At a glance
- We offer four Hi-Melt slice sizes to suit different food service needs.
- Thicker slices like SKU 96 give rich flavour and full coverage, perfect for premium burgers.
- Thinner slices like SKUs 160 and 200 help save costs and are great for high-volume kitchens.
- SKU 120 offers a good balance of melt, taste, and portion control for everyday menu items.
In food service operations, relying on a single size of cheese slices across all menu items often leads to inconsistency, waste, or compromised flavour. For example, a thicker slice may be too rich for a child’s portion, while a thinner slice might melt too quickly and disappear into a stacked burger.
Since every menu item demands a different balance of melt, flavour intensity, cost control, and visual appeal, food service operators should opt for various cheese sizes. To meet these diverse operational requirements, we offer Hi-Melt cheese packed in four distinct sizes: SKU 96, SKU 120, SKU 160, and SKU 200.
In this article, we’ll break down the functional advantages of each Hi-Melt slice size and explore how choosing the right one can help you achieve operational efficiency without compromising on taste or quality.
We Offer 4 Hi-Melt Slice Sizes
Each format of our Hi-Melt cheese slice is crafted to support specific operational needs, whether it’s maximum melt coverage, lighter cheese presence, or cost-effective portioning. This variety gives chefs the flexibility to customise menu offerings with precision while optimising kitchen efficiency and food costs.
Let’s take a closer look at the key features each Hi-Melt slice size offers.
SKU – 96
Our Hi-Melt SKU 96 is the thickest size that provides more coverage and a richer cheese layer, enhancing both flavour and visual appeal. In fact, they’re about twice the thickness of standard competitor slices.
Since the cheese slice is thicker, it has high melt performance that maintains integrity and creamy texture when heated without leaching fat or water. This slice size is ideal for burgers that require generous cheese coverage and a dramatic melt, such as gourmet double-patty burgers, stacked wagyu burgers, or plant-based options with hearty toppings. The slices drape beautifully over patties, creating that desirable “cheese cascade” effect that’s perfect for social media posts and promotional visuals.
Hi-Melt SKU 96 slices are particularly valuable for foodservice operations that emphasise consistency, quality, and presentation, such as upscale fast-casual chains, burger bars, and boutique cafes. Even though the cost per slice is higher due to the larger cheese volume, it offers a strong value proposition for menus where customer satisfaction, visual impact, and flavour depth are essential.
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SKU – 120
Next in our Hi-Melt cheese range, SKU 120 offers a balanced option for food service operators seeking reliable melt performance with improved portion control. Slightly thinner than the SKU 96 format, these slices provide moderate thickness and dependable melt coverage. That’s why they’re suitable for menu items requiring consistent melt but a lighter cheese layer, such as single-patty burgers, toasted sandwiches, and wraps.
Hi-Melt SKU 120 slices deliver a satisfying cheese experience without overwhelming the build or increasing food costs. They provide more slices per pack compared to the 96-slice SKU, which is more economical and allows better portion management across a wider range of menu items. SKU 120 is a great fit for casual dining burger chains, quick-service sandwich shops, and cafes with moderate customer volume, delivering the right balance of performance, value, and versatility in every slice.
SKU – 160
SKU 160 in our Hi-Melt range offers thin, smooth-melting slices designed for lighter cheese coverage and greater cost efficiency. Even though the slices are thin, they still retain Hi-Melt’s key traits, such as a high melting point, creamy texture, and minimal fat or water release.
Our Hi-Melt Cheese range in SKU 160 slices works best in menu items where a subtle cheese flavour and lighter melt are preferred. These slices melt quickly and evenly, making them perfect for high-volume, cost-conscious food service environments such as fast-food burger chains, QSR outlets, and sandwich bars. In addition, the higher slice count per pack further allows chefs to control portions better and reduce cheese usage per serving. SKU 160 delivers excellent value for high-throughput kitchens seeking dependable melt performance, visual appeal, and maximum yield per pack.
SKU – 200
SKU 200 is the thinnest and most compact slice option in our Hi-Melt range, designed for maximum economy and precise portion control. It offers the highest number of slices per pack, making it the most cost-effective choice in the range. This size is ideal for menu items that require only minimal cheese coverage or where cheese serves as a subtle flavour accent rather than the main ingredient. For instance, it could be children’s meals, snack-sized sandwiches, or petite menu builds.
One notable characteristic is that despite its minimal thickness, SKU 200 retains the Hi-Melt qualities like clean melting, minimal fat or water release, and a creamy finish that elevates the overall eating experience. The thinner slice allows chefs to maintain consistency in melt and coverage while significantly reducing cheese usage per serve. This results in improved cost control, especially critical in large-scale or budget-sensitive operations such as quick-service restaurants (QSRs), institutional cafeterias, hospital kitchens, and school lunch programs.
In essence, choosing the right size of Hi-Melt cheese slices for foodservice applications balances melt quality and customer experience against cost-efficiency. Thicker slices (96 SKU) deliver premium melt and coverage at a higher cost, while thinner slices (160 and 200 SKUs) maximise slice count and reduce cheese usage, offering better cost control for high-volume or budget-conscious operations. Similarly, the 120-slice SKU provides a middle ground, balancing quality and cost.
Are you ready to take control of your cheese portioning with different Hi-Melt cheese slice sizes? Get in touch with us today to place an order or to learn more about our Hi-Melt cheese range.
