Choosing the Best Rice for Your Restaurant or Takeaway
Basmati, long grain or easy-cook? A quick guide to picking the right wholesale rice for your menu and your margins.
Rice is one of the highest-volume ingredients in many kitchens, so choosing the right type — and buying it well — has a real impact on both quality and cost.
Basmati
Long, fragrant grains that stay separate when cooked. The go-to for Indian dishes, pilau and premium sides. Buying basmati in 25kg sacks wholesale keeps the per-portion cost down.
Long grain
A versatile, cost-effective all-rounder for Chinese, Caribbean and everyday dishes. Reliable texture and great value at scale.
Easy-cook & par-boiled
Pre-steamed for consistency and a more forgiving cook — handy for busy service when timing varies.
Buying tips
- Buy in bulk (25kg) to cut per-portion cost
- Store in a cool, dry, airtight container
- Rotate stock to keep it fresh
- Standardise on one or two types to simplify ordering
We stock basmati and long grain rice in trade sizes. Contact us for current wholesale rice pricing.