The Darling Butcher Online Shop
We are currently handling all orders by telephone so please call 01672 620460. For the time being online orders are not possible, sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Our meat for humans is sourced locally from a farm with some of (if not) the highest environmental and animal welfare standards in the country. Jonny and Rachael Rider are the third generation to run Horton House Farm. Their animals – including sheep, pigs, goats, and cattle – are native breeds, raised outdoors and pasture fed (and what pastures – an extraordinary mix of grasses, legumes, and wildflowers). In other words, in harmony with nature. The first time we walked over to see them, we were met on the drive by a herd of friendly piglets, who are allowed to roam wherever they want. The Riders have a policy of leaving all the young on the farm with their mothers. The farm itself, by the way, is a thing of great beauty, crisscrossed by pretty chalk streams, with modest sized fields, plenty of hedgerows, plenty of trees and a stunning stretch of downland. In short, regenerative farming at its best. The result is happy, healthy animals and meat that is full of flavour and extremely tender.
Key facts:
- The Darling Butcher supplies meat certified by the Organic Farmers and Growers Association and Pasture for Life.
- Our pasture fed, organically raised beef, lamb and pork comes from Horton House Farm, which is within walking distance.
- Our certified organic chicken is raised for us by Capestone Organic Farm.
- Our meat is prepared for us by a ‘visiting’ sustainable butcher, Nick Green.
- We freeze all our meat immediately after preparation and ship frozen.
- We can fulfil most special orders with suitable advance notice.
- We are carbon neutral. We use 100% recyclable packaging.
Honey’s Customers: Our apologies, but regulations do not allow us to include Darling Butcher orders in the same box as your dog food. If you order at the same time, however, we can add it as a second box with your own meat, which will reduce the cost of delivery. Minimum order value £40.
Pasture Fed, Organic Beef from Horton House Farm
Our beef comes from cattle that have been reared organically and fed on grass and forage. They have lived natural lives, outdoors (except when the weather was bad) with plenty of delicious food, fresh water, and shelter as well, of course, as the company of other happy cattle. Our beef is full of flavour and very tender.
| Image | Name | Stock | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Pasture Fed, Organic, Mince (approx. 10% fat) | Sorry, in short supply. Please call or email for up-to-date availability. | £7.50 | |
 | Pasture Fed, Organic, Steak Stir Fry Strips | Sorry, in short supply. Please call or email for up-to-date availability. | £7.50 | |
 | Pasture Fed, Organic, Sirloin Steak | Sorry, in short supply. Please call or email for up-to-date availability. | £11.75 | |
 | Pasture Fed, Organic, Ribeye Steak | Sorry, in short supply. Please call or email for up-to-date availability. | £12.50 | |
 | Pasture Fed, Organic, Topside Roast | Sorry, in short supply. Please call or email for up-to-date availability. | £24.00 – £72.00 | |
 | Pasture Fed, Organic, Diced Beef | Sorry, in short supply. Please call or email for up-to-date availability. | £9.40 | |
 | Pasture Fed, Organic, Beef Burgers | Sorry, in short supply. Please call or email for up-to-date availability. | £5.60 | |
 | Pasture Fed, Organic, Boerwoers Sausages | Sorry, in short supply. Please call or email for up-to-date availability. | £8.25 | |
 | Pasture fed, Organic, Rump steak | Sorry, in short supply. Please call or email for up-to-date availability. | £8.75 |
Pasture Fed, Organic Lamb from Horton House Farm
Horton House Farm, situated in the lush Pewsey Vale, consists of low-lying pastureland and open chalk downland. The latter is home to a flock of Wiltshire Horn sheep – a native breed that has grazed there since the middle-ages and possibly even Roman times. Our lamb is mouth-wateringly delicious.
| Image | Name | Stock | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Pasture Fed, Organic, Leg of Lamb | Sorry, in short supply. Please call or email for up-to-date availability. | £35.25 – £70.50 | |
 | Pasture Fed, Organic, Diced Lamb | Sorry, in short supply. Please call or email for up-to-date availability. | £11.20 | |
 | Pasture Fed, Organic, Lamb Shank | Sorry, in short supply. Please call or email for up-to-date availability. | £7.80 | |
 | Pasture Fed, Organic, Merguez Sausages | Sorry, in short supply. Please call or email for up-to-date availability. | £9.60 |
Pasture Fed, Organic Pork from Horton House Farm
The Tamworths living at Horton House Farm can roam wherever they want, and they take full advantage of their freedom: playing, grazing foraging and sleeping wherever they fancy. They share the rich, verdant fields with the farm’s dairy herd. The result? In our opinion the tastiest, most succulent pork in the country.
| Image | Name | Stock | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Pasture Fed, Organic Bacon | Sorry, in short supply. Please call or email for up-to-date availability. | £5.40 | |
 | Pasture Fed, Organic, Sausages | Sorry, in short supply. Please call or email for up-to-date availability. | £6.60 | |
 | Pasture Fed, Organic, Chipolata | Sorry, in short supply. Please call or email for up-to-date availability. | £6.60 | |
 | Pasture Fed, Organic, Shoulder of Pork | Sorry, in short supply. Please call or email for up-to-date availability. | £20.00 – £40.00 | |
 | Organic Pork Sirloin Steaks (Soya Free) | Sorry, in short supply. Please call or email for up-to-date availability. | £8.40 |
Organic Chicken from Capestone
Our chickens are raised for us by the Scale family, who have been farming the same land since 1846! Their farm, Capestone, is in the heart of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and their poultry enjoy a glorious outdoor life in harmony with nature.
| Image | Name | Stock | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Whole Organic Chicken | Sorry, in short supply. Please call or email for up-to-date availability. | £18.40 | |
 | Organic Chicken Breasts | Sorry, in short supply. Please call or email for up-to-date availability. | £11.00 | |
 | Organic Chicken Legs | Sorry, in short supply. Please call or email for up-to-date availability. | £9.75 |
Please note that very occasionally Horton House Farm does not have sufficient pork or lamb to supply us. When this happens we use one of our other organic, pasture fed producers.