From Humble Beginnings
In 1956, a young 13-year-old Eusebio Marcocci departed war-torn Abruzzo in Italy to find a new home in Australia.
In 1960 Eusebio opened the first large scale butchery in Melbourne and called it University Meat in Carlton. He looked after his customers and business thrived, expanding to 49 retail butcher shops throughout Victoria.
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Our Expertise
At Country Cooked, we specialise in bespoke cooked protein products—both meat and plant-based—designed to meet your unique needs. We collaborate closely with our customers to build long-standing partnerships and deliver high-quality, ready-to-use products that offer practical solutions and spark culinary creativity.
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Solution provider
Our ongoing investment in skilled people and advanced machinery positions us as a trusted partner in developing custom products tailored to your business. Guided by your menu needs and inspired by emerging food trends, our dedicated New Product Development (NPD) team constantly explores new ideas and formulations—transforming them into high-quality, scalable products ready for national distribution.
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Food Service
Our value-add cooked range includes sous vide and oven roasted products. We’ve done the hard work, so all you need to do is add your creative flair to create something amazing. Used by chefs across the country to create new customer favourites, Country Cooked will save you time, minimise equipment costs and become an essential ingredient to your food business.
Our most popular products include:
• Char siu Pork
• Chashu Pork rolled
• Crispy skin Pork belly
• Roast Pork, Lamb, Beef and Turkey
• Pulled Pork, Beef and Chicken
• Plant-based proteins
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Retail
Exclusive to Costco, we bring you two renowned brands: Mae’s Asian Kitchen, offering authentic Asian flavours, and The Standard Meat Co. , featuring mouthwatering options like American Honey Pork Ribs, Lamb Gyros Kit, and Sweet Hickory Pulled Pork. Each product is marinated and slow-cooked sous-vide, ensuring tenderness and a bold flavour. Conveniently packaged in 1kg portions, they’re perfect for family meals or entertaining guests. Find them now at your nearest Costco!
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Epic Eats
Introducing Epic Eats a delicious range of slow cooked sous vide meats. Created for the busy home chef and inspired by cuisines from around the world, you will have your next meal ready in minutes.
Now available at participating IGA & Foodworks stores.
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