How Custom Processing Works
A simple, transparent process from drop-off to pickup
Schedule Your Drop-Off
Call ahead to schedule your drop-off time. We'll confirm availability and answer any questions you have about the process.
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Bring Your Animal
Deliver your beef, pork, or deer to either our Goddard or Mulvane location during business hours. Our team will handle intake.
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Complete Cut Sheet
Tell us exactly how you want your meat cut. Steaks, roasts, ground meat, sausage - we'll customize everything to your preferences.
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Expert Processing
Our experienced butchers process your meat with precision and care in our USDA-inspected facilities using time-tested techniques.
Vacuum Seal & Label
Every cut is vacuum-sealed for maximum freshness and clearly labeled with cut type and date for easy freezer organization.
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Pick Up Your Order
We'll call when your order is ready (typically 2-3 weeks). Pick up your freezer-ready meat at your convenience.
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Custom Meat Processing
Expert processing services for beef, pork, and deer with care and precision
What to Bring & Expect
Come prepared with these items for a smooth drop-off experience
For Beef
Live animal or field-dressed carcass
Health certificate (if required)
Completed cut sheet or preferences
Contact information for pickup
Payment method (call for pricing)
For Pork
Live animal or dressed hog
Weight estimate if available
Sausage seasoning preferences
Bacon/ham curing instructions
Pickup contact information
For Deer
Field-dressed deer (head & hide removed)
Hunting license/tag
Processing preferences
Jerky or sausage requests
Call ahead during deer season
Processing Timeline & Seasonal Notes
Plan ahead with our typical processing schedules
Standard Timeline
Drop off
Bring your animal to our facility during business hours
Processing Begins
Initial processing and aging (for beef)
Custom Cutting
Butchering to your specifications
Packaging & Labeling
Vacuum sealing and freezing
Ready for Pickup
We'll call when your order is ready
Seasonal Information
Deer Season (Fall/Winter)
Our busiest time of year. Processing times may extend to 3-4 weeks during peak season.
Call ahead required - limited daily capacity
Spring/Summer (Beef & Pork)
Ideal time for beef and pork processing. Faster turnaround times typically available.
Best time to stock your freezer
Holiday Periods
Increased demand before Thanksgiving and Christmas. Book early to ensure availability.
Plan 4-6 weeks ahead for holidays
Processing times are estimates and may vary based on current workload, animal size, and custom requests. We'll always keep you informed of your order status.
Processing Pricing
Transparent pricing based on hanging weight and services requested
Beef
Kill fee + per lb processing
Call
For current pricing
Pork
Kill fee + per lb processing
Call
For current pricing
Deer
Seasonal processing rates
Call
For seasonal pricing
What Affects Your Final Cost?
Hanging Weight
Processing charged per pound of hanging weight (after initial processing)
Additional Services
Sausage making, jerky, curing, and specialty items
Cut Specifications
Custom cuts and special requests may affect pricing
Market Conditions
Prices may vary based on current market rates
Call either location for a detailed price quote based on your specific needs