A full review of ButcherBox, including: how it works, how much it costs and the quality of meat. Whether you’re new to ButcherBox or wondering whether it’s worth it, this review is a must-read before ordering your first box. Plus I’m sharing an awesome promo code if you decide to try ButcherBox!
This post is brought to you in partnership with ButcherBox. All words and opinions are my own.
Anytime I share pictures of our monthly ButcherBox arrival on Instagram, I get questions and comments from people wanting to know more about how it works (and how much it costs).
Today’s post is a full breakdown of everything you need to know if you’re considering trying ButcherBox (and a really awesome special offer if you do decide to give it a try).
We’re a family of athletes with big appetites, and our grocery bill is a decent part of our budget. I really value and prioritize being able to serve my family high-quality and nutritious meals, but I’m also a busy mom who’s short on time (and trying to stay on budget).
ButcherBox has been an awesome fit for our family because it allows me to get quality meat from a source I trust delivered to our home. And it’s a very reasonable price point for the quality of meat and seafood you receive.
What Is ButcherBox?
ButcherBox is a meat delivery service that delivers high-quality, hormone-free and humanely raised meat directly to your door.
Currently ButcherBox offers:
Beef (100% grass fed and grass finished beef)
Pork (crate-free and vegetarian-fed heritage breed pork)
Chicken (free-range and organic chicken)
Seafood (wild-caught and sustainably harvested salmon, scallops, lobster, shrimp and more)
ButcherBox offers more than 25 different cuts of meat, including grass fed ground beef, ribeye steaks, filet mignon, roasts, boneless skinless chicken breasts, chicken drumsticks, pork tenderloins, boneless pork chops, wild salmon filets and more.
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High quality, humanely raised meat – delivered directly to your door step. Click the link below to claim their current promo – it’s such a great deal!
The process is super simple: choose your plan, choose your delivery frequency, and get high-quality meat delivered directly to your door. A variety of box options and price points are available, and you can customize delivery frequency to match your schedule. As soon as your order ships, you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Orders are packed with dry ice to keep everything at an optimal temperature during the delivery process.
How Much Does ButcherBox Cost?
ButcherBox offers two sizes in both a custom box and mixed (curated) box. A classic-sized custom box is $169/month (9-14 lbs of meat) and a big custom box is $306/month (18-26 lbs of meat). A classic-sized mixed box is $146/month (8-11 lbs of meat) and a big mixed box is $269/month (16-22 lbs of meat). Shipping is free, which is a nice bonus. For the quality, I’ve found the price per pound to be the same or cheaper than the grocery store.
Is ButcherBox Meat High Quality?
ButcherBox offers 100% grass fed beef, wild caught seafood, free range chicken and heritage breed pork. They source meat from partners who focus on animal wellbeing and sustainability. I subscribed to ButcherBox due to the quality of meat as I was having a hard time consistently finding high quality meat at a reasonable price point at my local grocery store.
How Does The Meat Stay Fresh During Shipping?
All the meat from ButcherBox is frozen at peak freshness, then it’s packed with dry ice and shipped to your door. The dry ice keeps your meat cold through the entire shipping process. When your order ships, ButcherBox will send you an email with tracking information. Boxes usually arrive 1-2 days after shipping. You don’t have to be home to sign for or accept packages. It is recommended that you grab your box within 6-8 hours of delivery.
How Easy Is It To Pause or Cancel Membership?
One of my favorite things about this service is how easy it is to pause delivery if we’re traveling or have a stocked freezer. You can skip a month of delivery or pause service (for the timeframe you decide on) from your online account. It’s also easy to cancel your membership from your account (it can be done any time before your next monthly billing date). I’ve also found their customer service team to be really helpful if you ever need to reach out for assistance.
ButcherBox Plans
There are a variety of plans you can choose from depending on how customized you want your box to be and how much meat your family eats. You can choose a delivery frequency that works for you and pause or skip deliveries at any time.
You can choose from:
Custom Box: you get to choose what cuts are included. A little more expensive than the curated boxes, but you also get 20% more meat. The custom box option also allows you to select seafood as part of your box.
Mixed (Curated) Box: you choose what type of meat you want, and ButcherBox chooses the specific cuts. This is a great option if you want to try new things or be more cost effective.
If you choose the Mixed Box/Curated Box option (where ButcherBox chooses the cuts of meat for you), you have the option to choose between boxes that are:
Beef, Chicken and Pork
Beef and Chicken
Beef and Pork
Each box comes in a “Classic Box” or “Big Box” size depending on how many pounds of meat you need.
For context, our family (two adults and three hungry kids) receives the Classic Custom Box every 4 weeks. I like being able to customize our box with some of our favorite orders that I know the kids will like as well as being able to try new things.
What My Family Orders From ButcherBox
Our family is signed up for the Custom Box, so we choose the cuts of meat we want to receive in our box every month.
I like being able to try out new things and swap options out, but there are some classic cuts of meat we love and regularly order, like:
Chicken Tenders (my kids love these, and I love an easy night off cooking)
You can get even more bang for your buck by taking advantage of ButcherBox’s most recent promotion — click here to claim it!
There are also optional Add-Ons and Member Deals you can add to your box before it ships. The breaded chicken strips are an add-on we almost always include because my kids can’t get enough of them.
Member Deals are limited offers that change every month but always are an awesome value – ButcherBox sends out an email letting you know what cuts are the specials that month and you can add to your order if you’re interested.
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ButcherBox is currently running a huge special for new members – click the link below to claim.
For our family, the answer is an easy yes. We’re a busy family of five (and have some big appetites too) and the convenience of delivery paired with the quality of the protein we receive definitely makes this meat delivery subscription service worth it to us.
Pros of ButcherBox
High-Quality Meats. No antibiotics or added hormones, pasture raised grass fed beef, free range organic chicken, wild caught seafood… everything that comes in our box is raised humanely (and you can tell by how good it tastes!).
Fair Pricing. For the quality of the meat, ButcherBox pricing is extremely fair. I’ve found that for the same quality meat, the price is on par with what I find at my local grocery store, and I don’t have to spend the time driving to the store and browsing the aisles for deals. They also regularly run members-only specials and promos that increase the value of your box even more.
(Free) Delivery Straight To Your Door. The convenience is one of the biggest selling points for me. This is a huge time saver in this season of life, and I appreciate not having to make an extra run to a custom butcher to get this quality meat.
Awesome Promotions. ButcherBox regularly runs really amazing deals when you sign up. For example, this year they’re running a promotion giving new subscribers a Thanksgiving Turkey for FREE. These promotions change often but add a lot of value to your subscription. You can find their current promotion by clicking here.
Cons of ButcherBox
Freezer Space Needed. Ordering our meat in bulk means that we don’t eat it all at once. We have an extra deep freezer so this hasn’t been an issue for us, but if you have a small freezer you’ll have to prioritize freezer space.
Not Always Lowest Price Option. If my local grocery store is running a really great sale or promotion, I can sometimes find a lower price elsewhere. That said, for the quality and convenience of the meat, I still find ButcherBox to be the best value.
This is a sponsored post in partnership with ButcherBox and this post does include affiliate links. All words and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting Nourish Move Love, making the content you see on this blog possible.
