Original by nature

Authentically cured air-dried beef biltong, made in Chesham.

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The Original Biltong Company market table in Chesham
Where it all began

A family kitchen in South Africa

Before the facilities and national delivery, there was just Wayne, his kitchen, and a patient plan to bring genuine South African biltong to the UK.

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7Biltong is not jerky

Taste the difference

Biltong is air-dried, not cooked, and seasoned with salt and spices. Jerky is cooked with heat and sweetened or smoked.

Our biltong is

  • Air-dried
  • Naturally spiced
  • Full of beefy flavour
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BiltongJerky
How it's madeSlowly air-driedHeat dried or smoked
Flavour & textureBeefy and tenderSweet, smoky and chewy
OriginSouth AfricaNorth America
Quality promise

Our ingredient standards

Great biltong cannot be rushed. It starts with 100% grass-fed British and Irish beef, sliced, marinated and dry cured using our South African family method.

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6The biltong process

How our biltong is made

Marinated overnight

We slice 100% grass-fed British and Irish beef to our own thickness and marinate it overnight in our spices and balsamic vinegar from Modena.

Hand hung

Each slice is hand hung in our temperature-controlled drying room.

Dry cured for a week

For a week we adjust the humidity, air speed and temperature. The biltong cures slowly, stays tender and breaks up in your mouth.

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16 grab-and-go snack bags (25g each)

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2 Original biltong2 Garlic biltong2 Piri Piri biltong2 Smoky BBQ biltong2 Original droewors2 Garlic droewors2 Piri Piri droewors2 Smoky BBQ droewors
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5What customers say

Customer reviews

A taste of home★★★★★

Very nice biltong,reminds me of Cape Town many years ago

John B., verified buyer, October 2026
When something went wrong★★★★★

Excellent product

Although only half the order arrived initially, a phone call to a very friendly person resulted in the remainder arriving the next day. Excellent taste and quality.

Kathryn, verified buyer, June 2026

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Frequently asked questions

How long will my order take?

Standard UK delivery is always free and takes 2 to 4 working days.

Need it faster? Express is £5.95 (or free on orders over £50) and takes 1 to 3 working days. It can take up to 5 days during peak seasons.

We'll send a tracking link right to your inbox as soon as your order leaves us.

What if something is missing or damaged?

We pack with care, but if a mistake happens, we will put it right. Just let us know within 30 days and send a quick photo over.

Every product page shows exactly what belongs in your box, making it easy to double-check your delivery.

Which flavour should I try first?

If you can't decide, grab a Snack Box and try all four. But if you're just looking for a single bag to start, our Original is the time-tested classic that never lets you down. If you want something savoury, Garlic balances a rich herb profile perfectly. For those who like a vibrant, fiery chilli heat, reach for the Piri Piri, or go for Smoky BBQ if you prefer a sweet woodsmoke finish.

Is it a good gift?

Absolutely. Our boxes make an excellent gift for any biltong fan. Every product page lists the exact contents so there are never any surprises.

Can I pause or cancel a subscription?

Yes. You can skip, change, pause or cancel before your next delivery. Use the Manage Subscription button in any subscription email, or sign in here. We email you a link, so there is no password to remember.