What Are the Top-Rated Gourmet Meat Delivery Services?

Every bride-to-be wants to treat guests to one of the best meals of their life. Luckily, a gourmet meat delivery service can help you get premium protein with little hassle.

 

Using Gourmet Meat on the Wedding Menu

A wedding menu should accomplish three things — make your guests feel full, offer a satisfying experience and align with the theme. Thankfully, gourmet meat can help in all three aspects. First, its filling protein content can regulate guests’ appetite throughout the celebration. Combining it with potatoes and salad already gives attendees a hearty plate.

Next is experience. Gourmet meat entails rare and expensive cuts that people save for special occasions. Guests will surely indulge in a mouthwatering meal they can rave about even after your wedding day.

Keeping up with the wedding theme depends on how you feature the gourmet beef. Are you serving wagyu kebabs with a cucumber-mint salad for a cultural twist or rib-eye steak with artisanal bread for a luxurious feel? Aspire to create a signature wedding dish with unique plating techniques and serving styles.

 

Best Gourmet Meat Delivery Services

A gourmet meat delivery service is a convenient way to get the protein you need for your main course. Here are the best providers wedding planners can contact for their upcoming events.
 

1. Lobel’s of New York

Lobel’s of New York is one of the most reliable meat suppliers. Their meat is perfect for special occasions, shipped fresh in vacuum-sealed packages. It’s best to schedule the delivery one to two days before the event, though you can order it earlier. The meat can stay in the fridge for a week if left within the original packaging.

There’s a large selection of options, with porterhouse steak from their USDA Prime Beef section as the most popular cut. You can also get American wagyu beef steaks with spectacular marbling. Berkshire pork and poultry are available if you want to branch out and serve additional protein on the platter.
 

2. Rastelli’s

Rastelli’s grew from a humble butcher shop to a pioneer in selling online meat. They offer multiple curated boxes featuring their unique cuts, including seafood if you want to add other options to the wedding menu.

You can also build your box and pick out the cuts yourself. Rastelli’s traditional size gives you up to 15 pounds of meat for $199, while the family size gives you about 30 pounds for $309. It’s a good portion if you’re having a more intimate wedding.

3. Farm Foods

From 100% grass-fed beef to pasture-raised chicken, Farm Foods brings your wedding guests some of the best sustainable gourmet meat. Many of their loyal customers rave about their grass-fed ground beef, which you can get 50 pounds of for $488.

All orders already contain free ground beef, so you can get rarer cuts like the rib-eye and New York pack, with 10 steaks in total. The grass-fed beef chuck roast is also a bestseller. Free shipping is available for orders over $125.
 

4. CrowdCow

CrowdCow is a sustainable and independent meat delivery service that uses recyclable and compostable packaging. You can order for a one-time event, though they offer recurring services if you want to subscribe for the first month of your marriage.

You can get a whole brisket delivered to your doorstep. CrowdCow also offers multiple types of wagyu, from American to Australian to Japanese. Grass-fed lamb and pasture-raised bison are on the menu if you want extraordinary cuts.
 

5. Heritage Foods

Heritage Foods promises complete and utter customer satisfaction with its meats. Same-day delivery is available Monday through Thursday if you order by 10 a.m. EST, making them the perfect backup supplier for your entree.

Their top-selling cuts include wagyu rib-eye steaks, wagyu hamburgers and porterhouse pork chops. The lamb loin chops are also exquisitely tender. A little salt, pepper and rosemary before cooking would make a delightfully succulent plate.
 

6. Good Chop

Good Chop helps you impress guests with exclusive American-raised beef. They deliver on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., with the exact arrival time varying depending on your delivery company and area.

Their extra-large plan offers the best value for a longer guest list, as you get 42 pounds of meat for $359. Pick out the T-bone and boneless ribeye steak if you want gourmet Angus beef for the special day. Price changes may apply.

7. Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors

Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors is a famous wholesale meat supplier for chefs and restaurants, so you know it will be delicious. All gourmet meats are fresh and never frozen, and you can get prime cuts like the filet mignon. It has a lower fat content, so the meat melts in your mouth.

For picture-worthy food presentations, browse through their special occasions section. The “I Love You” engraved dry-aged USDA Prime Black Angus beef tomahawk steak will be a sure showstopper at the wedding.

8. New York Butcher Shoppe

New York Butcher Shoppe is a gold mine for fresh gourmet meat. The New York Strip is a staple, but you can get more special options like veal cutlets or bacon-wrapped lamb tenderloin.

If you’re craving pork, there’s bacon-wrapped tenderloin and the classic baby back ribs. Exotic sausages are also available. Online ordering and delivery are a given, but they also offer event catering.
 

9. Snake River Farms

You can count on Snake River Farms when you’re craving premium meats. This family-owned business offers everything from American wagyu to USDA Choice and Prime steaks, all humanely raised.

Snake River Farms also offers the pork equivalent of wagyu beef, called Kurobuta pork. It comes from Japan and has a hefty fat content and beautiful marbling, resulting in a tender and flavorful bite.
 

10. Holy Grail Steak Co.

Holy Grail Steak Co. views itself as an expert in wine and steak, aiming to serve only the most exquisite and delicious meats. You can buy the Kerwee Kiwami rib-eye, the piece de resistance of Australian wagyu. A5 Kobe Japanese wagyu is also on the menu.

Tomahawk steaks and dry-aged beef are also good options for your wedding menu. Premium meats are subject to availability, so it’s best to place an order as early as possible. Free shipping is available for orders exceeding $199.
 

11. Mr. Steak

Mr. Steak offers award-winning meats such as the Japanese Miyazaki A5 wagyu. You can also buy a 16-ounce Japanese A5 wagyu New York Strip for $199.

Their Wagyu Wonderland Box offers an excellent selection if you want an assortment. In addition to the New York Strip, you can get American wagyu boneless rib-eye, Japanese A5 wagyu boneless rib-eye and wagyu burgers. Each has a rich umami flavor.
 

12. Wild Fork

Wild Fork lets you schedule a store pickup at one of its many locations. It also offers a reliable delivery service and free shipping on orders of $200 or more.

Wild Fork’s website allows you to filter all the beef and steaks by grade, cut and country of origin. There’s also an exotic meat section for more adventurous eaters. Eating lamb, bison, duck or ostrich at the wedding will surely be unforgettable.
 

13. Gourmet Butcher Block

Gourmet Butcher Block is your go-to for Cajun cuisine, with a selection of premium and preseason meats. The company is best known for its All-Madden Turducken, a turkey stuffed with duck and chicken. They debone everything for a scrumptious, fuss-free meal.

The Fowl De Cochon may also be a mouthwatering option, made of deboned pig stuffed with turkey, chicken and extra stuffing. Products take about a week to ship and may arrive separately, depending on your order volume.
 

14. Ozark Valley Beef Company

Ozark Valley Beef Company is another meat supplier that prioritizes health and quality at an affordable price. They take care of all their cattle and the beef is hormone-free, allowing you to enjoy flavor and tenderness without worry.

Their Hearty Wagyu Beef Assortment is a popular option, featuring stew meat, chuck roast and ground beef for $219. The Wagyu Steak Lovers Pack is also a good value for your money, offering four strip steaks, four rib-eye steaks and eight pounds of ground beef for $349.
 

Extra Considerations for Getting Gourmet Meat

As you’re getting gourmet meat for your wedding, don’t forget to budget accordingly to order the correct portions. If you invite vegetarian or vegan guests, serve protein-packed alternatives they can enjoy.

Having a professional chef or caterer on the premises is ideal when receiving and serving the meat. They will carefully handle your delivery and ensure your guests have a delicious meal. Plus, they may suggest different wines and sauces to elevate the whole dining experience.

 

Order Gourmet Meat for Your Wedding

Whether you’re looking at a tender piece of steak or eyeing a rich portion of brisket, gourmet meats are a fantastic way to commemorate your wedding. Buying from these top-rated delivery services will ensure you get your quality cuts as soon as possible.

 

 

Author Bio: Oscar Collins is the editor-in-chief at Modded, where he writes about a broad spectrum of topics. Follow him on Twitter @TModded for frequent updates on his work.

 

 

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