Your livestock. Our craft.
Thoughtful processing for the rancher who raised it and the family who will enjoy it. Choose the cuts and packaging that fit your kitchen.
Build a processing estimate
Good work doesn’t
take shortcuts.
From harvest through custom cutting and packaging, Whalen’s helps turn your livestock into meals you’ll look forward to. Start online, then talk through the details with the shop.
Processing for household use and processing intended for resale need different arrangements. Planning to sell your meat? Request USDA-inspected processing on your form so the shop can confirm inspection, labeling, and scheduling arrangements.
Request your drop-off
Tell us the species, number of animals, weight estimate, and preferred date. Dates are confirmed by the shop.
Choose your cuts
Select steaks, roasts, ground meat, packaging, and specialty products. Our butcher reviews your preferences.
Processing & packaging
Your actual hanging weight and final quote determine the invoice. Any adjustments are confirmed with you.
Pickup & enjoy
The shop contacts you when processing is complete. Arrange pickup within 72 hours of notification.
Clear pricing. Better planning.
Preview rates drawn from the supplied beef cut sheet and business plan. These documents contain differing prices; the shop confirms current rates before accepting an order.
| Service | Processing | Harvest fee | Rate source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beef | $0.85 / lb | $150 / animal | Beef cut sheet |
| Pork | $1.00 / lb | $200 / animal | Business plan |
| Lamb | $1.00 / lb | Quoted separately | Business plan |
| Bison | $1.25 / lb | Quoted separately | Business plan |
Livestock calculation uses estimated hanging weight per animal × number of animals. Paper wrap included. Preview vacuum packaging adds $0.15/lb; actual packaging basis is confirmed by the shop. Animal purchase, special handling, transport, applicable taxes, and unquoted services are not included.
Paper or vacuum?
Traditional plastic-and-paper wrapping is included. Request vacuum sealing for convenient freezer storage.
Pickup & payment
A planning deposit of 50% is shown with your estimate. No money is collected online. A $20/day cooler fee may apply after 72 hours from completion notification; confirm terms with the shop.
Real work. Real attention to detail.
A look behind the counter at Whalen’s, from hanging beef to packaging your finished cuts.
