How Hake Can Save Your Fall Menu Margins
Amid all the heated debate in our sales department over cod vs. haddock, we almost forgot to give some love to another whitefish favorite: you guessed it, hake. It may be the underdog of the cod family, but it just might save your fall menu margins.
Here’s why wholesale hake deserves a spot on your restaurant’s fall lineup.
Why Hake Belongs on Your Fall Menu
- Lower cost per pound, same crowd-pleasing appeal. Hake delivers the mild, flaky whitefish experience your guests expect from cod or haddock, at a price point that protects your margins as fall volume ramps up.
- One fish, endless menu options. From crispy fish and chips to tacos, chowders, and pan-seared entrees, hake flexes across cuisines and formats, so you can freshen up your fall menu without adding new SKUs.
- Built for autumn flavors. Hake’s clean, mild profile is the perfect canvas for brown butter, root vegetables, warm spices, and cream-based sauces, the flavors guests crave as the weather turns.
- Predictable portioning, predictable costs. Consistent sizing makes food cost forecasting easier heading into a season packed with holiday parties, catering, and private events.
- Freezes and holds beautifully. Less spoilage and less waste means more margin retained, especially valuable as restaurants manage higher volume with tighter labor.
- A stable, sustainable supply chain. Hake is a well-managed, abundant fishery, which means steadier wholesale pricing through fall and winter compared to species facing tighter catch limits.
- A sustainability story your menu can tell. Give guests a reason to feel good about their order while giving your kitchen a reason to feel good about the bottom line.
Order Sustainably Caught Hake Today
There you have it: hake, your fall-time hero. Southstream Seafoods offers sustainably caught, premium-quality hake ready for order today. Explore our full range of whitefish options on our Product Lines page, and contact a Southstream team member to get started.
