Glenn Crookes Co-founder, Head of Craft
Glenn leads recipe development and the air-drying process, balancing coriander, cracked pepper and patient timing to achieve authentic, more-ish flavour. South-African soul, British precision.
South-African Soul, UK Crafted.
Since 2012, crafting award-winning biltong with uncompromising quality and passion.
Grass-fed UK/Irish/EU
Small-batch air-dried
Since 2012
Our Origin, Weardale 2012
Founded by Glenn & Terri Crookes in Weardale, we’ve been bringing small-batch biltong to the UK since 2012, made using grass-fed UK/Irish and EU beef and time-honoured air-drying methods, all produced in a source-accredited, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.
Biltong was part memory, part mission. For our family, it wasn’t only a delicious link to our South-African roots; it became the protein-rich snack we kept reaching for, day after day. From those first small batches in 2012, we committed to three things: trusted UK/Irish and EU grass-fed beef, time-honoured spice and marinade, and slow air-drying for days—not shortcuts. That promise still guides every pack we make.
The Biltong Man stands for strength, grit and finishing what you start—our Bull mark is a reminder to bring that spirit to everyday life. We champion stories of people who “give life horns”, and we craft snacks that fuel the pursuit: on the pitch, on the trail, or simply getting through a busy day.
How We Make It
Time over shortcuts. Clean ingredients, patient craft, unmistakable flavour.
Spice
We start simple: coriander and cracked pepper to wake the beef.
Marinate
The seasoning rests long enough to sink in, not just sit on top.
Air-Dry
Low and slow for three to five days preserves tenderness and depth.
Slice
Lean or Fatty, hand-cut for the exact bite and texture you prefer.
Spice
We start simple: coriander and cracked pepper to wake the beef.
Marinate
The seasoning rests long enough to sink in, not just sit on top.
Air-Dry
Low and slow for three to five days preserves tenderness and depth.
Slice
Lean or Fatty, hand-cut for the exact bite and texture you prefer.
Quality You Can Taste
High-Protein
Serious protein, clean fuel for active days.
Grass-Fed UK/Irish/EU
Responsible sourcing, richer, cleaner flavour.
Gluten-Free
Naturally gluten-free recipes, clearly labelled.
Award-Winning
Recognised for standout taste and craft.
Quality You Can Taste
High-Protein
Serious protein, clean fuel for active days.
Grass-Fed UK/Irish/EU
Responsible sourcing, richer, cleaner flavour.
Gluten-Free
Naturally gluten-free recipes, clearly labelled.
Award-Winning
Recognised for standout taste and craft.
People Behind The Craft
Family-founded in Weardale in 2012, we’re a small team obsessed with flavour, texture and doing things properly, batch after batch.
Terri Crookes Co-founder, Operations & Quality
Terri oversees sourcing, batch control and labelling. She champions our gluten-conscious approach and keeps every pack consistent, clearly labelled and ready to enjoy.
Her favorite is : Traditional Droëwors
What goes in matters.
We partner with trusted UK and Irish farmers who share our standards for animal welfare and traceability. We choose grass-fed beef, selected for clean flavour and consistent texture, then keep our recipes simple and transparent, real spices, patient methods, nothing unnecessary.
Every batch is small-scale and closely monitored from spice to slice. Our gluten-conscious approach is measured, not marketing: our malt vinegar is laboratory-tested to coeliac-safe standards, and ‘The Original’ range uses apple cider vinegar for those who prefer an alternative. Clear labels, audited suppliers, accountable craft.
- Our principles :
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Responsible UK/Irish and EU sourcing & full traceability
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Grass-fed beef selected for flavour and quality
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Small-batch production, checked at every stage
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Gluten-conscious recipes with verified testin
Honest ingredients. Patient craft. Quality you can taste.
The Number 1 Finest Biltong in the UK
Discover the outstanding quality that makes our meat a reference for 160,000 beef snacks lovers since 2012.
The Number 1 Finest Biltong in the UK
Discover the outstanding quality that makes our meat a reference for 160,000 beef snacks lovers since 2012.
Certified "Great Taste 2025"
Awarded by independent judges for standout flavour and quality.
Passionate since 2012
Small-batch makers, perfecting the craft with care and pride.
High Quality Beef Only
Selected grass-fed cuts, expertly spiced and slowly air-dried.
Made for Lean or Fatty Lovers
Choose lean precision or rich fatty depth, same premium craft.
Customer Reviews
Alex Roberts,
Verified Buyer
Beautifully Flavoured Indulgent Perfection -
Have you ever had a perfectly cooked, beautifully seasoned steak and thought, I wish I could eat this as a snack? If so then this is the answer to all of your prayers.
I had high hopes for this biltong when I ordered it, and it has surpassed my expectations in every way.
If you are a fan of jerky then you have to try this biltong because you will never go back, and if you've never tried biltong before I promise you that you will LOVE this. It is melt in your mouth perfection. The only issue you will have will be trying not to eat it all in one sitting
Wild Garlic Biltong (Lean/Fatty)
£7.50 £30.00
Annie Mennzies,
Verified Buyer
Delicious biltong - I have to hide it from family or it’s all gone !! Yummy yummy 😊
Wild Garlic Biltong (Lean/Fatty)
£7.50 £30.00
Mr Scott,
Verified Buyer
YOU NEED TO TRY THIS -
Absolutely bang on! 15/10. Bought the 'fatty' garlic biltong. Lovely punch of garlic flavour. great value for money. Good ratio of meat/fat. Better than Kings, better than Jack links. Better than them all. Highly recommend.
Wild Garlic Biltong (Lean/Fatty)
£7.50 £30.00
Anonymous,
Verified Buyer
The Best - Officially from a South African
As a dinkum South African, raised on braais, combies, sunny skies and Chevrolet, rugby, and melktert - I can confirm this is the best biltong and droewors I’ve ever had outside of my home town of Klerksdorp. Remember back in the late 70s when the local garage used to have an illicit projector room round the back and charge you a rand to watch bootleg American films while your uncle Roy got you some cold fantas and cut you a big lekker slice of perfectly salted billies with just the right amount of vet and moisture so you could chew it for ages while sipping on your cooldrink? THIS biltong is THAT memory. Pure perfection. Pure South Africa.
Chilli Garlic Droëwors
£15.95
Kay C,
Verified Buyer
So Morish! -
This are the best droewors we have found in the UK. It is full of flavour and has a lovely texture. A brilliant after school snack for the kids to keep them going till dinner time. I would really recommend these. This company's biltong is also fantastic - especially the peri peri one which isn't too spicy.
Chilli Garlic Droëwors
£15.95
Rob,
Verified Buyer
Genuine Top Glass Biltong -
I'm South African and I love my biltong, but I have been out of the country for nearly 20 years. I have tried a huge amount of UK produced biltong over the years - but most have failed to hit the spot… I NEVER write reviews, but the quality of this biltong - has inspired me to write one. The perfect degree of wet v dry with an awesome flavour has hit the spot for me... Highly recommended! More please!
Tasty Traditional Biltong (Lean/Fatty)
£2.20 £30.00
KB,
Verified Buyer
Buy this immediately!
I’ve just received my 7th kilo of biltong from the biltong man, and I just can't get enough. I've even put about 8 other people onto this stuff and they've all become obsessives too. Absolutely and entirely delicious. I've eaten biltong and jerky variants all over the world: this guy makes it better than anyone else and it's not even close.
Tasty Traditional Biltong (Lean/Fatty)
£2.20 £30.00
Linda Young,
Verified Buyer
Buy this Droewors from The Biltong Man!
Don't hesitate to buy Droewors from The Biltong Man. They offer a very professional service, the delivery was so fast, and the taste is really LEKKER. Took me back to my youth in South Africa. I'm looking forward to buying and trying other products from them.
Tasty Traditional Droëwors
£2.50
Thai M,
Verified Buyer
High Protein and TASTY! -
Lovely Biltong!
Ordered a kilo to use as pre/post gym snacks and it’s perfect!
Had a few questions to ask and they were answered by Glenn one of the owners at The Biltong Man, cracking service from top to bottom and amazing biltong!
Nice 'n' Spicy Biltong (Lean/Fatty)
£7.50 £26.95
Celeste Petersen,
Verified Buyer
I can honestly say this is THE BEST! -
As South Africans living in the UK we have tried many variations from many suppliers over the years and can honestly say that THIS IS THE BEST !! We can finally stop the search for perfect droewors… We bought a Kilo and have to hide it away and ration everyone otherwise it will be gone in a day.
Chilli Garlic Droëwors
£15.95
Anthony Kirk,
Verified Buyer
The BEST QUALITY post surgery dietary supplement - I have bought this product for several years where I have had a need to increase the amount of iron in my diet post surgery. On the last occasion I lost half of my blood during surgery and with little trust in transfusion bloods I opted again to eat Biltong for it's high iron content as part of my recovery regime. GOOD excuse or what? This product is excellent quality and having eaten this product in several countries around the globe I can honestly say this is the best I have found.
Tasty Traditional Biltong (Lean/Fatty)
£2.20 £30.00
J. F. A. Ward,
Verified Buyer
As the title says, just amazing quality. I was advised not to get the spicy ones as they were so hot but what's life without a bit of taste? It's personal preference but I've found that they're just the right amount of heat and added flavour to an already delicious meat. My go to snack hands down. It's just hard not eating too much!
Tangy Peri Peri Biltong (Lean/Fatty)
£7.50 £26.95
Zoe,
Verified Buyer
Tastes like the real deal! - Was absolutely the best Christmas present, beats most supposed bolting in this country hands down- far more like the bolting I used to eat in South Africa. Great value too!
Tangy Peri Peri Biltong (Lean/Fatty)
£7.50 £26.95
The blacksmith,
Verified Buyer
The biltong is fresh, well packaged and tastes fantastic!! - Perfect. Not too dry and well seasoned. This is my second order. I will be ordering again.
Nice 'n' Spicy Biltong (Lean/Fatty)
£7.50 £26.95
Jan,
Verified Buyer
Super tasty, great value - Absolutely love this stuff! Been buying it over and over again since I started on a high protein, low calorie diet. The taste is great, with a nice bit of spice to make it more interesting - I find myself snacking on it all the time! It's great value for money too, and a 500g bag lasts me two weeks at a time, for which I have to keep it in the fridge.
Nice 'n' Spicy Biltong (Lean/Fatty)
£7.50 £26.95
DH,
Verified Buyer
Superb Taste - Can’t fault this product very,very tasty this is my third order I eat these anytime of day.Also during pre/post workouts.
Try them plenty protein,iron and zinc in them.
Tasty Traditional Droëwors
£2.50
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Respect the Beef, Charge Your Dreams
Respecting the Beef, for The Biltong Man begins with respecting the land, respecting the animals that share this planet with us and ensuring that their welfare is kept to the highest of standards. We only buy the best quality beef that is traceable from grass fed herds from British and Irish farms.
Our delicious Biltong recipes have been created by us with much passion & care, further complementing our ancestor’s recipes to capture mouth-watering flavours, using the BEST of cuts of BRITISH, IRISH and EU BEEF infused with the SPLENDOUR of SOUTH AFRICAN SPICES”.
Using state of the art curing ovens, exceeding Health and Safety Standards whilst safeguarding the flavour and tradition of homemade Biltong we take pride in handcrafting each delicious stick. It takes us approximately 2.3 kilograms of the finest beef to produce 1 kilogram of The Biltong’s Mans BEST. Our cuts of silverside beef are infused with salt, black pepper, coriander, celery, chilli, garlic, smoked paprika, ground cloves, malt/apple cider vinegar, and of course A TOUCH OF THE BILTONG MANS MAGIC!
Fuel Your Training, The Clean Way
Small-batch, air-dried beef snacks made for performance. High-protein, gluten-free and crafted from grass-fed UK/Irish/EU beef, no shortcuts, just results.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our products, shipping, returns, and more.
What is biltong?
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Biltong is a traditional South African dried meat, marinated in vinegar, salt, and spices, then air-dried. Unlike jerky, it is not smoked or cooked with heat, which gives it a tender texture and a rich, natural flavour.
What is droëwors?
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Droëwors (pronounced 'droo-eh-vors') is a traditional South African dried sausage, seasoned with coriander and spices. It's a high-protein snack that's perfect for on-the-go snacking.
What is the difference between biltong and beef jerky?
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Beef jerky is cooked or smoked using direct heat, resulting in a drier, firmer texture. Biltong is air-dried at cool temperatures, which preserves more moisture and delivers a fuller, more natural flavour.
Are our products Gluten Free?
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All of our biltong is Gluten Free.
However, our Droewors is not.
How long does beef snacks last once opened?
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4-6 days is the standard consumption recommendation. However, correct storing of your beef snacks can extend its longevity.
How should I store my beef snacks once opened?
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The recommended way to store our beef snacks, if you don't want to share it, is to 'hide’ your beef snacks in a cool, dry, well ventilated place out of direct sunlight. A kitchen cupboard away from your oven would be just fine!
Do your products contain allergens?
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Some of our products may contain gluten, soy, or other allergens depending on the variant. Please check the individual product page for full allergen information.
What is the shelf life of your products?
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Our products typically have a shelf life of 3 to 6 months in their original sealed packaging, when stored in a cool, dry place.
What cuts of beef do you use ?
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Biltong is made with sustainably sourced grass fed UK, Irish and EU Beef. The cut used is called Silverside, best known and used for biltong.
What is your return policy?
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We offer a 14-day return policy. If you're not satisfied with your purchase, you can return it within 14 days for a full refund or exchange.