Surlean Foods is a family-owned and operated food manufacturing company specializing in custom products for the foodservice industry. For more than 40 years, we’ve partnered with some of the nation’s most successful restaurant chains and concepts to bring menus to life through culinary innovation, operational expertise and reliable production.
We develop and produce fully cooked proteins, soups, sauces, and side dishes as well as private label and proprietary menu items. Our focus is simple: help restaurant brands scale their menus with consistent, high-quality food solutions designed for real-world kitchen operations.
Our mission is to be the preferred, customized food manufacturer, serving the foodservice industry with passion, ensuring safety and success for our team members, customers and community and forming enduring relationships by serving God, our family of team members, customers and community.
Giving back is central to who we are. Through the A.E. Leonard Family Giving Council, created in 2008 by our founder, we support our community through the Charitable Giving program, supporting local causes and the Scholarship Giving program, providing up to $5,000 each year for team members and their family to pursue education.
Whether you’re launching a new product or optimizing an existing one, our team is ready to help.