Premium Meat & Seafood, Brought to the Plate by the
Team You Already Trust
A curated portfolio, dedicated exclusively to premium proteins — from sustainable seafood to pasture-raised beef, pork, poultry, and game— serving chefs, restaurants, hotels, country clubs, and specialty markets across Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. Every program is built on direct relationships with family-owned farms and fisheries.
Where long-standing relationships with producers become your advantage.
Restaurants, chefs, butchers, and markets rely on consistent sourcing, clean handling, and high quality. Port to Pasture delivers all of this with the trust and expertise behind the Carmela Foods' name.
For Chefs Who Lead with Flavor & Craft
From steaks and chops to scallops and smoked fish, Port to Pasture gives chefs consistent quality, clean sourcing, and cuts tailored to modern menus—backed by a partner who understands mise en place, prep lists, and the pressure of service.
For Restaurants, Hotels & Country Clubs
Whether it’s a neighborhood favorite or a destination dining room, Port to Pasture supports operations that need reliable delivery, tight specs, and premium center-of-the-plate options that keep guests coming back.
For Markets, Butchers & Specialty Grocers
Port to Pasture offers retail-ready programs, case-ready cuts, and brand stories that help your team talk confidently about what’s in the case—from heritage pork and Wagyu to traceable seafood and smoked fish.
Built for the Center of Your Plate
Different operations, same need: reliable, high-performance proteins with a story behind every cut.
What Port to Pasture Means
Two worlds, one portfolio: Port for the water. Pasture for the land.
Port — Traceable Seafood Programs
Premium fish including shrimp, salmon, scallops, & cod—wild and farmed, globally sourced in fresh, smoked & value-added options
Pasture — Premium Meat & Game
Premium beef, pork, lamb veal, duck, wild game fresh Amish chicken smoked & value-added cuts
Why Chefs and Buyers Choose Port to Pasture
Chefs and buyers choose Port to Pasture because it combines relationship-driven sourcing, premium proteins, and practical support that all work the way real kitchens and markets do.
Ready to Bring Port to Pasture to Your Kitchen or Case?
Bring the center of the plate into focus with Port to Pasture. Connect with a Carmela rep to share your operation, current menu, and protein needs, then design a custom program that aligns cuts, brands, and delivery preferences. Port to Pasture is where trusted sourcing, premium programs, and real-world support come together—schedule a consultation or email the team to get started.
