What is flat rate shipping?

Flat rate shipping means your shipping cost is set by your location — not by how much you order or how heavy your box is. Once you know your zone, you know your shipping cost upfront.

Why does Circle M Meats use shipping zones?

We ship frozen, premium-quality meats that require insulated packaging and reliable cold-chain delivery. Shipping zones allow us to keep pricing fair, transparent, and consistent based on distance and carrier costs — without compromising quality or care.

Where is flat rate shipping available?

Flat rate shipping is available throughout the continental 48 states.

How are shipping rates determined?

Rates are based on regional zones that reflect distance, transit time, and carrier costs. This approach allows us to offer predictable pricing while ensuring your order arrives safely and properly frozen.

Does ordering more increase my shipping cost?

No. As long as your order ships in one standard package, your flat rate shipping cost remains the same — making it ideal for stocking up or ordering larger cuts.

Will my meat still arrive frozen?

Yes, or still cold to the touch. Every order is packed with insulated materials and cold packs to maintain proper temperature throughout transit, just as it always has been.

When will I see my shipping cost?

Your flat rate shipping cost is automatically calculated at checkout based on your delivery address — no surprises.

YES! We ship to all lower 48 states - and also have the availability to offer local pickup for our customers close to home (serving the Southwest Missouri/Northwest Arkansas area). We ship on Monday – Wednesday, every week! You can expect your order to arrive within 2-3 business days of shipment notification

Orders are shipped frozen and carefully packaged with ice packs, so food stays frozen throughout the shipping process. Even if your order should thaw during delivery, if it's still cold to the touch, it's absolutely fine to use and refreeze!

Sous vide–rated barrier film is a heavy-duty, food-safe vacuum-seal packaging designed to lock out air and protect freshness. It creates a strong seal that prevents freezer burn, preserves flavor, and extends shelf life. This type of packaging is also safe for gentle water-bath cooking, though many customers simply appreciate that it keeps their meat clean, protected, and tasting its best from our facility to their kitchen.

While rare, packaging can occasionally be compromised during transit. If you receive a package that appears to be leaking, please do not use the product. Take clear photos of the packaging and the meat, then contact us right away. Once we receive the details, we’ll take care of the rest and send a replacement cut.

Our cattle are sustainably-raised, with plenty of room to roam. We supplement our feed with a Bovine salad of onion, mustard seed, rice and fescue to create incredible marbling throughout the meat and a one-of-a-kind flavor experience with every bite! If you know Missouri, you know that winter snows can come along anytime. Our cattle are not dependent upon foraging only. 

We cannot accept cancellations for bulk beef, however, we will do our best to accommodate for individual product changes based on where the order is in the fulfillment process.

Shipping perishable, heavy items like bulk beef is expensive—and “free shipping” often just means those costs are built into a higher price per pound. Many suppliers raise their prices to cover insulated packaging, dry ice, and expedited freight, so customers end up paying for shipping indirectly.

This practice can especially disadvantage local buyers who live close to the farm, since they pay the same inflated rate as someone across the country.

At Circle M Meats, we believe in transparent pricing with no uplift or hidden fees. Shipping is calculated based on your location and order size, so you know exactly what you’re paying for: premium beef, fair value, and responsible handling from our farm to your freezer.

You'll pay a 25% deposit upfront, based upon a 400 lbs. of packaged beef with the remaining balance due upon shipment. The final yield of packaged beef is substantially less than the live weight. Processing weight will vary and can run close to 500 lbs. but we want to keep your deposit low. 

WHOLE BEEF - what you get (approximately 400 lbs. of product): With the purchase of this package, you have the choice between two approximate breakdowns. Click the link below to view the detailed breakdown of each option.

Download our Whole Beef Options Guide!