Sussex

A rare treat and chef favourite
Native Breed
Testing Notes:
sweet, traditional, beefy

Why this breed

A favourite amongst chefs, Sussex are a red breed of beef cattle, typically from the Weald of Sussex, Surrey and Kent. Descended from the draught oxen, they were selectively bred from the late 18th century to form a modern beef breed. The stronghold of Sussex cattle in Britain remains the Wealden counties of Sussex, Kent and Surrey, meaning they are rare elsewhere in Great Britain. It is thought that there are just 160 Traditional Sussex breeding cattle left.

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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