Our Abattoir
18211 Old Dewdney Trunk Road Pitt Meadows, BC • V3Y 2R9
Mon to Fri: 7:00am to 3:00pm
Know Your Butcher. Know Your Food.
Why an On-Site Abattoir Matters
- Lower stress, lower miles, lower footprint: Animals are processed on the same farm where they’re raised, reducing transport stress and emissions.
- Proven animal welfare: Humane handling and slaughter under provincial inspection for every kill.
- Full quality control end to end: Raised, processed, butchered, and sold on our farm for consistent quality and traceability.
- Real transparency: Facility cameras and clear processes so customers and partners know how their food is handled.
Why Choose Hopcott’s Processing Services?
Provincially inspected and quality‑driven, we provide tailored beef and lamb processing for individuals and small farms—complete custom cuts, careful handling, and dependable service to your exact specifications.
Processing Fees & Value Adds
- Slaughter Fee per carcass up to 800 lbs: $340 (waste disposal included)
- Slaughter Fee per carcass over 800 lbs: $380 (waste disposal included)
- CIDC Fee: $5.00 per head
- Fee for any animal over 30 months: $40 per head
- Dry Aging Fee (over 7 days): $5 per head per day
- Cut and Wrap: $1.35 per lb
- Cut and Cryovac: $1.50 per lb
- Slaughter ONLY Fee with NO Cut & Wrap – Additional $25.00 per head
- Grading Available – Additional $10.00 per head
- Side Split Order (Same Cutting Instructions) – $30.00 per side
- One Steak Per Pack – $30.00 per side
- Slaughter Fee carcass up to 65 lbs: $85.00 (waste disposal included)
- Slaughter Fee carcass over 65 lbs: $110.00 (waste disposal included)
- Dry Aging Fee (over 48 hr): $3 per head *remove
- Cut and Wrap (60 lb. Carcass Weight & Under) Minimum Charge: $90.00
- Cut and Wrap (Over 60 lb. Carcass): $1.50 per lb
- Cut and Cryovac (60 lb. Carcass Weight & Under) Minimum Charge: $100.00
- Cut and Cryovac (Over 60 lb. Carcass): $1.65 per lb.
- Animal Split Order (Same Cutting Instructions) – $30.00 per head
- One Chop Per Pack – $20.00 per head
- Slaughter ONLY Fee with NO Cut & Wrap – Additional – $15.00 per head
PICKUP – Once notified, you will have 5 business days to pick up your product. If you cannot pick up within that time frame, there will be an added fee of $10 per day, per head.
custom@hopcottfarms.ca 604.465.5000 ext.2
DELIVERY – Options / Pricing Available Upon Request
18211 Old Dewdney Trunk Road, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2R9
CANCELLATION – If you cancel within 10 days of your appointment, you will receive your full deposit.
Halal Certification at Hopcott Farms
Note: While our slaughter practices are Halal, our retail beef is packaged and stored in a facility that also handles pork, and some retail cases may contain pork products.
Personalized customization of cuts, encompassing steak thicknesses, roast sizes, and packaging specifications.
Employing a natural aging process for beef for 14 to 21 days, optimizing tenderness by breaking down muscle tissue.
Offering extended options for dry aging of beef upon request.
Accurate labeling of each package with the specific cut name and processing date.
Quick freezing techniques employed to preserve the utmost freshness of your meat.
Monitored and Quality Control regularly to ensure standards are always being met.
Looking for Custom Processing?
Contact us to confirm your specific requirements at abattoir@hopcottfarms.ca or call 604 465 5000 ext. 2.
See the links below for our custom Beef and Lamb order sheets:
Frequently Asked Questions
Should you not find answers to your questions on this webpage or in the sections below, please feel free to contact our team at abattoir@hopcottfarms.ca or call 604 465 5000 ext. 2. We’re here to assist you.
When can Cutting Instructions be completed?
We request cutting instructions are completed within 48 hours of your processing date. This allows us enough time to fully review your instructions and process your orders efficiently.
Am I able to get a cut not listed on the form?
We do our very best to accommodate requests when possible. Any special requests can be added in the special instructions box at the bottom of the cutting form.
Are offals included with my cutting order?
All offals are available upon customer request.
How long will my order take to process?
Processing times vary. On average, processing takes 1-3 days for lamb, and 3 – 5 days for beef from the time of slaughter with no aging option.
When can my order be picked up?
We will contact you upon order completion. Once the order is ready for pickup, we will email an invoice along with payment options. We are available Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM for pickup. In special circumstances weekend pick up may be available.
When can I drop off my animals?
Animals must be dropped off at least 24 hours before the processing date.
How many animals am I allowed to bring in for my scheduled booking date?
Customers are permitted to bring in the amount of animals approved at the time of booking. Please contact us for any additional animals as this requires prior approval.
What are the drop off procedures for animals?
Our pens are located on the west side of Hopcott Farms Abattoir. Load your animals into one of the available empty pens. Please fill out the animal receiving form in the drop off box located beside the loading bay door.
Know Your Butcher. Know Your Food.
Wholesale Pricing
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