Custom Kettle
Partner with Texas Chili Company to develop custom chili, soups, queso, sauces, taco fillings, gravies, and other kettle-cooked products with low minimum runs and private-label options.
Print-ready one-pager for sales calls — includes talking points, product specs, and target segments.
Why Texas Chili?
A manufacturing partner built for growing brands.
70+ Years of Experience
Family-owned since 1952, partnering with restaurants, distributors, and multi-unit chains.
Low Minimum Runs
Custom production starts at just 2,000 pounds — not 100,000.
Culinary Development
Our experienced chef-led team can match, improve, or build recipes from scratch.
Food-Safe Manufacturing
Commercial standards and consistent quality on every batch.
Low Minimum Production
2,000 pounds. Not 100,000.
Texas Chili Company
2,000
pound minimum run
Many National Manufacturers
100,000+
pound minimum run
Massive inventory commitments before they'll consider a custom product.
Custom Products We Can Produce
If it cooks in a kettle, we can make it.
Chili
- Traditional Chili
- Regional Chili
- Chili with Beans
- Premium Chili
- Specialty Chili
Soups
- Chicken Tortilla
- Broccoli Cheddar
- Loaded Potato
- Tomato Basil
- Beef Poblano
Queso
- White Queso
- Yellow Queso
- Spicy Queso
- Specialty Cheese Sauces
- Custom Flavor Profiles
Sauces
- BBQ Sauces
- Cheese Sauces
- Signature Sauces
- Restaurant Sauces
Mexican Products
- Taco Filling
- Picadillo
- Chili Verde
- Carne Guisada
- Chorizo Blends
Other Kettle Products
- Stews
- Gravies
- Meat Sauces
- Specialty Fillings
- Seasonal Items
Have a Recipe?
Already have your own recipe? We can manufacture it — matching flavor, texture, and appearance at commercial scale.
- Match existing recipes
- Improve current recipes
- Scale for commercial production
Need a Recipe?
Don't have a recipe? Our culinary team can help develop one specifically for your operation and menu.
- Develop entirely new concepts
- Fine-tune flavor profiles
- Build products for your brand
Private Label Manufacturing
Build your own brand.
Perfect For
Who benefits from custom kettle manufacturing.
Restaurant Chains
Multi-Unit Operators
Foodservice Distributors
Stadiums & Entertainment
Healthcare
Schools & Universities
Why Operators Choose Custom Manufacturing
Consistency, savings, and scale — without the in-house hassle.
Consistency
Every batch tastes the same.
Labor Savings
No in-house preparation.
Food Safety
Commercial manufacturing standards.
Cost Control
Predictable food costs.
Scalability
Grow without changing your recipe.
Sales Tips
How to open the custom kettle conversation.
Listen First
Ask what they're making in-house, whether they have signature recipes, and if they want to reduce labor or improve consistency.
If They Already Have a Recipe
Great. Ask for it. Texas Chili can evaluate the recipe and manufacture it commercially.
If They Don't Have a Recipe
Our culinary team can help create one from scratch based on their goals and flavor profile.
Real Examples
We currently produce custom Carne Guisada, Chili Verde, soups, queso, and taco fillings for restaurant chains and operators.
Development Process
From idea to production.
Discovery
Understand the customer's product, volume, and goals.
Recipe Review
Evaluate an existing recipe or define a new concept.
Product Development
Our chef-led team develops and refines the formulation.
Test Batch
Produce a small test run for tasting and approval.
Customer Approval
Fine-tune flavor, specs, and packaging.
Production
Scale to commercial kettle production.
Distribution
Deliver frozen product through your preferred channel.
Ideal Customers
Where custom manufacturing wins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers your customers need.
What is the minimum production run?
Can you match our existing recipe?
Can you create a brand-new product?
Can we use our own branding?
What types of products can you manufacture?
Let's Build Your Signature Product
Whether you have a recipe or just an idea, Texas Chili Company can help bring it to life.