100% Fullblood Wagyu beef can only come from cattle who’s genetics on both sides of the pedigree originate in Japan, while American Wagyu is created by crossing Angus with Wagyu.

Kobe beef is fullbood Wagyu, but it must come from cattle born, raised, and harvested in the city of Kobe, in the Hyogo prefecture of Japan.

The Berkshire hog is a British breed originating in the English county of Berkshire. It is often referred to as the Wagyu beef of pork, having a much richer and more tender flavor.

Grass fed, grain finished means that our cattle and hogs have had access to pasture their entire lives, and once they mature into the finishing program, they are switched to a grain and roughage diet until harvested.

Wilders Reserve represents the highest tier of our beef program. These cuts are hand-selected based on exceptional marbling and carcass quality for an elevated eating experience.

Wagyu beef is known for its intense marbling, buttery texture, and rich flavor profile. The intramuscular fat creates a more tender and flavorful eating experience than traditional beef.

Wagyu cattle require intensive care, longer feeding programs, elite genetics, and significant time and investment to produce the level of marbling and quality the breed is known for. The result is a premium eating experience unlike traditional beef.

We ship orders weekly on Mondays and Tuesdays. If you place your order Wednesday-Sunday, it will ship the following Monday or Tuesday.

All products are individually vacuum sealed, frozen, and packed in insulated shipping boxes with dry ice and/or cold packs to maintain temperature during transit.

We ship UPS, which typically takes 1-3 days to arrive once your has been packed and shipped. Depending on the season and distance from our shipping facilities, orders are packed over ice packs and/or dry ice.

We have FOUR shipping zones:

North Carolina
Eastern USA
Mid-West USA
Western USA

Check out our blog on shipping to find the rate for your location!

Definitely! We have multiple options for local pickup. You can pick up your order at our Downtown Clayton Storefront or Farm General Store. Just choose the pickup option at checkout.

Please Note: If a customer fails to accept delivery or pick up a product within 60 days of the order date, Wilders will consider the property abandoned and has the right to sell, dispose of, or use any such products in any way it chooses.

Due to the nature of the product, we cannot accept returns. If you are unhappy with your order please contact us immediately so we can help resolve the issue.

Please email orders@wilders.com to start a conversation.

Yes, we offer rush processing for orders in certain circumstances. Please contact our customer service team at orders@wilders.com before placing your order to confirm availability and discuss additional fees that may apply. Rush processing depends on product availability and shipping carrier timelines.

We recommend ensuring someone is available to receive the delivery, especially for perishable items. Once the package is delivered to the provided address, we are not responsible for items left unattended. To maintain freshness, please refrigerate or freeze the contents as soon as possible after delivery.

Please double check your shipping information before placing your order. Once an order has been processed and leaves our facility, we are unfortunately unable to reroute, refund, or replace packages shipped to an incorrect address entered at checkout.

If you notice an address error shortly after placing your order, contact our customer service team as soon as possible and we’ll do our best to help before the order ships.

Wagyu cooks best with a simple preparation that lets the quality of the beef shine. We recommend seasoning lightly with salt and pepper and cooking over high heat to develop a great crust.

For the best results, we recommend using a cast iron skillet or flat top grill whenever possible. Because of Wagyu’s rich marbling, cooking over an open flame can cause the fat to drip and create flare-ups that may impact the cook and flavor of the steak.

For best results, thaw product overnight in the refrigerator. If you need a quicker option, place the vacuum-sealed meat in cold water until thawed.

Some of our favorite grilling cuts include:

• Ribeye
• New York Strip
• Sirloin Boneless
• Skirt Steak
• Burger Patties

Vacuum-sealed products stored properly in the freezer can maintain quality for several months.

Our cattle are pasture-raised and grain finished with a blend created by our Wagyu nutritionist. Our hogs are pasture-raised on the ground, free to forage through wooden pasture, then grain finished as well!

We are not certified organic because we feel it is important to treat our animals like we would our children. We never give any unnecessary medicine, but if an animal becomes ill we will treat it with the appropriate antibiotics.

Yes! Our animals enjoy life grazing on our 1300 acre farm - just as nature intended. The cattle move pastures regularly throughout the year.

We raise 100% Fullblood Wagyu cattle and Berkshire hogs.

Our facilities are top notch, meeting Beef Quality Assurance standards.

We treat our animals in the most humane way possible - all of our processors are Certified Animal Welfare Approved and USDA inspected.

We treat our animals just like you would your children. We never give them any unnecessary medication, but occasionally they do get sick and need to be treated accordingly.

If you are interested in a farm tour, please email info@wilders.com for more information.

We do not currently host events or rent out our property at this time.

Our products are available in several locations across eastern North Carolina. You can find a full Iist of where to find our products here.

You can also purchase online for local pickup or shipping.