Straight From The Ranch
What Our Customers Say
Every word below was written by a real customer on our Google listing.
“Hooser custom meats is second to none. This week was my first time to try their roast. It was spectacular. This is the only place I will purchase meat from.”
“This place is definitely worth the drive. It’s down a country road but the people are great and the service is good. And the meat products are fresh. Literally fresh. This is a Ranch to table Outlet. Check it out.”
“LOVE everything about them from ordering to delivery. They were so helpful on the cuts and made ordering so easy and the delivery guy was so nice! We will order again for sure!”
“Wow! Amazing experience and selection of meats, snack foods and spices! Cheaper than the grocery stores and you know exactly where your meats are coming from! Highly recommend shopping at Hooser Custom Meats!”
“Amazing place. Best quality of meat and customer service. We just LOVE going out to the ranch to see Tori and get the best meat in town. Just got steaks for my husband’s birthday! So tender and best quality.”
“The only place we buy our meat from is Hooser Custom Meats! The absolute best steak we’ve had and the people are awesome as well! Great meat and extremely helpful people, you won’t be sorry!”
“Truly a family business. Beef Filets you can cut with a fork. I would recommend their steaks to everyone. Their summer sausage reminds me of summer sausage you used to buy in small country stores.”
“Hooser beef is wonderful. Tori and her husband are top notch and friendly. They have both assisted me when making a purchase. We will continue to buy our beef from Hooser.”
“I’m a new customer and have been two weeks in a row now. I haven’t tried anything I didn’t love! Soo happy to find someone local with plenty of things on hand and lots of good specials!”
“We absolutely fell in love with the staff and the meats! We did the drive, it was a beautiful drive! We will definitely be using Hooser Custom Meats again and sharing the love!”
“Almost a road trip to get there, but so worth the drive. The beef is delicious, the pork chops to die for and the staff are the best. Look forward to seeing them whenever I go.”
“Wow, the best NY Strips I’ve bought. It was my first time buying from Hooser, and they did not disappoint. Great selection of meats and everyone is very friendly.”
“They have really great meats and are super friendly and helpful! The selection is amazing, you will definitely find everything you need meat wise and then some.”
“When in Texas, specifically the Dallas-Fort Worth area visiting our family, we visit our Hooser family. Best meats, best people, incredible experience!”
“Extremely high quality cattle and products right off the ranch. Great people running it all too! The beef tastes phenomenal!”
“Very friendly and efficient staff. The Wagyu meat has always been exceptional. No comparison to grocery stores.”
“Only place I will buy my skirt steak or ribeye steaks from. Amazing quality, and recommend them to everyone.”
“Tori is always providing service with a smile! The amazing quality of Hooser Custom Meats is far above all others!”
“Great people and great steaks! They prioritize quality and it shows in the incredible taste of their meats.”
“Awesome farm and quality meat. I eat it and we get members at my gym to buy it as well! Great people.”
“Everyone is so nice and helpful! The deals are so great and the food is so good! Can’t wait for my next haul!”
“Excellent service, excellent meat, fair prices, locally grown! What more do you need?”
“Good quality properly cured meats. They even carry tomahawk steaks and ribeye. Awesome service.”
“Delicious, budget friendly, fresh options, good people. And Maggie Moo is the cutest.”
“Great beef, even better folks. My go-to when it has to be the best.”
“Friendly staff and best meats I’ve ever had. Can’t go wrong with Hooser Custom Meats.”
“Nice people and great meat! Happy to have them nearby so we can get beef whenever we need it.”
“It’s the best meat in the world as far as I’m concerned. Very flavorful, juicy and tender.”
“Love Hooser Custom Meats. They never disappoint. Everyone is so nice and the meat is awesome.”
“Amazing products and service! This will be the only place I buy meat from, from now on!”
“Friendly staff and a great selection of meats. Totally worth buying from Hooser Custom Meats.”
“Lots of high quality beef at a fair price. Great people to do business with.”
“Great quality that we really enjoy, and there are so many cuts to choose from!”
“Outstanding quality and service! Great prices on trim and suet.”
“Best meat and customer service. Love doing business with these guys and gals.”
“Amazing quality meat! Great service and I always know that our meal will be amazingly delicious!”
Straight From The Ranch
Frequently Asked Questions
Tap any question to read the answer. Buying a whole or half? See the whole and half questions here.
Ordering & Delivery
How do I order?
Order online through our shop any time, or call or text Tori at (903) 519-0848.
Or shop in store at the ranch. 2408 Hamrock Rd, Italy, TX 76651. Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 3:30pm. After hours and weekends by appointment.
For a whole or half beef, calling is easier, since we walk through your cut sheet together.
Do you deliver?
Three ways to get your beef:
- Store pickup at the ranch. Free. 2408 Hamrock Rd, Italy, TX 76651. Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 3:30pm. After hours and weekends by appointment.
- Meat & Greet delivery. We run orders out to Corsicana, Hillsboro, Midlothian, Waco and Waxahachie. The fee runs $20 to $40 depending on mileage.
- UPS shipping. Ordered online and shipped to your door. Rates vary by location.
For bulk and freight orders, give us a call and we’ll sort it out.
Where do you ship?
We ship throughout the continental United States via UPS. We are not currently set up to ship to Alaska or Hawaii.
How does the meat arrive?
Frozen and vacuum sealed, in boxes. If you’re picking up at the ranch you don’t need to bring anything, though you’re welcome to bring coolers for a big order.
Free Beef Friday
What is Free Beef Friday?
Every Friday we give away a free item with your purchase. For every $100 you spend in the shop, you get one free item. Spend $200 and you get two, spend $300 and you get three.
The item changes week to week.
What qualifies?
Anything sold in the store, plus boxed quarters and eighths.
Wholes and halves are not eligible. Those are already priced on hanging weight and cut to order.
Cannot be combined with other promotions.
How do I find out what’s free this week?
We post it on the site, and we announce it on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. You can also sign up for text and email alerts so it comes straight to you.
The Ranch & The Beef
Where does your beef come from?
Our own ranch in Italy, Texas, in Ellis County. We raise it, we know every animal, and we have it processed to our own standards.
What’s the difference between F1 Wagyu and Hooser Reserve?
F1 Wagyu. “F1” means first generation cross. We breed a Wagyu bull to our Angus cows, so the calf is half Wagyu, half Angus.
That cross is deliberate. Wagyu genetics bring the fine, evenly spread intramuscular marbling that gives the beef its buttery richness. Angus brings frame, hardiness and a solid beef backbone. Purebred Wagyu are small and slow to finish. Crossing them onto Angus gives you Wagyu marbling on a bigger, better-finishing animal.
On the plate: heavier marbling, richer flavor, and more forgiving on the grill, because that intramuscular fat protects the steak if you run a little past your mark. Best in the ribeyes, strips, picanha and anything you want to sear.
Hooser Reserve. Most of the time this is Angus crossed with Hereford, the classic black baldy. Sometimes it’s Brangus, and sometimes it’s pure Angus.
Crossbred cattle get what stockmen call hybrid vigor: they are hardier and healthier than either parent line on its own. The Angus side carries the marbling and the black hide. The Hereford side brings good temperament, easy fleshing and strong foraging. When we run Brangus, the Brahman influence adds real heat tolerance, which matters in a Texas summer.
On the plate: a cleaner, more traditional beef flavor and slightly leaner cuts. If you find Wagyu too rich, this is your line. It roasts beautifully and makes exceptional ground beef.
Both are heifers and steers processed at 24 to 30 months, both dry age 21 days, and both are cut to your sheet. You aren’t choosing between good and better. You’re choosing a flavor profile.
Why does the age of the animal matter?
We process heifers and steers at 24 to 30 months. Not cows, which have already calved, and not bulls. Those are mature animals and their beef goes to lean grind.
That 24 to 30 month window is where marbling, tenderness and flavor come together. It’s a fair question to ask anyone selling you beef, and not everyone answers it.
Can I visit the ranch?
Yes. The ranch store is open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 3:30pm, and we’d love to have you. Ranch visits and tours are by appointment, so call or text ahead and we’ll set a time.
Do you sell anything besides beef?
Yes. Pasture-raised pork, chicken and lamb, plus specialty items: beef bacon, pepperoni, snack sticks, jerky, dry sausage, sausage rings, bratwurst, rendered tallow and whipped tallow.
We also carry Meat Church BBQ rubs and seasonings, and Maggie Moo Merch, our own hats, shirts and ranch gear named after Maggie Moo herself.
Still have a question?
Call or text (903) 519-0848, email hoosercustommeats@gmail.com, or come see us at the ranch.
