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Nashville, TN

Expanding operations to revolutionize the sourcing and accessibility of premium, sustainable meat products.

• Mission: Transforming the meat industry by offering premium, sustainable meat products sourced from pasture-raised cattle and forested pork, with a focus on flavor and farmer welfare.  
• Innovation: Utilizes a proprietary supply chain that prioritizes sustainability and health-conscious consumers, offering products that are free from hormones and antibiotics.  
• Sustainability Impact: Committed to transparency and reducing waste through whole-animal butchery practices, enhancing both sustainability and product variety.  
• Market Opportunity: Positioned to capture a growing segment of the U.S. meat industry, responding to consumer demand for better-for-you, ethically sourced meat options.  
• Value-Added Products: Expanding into value-added products like meat snacks and cooking fats, tapping into new market opportunities and diversifying the product line.  
• Leadership: Founded by chefs James Peisker and Chris Carter, who are dedicated to providing high-quality, responsibly raised meat, with a focus on craftsmanship and precision.

Porter Road by Local Eateries, Inc. is an innovative farm-to-fork operation that specializes in premium, sustainable meat products sourced from pasture-raised cattle and forested pork. The company aims to transform the meat industry by prioritizing flavor and farmer welfare through a proprietary supply chain.

The current fundraising effort is designed to enhance Porter Road’s capacity to meet the increasing consumer demand for better-for-you meat options, as a significant portion of the market seeks alternatives that align with health and sustainability values. With a strong track record of direct-to-consumer sales since 2018 and a loyal customer base, Porter Road is strategically positioned to capture a share of the expansive U.S. meat industry.

The funds raised will support the scaling of operations and the development of value-added products, such as meat snacks and cooking fats, which have significant market potential. This offering reflects Porter Road’s commitment to revolutionizing meat sourcing and accessibility while driving growth and sustainability in the industry.

Company Info

Porter Road provides pasture-raised, dry-aged meat sourced from local farms and hand-cut for nationwide delivery.

Porter Road is a Nashville-based butcher shop and online meat delivery company dedicated to providing high-quality, pasture-raised meat. Founded in 2010 by chefs James Peisker and Chris Carter, Porter Road emerged from their desire to source responsibly raised meat that met their standards for quality and flavor. Working with select farms in Kentucky and Tennessee, Porter Road offers beef, pork, chicken, and lamb that is free from hormones and antibiotics. The company handles each step of the process, including dry aging and hand-cutting each piece at their Kentucky facility, ensuring freshness and precision in every cut.

Committed to transparency and sustainability, Porter Road emphasizes whole-animal butchery, which allows for a wider variety of cuts and reduces waste. By making their products available for nationwide delivery, Porter Road aims to make high-quality, ethically sourced meat accessible to consumers across the United States. The company offers subscription services and curated bundles for convenient, customizable options, appealing to customers seeking ethically sourced, flavorful meat delivered directly to their doorsteps.