Over the years we have often been asked by both customers and suppliers to differentiate between the different types of venison we sell according to deer species. In our catchment area of Suffolk there are five different species of deer supplied to us by gamekeepers, stalkers and wildlife managers: namely red, fallow, roe, muntjac and Chinese water deer. Read on to find out more!
Venison is an excellent choice for anyone interested in a sustainable, healthy, and flavourful alternative to the typical meats found in supermarkets and high street butchers. Whether you're new to venison or a seasoned fan, this guide is designed to provide you with all the information you need. From its environmental benefits, nutritional value, and the variety of cuts available as well as guidance on how to cook each cut to perfection. Discover why venison deserves a spot on your table and how to make the most of this versatile meat.
The Glorious Twelfth of August traditionally marks a time of excitement and anticipation. However, this year, the outlook is far from glorious. The 2024 grouse season is shaping up to be the worst in over 20 years, leaving moor owners, gamekeepers, and grouse gourmets deeply concerned.
We are delighted to share the fantastic news that The Wild Meat Company was awarded the UK’s Food & Drink Champion by the Countryside Alliance at their 2024 awards ceremony hosted at the House of Lords on 25 June.
A courier company which failed to deliver meat orders to Wild Meat customers in December 2022 has now dropped its court case against our company for its refusal to pay for these non-deliveries.
When it comes to turkey, it has to be free-range and high-welfare. Our near neighbour, Oli Parker, supplies all our free range turkeys and gives them a very happy and healthy life. We caught up with Oli to find out more about his turkey farm and what makes his birds so tasty.
Eating less meat is a change we’re all being urged to make to help cut greenhouse gas emissions. But we don’t need to stop eating it all together – we just need to switch to conscientious choices, such as abundant and sustainable wild game.
Cucumber sandwiches, mass-produced barbecues and stodgy sausage rolls are never going to cut it for fans of the big flavours of wild meat. For us, eating flavoursome game and wild food in the great outdoors is one of the joys of summer – and we’ve got some great ideas to make this summer the tastiest yet.
We’re delighted to be working with A Passion for Seafood to offer you a delicious range of seasonal and traceable native fish and shellfish landed from UK waters. Founded by Mike Warner, they supply the best of British catches, while helping people to understand the ‘net to plate’ journey of their fish.
We caught up with Mike to find out more about A Passion for Seafood and the importance of making sustainable choices that help to sustain British fishing communities as well as fish stocks.
Invasive non-native species have a huge impact on the UK’s ecosystems and conservationists are working tirelessly to eradicate them. What can you do to help? Put the tastiest on your menu!
This year, the number of people taking part in Veganuary reached record numbers and supermarkets and fast-food chains around the country have been cashing in on the demand for vegan products. But just how healthy are the latest ‘plant-based’ alternatives to meat?
At this time of year it’s nice to think of cooking game outdoors on the barbecue but with our unreliable British weather outdoor cooking isn’t always practical. We like to use game, such as pheasant or partridge breast in summer salads. You could take any chicken salad recipe and replace it with pheasant or partridge which has a greater depth of flavour...
Cooking wild meat outdoors is one of life’s most simple – and greatest – pleasures. Wild venison, wild boar, game birds and spatchcocked squirrels all taste amazing barbecued or cooked on an open fire, especially when marinated in one of these 5 mouthwatering marinades.
Love a barbecue but need to keep an eye on your fat and calorie intake? Just follow these top 7 tips for barbecuing the healthy way with wild and free-range meat!
Here at the Wild Meat Company, we passionately believe that completely cutting meat out of our diets isn’t the best solution for the planet, animals or our health. Instead, we’d like more people to develop greater “meat consciousness”, as we explain in this article.
Looking for a sustainable and nutritious meat to include in a climate-friendly diet? Look no further than delicious British wild venison!
To find out more about Truly Traceable, whose award-winning game pies and sausage rolls have been flying out our doors since we added them to our pantry, we caught up with Steve over the phone, after he had just finished prepping vegetables for another day of pie making.
Group shooting activities came to an abrupt end as a result of the November and January lockdowns. So, what does this mean for the availability of game this year?
There really is nothing like homemade gravy made from a proper meat stock. And it’s not as difficult or time-consuming as you might imagine. Want to know how to make your own stocks and gravy? Read on!
This Christmas, we may not be able to sit at the same table as all our loved ones but we can still come together in spirit. Here’s our suggestions for sharing a warm and comforting Christmas on a smaller scale.
When the leaves are falling on a crisp autumn day and the sunlight fades, there’s nothing more satisfying – or more British – than a tasty dish made with wild game and apples.
The Country Food Trust was set up to provide nutritious game-based meals to people who need them via foodbanks and charities. The Wild Meat Company have supported the charity since its creation by donating prepared pheasant for these meals, and this month we will be donating an extra £1 for every online order we receive during the month of June.
We’re always excited to meet someone as passionate about wild food as us – and nothing inspires Hannah Thomas more than the flavours and possibilities of wild meat and foraged edibles. Read on to discover the inspiration behind Hannah’s wild food journey and her favourite ingredients to combine with game.
