The Black Farmer — Where Tradition Meets Bold Flavour
The Black Farmer FAQs
Find clear answers about ordering from The Black Farmer, including delivery charges, our £35 minimum order, free delivery over £50, chilled packaging, meat storage, cooking, ingredients and allergens. You’ll also find guidance on our British beef, pork, lamb, goat, poultry, sausages and bacon.
Content reviewed by The Black Farmer Customer Care team. Last updated September 2026.
Delivery and online orders
Your meat is packed in insulated packaging with ice packs to help keep it properly chilled in transit. Refrigerate the products as soon as your delivery arrives and follow the storage instructions and use-by date on each pack.
Standard delivery costs £8.60. Saturday delivery costs £17.40. Standard delivery is free on orders over £50; free delivery does not apply to Saturday deliveries. The minimum online order is £35.
Orders are delivered by DPD and tracking details are sent after dispatch. See our full delivery policy for the latest delivery information.
We deliver from Tuesday to Saturday. You can choose an available delivery date during checkout.
If you need to change the date after ordering, call 020 3105 4711 or email customercare@theblackfarmer.com. We will do our best to help before your order is dispatched.
We deliver to most UK mainland addresses, although exclusions apply to some remote areas and islands. We do not currently deliver to Northern Ireland or internationally.
Check our delivery policy before ordering for the latest excluded areas and postcode information.
Please contact our Customer Care team as soon as possible if an order arrives damaged, spoiled or incomplete. Because meat is perishable, refunds and replacements are assessed individually. Email customercare@theblackfarmer.com and include your order number and photographs where possible.
Sourcing varies by species and product. Some poultry is free-range, while selected beef, lamb and goat are pasture-reared or grass-fed. Check the individual product page for the most accurate sourcing information before ordering.
Refrigerate fresh meat as soon as it arrives and use it by the date shown on the pack. If you are not planning to use it in time, freeze it promptly in suitable airtight packaging. Always follow the storage and defrosting instructions on the individual product label.
Yes. The minimum online order is £35. Standard delivery is free when your order is over £50, excluding Saturday delivery.
Beef
Some cuts are dry-aged to enhance tenderness and flavour. Dry aging involves controlled refrigeration for a set period to allow natural enzymes to break down muscle tissue.
Our beef range includes cuts such as ribeye, sirloin, T-bone, tomahawk, top rump, brisket and braising steak. Availability and weights can change, so check the collection for the current range.
Ingredients, marinades and allergen information are shown on the individual product page and packaging. Always check the current label before eating, particularly if you have an allergy or intolerance.
Sear the tomahawk over a high heat, then finish it more gently in the oven or over indirect heat until it reaches your preferred level of doneness. Rest it before slicing. Always follow the instructions supplied with the product and make sure it is safely cooked.
A tomahawk is a ribeye steak with the long rib bone left attached. Both come from the rib section and offer rich marbling; the tomahawk’s size and long bone give it its distinctive presentation.
Yes. Selected steaks are available in different weights and portion sizes. Check the options on each product page or browse the current beef range.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the individual product page and packaging, as recipes vary between products and can change. Explore our current gluten-free range or contact Customer Care if you need help before ordering.
Poultry
Some of our poultry is free-range, and all of it is raised to high welfare standards.
Our poultry range can include whole chickens, breasts, thighs, drumsticks and wings. Availability changes, so check the collection for the current selection.
Our marinated wings are available in a changing selection of bold flavours, which may include Sticky BBQ, Hot & Spicy and Caribbean Glaze. Check the poultry collection for current availability.
Yes. All The Black Farmer poultry products are gluten-free. Ingredients and recipes can occasionally change, so customers with allergies should always check the current product label and allergen information before eating.
Chicken wings can be oven-baked, grilled or barbecued. Follow the cooking instructions on the product packaging and make sure the chicken is thoroughly cooked and piping hot throughout before serving.
No, our poultry does not contain added water or brine.
Goat
Our goat range can include mince, diced goat, joints and set boxes. Availability and weights may change, so check the collection for the current selection.
Yes, goat meat is sourced from trusted UK farms and handled with care to maintain quality.
Goat is generally leaner than beef or lamb, with lower fat content.
Minced goat works well in burgers, meatballs and richly seasoned sauces. Diced goat rewards slower cooking and is ideal for curries, stews and braises where it has time to become tender.
We do not currently offer halal goat products.
Lamb
Our lamb range can include rack, shoulder, breast, loin, stir-fry strips and offal. Availability and weights may change, so check the collection for the current selection.
Lamb is pasture-reared and grass-fed.
A French-trimmed rack has the meat and fat neatly removed from the ends of the rib bones for a clean presentation. It is particularly good roasted. Follow the instructions supplied with the product and rest the meat before carving.
Yes, selected lamb cuts are available with marinades or seasonings, and all are gluten-free.
Yes, our range can include lamb liver, kidneys and other offal. Browse the current lamb collection to see what is available.
Sausages
Yes. All The Black Farmer sausages are gluten-free. Ingredients and recipes can occasionally change, so customers with allergies should always check the current product label and allergen information before eating.
Browse our gluten-free sausages.
Meat content varies by recipe and is shown in the ingredients on each product page and pack. Our range includes pork, chicken and beef sausages; check the individual product for the exact percentage and full ingredients.
Our sausage range includes premium pork, jerk chicken, jerk pork, chipolatas, cocktail sausages and Cumberland-style recipes. Availability changes, so check the collection for the current selection.
Ingredients vary by recipe. The complete ingredients and allergen information are shown on each product page and pack. Customers with allergies should always check the current label before eating.
The casing varies between products and not all our sausages use natural casings. Please check the ingredients and product information on the individual sausage page for the most up-to-date details. If you need help before ordering, contact our Customer Care team.
Sausages can be grilled, pan-fried, oven-baked or barbecued. Cooking time depends on their size and the cooking method. Follow the instructions on the pack and make sure the sausages are thoroughly cooked and piping hot throughout.
Recipes vary across the range. Check the ingredients on the individual product page and current packaging for the most accurate information about preservatives and nitrates.
Pork and bacon
Our pork range can include loin chops, ribs, belly, shoulder and roasting joints. Availability and weights may change, so check the collection for the current selection.
Yes. Selected bacon and ham products are traditionally smoked, while others are unsmoked. Check the individual product page for the preparation method and current availability.
Ingredients vary between pork, bacon and ham products. Check the individual product page and current packaging for the most accurate information. Selected bacon and ham products are clearly labelled when they are made without added nitrites.
Yes. All The Black Farmer sausages, including our pork sausages, are gluten-free. Customers with allergies should always check the current product label and allergen information before eating.
Yes. We offer selected bacon and ham products made without added nitrites. These are identified on the individual product pages, where you can check the current ingredients and availability before ordering.
Oven roasting is recommended for pork joints, while pork chops can be either oven-roasted or grilled, depending on the cut.