
Buy Meat Online for Delivery Across Hamilton – Beef, Lamb, Pork, Chicken
Welcome to Chicken n Things, your trusted online butcher for Hamilton. We deliver farm-fresh chicken, beef, lamb, pork, and meat boxes straight from our Onehunga (Auckland) facility to homes and businesses throughout Hamilton and surrounding areas — including Rototuna, Frankton, Chartwell, and Cambridge — using our refrigerated vehicles or trusted courier partners.
Rated 4.7 stars by over 500 happy customers, we are your reliable source for premium fresh meat delivery in Hamilton every week. Our processing facilities handle over 50 tonnes of fresh meat weekly, ensuring you get premium quality with every online order.

Hamilton Meat Delivery & Shipping Details
Our refrigerated trucks deliver all over Hamilton. Orders can be placed until 12pm the day before for next-day delivery in your area.
Free delivery for orders over $100. Delivery days: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Areas covered include Rototuna, Frankton, Chartwell, and Cambridge.
For areas outside our direct route, we use express courier service ($20 per 20kg, 21–40kg = $40, etc.).
Deliveries are usually made between 8am – 8pm. Please leave a shady spot or chilly bin if you won’t be home.

Packaging & Sustainability
Materials: Sturdy cardboard boxes + wool insulation + food-safe ice packs.
Pickup for reuse: Available in areas served by our own drivers — tell us when you’re done and we’ll collect boxes and ice packs.

Food Safety & Quality
We comply with all New Zealand legal and safety requirements and operate a documented Food Safety and Quality Management System.
Our team is fully trained to ensure fresh, safe, and consistently high-quality meat for every Hamilton customer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you deliver fresh meat to all Hamilton districts?
Do you deliver fresh meat to all Hamilton districts?
Yes! We deliver to Hamilton and surrounding suburbs, including Rototuna, Frankton, Chartwell, and Cambridge via our refrigerated trucks. Areas outside our truck route are serviced by express courier to ensure your meat arrives chilled and fresh.
How is the meat kept fresh during deliveries?
How is the meat kept fresh during deliveries?
All meat is packed in sturdy cardboard boxes with a wool liner and food-safe ice gel packs. This keeps your order chilled from our facility to your door, whether by refrigerated truck or courier.
Why choose Hamilton meat delivery over supermarkets?
Why choose Hamilton meat delivery over supermarkets?
Ordering online gives you farm-fresh, premium quality meat delivered straight to your home. Unlike supermarkets, we source NZ grass-fed meat and handle it under strict food safety processes, so you get consistent quality every time.
Can I get next-day meat delivery in Hamilton?
Can I get next-day meat delivery in Hamilton?
Yes! Place your order before 12 PM the day before delivery in Hamilton to receive it the next day.
Is there a delivery fee for online meat orders?
Is there a delivery fee for online meat orders?
- Free delivery for orders over $100 within our Hamilton truck route.
- For areas outside the route, courier delivery is $20 per 0–20kg, $40 per 21–40kg, and so on.
Can I return the packaging?
Can I return the packaging?
Yes! In areas served by our own drivers, we will happily collect used boxes and ice packs for reuse. Please let us know when you are ready for pickup.
Do you supply to restaurants or only households?
Do you supply to restaurants or only households?
We supply both. Hamilton households and restaurants can order our premium meat, with all orders packed and delivered under the same strict food safety standards.
How should I store my order once it arrives?
How should I store my order once it arrives?
Keep your meat refrigerated at 0–4°C if using within 1–2 days. For longer storage, freeze immediately. All cuts are vacuum-sealed to maintain freshness.
What happens if I’m not home when the meat delivery arrives?
What happens if I’m not home when the meat delivery arrives?
We recommend leaving a shady spot or chilly bin for your delivery. If no safe location is available, please contact us ahead of time to arrange an alternative delivery.
