Cocktail Smokies
Fully cooked cocktail smoked sausage made with 100% pork and beef — a premium, better-value alternative to poultry-based little smokies.
Print-ready one-pager for sales calls — includes talking points, product specs, and target segments.
Premium Cocktail Smoked Sausage Built for Foodservice
A premium fully cooked product made with 100% pork and beef.
Why Texas Chili Cocktail Sausages?
100% Pork & Beef
A premium pork and beef blend delivers better flavor, texture, and bite than poultry-based alternatives.
Fully Cooked
Simply heat and serve. No prep work, no raw meat handling, and consistent results every time.
Better Flavor
A richer meat profile creates a better eating experience compared to mechanically separated poultry products.
Premium Bite
Customers notice a firmer, meatier texture because they're made with pork and beef instead of poultry fillers.
Better Value
Premium quality at a significantly lower case cost than comparable cocktail smoked sausage products.
Reliable Supply
Built for foodservice distributors and operators who need consistent availability.
What Makes Ours Different?
- 100% Pork & Beef
- Fully Cooked
- Better Flavor
- Better Bite
- Premium Quality
- Mechanically separated turkey or chicken
- Poultry fillers
- Softer texture
- Lower quality meat blend
Premium Quality at a Better Price
Texas Chili's Cocktail Smoked Sausage isn't just a better product — it's also significantly less expensive. During product rollout, competitor pricing was approximately $75 per case while Texas Chili entered the market around $55 per case. That's nearly $20 per case savings while delivering a premium pork and beef product.
Competitor
~$75
per case
Texas Chili
~$55
per case
Approximately $15–20 per case savings
Real Customer Success Story
When Hillshire products became difficult to source, Texas Chili introduced its Cocktail Smoked Sausage to multiple distributors. The result:
- Oklahoma converted approximately 550 cases per month
- Amarillo also converted its business
- Multiple Ben E. Keith divisions switched because of the pricing advantage and improved product quality
Target Customers
Menu Applications
- • BBQ Little Smokies
- • Sweet & Spicy Cocktail Sausages
- • Appetizer Trays
- • Holiday Buffets
- • Catering Events
- • Party Platters
- • Breakfast Buffets
- • Snack Programs
Sales Strategy
Don't Sell It to Everyone
First ask one simple question: "Do you currently buy cocktail smoked sausages?" If the answer is no, move on. If the answer is yes, Texas Chili has an immediate opportunity.
Focus on Current Buyers
Operators already purchasing Hillshire Farm Little Smokies, other cocktail smoked sausage brands, or distributor private labels are the easiest conversions. They already understand the category.
Lead with Value
This isn't just a better product — it's also significantly less expensive. Lead with the premium pork and beef blend, then reinforce with the case cost advantage.
Sales Coach: The Opening Question
"Do you currently buy cocktail smoked sausages?"
If they don't already buy cocktail smoked sausage, move on. If they do, you have a better product at a better price.
Sales Questions to Ask
Why Operators Switch
- Better flavor
- Better meat blend
- Better texture
- Fully cooked convenience
- Significant cost savings
- Reliable distributor supply
Product Information
- • Cocktail Smoked Sausage
- • Fully Cooked
- • 100% Pork & Beef
- • Frozen
- • Heat & Serve
- • Premium Foodservice Quality