Born out of tasty, homemade sauces that were the hit of backyard barbecues, Garden Complements is a contract packing and private label food processing company. We offer concept-to-shelf products and services for restaurants, foodservice, and retail distribution.
Founded in 1975, Garden Complements is the longest continuously operating sauce co-packaging business in the Kansas City area. In 2018, the company was purchased by Jim Pirotte, who co-led it for more than 20 years.
Jim and Alex PirotteToday, the company is managed by Pirotte and his oldest son, Alex. It benefits from core values, personalized service, and a focus on long-term growth and stability, forming a strong partnership that combines experience, quality, and innovation.
Garden Complements specializes in packing the following types of products:
- Barbecue Sauces
- Pasta and Pizza Sauces
- Taco and Enchilada Sauces
- Mustards
- Salad Dressings and Vinaigrettes
- Marinades
- Steak Sauces
- Glazes and Finishing Sauces
- Salsas
- Sweet and Sour Sauces
- Teriyaki
- Wing Sauces
- Spices
Whether we’re matching your existing recipe or creating a new custom sauce, our food scientists craft every batch using top-quality ingredients and package it in one of the many containers we offer.
We strictly follow FDA and HACCP system guidelines, and we are a Certified Star K Kosher facility. Garden Complements participates in a Food Manufacturing Supplier Assurance Audit conducted on-site annually by The National Science Foundation (NSF).
Signature Brands
Garden Complements offers a full line of bold, flavor-packed signature brands, including Heritage, Amigo, Campfire, Aussie Sauces and Gaetano’s. In 2014, Garden Complements became home to Curley’s Famous Barbecue Sauces, which are available for both retail and foodservice.