Our Story
A family tradition since 1985
In 1985, Ken and Brian Woodward started Woodward Meats as a small steak cutting operation with a strong focus on quality and service. With commitment to these core values, the company gradually transformed into a large scale commercial butcher shop servicing foodservice establishments.
Fast-forward to present, Woodward Meats remains family owned and its direction as strong as ever - to stand out as Ontario’s premium meat supplier.
Our Customers
Wholesale distribution
Woodward Meats is proud to work with foodservice establishments throughout Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area to provide chefs with an extensive selection of proteins including beef, poultry, pork, lamb, seafood and more from local, domestic and global producers.
We strive to search far and wide for the best product we can get our hands on, and it is through our strong partnerships with local Ontario farmers as well as producers across Canada and in other parts of the world that have allowed us to consistently deliver a diverse selection of exceptional tasting meat.
Please visit our wholesale page for more information.
Direct to consumer
We launched our highly anticipated direct-to-consumer business in March 2020, offering convenient delivery, pickup and in-store shopping at our Woodward Meats Bristol Circle and Woodward Meats Uptown locations.
With a product offering encompassing the full range of our wholesale protein line, customers have a wide variety of options available to order. Beef, poultry, pork, seafood, lamb, and other specialty items are just the beginning, as well as easy meal solutions thanks to prepared, ready to heat-and-eat options from our trusted restaurant partners. Our product offering is continually evolving as we receive feedback from our customers and draw on inspiration from trends in the industry.
Explore our full range of products available for home ordering on our shopping page.
Our Products
Local Ontario Farms
We've partnered with select local producers working on small family farms across the province to bring you traditionally raised products from right here in Ontario. Fed locally grown grass and grains and as much as possible the feed is grown on the farm that the animals are raised.
Take pride in contributing to the economic vitality, environmental health, and quality of life in the region. These farm-fresh products support the local economy and greatly reduce the environmental impact of transport.
Canadian Farms
The Canadian Agriculture industry is ever-changing but one aspect has always remained strong – beef. While a large amount of our Canadian beef comes from Ontario, reaching out to other Provinces is required to take advantage of feed qualities specific to each particular region.
Additional domestic products, including Pork from Quebec and Lamb from Alberta, complement our primary source from Ontario.
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Ontario Beef
Largest producer of corn. Cattle are grain finished with an abundance of corn.
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Alberta Beef
High production of wheat, oats, flaxseed, and barley. Cattle grain finished with an abundance of barley.
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PEI Beef
Largest producer of potatoes. Cattle are grain finished with a potato supplemented diet.
Global Producers
In a perfect world everything would come from Canadian producers but there are certain unique and specialty products only available in other parts of the world.
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USA
American Wagyu
Choice Lamb
Kurobuta Pork
USDA Prime Beef
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Australia & New Zealand
Full-blood and Pure Bred Wagyu
Grass Fed Beef
Grass Fed Lamb
Venison
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Japan
100% Full-blood Wagyu
A5 Wagyu
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Spain
Acorn-fed Iberian Pork & Charcuterie
Iberian Chorizo & Salami
Iberian Ham
Our Partners
Direct partnerships with the best farms
We're dedicated to searching far and wide for the best quality products we can get our hands on, and it's through our strong partnerships with local Ontario farmers as well as producers across Canada and in other parts of the world that have allowed us to consistently deliver a diverse selection of exceptional tasting meat.
Halal
We are pleased to offer a selection of Halal-certified products to meet the dietary preferences of our valued customers. Our Halal chicken, beef, and lamb products are certified by a trusted third-party accreditation body, ensuring they meet the strict standards of Halal practices.
