ensures that they remain leaders in culinary innovation, consistently providing top-notch products.

Founded as a trailblazer in the protein solutions sector, Stampede Culinary Partners has solidified its reputation as the largest producer of sous vide products in North America. The facilities in Bridgeview, Illinois, alongside the new establishments in Sunland Park and Alma, collectively allow them to produce, store, and deliver over 300 million pounds of diverse retail and menu products annually. These include a variety of meats, vegetables, and prepared meals catered to a spectrum of retail, food service, and military clients.

With a remarkable milestone behind them, including a recent partnership with New Mexico State University to enhance workforce training, Stampede Culinary Partners exemplifies dedication to both quality and culinary innovation. The company looks forward to inviting clients and partners into this new era of culinary exploration, emphasizing a commitment to creating exceptional culinary products tailored to meet the ever-changing needs of the industry.

For more information about Stampede Culinary Partners and their latest innovations, visit Stampede Culinary Partners.