Bring CRAVEWORTHY® flavor, unforgettable presentation, and effortless consistency to every service.
For more than 60 years, Butterball® Farms has partnered with restaurants, hotels, and large foodservice groups across the U.S. to create premium butter products that turn small touches into big guest impressions. When you want butter that looks beautiful, melts consistently, and tastes divine, pre-portioned butter is the secret weapon your team will love.
Whether you’re serving thousands of guests a day or rolling out a signature menu across dozens of locations, pre-portioned butter brings flavor, convenience, and consistency to both front- and back-of-house service.
Why Butter Matters in Every Restaurant Setting
Butter adds richness, aroma, sheen, and craveable melt. Across dayparts and cuisines, it’s the ingredient that ties everything together.
Breakfast Service
Warm toast, waffles, griddled items—breakfast just feels better when served with premium butter pats that guests can spread with ease.
Pasta & Grains
A swirl of butter brings velvety richness to pastas, risottos, grains, and finishing sauces. It adds depth without complicating prep.
Steak & Proteins
A sizzling protein topped with butter delivers that dramatic, aromatic moment guests love. Pre-portioned butter dollops melt beautifully and evenly.
Seafood
Butter bastes, glazes, and finishes seafood dishes with moisture and irresistible aroma.
Desserts & Baking
Baked goods and desserts rely on real butter for texture and flavor—no shortcuts.
Butter Products Designed for Restaurant Success
Butterball Farms offers a suite of premium, pre-portioned products that support consistency, elegance, and efficiency across your operation.
Individual Butter Pats
A staple for tabletop service.
- Salted butter (standard for front-of-house)
- Portion-controlled
- Individually wrapped options available with branding, ingredient statements, and allergen information
- Perfect for breakfast, bread service, banquets, and high-volume dining
Butter Balls
A front-of-house favorite used by hotels, upscale dining rooms, cruise lines, and institutions.
- Elegant visual presentation
- Available in multiple sizes
- Perfect for table service, bread baskets, and banquets
- Offers a touch of sophistication that guests remember
Flavored Butter Dollops (Back-of-House Workhorse)
This is where the real magic happens.
Our flavored butter dollops are pre-portioned, frozen, and ready for immediate use on the line. They melt consistently and bring fully-developed flavor to proteins, vegetables, pastas, sauces, and more.
- Standard portion size: 0.5 oz (with options from 0.3–1.1 oz)
- Available in classic flavors and custom blends
- Created with high-quality sweet cream butter
- Ideal for high-volume restaurant chains, meal kit companies, CPG manufacturers, and large dining operations
- Packaged in bulk or individually wrapped when needed
Popular flavors include:
- Parmesan Black Pepper
- Apple Herb
- Chile Lime Cilantro
- Roasted Garlic
- Pesto Basil
- Custom creations for national brands
Note: Flavored dollops are for back-of-house use and are not typically offered to caterers.
Shaped Tabletop Butters
Unforgettable first impressions.
Butterball Farms offers shaped butters for restaurants, hospitality groups, and institutions that want a polished, elegant guest experience.
Popular shapes include:
These shapes are perfect for bread service, banquets, and VIP dining. They deliver a sense of refinement without slowing down your team.
Custom shapes are available for qualified regional or national restaurant chains.
Butter Medallions
A versatile front-of-house option.
- Smooth, simple appearance
- Ideal for restaurants, hotels, senior living communities, airlines, and cruise lines
- Offers a clean, premium look on any plate
- Sold in salted varieties appropriate for tabletop service
Butter Sauces & Bases
(Available in limited formats; cannot be custom-logoed.)
These ready-to-use butter bases give your culinary team a simple, consistent way to add richness and flavor. Made with real butter, they provide a valuable starting point for building sauces and finishing dishes without time-consuming prep.
Why Restaurants Choose Butterball Farms
When you partner with Butterball Farms, you get more than butter. You get consistency, flavor expertise, and premium quality backed by a BRC-AA rating—one of the highest food safety standards in the world.
Restaurants benefit from our pre-portioned butter because it:
Brings Unforgettable Flavor
Our sweet cream butter melts into a rich, craveworthy finish.
Supports Faster Service
Pre-portioned products remove time-consuming prep so teams can focus on execution.
Delivers Consistency Across Every Plate
No guesswork. No uneven portions. Just perfect flavor and melt.
Reduces Back-of-House Waste
Exact portions reduce overuse and streamline storage.
Elevates Presentation
Shaped butters, butter balls, and medallions create a polished, memorable guest experience.
Offers Custom Opportunities
For regional and national restaurant chains, we can develop custom flavors and tabletop shapes that reinforce your brand identity.
Stores Easily & Lasts Longer
Pre-portioned butter is stored frozen for a longer shelf life and optimized food safety.
Taste the Butterball Difference
When you want butter that feels indulgent, melts beautifully, and leaves a lasting impression, Butterball Farms is ready to be your flavor partner. From front-of-house finesse to back-of-house efficiency, our pre-portioned products bring delight to every dish.
Let’s talk flavor, portions, and possibilities. Our team is here to help you choose the perfect butter for your restaurant.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do Butterball Farms butter products last?
All products should be stored frozen for maximum shelf life. When properly stored below 40°F and kept sealed, products maintain quality for 6–9 months.
How are products packaged?
Packaging depends on the product type:
- Butter balls: resealable zipped bags
- Shaped butters: protected individual compartments
- Flavored butter dollops: bulk boxes or individually wrapped options
Packaging is designed to reduce waste compared to cups or foil wrappers.
What size is an individual portion?
Portions range from 0.228 oz to 2.0 oz, depending on the product and the needs of your operation.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Minimums vary by product. Contact our team to discuss your needs.