Industries · Hospitality
Wholesale meat for restaurants and hospitality groups
In short
Protein Link suits hospitality businesses that buy protein in wholesale volumes, such as multi-venue groups, caterers, central kitchens and contract foodservice operators. Product is listed by the carton or pallet, so it is not a small-order delivery service for a single venue's daily top-up. If you buy at wholesale scale, you can compare verified supply across beef, lamb, pork, chicken and seafood in one place.
Who this is for, and who it is not
Hospitality buyers range from a single café to a national group. Protein Link is a wholesale marketplace, so it works best for businesses that buy in cartons and pallets and can receive and store that volume, such as central production kitchens, catering operations and groups that consolidate purchasing.
If you need small daily deliveries to one venue, a local foodservice distributor is likely to suit you better. We would rather say that upfront than have you apply for something that does not fit.
What hospitality groups buy
- Portioned and primal beef for grill and banqueting menus
- Lamb racks, shoulders and legs
- Chicken breast, thigh and wings for high-volume menu items
- Chilled and frozen seafood, including prawns and fish fillets
- Frozen meat for planned menus and storage at central sites
Menu planning and specification
Consistent portions and yields matter when a menu runs across several venues. Listings state the product, specification, storage state and pack format, which helps your executive chef and purchasing team compare like with like. The chilled versus frozen guide can help when deciding which format suits a menu item.
Ordering and receiving
You send an order request against a listing, the supplier accepts it, and freight for the shipment is quoted. Deliveries are coordinated to a receiving location with the cold storage to take wholesale volume. Delivery lanes are confirmed during onboarding, and paid trading opens alongside refrigerated freight.
Pricing and payment
Each listing shows one buyer price ex GST. Freight is quoted separately per shipment and confirmed before you pay, and GST is added at checkout. Orders are paid through the platform, with payment processed by Stripe. Trade credit is not available yet.
Applying
Submit a buyer access request. The team checks your ABN and trading profile before any stock or pricing is visible. Protein Link is for businesses only.
Frequently asked questions
Can a single restaurant use Protein Link?
It can apply, but the marketplace is built for wholesale volumes sold by the carton or pallet. It suits venues and groups that buy and store product at that scale.
Do you deliver to each venue separately?
Freight is quoted per shipment to the delivery address on the order. Most hospitality groups receive wholesale volume at a central kitchen or store with cold storage.
Can caterers and contract foodservice operators join?
Yes, if you are a registered Australian business buying wholesale volumes for trade use.
Is the price on a listing the final price?
The listing price is the product price ex GST. Freight is quoted per shipment and confirmed before payment, and GST is added at checkout. Pricing is indicative until an order is confirmed.
Source through Protein Link
Request buyer access. Verification is free, and stock and pricing become visible once your business is approved.