How does it work?

We sell one beast per month - and will keep up with demand as long as it doesn’t put too much pressure on our butcher. We open sales online/socials. We do not send our beast to the Abattoir until we have sold the entire beast. Once sent to slaughter we can advise the delivery date (delivery will be on a weekend). We pick up from the Butcher in our mobile cool room and deliver to you.

How much is a 30kg box?

All beasts weights differ. You could receive a box weighing 25kgs or 35kgs, but you will only and always be charged our flat rate of $23/kilo for the exact weight you receive. You will receive your final weight invoice the night before delivery. If your box weighed exactly 30.00kg it would be $690. If your box came in at 25.50kg it would be $586.50. If your box weighed 32.48kg it would be $747.04. You pay only for the meat you receive.

What do you get in a 30kg box?

We process the entire beast and divide the cuts equally across our orders so you’re receiving as much variety as possible when cooking. The meal sized cryovaced cuts you will receive are:

Eye Fillet, Cattleman’s Cutlets, T-bones, Rump Steaks, BBQ Steaks, Diced Beef, Beef Strips, Topside Roast, Blade Roast, Rolled Rib Roast, Corned Silverside, Brisket, 80/20 Mince, GF thick Sausages in premium natural casings, Sausage Mince, Steakettes, Osso Bucco, Collagen rich Meaty Broth Bones for soups and stock & Restaurant Style Marrow Boats. Offal is available by request on a first in best dressed option. Dog bones are free with your order if you want them.

* Please note, rarely, box contents could differ slightly - Eg one could have 2 topsides and no blade or 2 packs of steakettes instead of 3. It’s very tricky getting it exact but our butcher does do his absolute best! And remember, you will always only pay for the exact weight you receive.

How do you place an order?

Call, email, text or Message us on 0403 761 077 or through our Facebook page with your full name and contact details. We will contact you - we prefer to call, then will email you a holding deposit invoice which secures your portion. This will be for $200 on our 30kg boxes, $400 on our 60kg boxes or $1000 for a Half Beast. The day before your delivery date, we will send you the final weight invoice. We will keep you up to date with delivery date an times throughout the process.

Should you wait for sales and offers?

No. We strive to be as honest and competitive as possible whilst providing a premium product and service so we offer the very best price always. We do not claim to have cheap meat, and we do not compare to supermarket meat. So we cant compare to retailer pricing for this reason.

Can you get less than a 30kg box?

No. To get an equal distribution of the beast in a variety of cuts, our 30kg box is as small as we are willing to break it down. If you are limited on budget or freezer space or just want to try us, try splitting a box with family or friends. Every pack in your box will be labelled and weighed, so calculating the cost between you is so easy.

Can you get more than a 30kg box?

Yes. Go to our “Paddock to Plate” page for more information. When purchasing a Half beast or more, we can work with you to curate your own cut list for functions etc. You could opt for Tomahawks, Tom & Jerry’s, Thor’s Hammers and whole Briskets or thousands of 100% grass fed sausages. Your options are endless. There is no extra cost for this premium option, its still our flat rate of $23/kilo. You could expect aprox 100kg in meat cuts in a Half beast.

Do we charge for dressed weight?

No. We charge for the actual weight you receive in edible cuts. Dressed weight still includes excess fat, trim, bone and other bits not desirable for eating. It’s more work in administration for us, but we don’t believe it’s fair to charge for that.

Do we deliver everywhere?

No. We deliver to greater Brisbane only, excluding Moreton Bay but including Scenic Rim for a flat rate of $10/order. There are 2.5 million people in that area so we are confident that we can sell 1 beast a month from within that zone. This reduces food miles and in turn our carbon footprint. If you are slightly outside this area, please get in touch and we do allow pick up from the farm. It would be lovely for you to come and visit this beautiful part of the country only 1 hour from Brisbane.

Is our beef organic?

Yes. To be organic, cattle must eat a diet consisting completely of organic matter free from pesticides. Our cattle eat the grasses grown in our diverse pastures including native legumes. They get hay particularly in the off season when nutrient levels in the grass are down and also when the grass is too green (yes that’s a thing) Sometimes they get carrots and pumpkins. Oh and grapevine & mulberry tree cuttings in the wintertime too. And lemons and mangoes. - Bet you didn’t know they ate all those things!

Why don’t we want organic certification?

To be organically certified, cattle must be deprived of treatments that we believe contradict best animal welfare practices. We STRONGLY believe you cannot have both happy/healthy animals and be organically certified.

What treatments do we use?

We use best on the market (Cydectin) ‘pour on’ for worm, tick, lice, mite and fly prevention. We use this sparingly (only once we have observed ticks on the cattle) and in conjunction with an organic coat oil rub and Allicin blocks. We also administer (Ultravac 7in1) yearly vaccinations to prevent a number of major life threatening (and spreadable to human) diseases including Tetanus.

What is an organic coat oil rub and Allicin blocks and what do they do?

We have a trailer that we move with the cattle. It holds a large sock and a bottle of organic oil (similar to fly repelling citronella) the oil soaks the sock and the cattle walk through the trailer so the sock wipes the oil on their backs. Being annoyed by flies stresses the cattle and stops them from eating. Allicin is a natural compound found in garlic. The high potency garlic repels flies and parasites and aids rumen health. Cattle also need both minor and major minerals and trace elements in their diet. These include calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and sulphur. These are given to the cattle in block form, and when the animals know they need them, they will lick the block. Different licks containing protein for lactating cows are also given. These promote bone growth and milk production.

Do we use steroids, hormones, antibiotics, MRNA vaccines or Bovaer?

No, No, No, No & No!

What is Bovaer?

Bovaer is a feed additive used to reduce methane emissions produced by cattle. We do not and will never use it.

Are we MLA (Meat & Livestock Australia) accredited?

Yes. We hold a current Meat Standards Australia Producers License.

Are we LPA (Livestock Production Assurance) accredited?

Yes. We hold current accreditation for cattle & sheep in the following scope: Property Risk Assessment, Safe & Responsible Animal Treatments, Stock Foods, Fodder Crops & Pasture Treatments, Fit to Load, Livestock Transportations & Movements, Biosecurity, Animal Welfare.

Does a stressed animal produce poor eating meat?

The science says Yes. Stress prior to slaughter produces lactic acid from the breakdown of glycogen. This results in meat which has a lower pH, lighter meat colour and is likely tougher.

Stress can also occur in the field. Understanding and limiting these stressors is very important for high quality meat production. Stressors can be diet related; weed management, availability of vitamin and mineral licks, supply of supplement fodder in dry conditions etc. Environmental; high temperature-humidity index, shade availability, clean abundant water troughs etc. Social; Hierarchy, joining of herds, introducing a bull etc. Animal-human relationship; how comfortable they are with their farmer, how they are handled in the yards/crush, drafting with motorbikes etc.

Is our Butcher Licensed and Accredited?

Yes. We work with a local offsite Butcher shop who does all of the cutting, packaging, weighing and labelling of our meat.

How long do we suggest before freezing?

Because you receive your portion as fresh as possibly possible and due to cryovacing, each pack can sit in the fridge (kept below 4degC) for up to 2 weeks prior to freezing.

How are we different from other Paddock to Plate farms?

In a lot of ways we are not. And to be honest, we don’t feel we need to compete with anyone else. We have 1 beast available per month - there are a lot of other farms out there trying to showcase their produce too and there are certainly more than enough mouths to feed in our region to support us all, so you choose who to purchase from - any of us except for the supermarkets because we are totally in another ball game. If you would still like to compare, here’s a few things to note -

We’re a fiercely hard working pair producing an extremely wonderful product. The things we pride ourself on are: Honesty. I don’t even use filters on my photos! We have the cleanest pastures. We respect our land and our herd and care for them both, the results speak for that. We fairly charge for exact weight and not dressed weight. For complete variety we offer 20 cuts in every box so you get some of everything. Every cut is cryovaced, labeled and weighed. Family friendly sized packs or smaller, so whether you have hungry kids or are a couple, our pack sizes are perfect for everyone. We personally deliver to you in our own cool room so we can have a chat when we’re at your place if you like. We do not ask you to meet us at a central location and we will never leave your box unattended on your doorstep.

We might do a competition to win a 30kg box soon, this would be to boost our followers and hopefully customers, but we won’t ask you to join a meat club, offer free mince or have specials, we’re just doing our best product at our best price, always.

Why is grass fed beef fat yellow?

The rich yellow fat colour in grass fed beef comes from Beta-carotene, an important anti-oxidant. Heifers (females) will have more and yellower fat than the steers (males) Contrary to supermarket marketing tactics, people are generally led to believe, that white fat is clean and better for you. This is rubbish.

Why is grass fed beef better for you?

To put it simply, in a feedlot, a weaner (a calf weaned off teat) steer is put in a small yard with MANY others, and is fed and fed and fed processed grain grain grain to bulk up FAST. This completely un-natural process speeds up the growth rate for the purpose of profit. Putting limitations on the nutrients that are available to be absorbed by your body.

Our animals take 3 years to naturally grow. They are healthy beasts. They are happy beasts and you can taste that. Their diet contributes to higher levels of essential nutrients. Grass fed beef has proven to contain 2-6 times more heart healthy Omega-3 fatty acids than grain fed and a lot less Omega 6 - in a ratio sense a common grain reading is 15-20:1, while a common grass fed Omega 6 to 3 ratio is 3:1, well within the 4:1 recommended daily intake. It can lower LDL cholesterol levels, reduce inflammation and contains more antioxidant vitamins including vitamin E and enhances your immune system. So listen up you weirdo vegetarians - we were made to eat these things!

Why is Paddock to Plate so popular?

People are becoming more aware about what they’re putting into their bodies and their families bodies. They’re becoming more interested in farming practices and are making informed purchasing decisions on what they eat. They’re also getting fed up of supermarkets offering grey, watery, flavour and nutrient lacking meat and still raking in millions in profits while farmers are paid a pittance for their labours. So some small farms are rising up, doing all of the farming and now doing all of the marketing and transporting and opening their gates to show consumers there IS better quality deliciousness out there - and that your dinner didn’t grow in a tray on the shelf - it grazed on pastures not too far away from where you live! And the people who produced it are proud to share it with you.