Frequently Asked Questions

Below you will find a collection of some of the most frequently asked questions about our Home Kill Services. However, if you still have additional questions after consulting our list of FAQs, then please get in touch directly and we will happy to answer any additional questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

We hang our meat for 10-14 days prior to boning to ensure maximum flavour and tenderness
When you collect your meat it will have been chilled.
Your processed meat can be collected from our butchery 745 Whakapirau Road, Maraekakaho. Alternatively we can delivery the meat to your door for an additional fee.
When we home kill an animal for you we will provide you with a cut selection form. If you would like additional parts like Heart, Kidney, Liver, Tongue etc. please let is know prior to the kill.
Yes absolutely. Fee depends on animal $50 Beef, $10 Sheep, $5 Pigs
Prime Cut is proud to offer services across the Hawke's Bay region
We currently do not have eftpos facilities. We can invoice you for services rendered or we can accept bank transfers.
Yes Account Name: Prime Cuts Account Number: 06-0645-0676403-00 Reference: Initials + Surname If you choose to pay via Internet transfer, Payment will need to be cleared prior to meat being collected or delivered.
Yes we have many flavors available. If you would like flavored sausages please request these in the cut sheet prior to animal being killed.
Yes we have Gluten Free options available.
The animal will be cut up at our discretion
40-60% of your hook weight is a general measure of the amount of meat you will take home from the kill.
This depends on space availability (i.e seasonal fluctuations) and will need to be discussed with management. If your animal is hung for longer than 10 days this will be at your own risk to the outcome of the final product. there will also be an additional storage charge of $20.00 per week.
If this occurs you have 2 options. 1. Enquire for delivery fee 2. If options 1 is not suitable we will charge a daily rate for storage of $10.00 per day as this has the potential to impact on other clients.
Yes you can keep the hide.
Yes Vacuum packing incurs additional charges depending on quantity per bag please talk to us about this charge If you choose not to have your product vacuum packed then all meat will come in sealed bags for transport.