Established in 2022, Sam founded the business with the main aim of helping local farmers in Devon and Somerset (those either selling direct to consumer or filling their own freezers) by offering a dedicated bespoke butchering service. Sam prides himself on being able to offer a very personal service, where farmers can tap into his knowledge and experience at any time. The main focus is always on returning the best quality product back to the customer.
Setting up a farm shop, selling meat via a website or social media direct to consumer, or even setting up a stall at a farmers market could be a fantastic way to generate a reliable extra income stream, in a time when the public are desperate to be more connected with how they source their food. By working with Sam, farmers can easily access a rapidly growing market without the need for expensive machinery, large fridges, employing staff and much simplifying the process to comply with local authority regulations.
Here is an article Sam wrote for Produce and Provide about this subject which you may find interesting:
https://www.produceandprovide.co.uk/post/an-introduction-to-selling-meat-from-the-farm
Collections from all Abattoirs in Devon and Somerset, and Delivery is available should this be required.
“It is my belief that as it is the farmers who dedicate their lives to rearing these animals, they should be the ones rewarded with the higher margins that come with retailing direct to the public. Reliability, quality and value for money are the foundations of my business. Building strong relationships with my customers is at the heart of everything I do. Hearing the feedback farmers are getting from their customers of the quality of my work is incredibly rewarding.”
why bespoke butchering?
All cut ups are completely customisable to suit whatever requirements you may have. After a discussion to understand your needs, advice can be given to create the perfect cut list, with a large selection of value added products available to choose from. Generating the best yield from the carcass is a top priority.
Services Offered
This price list will give a rough guide to the costs involved with butchering. Packaging and labelling, and value added products are all optional extras. Gluten free products and biodegradable packaging are available. For those wishing an even more custom service, seasoning and spice blends can be designed to create a product your customers cannot buy anywhere else. Sam has also partnered with The Wonky Horn Meat Co, to offer butchering from certified organic premises.
Beef
Carcasses will be dry aged, then butchered to customers specifications. All traditional cuts are available, as well as newer craft cuts. Trim can be simply minced or used to make burgers, sausages, kofta kebabs or meatballs of various flavours. OTM cattle can also be butchered.
Butchering is charged 40p-75p / kg dead weight depending on specification
Lamb & Goat
Lambs and goats are charged between £10-£20/ animal depending on specification to butcher for joints, chops, steaks etc. Easy carve leg joints, boning, rolling, steaking, dicing and marinading are optional extras.
Pork
Pigs are charged at £30-£40 per animal depending on specification. High quality handmade Sausages, burgers, stuffing, boning and rolling, preparing for charcuterie are all optional extras.
Game
All types of game can be processed. Please enquire for a price
Extras
Burgers- 35p each
Sausages- £2.20/kg
Dry cured bacon- £2.00/kg
Dry cured gammon- £1.00/kg
Koftas- 35p each
Meatballs - 20p each
Counter bags and labelling - 20p/ bag
Vacuum packing and labelling - 40p/bag
Paper wrapped sausages- 30p/6
Boxing - £1.95/ box
There may be a delivery charge for smaller deliveries further away from the Mid Devon, West Somerset area. However, this would be a last resort.