what does The Right Way mean?


The Right Way means being transparent about what goes into our food. And what doesn’t. It’s cooking our meats down to their natural weight, so you pay for meat, not water. It means never cutting corners. Ever. It means all of our spices are blended by hand, not premixed like the other guys. It means cooking, not processing.

It’s a commitment to quality that every single employee at Dietz & Watson upholds. Because if it’s not right for us, it’s not right for you. We’ve stuck by this tried-and-true philosophy since day one: doing it The Right Way, even if it’s the hard way.

Watch as we break down our process and introduce some of the Dietz & Watson family of employees, all dedicated to doing things The Right Way.


Louis shares how we craft --the best meats and cheese, --The Right Way.

Our CEO explains what doing things
The Right Way means.

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Ashly & Bob--on food quality

Bob and Ashly encompass everything we’re about: making meats and cheeses that we’re proud to serve our own families. Quality above all else…that’s The Right Way.

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Greg & Victor --on flavor

Greg and Victor know a thing or two about flavor. And they know that sometimes you have to work a bit harder to get it right

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Vinny tells us about --deli meat ingredients.

When it comes to flavor, we got a guy. A real-deal spice master, Vinny gets in there, mixing all the spices by hand.

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Greg & Sharon --on food innovation

Longtime employees, Greg and Sharon, talk taste, product development, and how we consistently cultivate new ideas and drive innovation.

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safety first. always


Since 1939, Dietz & Watson has upheld its commitment to quality, family, choice, and transparency in our pursuit of always doing things The Right Way. And when it comes to food safety, we always go above and beyond normal industry practices and USDA requirements. Our USDA FSIS-inspected facilities exceed regulations with advanced cleaning measures, including ozone sanitizing technology, to ensure a clean production environment. We use professional sanitation companies and a dedicated quality control team to maintain the highest standards, with rigorous inspections by both our team and the USDA. Our robust Food Safety System and active environmental monitoring, including regular testing for food-borne illnesses, ensure top-quality deli meats and cheeses every time. For more info, contact us at contact@dietzandwatson.com.



The Right Way doesn’t stop with us


We demand the same standards from our partners that we demand of ourselves. Luckily, we only work with farmers, producers, and retailers that share our philosophy on care and quality. From farm, to dairy, to deli case, we’re proud to partner with folks who maintain our standards every step of the way. Let’s meet a few of them:

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virginia poultry --growers co-op

A Family Thing” starts on family farms. See how our partners at the Virginia Poultry Co-Op share our Right Way philosophy.

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Di Bruno --Brothers

An iconic family brand with deep Philly roots, Di Bruno Brothers shares our same passion for quality and doing things the right way. Together, we’re serving up the good stuff in the city we love.

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They say the proof is in the pudding. Well, in this case, it’s in the meat and cheese. Like our Virginia Brand Ham, deep marinated then twice-baked to layer the flavors. Try these recipes and taste the difference.