Specialty & Game — Marterra Foods
For menus that go beyond the expected. We carry an extensive range of specialty, game, and exotic proteins year-round — from venison and bison to alligator, camel, and turtle. If your menu demands something extraordinary, we can source it.
Specialty Proteins
- Venison: Farm-raised and wild venison. Lean, rich, and deeply flavored. Racks, loins, legs, and ground available. Prized for fine dining and seasonal menus.
- Elk: North American elk with a milder, slightly sweet flavor compared to deer. Excellent for roasts, steaks, and charcuterie programs.
- Bison: Lean, nutrient-dense, and full-flavored. Excellent substitute for beef in health-conscious menus. Ground, steaks, and roasts available.
- Wild Boar: Intensely flavored with a firmer texture than pork. Ideal for braises, ragùs, and charcuterie. Whole legs, shoulders, and ground available.
- Rabbit: Whole rabbit and cut portions. Mild, lean meat ideal for French and Mediterranean preparations. Farm-raised for consistent quality.
- Veal: Milk-fed and rose veal programs available. Chops, rack, ossobuco, ground, and scallopini. Consistent quality for classical and Italian-inspired menus.
- Goat & Chevon: Whole carcass, legs, shoulders, and ground. Popular in Caribbean, Middle Eastern, and South Asian cuisines. Halal available.
- Duck Confit & Foie Gras: Ready-to-serve duck confit legs and Hudson Valley foie gras. Available fresh and frozen for fine dining, bistro, and special event menus.
- Alligator: Farm-raised alligator tail meat — lean, mild, and surprisingly versatile. Popular in Cajun, Southern, and novelty menus. Fresh and frozen available.
- Camel: A deeply traditional protein across Middle Eastern, North African, and Central Asian cuisines. Lean, mineral-rich, and increasingly sought after for international concepts.
- Turtle: Snapping turtle meat for traditional American and Southern preparations. Available cleaned and portioned for soups, stews, and heritage menu programs.
- Frog Legs: Tender, mild, and delicate. A classic in French cuisine and popular across Southeast Asian menus. Available fresh and frozen, IQF pairs by size.