Knightstown Meats & Catering

Knightstown Meats & Catering is a deer and livestock processor located in Knightstown, Indiana. Also known as Knightstown Locker, the business has been operating since 1971, growing from a small custom processing plant with freezer rentals to a successful retail meat market and catering business.

The family-owned business processes locally raised cattle and hogs along with wild game processing services. They operate a retail country meat market offering high-quality products, with most items in the top tier of USDA Choice Grade. The facility also provides catering services and sells specialty items including local honey, eggs, Wisconsin cheese, and frozen fruits and vegetables.

For current information, hunters should contact Knightstown Meats & Catering directly at 765-345-2410 to confirm drop-off procedures, pickup hours, current pricing, estimated processing timelines, or any specific requirements. Business policies may have changed since this listing was created, and we are not responsible for inaccurate information.

Deer Processing Season and Drop-off

They accept whole carcass deer for processing starting with youth season until mid-December. Hunters should call for the exact date they will no longer accept whole carcass deer. During youth and early bow season, they offer a 24-hour drop-off cooler for whole carcass deer. All deer must be checked in with the state online through Indiana.gov DNR before drop-off.

They also accept clean boneless meat year-round for processing into specialty products. Boneless meat must be fresh or frozen and stored in clear plastic food grade bags or containers. They will not accept meat in trash bags due to chemicals used in production. Hunters must provide their check-in confirmation number.

Basic Processing and Specialty Products

Basic processing options include burger (whole or in patties), steaks (whole or sliced), and various cutting specifications. They offer vacuum-sealed and shrink-wrapped packaging to ensure meat remains fresh and flavorful.

Specialty venison products include:

• Regular snack stix
• Snack stix with cheddar cheese
• Snack stix with jalapeño cheese
• Hot snack stix
• Deer bacon
• Deer bratwurst
• Skinless smoked sausage
• Jerky (made from whole round - hunters should bring entire ham whole with bone in)
• Smoked ham

The business uses hand-trimmed cuts and maintains exacting specifications for quality. They are happy to accommodate special orders and requests that hunters may have.

Processing Timeline

Processing times vary depending on the season and workload. Customers have reported turnaround times ranging from one week to several weeks. During peak hunting season, processing demand increases significantly, which may extend wait times.

Customer Reviews

Customer feedback consistently praises the facility's cleanliness and organization, with reviews describing it as spotless and immaculate. The staff receives positive mentions for being friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable. Customers appreciate the care taken in handling deer and the quality of vacuum-sealed packaging. The wide selection of locally sourced meats and specialty items receives strong praise. Some customers have noted occasional concerns about processing timelines and communication during busy seasons, as well as variability in perceived value for specialty items. Processing wait times can vary significantly depending on seasonal workload.

These reviews are sourced and manually curated from sources such as Yelp, Wheree, Field to Freezer, and local news articles. All reviews represent independent customer opinions. We do not individually review these businesses.