Quality Made Since 1960.

For over six decades, Quaker Maid has crafted premium frozen meats with a commitment to family tradition and exceptional taste. Our trusted brands—Philly Gourmet®, Heritage®, and Steak-umm®—deliver high-quality sandwich steaks, burgers, and ribeye cuts that bring flavor and convenience to every meal.

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Stanley Szortyka Quaker Maid Meats Founder

Stanley J. Szortyka, Founder

The Brands You Know

Our portfolio of quality brands includes Philly Gourmet®, Heritage Premium®, and Steak-umm®.

Quality You Expect

The strictest standards at every stage, from sourcing to packaging, delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality meats.

Excellence for Your Brand

Customizable products, expert production, and dedicated support to bring your brand’s frozen meats to market.

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The all-around favorite: Philly Gourmet Pure 100% Beef Patties according to Bon Appétit

Bon Appétit Magazine - June 13, 2025 - We tried nine top beef patties from Bubba, Philly Gourmet, Wahlburgers, and more—all so you can crush your next cookout. A few sources claim to have invented the hamburger. Some trace its origins to Roman times, based on Isicia Omentata, a dish of minced meat and spices formed into a patty and fried. Hamburgers might also be a direct descendant of Hamburg steak, a puck of minced beef brought to the US in the late 19th century by emigrants from Hamburg, Germany. And Louis Lassen, of Louis’ Lunch, in New Haven, Connecticut—more…