Our Story
Our commitment to personalized service and dedication to feeding every customers’ success has turned us into West Virginia’s largest independent family-owned broadline distributor.
We call it “The Wendling Way”.
In 1913, Albert Wendling started a fresh meat delivery business in Charleston, West Virginia, focusing on delivering quality products with personalized customer service.
Over a century later, our business continues to honor his legacy with the same commitment to premium products and the highest quality customer service, something we call “The Wendling Way”.
Our company’s story is built on relationships, innovation, and a commitment to feeding our customers’ success, one delivery at a time.
Feeding Our Customers' Success Since 1913
1913
Founder Albert Wendling starts the business of delivering fresh meats to customers in Charleston, WV
1913-1976
Continued growth and expansion leads to investment of refrigerated trucks and two new buildings
1976-2007
Five new buildings acquired totaling 55,000 square feet of additional space
2007-2018
11,800+ square feet of new freezer space installed to accomodate new service territories
2024
New offices & 7,990+ square foot USDA-approved meat processing plant built
Why Choose A.F. Wendling's?
Family-Owned & Operated
We are third-generation family-owned and operated, which means our customers receives a personal touch in every conversation and delivery. Our team delivers the customized support and service that your business needs to serve customers with confidence.
9,000+ Stocked Items
Our product catalog includes fresh meats, seafood, produce, dairy items, a growing line of non-food products including paper, chemicals, and more. Customers enjoy access to our own in-house brands as well as exclusive brands from UniPro Foodservice.
USDA Meat Processing Facility
In 2024, we transitioned from a modest meat shop to a substantial 7,990+ square foot USDA-inspected processing plant that offers custom cuts as well as a variety of our own branded products, including ground beef, Italian sausage, and our signature bratwurst.
What Makes Us Different? Our People.
At A.F. Wendling's, we are dedicated to feeding our customers' success by always going the extra mile and adding a personal touch to our service. Our culture is rooted in small beginnings and is what sets us apart, and we’re proud to continue building strong relationships within our local communities to ensure our customers thrive.”
We like our customers to feel like family...it's all about building relationships and working together. At the end of the day, we just want to know we helped make a difference for our customers.
What sets us apart from our competitors is just being personable with every customer that walks through the door and calls on the phone. It's not an automated service. You don't have to press a bunch of numbers to get your
order in...when you call our number, you are going to hear, "Cara Carpenter, A.F. Wendling's Food Service".
