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.

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!

Looking for a sustainable and nutritious meat to include in a climate-friendly diet? Look no further than delicious British wild venison!

With the fresh, feathered game season well and truly behind us for another year at the Wild Meat Co, we thought we’d turn our attentions to venison, another delicious and fully-traceable, source of meat abundant in Suffolk.  To help illustrate exactly what venison means to us, we invited a group of devotees from the Guild of Food Writers to Suffolk for a wild venison day including a butchery demo and a delicious 4 course lunch prepared by renowned wild food chef Gill Meller.

How many of you have maintained your January resolved to eat healthily? Too often eating well seems boring and a sense that you have to give up delicious food, but it doesn’t have to be like that. Game, especially wild rather than farmed, is leaner and lower in fat than farmed meat...

Cooking venison needn't be a treat but it is always delicious! And don't be put off by thinking it's difficult to cook - it's a lovely meat to cook and really easy to handle.  Here are our tips for cooking venison and some of our favourite recipes to try.