Who are we?
We are Coenraad and Matthew — a father and son team with roots in South Africa. We gained valuable life and business experience. In time, the call and the desire to build something meaningful together brought us to create Free State Venison.
With a shared passion for quality, sustainability, and service, we launched our family-run game meat supply business to provide top-quality, ethically sourced products to our customers. Combining of generation and knowledge with a modern approach, we take pride in offering a personal, reliable, and professional service you can trust.
At the heart of our operation is a fully equipped, hygienic, and professionally managed slaughterhouse designed to meet the highest industry standards. We take pride in maintaining a facility that reflects our commitment to quality, animal welfare, and food safety.
Every step of our process — from intake to processing and packaging — is handled with the utmost care and attention. Our facility is licensed and compliant with all relevant regulations, ensuring that our game meat is not only ethically sourced but also safe, traceable, and expertly prepared.
Whether supplying restaurants, retailers, or individual customers, our modern infrastructure allows us to deliver consistently high-quality game meat with full transparency and integrity.
Ethical Sourcing
We partner with registered game farms and professional hunters across South Africa who follow strict conservation and ethical harvesting practices. All game is sourced responsibly, with full traceability and respect for the environment.Field Preparation
After a successful hunt, animals are field-dressed following South African regulations and transported under temperature-controlled conditions to ensure freshness and hygiene.Slaughter & Processing
At our licensed and hygienic slaughterhouse, each carcass undergoes a detailed inspection. We follow rigorous hygiene standards and traditional South African butchery methods to ensure clean, expertly cut portions. All processing is done on-site to maintain full quality control.
Packaging & Distribution
Once processed, the meat is vacuum-packed, labelled, and stored in cold rooms to preserve flavour and freshness. We supply directly to restaurants, retailers, and individual clients across the country, with flexible packaging options based on your needs.Commitment to Quality
Our entire process is built on transparency, sustainability, and pride in our heritage. We’re not just delivering meat — we’re sharing a piece of South African tradition with every order.
