The Butcher's Blog

At Booth Creek, we're on a mission to elevate the idea of farm to table, owning the entire process from start to finish. Our unique model of business is made up of different entities, including Booth Creek Wagyu Ranch, Wagyu Feeders, and Meatworks of Kansas, to create a vertically integrated Wagyu beef company. Without these instrumental pieces, we would not be the Booth Creek Wagyu company you know today. The process all starts with our Ranch. Located in the Flint Hills of Kansas, this makes for the perfect place to raise our herd of Fullblood and F1, also known as American Wagyu. These cattle are raised on the Ranch until it is time to be moved to finish out their growth with our specialized feeding program, Wagyu Feeders.  After being raised on our Ranch, our Wagyu cattle are taken to our specialized Wagyu feeding program at Wagyu Feeders. Wagyu Feeders is ahead of its time with using data and metrics to provide the correct feeding to each individual Wagyu cattle to ensure proper growth before being processed at our processing facility, Meatworks of Kansas. Once our cattle are fully grown and grain-finished at Wagyu Feeders, they are taken to processing at our facility, Meatworks of Kansas. Meatworks of Kansas provides custom Wagyu beef processing and purveying services, with products undergoing stringent USDA inspections. Once processed, product is sent to our distribution center. After being processed at our custom Wagyu beef plant, product is brought to our distribution center. This is where all products are stored before being sent to our retail stores in Manhattan, Overland Park, Prairie Village, and Wichita, Kansas. Our distribution center is also where all the product we sell online stays until it is bought. Through this whole process, all of our locations are within 20-mile radius of each other, making for a higher quality of beef that isn't being transported on long trips, which can be extremely stressful for the cattle and affect the quality of the meat. We pride ourselves on being your local Wagyu beef salesman at Booth Creek Wagyu, putting quality above all else. We are here to elevate America’s standard of quality beef, and we plan to continue to do that for generations to come.

The wait is finally over for the Prairie Village community, our Booth Creek Wagyu Meat Market is now open! This is second location in the Kansas City metro area, the first was opened in Overland Park in August of 2023. Customers should expect to see similar faces as to those in Overland Park, with our Overland Park retail manager Jeff Jones stepping in to take over this new Prairie Village location. Along with familiar faces, we will still carry different grades of premium, Wagyu beef like our other retail stores. Items include steaks, hot dogs, burger patties, ground beef, roasts, and snack items, sourced from their Wagyu ranch in the Flint Hills of Kansas.   “We are thrilled to bring a second location to the Kansas City metro area,” said Dave Dreiling, Founder and CEO. “Booth Creek Wagyu has had great success in Overland Park, so we decided this was the perfect place to continue bringing the premium flavor of Wagyu to the public.”  Wagyu beef, originally native only to Japan, is world-famous for its marbling, which is what gives this beef much of its tenderness and flavor. This rich, buttery beef has only been raised in the United States since the late 1970s, and more recently has gained popularity. At Booth Creek Wagyu, we pride ourselves on finding the perfect taste for  customers and allowing them to dial in on the perfect flavor profile, similar to chocolate or whisky. This is location in Prairie Village is our fourth retail store. Other retail locations include Manhattan, Wichita, and Overland Park, Kansas. Booth Creek Wagyu is a vertically integrated beef company, meaning we own the process from start to finish. All operations are taken place within a 20-mile radius of each other in the Flint Hills, making for a unique, local foods experience for our customers. Online ordering with shipping throughout the continental United States is available at boothcreekwagyu.com.

Impress your guests attending your holiday party this season! We have all the things you need to throw an elevated affair, including Wagyu. Take a look at our holiday party guide for hosting the ultimate shindig. Picking the Right Theme Start your holiday party planning off on the right foot with selecting the right theme. Having a group of meat connoisseurs at your party? Grab our Grillmaster Box, featuring 4 BC30 Wagyu ribeyes, 2 BC20 Wagyu KC strips, 2 BC20 Wagyu filet mignons, 1 Wagyu summer sausage, and 1 bottle of our BCW steak seasoning. Want to try your hand at the ultimate charcuterie board? Snag our Snacking Box, made up of 2 Wagyu summer sausages, 2 packs of Wagyu snack sticks, and a pack of our original Wagyu jerky.  Be Prepared In order to pull off the best holiday party, you must have a majority of the items you need for the party in advance! This will help alleviate the stress and lessen the need to run and grab last minute things. Grab all your Wagyu needs for hors d’oeuvres, sides, and the main dish ahead of time at our retail stores in Manhattan, Wichita, Overland Park, or Prairie Village, Kansas or online. The last day order and receive before Christmas and Hanukah is December 17, so now is the perfect time to shop!  Create a List and Check it Twice  Just like Santa, be sure to create a list of to-dos and check it twice, maybe even more! Missing any last-minute items for cooking? Booth Creek Wagyu has you covered! From the main dishes like Wagyu roasts, to Wagyu bacon that enhances your sides, to snack items that tie everyone’s hunger over to even cooking items like Wagyu tallow – we are here to help. Order online or head to one of our retail stores in Manhattan, Overland Park, or Wichita, Kansas. Not wanting to leave the house? We deliver within a 10-mile radius of our Manhattan and Overland Park, Kansas stores, powered by DoorDash.  Bring Elevated Ambiance  You can’t have a great holiday party without good vibes! Bring elevated ambiance to your get-together with the right lighting, activities, décor, and beef recipes. We have some Wagyu expert picked recipes to bring your party up a notch. Start the night off with our Beef Wellington Wagyu Bites, a classic culinary dish made better with Wagyu. For a smaller affair, we recommend our Honey Bourbon Wagyu Filet Tips. Combining the tenderness of Wagyu filet tips with the sweet, boozy sauce makes for a delectable taste that is sure to impress. For a larger gathering, try our Smoked Wagyu Picanha Roast and doubling up the recipe because we are confident everyone will be wanting seconds, thirds, and leftovers. There is no need to stress this holiday season when hosting your holiday party, just follow our advice and you will be set! Be sure to grab your Wagyu today before it’s too late. Start your order today!

The holidays are approaching quickly and if you’re like many of us, you have way too much to do without even thinking about what you want to serve the family. Let us help with our Holiday Party Food Guide, picked and tested by our Wagyu experts! Start your holiday party off right with some delicious Wagyu hors d’oeuvres! Wow your guests with a culinary delicacy, try our Beef Wellington Wagyu Bites recipe, made with our Wagyu Filet Mignon Tips. We recommend doubling the recipe, your guests won’t be able to keep their hands off these tasty Wagyu bites. If you’re looking for a more casual vibe, try these Honey Garlic Wagyu Meatballs. Delicious and satisfying, your guests won’t be able to get enough of them. Plus, it’s an easy ground beef recipe that you can make ahead! Now, for the main course, Wagyu roasts! Wagyu roasts are a great choice for your holiday party. Booth Creek Wagyu has a variety of cuts to choose from, depending on the size you need. Our personal favorites are the Wagyu Prime Rib Roast and the Wagyu Picanha Roast. Both have that buttery and tender flavor you find in traditional Wagyu, making for a savory holiday feast. Don’t forget about the sides, because we surely didn’t! There are so many sides you can make, but how do you make them stand out? We recommend adding Wagyu bacon to take your dishes up a notch! Some ideas that pair well with our Wagyu bacon are Brussel sprouts, green bean casserole, deviled eggs, plus mac and cheese. Wondering what drinks to serve with Wagyu? To make your holiday party even more memorable, we suggest pairing all this Wagyu flavor with a classic red wine. This wine should complement the Wagyu rather than overshadow it, making a vibrant, acidic medium – or full-bodied wine the perfect choice. Serving Wagyu will not only elevate your holiday dinner but the whole holiday party itself! This guide is only the beginning of all the cooking opportunities you can have with Wagyu, check out our website for more recipes and cooking tips to use when hosting guests or your family on a weeknight.

It’s that time of year! Even though it is the most wonderful time of the year, the holidays can also be the most stressful time of the year. Don’t sweat on what to get everyone on your list, let our Wagyu experts help. In this holiday gift guide, you will be able to find something for everyone, even the most dreaded person to shop for. For the person always on the go, grab them either our Jerky Sampler Box or our Snacking Box. Both these options will be a hit, no matter the age! Need to get a gift for someone that is very specific on the cut of Wagyu beef they like? Don’t worry, we have you covered! Choose from our selection of cut specific boxes that include: Wagyu Delmonico Box, Wagyu KC Strip Box, and Wagyu Ribeye Box. If you have a grillmaster on your list, our Grillmaster Box is the perfect choice! This ultimate gift includes Wagyu ribeyes, Wagyu KC strips, Wagyu filet mignons, Wagyu summer sausage, and a bottle of our BCW steak seasoning! Speaking of our BCW steak seasoning, this bottle packs a lot of flavor and is the perfect stocking stuffer! You know what else is a perfect stocking stuffer? Our Booth Creek honey and Wagyu tallow! You’ll be able to treat your tea enthusiast and cooking fanatic with these items. Don’t wait to shop these great gifts, our Wagyu stock is limited and items will go quickly, especially this holiday season. We cannot wait for you to treat all your family and friends this holiday with the wonderful gift of Wagyu!

Prairie Village, Kansas – Booth Creek Wagyu, a premium Wagyu meat market, is set to open the door of their second retail location in the Kansas City metro area in early December of this year. This retail store will carry different grades of premium, Wagyu beef. Items sold include steaks, hot dogs, burger patties, ground beef, roasts, and snack items, sourced from their Wagyu ranch in the Flint Hills of Kansas.  “We are thrilled to bring a second location to the Kansas City metro area,” said Dave Dreiling, Founder and CEO. “Booth Creek Wagyu has had great success in Overland Park, so we decided this was the perfect place to continue bringing the premium flavor of Wagyu to the public.”  Wagyu beef, originally native only to Japan, is world-famous for its marbling, which is what gives this beef much of its tenderness and flavor. This rich, buttery beef has only been raised in the United States since the late 1970s, and more recently has gained popularity. At Booth Creek Wagyu, they pride themselves on finding the perfect taste for their customers and allowing them to dial in on the perfect flavor profile, similar to chocolate or whisky. This is Booth Creek Wagyu’s fourth retail location. Their original store is located in Manhattan, Kansas, less than 20 miles from its ranch in the Flint Hills. Online ordering with shipping throughout the continental United States is available at www.boothcreekwagyu.com. About Booth Creek Wagyu Booth Creek Wagyu is a direct-to-consumer premium beef company located in the Flint Hills outside of Manhattan, Kansas. Started in 2020 with a vision to elevate consumer’s perception of beef, BCW now encompasses top 1% genetics, best practice feeding and husbandry, and its own processing facilities. Current distribution includes a retail store, multi-state farmer’s markets, ecommerce, and select wholesale accounts. For more on Booth Creek Wagyu, visit boothcreek.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.