Unthank Meat

Our review

Unthank Meat is a family farm operation based at Unthank Hall Farm in Holmesfield, Derbyshire, selling its own produce direct as meat boxes. The standout is certified grass-fed Dexter beef, a native breed prized for flavour, alongside outdoor-reared pork and Ryeland hogget. For anyone following a carnivore or animal-based way of eating, the dedicated nose-to-tail Carnivore box is a thoughtful touch, making good use of the whole animal rather than just the headline cuts. Because this is a farm selling direct, provenance is about as transparent as it gets, you're buying from the people who reared the animals. The format is meat boxes bought outright, with no subscription required, plus the choice of nationwide delivery, local delivery or click & collect, which gives plenty of flexibility depending on where you live. Free nationwide delivery is a genuine plus and helps offset the premium positioning. On value, the per-meal figure works out at around £14, which sits firmly at the premium end; you're paying for certified grass-fed, native-breed meat from a single small farm rather than commodity supermarket cuts. The honest caveat is that per-meal macros aren't published, so calorie- or protein-counters will need to work those out from the cuts themselves. This isn't the cheapest way to fill a freezer, but for ethically minded, quality-focused buyers who want traceable grass-fed meat with free delivery and no commitment, Unthank Meat is a strong, distinctive choice.