Meati Foods Debuts Culinar y Collective Led by Globally Recognized Celebrity Chefs

Meati Foods, producer of animal-free, whole-food protein, has debuted an evolving chef partnership series coined the Meati Culinary Collective, featuring Meati’s mushroom root-based creations as prepared by a diverse roster of celebrated chefs This spring, Meati is collaborating with Chef David Chang of the globally recognized Momofuku and Majordomo Media and two-time World BBQ Champion Charlie McKenna, chef and owner of Lillie’s Q in Chicago, along with chefs Tom Colicchio and Evan Funke These chefs will debut curated recipes, original content and meals using Meati both in-restaurant and at-home via meal kits

Consumers in New York City and Los Angeles will have the first opportunity to experience not only Meati, but its Culinary Collective, with dishes created by Chef David Chang including Meati Crispy Cutlet Buns, Meati Carne Asada Lan Larb Salad and Gochujang Double Fried Meati Nuggets with Garlic Sesame

“I’ve been closely following plant-based innovations for years, ” said Chang, chef and founder of Momofuku and Majordomo Media “I can say without hesitation that the food Meati delivers is unmatched in terms of its clean label, nutrition, texture and taste I’m thrilled to be part of the team and mission and want to bring the power of Meati to life ”

Following its debut in select Momofuku locations, the Culinar y Collective will grow its roster of top chefs and culinary leaders across the countr y Chicago diners can expect to see Meati on-menu at Charlie McKenna’s Lillie’s Q, as its firstever animal-free protein offering

As part of the Collective, Meati will also expand existing partnerships with Tom Colicchio, chef and owner of Crafted Hospitality, and Chef Evan Funke of Felix and Mother Wolf in Los Angeles with offerings throughout the year The Collective’s launch comes on the heels of the debut of Meati’s Mega Ranch facility, which is set to produce Meati at a continue expanding its reach through national and local retail and foodservice partnerships, with plans to be in 7,000 doors via an omnichannel national footprint by late 2023 scale that will exceed that of the United States’ largest individual animal-based ranches To rapidly scale and drive accessibility to its nutritious products, Meati will