meat the butchers

What meat the butchers does

Meat the Butchers is a private, direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer specializing in premium and ultra-premium proteins, founded in 2016 and operating from Vernon, California (Greater Los Angeles). The company markets a catalog of 135+ SKUs spanning Japanese A5 Wagyu (Gunma, Wine Beef), Australian Wagyu (Blue, White, Score 9+ labels), American Wagyu, USDA Prime and dry-aged beef, USDA Choice beef, free-range poultry, pork, lamb, sushi-grade seafood, and Wagyu burgers. Pricing spans a wide ladder, from $25.95 for a 5lb bulk chicken breast up to $173.95 for an 8oz Gunma A5 filet, supported by curated themed bundles (Surf N' Turf boxes, grilling boxes, Weekend Cookout, Catch of the Day, Wagyu Survival Kit) and bulk value packs. The underlying technology is a standard e-commerce storefront with order tracking, phone ordering at (323) 807-8266, and email ordering at [email protected].

Name

meat the butchers

Legal name

Meat the Butchers

Website

https://meatthebutchers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Meat the Butchers is a Vernon, California-based direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer of premium and ultra-premium proteins (Japanese A5 Wagyu, Australian Wagyu, USDA Prime, sushi-grade seafood) serving affluent home cooks, restaurants, and gift buyers across California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Online Meat and Seafood Retail

NAICS

Meat Retailers (445240), Meat Retailers (44524), Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers (42447), Fish and Seafood Retailers (44525)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140), Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013)

akta.pro primary industry

Butcher Shops & Meat Markets (CRAHAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bulk Meat & Seafood Wholesale-to-Consumer (CRAHAMAI), Specialty & Exotic Meats Retail (Game, Halal, Kosher) (CRAHAHAF)

Keywords

• Premium meat retail
• Online meat delivery
• Wagyu beef supplier
• Protein subscription service
• Seafood e-commerce

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: One-time purchase of premium meats, poultry, seafood, and specialty proteins through e-commerce website. Products include Wagyu beef, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and subscription boxes.
2. Subscription Revenue: Protein subscription program offering 10% off regular prices for recurring deliveries of meats, poultry, and seafood.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Meat the Butchers operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront selling premium beef, poultry, pork, lamb, and seafood sourced globally, including Japanese A5 Wagyu, Australian Wagyu, USDA Prime, and sushi-grade seafood. The company layers curated product bundles (Surf N' Turf boxes, cooking boxes, survival kits), bulk protein packs, and a 10%-discount protein subscription onto the retail catalog. Orders are placed via website, phone, or email and shipped directly to customers across the United States.

Product overview

Meat the Butchers is a premium online meat and seafood retailer specializing in high-end proteins. The company operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform offering a curated portfolio of products organized into core protein categories (Beef, Pork, Poultry, Lamb, Seafood, Burgers) and value-added bundles (Survival Kits/Box Deals, Bulk Deals, Grilling Deals). The beef selection includes multiple Wagyu grades (Australian, Japanese A5, American), USDA Prime (including Dry Aged), and Choice cuts. Seafood offerings feature sushi-grade options including lobster, scallops, and various fish. The company differentiates through a protein subscription service offering 10% savings, curated seasonal box deals (Surf N' Turf boxes, grilling boxes, everyday boxes), and bulk purchase options. All products are described as fresh, never frozen, with claims of sustainable and humane sourcing practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Premier Meat Company: Related meat company providing seafood products through Crystal Bay Seafood brand

Products and services

• Australian Wagyu Beef Premium Australian Wagyu beef available in Blue Label, White Label, and Score 9+ varieties, featuring rich marbling; sold by the cut in various sizes (e.g., Denver Steak, NY Strip, Outside Skirt, Ribeye).
• Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef Top-scoring imported A5 Japanese Wagyu beef, the highest possible ranking, including Gunma and Wine Beef varieties; products range from $119.95 (skewers) to $173.95 (8oz filet).
• American Wagyu Beef American-raised Wagyu beef products available for home delivery.
• USDA Prime Beef Premium USDA Prime grade beef cuts, including steaks and roasts from sustainable farms.
• USDA Prime Dry Aged Beef USDA Prime beef dry aged 30+ days for enhanced tenderness and concentrated flavor, offered in bone-in and boneless cuts.
• USDA Choice Beef USDA Choice grade beef cuts including ribeye, filet mignon, and various steak cuts.
• Fresh Burgers Fresh burger patties made from premium beef, including Wagyu burger options.
• Premium Pork Premium pork cuts including pork butt, sourced from family farms without antibiotics or hormones.
• Poultry Free-range chicken, duck, and turkey products including whole chickens, breasts, tenders, and specialty cuts.
• Lamb Premium lamb cuts and products for grilling and special meals.
• Seafood Sushi-grade seafood including lobster tails, scallops, salmon, Chilean sea bass, halibut, tuna, swordfish, shrimp, and more; line-caught and procured fresh.
• Bulk Protein Deals Bulk protein products including 5lb packs of chicken breast, ground beef, ground turkey, pork butt boneless, beef fajita, taco meat, and Italian sausages.
• Weekend Cookout Box Curated BBQ box including ribeye choice, Australian Wagyu Denver steaks, outside skirt prime, and house blend burgers.
• Japanese Surf N' Turf Box Premium box featuring A5 Wagyu Gunma filets and jumbo lobster tails for dinner occasions.
• Australian Surf N' Turf Box Australian Wagyu filets paired with lobster tails for surf and turf dining.
• American Surf N' Turf Box USDA Prime filets with U10 scallops combining land and sea proteins.
• Surf N' Turf Box (Blue Label Tomahawk) Blue Label Australian Wagyu tomahawk with lobster tails for an ultimate surf and turf feast.
• Bone-In Dry Aged Box USDA Prime Dry Aged 30+ days featuring tomahawk, bone-in Delmonico, and T-bone steaks.
• Everyday Grilling Box USDA Upper Choice steaks including New York Manhattan, filets, outside skirt, and flat iron steaks.
• The Catch Of The Day Seafood sampler including Atlantic salmon, Chilean sea bass, branzino, and shrimp.
• Protein Subscription Subscription service offering 10% off the regular price on most items for recurring deliveries of premium meats, poultry, and seafood.
• Gift Cards Gift card program for meat and seafood products, redeemable on the website.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lobel's of New York: Family-run premium butcher offering dry-aged steaks, Wagyu, and specialty meats online, comparable to MTB's dry-aged and premium beef assortment.
• Holy Grail Steak Co. Online retailer specializing in authentic Japanese A5 Wagyu and other ultra-premium beef, directly comparable to MTB's Japanese A5 Wagyu offering.
• 44 Farms: Premium Black Angus beef producer selling direct to consumers and high-end restaurants, comparable to MTB's premium-grade beef and chef/hospitality customer overlap.
• ButcherBox: Subscription-based online meat company shipping curated boxes of grass-fed beef, pork, and poultry directly to consumers, a directly comparable subscription D2C meat model.
• Snake River Farms: Premium American Wagyu and Kurobuta pork producer selling direct to consumers and chefs, comparable to MTB's premium Wagyu and pork positioning.
• Rastelli's: Direct-to-consumer online retailer of premium meats and seafood with bundles and subscriptions, directly comparable to MTB's assortment and gifting/box strategy.
• Crowd Cow: Direct-to-consumer online retailer of premium beef, Wagyu, and other proteins with subscription and one-time purchase options, overlapping MTB's core D2C premium meat model.
• Porter Road: Online butcher selling pasture-raised beef, pork, lamb, and poultry direct to consumers with curated boxes, closely mirroring MTB's online premium meat retail model.

Broad incumbents

• Omaha Steaks: Long-established mail-order and online premium meat and seafood retailer with a broad assortment and national reach, a broader incumbent in the same category as MTB.
• FreshDirect: Online grocer with a strong premium meat and seafood department and nationwide shipping, a broader incumbent competing for the same online premium protein shopper.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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