Ottawa Valley Meats is no gimmicks and like Papa Earth has small box options. Their site is easy to navigate. Despite the name they do offer local meat delivery in Toronto and not just Ottawa.
“The easiest, affordable farm to plate service”. “Local, natural and free delivery." - Ottawa Valley Meats web store that serves Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and beyond including the Toronto, GTA.
Bulk Price Savings for meat and fish: The minimum spend at Ottawa Valley Meats is $700. And they are currently offering a 5% off code. The price drops when the volume per item increases. With our selection of the meats, the best pricing started at an order of $2,019.
Price Transparency: Pricing could be more transparent but all prices can be calculated. Ottawa Valley Meats advertises the total price per box and displays the weight of a box in pounds. Take your time to create the same or similar orders across your different options to see if Ottawa Valley Meats is best for you.
Price Level: Medium. Compared to the #1 reviewed company Farm Club, Ottawa Valley Meats is just over $250 more a year for a bulk meat and fish order.
Product Claims, Sourcing, and Certification: Some information about each type of meat is listed on their homepage under the title ‘What We Provide’.
Ordering Process: Simple. You can custom build your order online and combine multiple products. They are clear about their cancellation and refund policies.
Customer Service and Reviews: We emailed Ottawa Valley Meats for the best pricing and were responded to rather quickly with a referral to the website.
Ranking: 1st
Bulk Price Savings:
No minimum order required.
Price Transparency:
Good. Openly shown in lbs.
Sourcing Info: Seen on website with videos for added details.
Order Process: Simple; on website.
Total Price: LOW: $2264.73
Customer Service Good.
Ranking: #2
Bulk Price Savings:
Starts at: $1250.00
Price Transparency:
Good. Openly shown in lbs.
Sourcing Info: Seen on website with videos for added details.
Order Process: Simple; on website.
Total Price: LOW: $2332.59
Customer Service Good.
Ranking: #3
Bulk Price Savings:
Starts at: $2019.00
Price Transparency:
Able to calculate.
Sourcing Info:
Shown on website.
Order Process: Simple; on website.
Total Price: MEDIUM: $2516.80
Customer Service Good.
Ranking: #4
Bulk Price Savings:
Starts at: $2244.12
Price Transparency:
Able to calculate.
Sourcing Info:
Shown on website.
Order Process: Simple; on website.
Total Price: HIGH: $2822.00
Customer Service Good.
Ranking: #5
Bulk Price Savings:
Lower prices on 4-5 adult box*
Price Transparency:
see review*
Sourcing Info:
Shown on website.
Order Process: Simple; on website.
Total Price: HIGH: $2903.20
Customer Service Poor.
Ranking: #6
Bulk Price Savings:
None.
Price Transparency:
Able to calculate.
Sourcing Info:
Limited.
Order Process: Simple; on website.
Total Price: VERY HIGH: $3456.35
Customer Service Good.
Ranking: #7
Bulk Price Savings:
Lower prices start at $1195.20*
Price Transparency:
Able to calculate
Sourcing Info: Seen on website with videos for added details.
Order Process: bulk only per email.
Total Price: * VERY HIGH: $3683.60
Customer Service Good.
Ranking: #8
Bulk Price Savings:
None.
Price Transparency:
Not Transparent.
Sourcing Info:
Limited.
Order Process: Complicated.
Total Price: VERY HIGH: $3290.00
Customer Service Poor.
Ranking: #9
Bulk Price Savings:
None.
Price Transparency:
Not transparent.
Sourcing Info: Seen on website with videos for added details.
Order Process: Complicated.
Total Price: VERY HIGH: $3652.75
Customer Service: Poor.
Ranking: #10
Bulk Price Savings:
Lower prices start at $1976.00*
Price Transparency:
*charging HST - non-transparent
Sourcing Info: Seen on website with videos for added details.
Order Process: Complicated.
Total Price: * HIGH: $3052.00
Customer Service Poor.
Ranking: #11
Bulk Price Savings:
Unknown.
Price Transparency:
Not Transparent.
Sourcing Info:
Limited.
Order Process: Very complicated.
Total Price: Unknown.
Customer Service Poor.
Ranking: #12
Bulk Price Savings:
Unknown.
Price Transparency:
Not Transparent.
Sourcing Info:
Limited.
Order Process: Very complicated.
Total Price: Unknown.
Customer Service Poor.
