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.
⭐️ Great Taste Awards 2025 and 2022
Recognised for Outstanding Taste.
Celebrating exceptional flavour and 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 £26.95
Purchased on March 14th, 2025
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 £26.95
Purchased on March 14th, 2025
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 £26.95
Purchased on March 14th, 2025
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 £26.95
Purchased on March 14th, 2025
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 £26.95
Purchased on March 14th, 2025
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 £26.95
Purchased on March 14th, 2025
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 £26.95
Purchased on March 14th, 2025
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 £26.95
Purchased on March 14th, 2025
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
Purchased on March 14th, 2025
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 £26.95
Purchased on March 14th, 2025
How long does biltong last once opened?
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4-6 days is the standard consumption recommendation. However, correct storing of your biltong can extend its longevity.
How should I store my biltong once opened?
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The recommended way to store our biltong, if you don't want to share it, is to 'hide’ your Biltong in a cool, dry, well ventilated place out of direct sunlight. A kitchen cupboard away from your oven would be just fine!
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.
Is Biltong a cooked meat?
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Biltong is best described as a ‘dried’ or ‘cured’ meat. Biltong firstly goes through a process of being cured and marinated, then to be hung on hooks to air dry before being sliced, packaged and ready to eat. Yum!
Why doesn’t my biltong have the pinkish tone seen in some photos?
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Oxidation. As soon as the biltong stick is sliced, the surface of the biltong is open to air, oxidation takes place altering the pink tone to turn to more of a brown tone. It’s a perfectly natural reaction. But, the flavoursome taste, texture and tenderness won’t be affected.
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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 beef, no shortcuts, just results.
Build yours 💪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.
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