About

We produce the highest-quality charcuterie that is simply made and wildly delicious, with a focus on animal welfare and top notch ingredients.

At Elevation, we believe charcuterie should be as fun as it is delicious—accessible, a little indulgent, and made with nothing but the best. We obsess over every detail, crafting bold, unexpected flavors with top-quality spices and heritage breed pork, always humanely raised, antibiotic-free, hormone-free, and free from synthetic nitrates.

Our fans range from curious food lovers to industry pros who know good meat when they taste it—people who appreciate the craft of a perfectly cured bite. You’ll find our charcuterie in kitchens, restaurants, and specialty shops across the country.

And, if awards matter, our Calabrese salami won a Good Food Award in 2018, with our Wagyu Bresaola and Lonza earning top honors in 2024.

We proudly source the finest quality meat from these trusted suppliers:

Heritage Foods USA Premier Proteins

How it all started...

Our founder and charcutier, Chad Nelan grew up with a hustler’s spirit in Aurora, Colorado—now home to beautiful restaurants like Annette, but a tougher place back then. He put his hands to good use by becoming a butcher and discovered a passion for charcuterie while playing around with techniques behind the shop counter. Experimenting in his basement-turned-meat lab, he created unique, delicious recipes that have become signatures. With a modest investment from his cousin, Elevation Meats was born. Built on a mission of exceptional taste, premium quality, and accessibility, we deliver high-quality products at an approachable price. Ten years later, we’re still super small (but growing) with a few awards under our belts and delivering products across the U.S.