About Lake District Meat Co.

At Lake District Meat Co., we’re passionate about producing exceptional meat with integrity. Based in Bassenthwaite in the heart of Cumbria, we work with dedicated local farmers who raise grass-fed animals to the highest welfare standards, using sustainable, traditional methods that respect both land and livestock.

Our meat is slow-reared, predominantly from heritage breeds, and rich in natural nutrients - flavourful, traceable, and better for you.

Through our premium Meat Boxes, we deliver this quality direct to your door, while supporting British farming and preserving the iconic Lake District landscape.

We’re proud to champion our farming community through initiatives like our Farming Futures Levy, reinvesting in new and existing farmers to secure the future of responsible, local agriculture.

When you buy from us, you're not just choosing better, tastier meat - you're supporting a movement rooted in respect, sustainability, and shared purpose.

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Rooted in the Land. Driven by Purpose. Committed to Better Meat.

The Lake District Meat Co. was founded with a simple but powerful belief: that exceptional meat starts with respect - respect for animals, for nature, and for the people we feed. As a recently established online delivery butcher based in the heart of Cumbria, we’re proud to source and produce premium-quality meat that reflects the beauty, integrity, and heritage of the Lake District.

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Our Philosophy

Food should nourish more than just the body - it should connect us to the land, the farmers, and the traditions behind every bite. That’s why everything we do is guided by care:

  • Care for Animal Welfare – We partner with local farmers who raise livestock to the highest welfare standards.
  • Care for the Environment – Our animals are predominantly grass-fed, helping to preserve soil health and reduce environmental impact.
  • Care for the Community – We work closely with local family farms, supporting British agriculture and strengthening rural livelihoods.
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What Makes Our Meat Different?

Our meat is reared more naturally and more slowly, the way it used to be. Where possible, we source from traditional heritage breeds - animals that thrive in open pasture and produce meat with superior flavour and texture.

Grass-fed meat isn't just better tasting - it’s also richer in nutrients, including higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids. It’s better for you, better for the animals, and better for the planet.

From Our Farms to Your Door

We currently focus on delivering curated Meat Boxes - convenient, high-quality selections of beef, lamb, pork, and more - directly to homes across the UK. Each box tells a story of where it came from and the people who helped raise it. No middlemen, no mystery, just full transparency and honest food.

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Looking Ahead

While our roots are here in Cumbria, our vision is national. We’re working to expand our offering to include wholesale partnerships with like-minded businesses who share our commitment to sustainability, provenance, and premium British meat. If you’re a chef, retailer, or hospitality business interested in working with us, we’d love to talk.

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More Than Meat: A Shared Mission

When you buy from Lake District Meat Co., you’re joining a movement that values traceability, supports family farms, and protects the countryside we all treasure. You’re helping preserve landscapes, livelihoods, and local food systems for future generations.

Together, we can raise the standard - for taste, for farming, and for the planet.

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Premium, sustainably-raised Lake District meat, direct to your door.

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