South Devon

Orange elephants from the West Country
Native Breed
Testing Notes:
robust, savoury, full bodied

Why this breed

The South Devon is a huge heritage breed, much bigger than its cousins, and promises well proportioned steaks and roasting joints. Its large stature owes to its origins on the gentle hills of chalk landscapes, where they were bred to be big, though they are now to be found across the world. Expect a classic British beef finish to its cuts, with streaks of marbling that caramelises the beef upon cooking, providing deep flavour in the process.

Exceptional quality

We work closely with dedicated farmers across the UK who share our belief in ethical, sustainable agriculture. Every cut we offer is fully traceable, hand-selected, and expertly butchered to showcase the unique characteristics of each breed.


Whether it's the buttery tenderness of Belted Galloway beef, the rich succulence of Middle White pork, or the delicate flavour of Herdwick lamb, our breeds represent the pinnacle of British farming heritage.

Our commitment to

our story

At Farmison & Co we are working together with farmers and actively promoting values that were in danger of being lost elsewhere through industrial processes.

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our quality

The UK's #1 Online Butcher. Our farmers and butchers command big reputations among chefs, with our heritage breed herds and flocks in the Yorkshire Dales supplying world famous kitchens.

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ethical farming

Slow growing, ethically reared livestock is at the heart of Farmison & Co's philosophy in offering the most succulent beef, pork, lamb, poultry and game. We are always truly free-range and grass-fed

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