The Star of the Plate
Serve Up the Best
Give your guests a show-stopping meal with top-quality beef, pork, seafood, and plant-based proteins from Performance Foodservice’s exclusive brands.
What is Center of the Plate?
At the heart of every great entrée is the center of the plate (COP) — the proteins that bring a dish to life. From premium steaks and pork chops to fresh seafood and plant-based alternatives, Performance Foodservice offers the quality, variety, and consistency operators need to create memorable menu experiences.
Center of the Plate Categories
Beef
Premium, top-tier beef products available in options for every menu style and budget.
Pork
Fork-tender pork, raised on corn grown by local farmers for superior flavor and juiciness.
Seafood
Fresh, frozen, and canned seafood products carefully inspected and packaged for the best flavor and quality.
Plant-Based Protein
Products featuring simple, clean ingredients, premium flavors and textures, and versatile options for today's menus.
Custom Cut Meats
Beef up your menu offerings with premium burger meat and expertly cut steaks, hand-trimmed by a skilled team to your exact specifications. With decades of butchery experience, we deliver consistent quality and precision, bringing the best cuts to your kitchen every time.
Why Restaurants Choose Performance Foodservice for Proteins
- Broad selection of beef, pork, seafood, and plant-based proteins from one foodservice distributor.
- Exclusive brands that bring quality, variety, and differentiation to restaurant menus.
- Custom-cut steaks and burger blends prepared to your specifications by experienced butchers.
- USDA-inspected custom meat facilities that follow strict HACCP guidelines.
- Experienced culinary experts ready to operators explore recipes, develop menus, and inspire new dishes.
- Trusted by more than 130,000 foodservice customers nationwide
Looking for support beyond center of the plate? Discover how we serve restaurants of every type.