Whole Beef

Whole Beef - Paid to Stemple Creek Ranch

We offer whole beef that is 100% grass-fed and grass-finished Angus beef, harvested all year round. It usually takes 5-6 weeks from the time of placing your order to picking up everything at the butcher shop. The price for a whole beef is $6.09 per pound on the hanging weight. Hanging weights typically range from 600-800 pounds, resulting in a price range of $3,654 - $4,872 (does not include the cut and wrap fees).  *Please note:  this is an average weight range and the final hanging weight may fall outside of this estimate.

To purchase a whole beef, you'll be required to pay a non-refundable deposit of $2,000. Once the weight of the beef is determined, you'll receive an invoice for the remainder due.

Butcher Selection & Fees - Paid to the Butcher Shop at Pick Up

You have the option to choose between two butchers for processing: Willowside Meats in Santa Rosa, CA or Bud's Custom Meats in Penngrove, CA. The butcher shop will communicate with you directly regarding the cut and wrap process and when they expect to have the meat ready for you. They will always strive to meet your preferred timeline. The custom cut and wrap fees for both butchers are around $1.25 per pound and charged on the hanging weight. Depending on the exact hanging weight, cut and wrap charges will amount to approximately $750-$1,000, paid directly to the butcher shop.

Cost Per Meal

When purchasing whole beef, it is important to understand the value you get with each meal. On a 600-pound whole beef, the take-home weight after processing will be about 420 pounds (approximately 70% yield of the hanging weight). The total cost, including butcher fees, will be around $4,404, which is about $10.49 per pound. Assuming each meal consists of 1/2 pound portion, the cost per meal is approximately $5.25 for 100% grass-fed and grass-finished Angus beef.

What Do I Get?

20-25% Steaks
20-25% Roasts
40-45% Ground Beef
10-15% Other Cuts (including stew meat, bones, fat and offal)