If you're a restaurant chain searching for a custom breading or mix that sets you apart—saves time, cuts labor, and keeps guests craving more—look no further than House-Autry.

From their 213-year-old North Carolina mill, President & CEO Craig Hagood and his seasoned R&D team—food innovators June Currin and Joost Grant—deliver one thing competitors can’t: custom flavor formulations engineered for your exact needs.

“Our competitors sell what they have. We create what you need.”
Craig Hagood, President & CEO

“We always start by asking what your goals are—faster prep, flavor consistency, or lowering food costs,” says June Currin, VP of Innovation at House-Autry. “Then we analyze your current product and build a custom blend that meets or beats it.”

Whether it’s adjusting flour texture, spice level, fat content, or seasoning complexity, House-Autry dials in the details that make a difference. “The result? A proprietary flavor that performs better and often costs less,” explains Joost Grant, Senior R&D Manager.

“We’re fast, flexible, and focused on the success of our customers,” says Craig Hagood, President & CEO. “Summing up our competitors, they sell what they have on their shelf, we create what you need.”

Test It. Tweak It. Make It Yours.

As a House-Autry customer, you are invited to the company’s Innovation Center as the team shares flavor options that best fit your objectives. The company then will perfect the flavor and scale production to your specifications. 

Southern Flavor with a Signature Twist

Southern cuisine isn’t just a region—it’s a flavor profile America craves. No one delivers it more authentically than House-Autry.

“There’s a special flour that gives fried chicken that craveable crunch while letting the protein shine,” says Craig. “We nail the balance of spice, texture, and performance—whether it’s for chicken, seafood, or even biscuits and pancakes,” adds June.

What We Can Customize for You:

• Chicken, Seafood & Pork Breadings
  

• Fried Vegetable Coatings
  

• Biscuit, Pancake, Waffle & Dessert Mixes
  

• Hushpuppy, Grits & Cornbread Mixes
  

• Gravies, Marinades & Seasonings
  

• Time-saving Pre-Dips (Egg Wash Replacer)
  
  

One innovation chains love: our pre-dip, which replaces egg wash in breading lines—saving time, reducing mess, and even unlocking creative dessert applications.

Let’s Build Your Signature Breading.

If you're ready to simplify back-of-house operations, lower food costs, and own a craveable flavor your competitors can't match—House-Autry is ready to get started.

Let’s talk about a custom flavor for your restaurant. Contact House-Autry today.