Feather and Bone Providore

What Feather and Bone Providore does

Feather and Bone Providore is a Sydney-based whole animal butcher founded in 2006 by Grant Hilliard, with Laura Dalrymple joining as co-founder in 2008. The business operates two retail storefronts in Marrickville (combined shop and production facility) and Waverley, supplemented by a Shopify-powered e-commerce platform offering home delivery across Sydney metro, the Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Wollongong, the Southern Highlands, Canberra, and select Melbourne and Brisbane suburbs with an $80 minimum order. Experiential revenue is generated through butchery classes (priced at $250-$300 per session) and commercial spit-roast hire catering (starting at $240 plus animal costs).

The company's core technology is traditional whole animal butchery with on-bone dry-aging of prime cuts for up to seven weeks, combined with a nose-to-tail utilization model that converts entire carcasses into retail cuts, charcuterie, bone broths, cooking fats, ready-to-eat meals under the Feather and Bone Kitchen brand, and a pet food range. Approximately 70% of partner farms hold certified organic, Demeter biodynamic, or Humane Choice Free Range status, with several supplier relationships exceeding 15 years, notably Gundooee Organic Wagyu since 2008, Moorlands biodynamic Texel lamb since 2009, and Franckin's biodynamic vitellone since 2009. New supplier onboarding continued through 2024-2026 with Goldstreet Dairy, Arrawatta Station Native Angus, and Great Ocean Ducks.

Revenue is generated through five streams: meat and poultry retail (the primary category), grocery and charcuterie, butchery classes, spit hire catering, and ancillary products including The Ethical Omnivore cookbook ($45) and gift vouchers. The customer base spans conscious individual consumers, hospitality wholesale accounts, private event caterers, and culinary education participants. The business is privately held and founder-owned, with only five listed employees, though a March 2025 blog post titled 'A change at Feather and Bone' indicates a recent ownership transition, the specifics of which are undisclosed.

Name

Feather and Bone Providore

Legal name

Feather and Bone Butchery

Website

https://featherandbone.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Feather and Bone Providore is a Sydney-based whole animal butcher founded in 2006 that sells pasture-raised, heritage-breed meat and artisanal grocery items through two retail stores and e-commerce delivery, serving conscious consumers, hospitality wholesalers, and event caterers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Butcher / Premium Ethical Meat Retail

NAICS

Meat Retailers (44524), Meat Processed from Carcasses (311612)

SIC

Meat Packing Plants (2011)

akta.pro primary industry

Butcher Shops & Meat Markets (CRAHAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Charcuterie & Cured Meats Specialty Stores (CRAHAGAE), Game & Specialty Meats Wholesale (Venison, Bison, etc.) (AFAIADAG)

Keywords

• Artisanal butcher services
• Pasture-raised meat
• Whole animal butchery
• Regenerative farm sourcing
• Ethical meat retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Marrickville

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Meat & Poultry Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling pasture-raised, heritage-breed meat and poultry products. Includes beef, lamb, pork, chicken, duck, and specialty cuts. Products sold through retail shops and online with home delivery.
2. Grocery & Charcuterie: Artisanal grocery products including charcuterie/small goods, dairy, tinned seafood, condiments, fresh vegetables, and pantry staples. Curated selection from like-minded producers alongside their own kitchen creations.
3. Butchery Classes: Educational classes including whole animal butchery, home butchery, sausage making, and advanced butchery. Classes run on Saturdays at Marrickville, priced at $250-$300. Also available for private events up to 20 people.
4. Spit Hire & Catering: Commercial spit barbecue hire service with ethically-raised whole animals (pigs, lambs, goats). Includes delivery, setup, threading of animal, and on-call advice. Spit hire starts at $240 plus animal costs and delivery fees.
5. Cookbook & Gift Vouchers: Sale of 'The Ethical Omnivore' cookbook ($45) and gift vouchers (from $50). Gift vouchers can be used for classes and products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Feather and Bone Providore operates a whole animal butchery selling pasture-raised, heritage-breed meat (beef, lamb, pork, chicken, duck, goat, veal) sourced directly from certified regenerative farms, with traditional dry-aging and nose-to-tail butchery. The business also retails artisanal groceries, charcuterie, dairy, ready-to-eat meals, bone broths and cooking fats, and offers paid butchery classes and spit-roast catering services through two Sydney shops and a Shopify e-commerce site.

Product overview

Feather and Bone Providore is a whole animal butchery business operating as a single unified retail operation (not a platform). The core offering centers on premium, pasture-raised, heritage-breed meat and poultry sourced directly from regeneratively-managed NSW farms since 2006. The product portfolio includes: Meat Products (beef, lamb, pork, chicken, duck, goat) as the primary category; Charcuterie and Cured Meats; a full Grocery selection encompassing dairy, fresh produce, pantry staples, condiments, pasta/flour, and honey/cordials; the Feather and Bone Kitchen line of ready-to-eat meals and bone broths/cooking fats; and complementary services including Butchery Classes, Spit Hire for events, and gift items including The Ethical Omnivore cookbook and vouchers. All products share a unified commitment to ethical sourcing, regenerative agriculture, and nose-to-tail utilization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Feather and Bone Kitchen: Ready-to-eat meals and broths/fats division of the butchery

Products and services

• Pasture-Raised Meat (Beef, Lamb, Pork, Chicken, Duck, Goat, Veal) Whole, pasture-raised, heritage-breed meat sourced directly from regeneratively-managed NSW farms, sold via retail shops and online. Includes beef, lamb, mutton, hogget, pork, chicken, duck, geese, goat, biodynamic rose veal, bones and organs.
• Pet Food Premium pet food made from pasture-raised animals, including minced meat packs, dehydrated treats, dog bones and trotters sourced from regeneratively-managed farms.
• Charcuterie / Cured Meats Artisanal cured pork products made from slow-growing, heritage-breed, pasture-raised pigs, including bacon, ham hock, lonza, cacciatore, chorizo, andouille and bresaola.
• Tinned / Preserved Seafood Premium preserved seafood including Yurrita Cantabrico anchovies, Little Tin Co. sardines, bonito del Norte, rock octopus, Galician mussels and razor clams.
• Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Seasonal organic produce sourced from NSW farms including Moonacres Organic Farm, Living Earth Farm and Block 11 Organics, including vegetable boxes and fresh produce.
• Dairy Products Dairy from pasture-raised herds including Burraduc Buffalo Dairy (milk, kefir, yoghurt, mozzarella, feta), Gippsland Dairy Jersey products, Tilba Dairy, Meredith Dairy and specialty butters.
• Pantry / Condiments / Fridge Staples Sauces, rubs, condiments, vinegars, oils, curry pastes, fermented foods, olives and Japanese pantry staples made in-house or sourced from like-minded producers.
• Pasta / Rice / Pulses / Bread / Flour Locally-produced fresh pasta, gluten-free bread, organic stoneground flours from Woodstock Flour, rice, lentils and chickpeas.
• Honey / Cordials / Shrubs Raw wild honey from Malfroy's Gold and Mussett Holdings, traditional cordials from Katie Swift, buttery salted caramels and drinking vinegars.
• Feather and Bone Kitchen (Ready to Eat Meals) Ready-to-eat meals prepared in-house from pasture-raised whole animals, minimising waste while ensuring quality.
• Bone Broths and Cooking Fats Nutrient-dense bone broths (duck, chicken, beef) and cooking fats (beef tallow, chicken schmaltz, duck fat, pork lard) made from pasture-raised animals.
• Butchery Classes Hands-on whole animal butchery, sausage making and home butchery classes taught by experienced butchers at the Marrickville location on Saturdays ($250-$300), with private class options for groups up to 20 people.
• Spit Hire Service Commercial-grade stainless steel spit barbecue hire with ethically-raised whole animals (pig, lamb, goat) for events. Includes delivery, setup, threading and on-call cooking advice.
• Gift Vouchers and Gifts Gift vouchers (from $50) usable for classes and products, premium leather hides and insulated chilly bags available for purchase.
• The Ethical Omnivore Cookbook A user-friendly recipe and handbook by Laura Dalrymple and Grant Hilliard about sustainable meat, regenerative agriculture and cooking the whole animal. Published by Allen & Unwin; priced at $45.
• Salads and Sides for Spit Catering Fresh salads, sides and condiments prepared on-site for spit roast events, including tomato-cucumber-parsley salad, coleslaw, potato salad and specialty sauces.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18+ years operating with direct farm relationships
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Grassland Sommerlad Heritage Chickens (Kim and Bryan Kiss)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupply whole birds fortnightly since August 2017. Farmers at Meramie Farm, Wellington, NSW. Practice: pasture-raised, regenerative, chemical-free, medication-free, non-GMO, soy-free diet.
• Inglewood Organic Chicken (Greg Youngberry)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeekly whole bird deliveries since July 2014. Located at Inglewood, QLD. Certified organic, pasture-based, regenerative, chemical-free, medication-free, non-GMO feed.
• Gundooee Organic Wagyu beef (Rob Lennon)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWhole body monthly deliveries since 2008. Located at Leadville, NSW. Certified organic, certified Wagyu, pasture-raised, regenerative, chemical-free, medication-free, non-GMO. Over 15-year relationship.
• Moorlands biodynamic Texel lamb (Vince Heffernan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWhole body monthly or fortnightly deliveries since June 2009 (seasonal). Located at Biala, NSW. Certified Demeter biodynamic, rare breed, pasture-raised, regenerative, chemical-free. Over 15-year relationship.
• Franckin's biodynamic vitellone/veal (Tony and Josie Franckin)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWhole body fortnight or monthly deliveries since 2009. Located at Comboyne, NSW. Certified Demeter biodynamic, pasture-raised, regenerative, chemical-free. Over 15-year relationship.
• Burraduc Buffalo Dairy (Elena and Andrei Swegen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeekly deliveries since May 2017. Located at Bungwahl, NSW. Produces milk, cheese, yoghurt. Nominated 'Producer of the Year' in 2023 Delicious Produce Awards.
• Malfroys Gold Wild Honey (Tim and Emma Malfroy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsistent deliveries since December 2011. Pioneers of Australian Natural Beekeeping with Warré hives, natural comb, regenerative, chemical-free, medication-free.
• Mussett Pastured Eggs & Mushrooms (Will and Connie Mussett)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeekly deliveries since September 2020. Located at Colo Vale, NSW. Pasture-raised, regenerative, chemical-free, medication-free, off-grid power.
• Glenburnie Old Breed Black Angus beef (Jarrod Bennetts)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWhole body seasonal deliveries since August 2017. Located at Cora Lyn, VIC. Traditional Scottish genetics, pasture-raised, regenerative, chemical-free.
• NextGenRegen Pastured Eggs (Will and Emma Thorncraft)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeekly deliveries since June 2023. Located at Dubbo, NSW. Pasture-raised, regenerative, 20 hens per hectare stocking density.
• McIvor Farm Foods Berkshire pigs (Belinda and Jason Hagan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWhole body fortnightly deliveries since June 2021. Located at Tooboorac, VIC.
• Stockinpiggle Hampshire/Berkshire pigs (Jason Bates)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWhole body deliveries since March 2021. Located at Stockinbingle, NSW.
• Goldstreet Dairy (Colin Wood)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeekly deliveries since March 2024. Located at Marrickville, NSW. Milk sourced from single Jersey herd in Camden, pasture-raised, regenerative.
• U Goose Emden-cross Geese (Lucy and Herb MacKenzie)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWhole birds delivered seasonally since December 2015. Located at Tarwin Lower, South Gippsland, VIC. Pasture-raised, regenerative.
• Great Ocean Aylesbury/Pekin Pastured Ducks (Greg and Jodi Clarke)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeekly since March 2026. Located at Port Campbell, Victoria. Pasture-raised, regenerative, swimming water.
• Gourmet Goat Lady Boer goat (Jo and Graham Stewart)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWhole body fortnightly deliveries since November 2011. Located at Collie, NSW.
• Lazy Farmer composite-breed lamb (Bruce Maynard)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWhole body seasonal deliveries since September 2022. Located at Narromine, NSW. Composite breeds, pasture-raised.
• Tenanbung Australian White lamb (Rhonda and Andrew Watt)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWhole body deliveries, three weekly, since 2020. Located at Cumnock, NSW. Pasture-raised, regenerative.
• Arrawatta Station Native Angus beef (Susan Hendry)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWhole body fortnight or monthly deliveries since 2025. Located at Inverell, NSW. Pure traditional Scottish genetics.
• Brickfields BakeryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupplier of fresh bread for spit catering service. Provides ciabatta rolls, milk buns, and sliced sourdough loaf.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Dirty Clean Food: Western Australian regenerative and pasture-raised meat brand selling DTC and wholesale. Comparable on regenerative sourcing narrative and premium DTC positioning, but operates primarily in WA rather than east coast.

Broad incumbents

• Harris Farm Markets: NSW-headquartered premium grocer with in-store butchery and strong ethical/provenance positioning. Comparable on conscious-consumer customer base and premium price tier, but operates as broad-line grocer rather than specialty butcher.

Direct peers

• Hudson's Specialty Meats: Sydney-based specialty butcher focused on ethically sourced meat with strong restaurant supply relationships. Comparable on product range, customer overlap, and Sydney/NSW market positioning.
• Barossa Fine Foods: South Australian premium meat and charcuterie producer with national wholesale and retail presence. Comparable on premium meats, cured/small goods category, and direct farm relationships.
• Cannings Free Range Butcher: Australian free-range and pasture-raised butcher with retail and wholesale operations. Comparable on ethical sourcing story, heritage-breed focus, and chef/restaurant customer base.
• Victor Churchill: Iconic Melbourne whole-animal butcher specializing in premium dry-aged beef and heritage breeds. Direct comparable on product positioning (whole animal, dry-aging, premium), customer base (conscious carnivores, chefs), and experiential retail model.
• The Organic Meat Company: Australian online and retail organic meat business emphasizing pasture-raised and certified-organic supply. Comparable on direct-to-consumer e-commerce, organic certification focus, and home delivery model.
• Pepper Tree Cattle Co. Australian pasture-raised and grass-fed beef brand selling DTC online. Comparable on direct farm-to-consumer model, pasture-raised positioning, and online ordering with delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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