Maxwell Meats & Processing

Maxwell Meats is a deer and livestock processor located in Maxwell, Indiana. The business processes deer, beef, pork, lamb, elk, and bison for hunters and farmers throughout central Indiana.

The business is locally owned and operated as a full-service state inspected slaughter and processing facility. It was started on August 11, 2021, by Brad Gruell, known as "Brad the Butcher," who is co-owner of the operation. The state-of-the-art facility is 6,145 square feet with a 2,144 square foot retail space. The facility operates a retail butcher shop that offers Boar's Head deli meats and cheeses, custom made-to-order sandwiches, grab-and-go selections, daily lunch specials, and fresh meats cut daily. They also sell frozen meats for home freezers.

Maxwell Meats schedules processing on two dates: Sunday for custom (not for resale) and Wednesday for inspected (for retail). Drop-off is between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Hunters should call at their earliest convenience to schedule their appointment. At the time of scheduling, hunters should advise the type, age, and approximate size of the animal. Deer are dropped off at 232 North Main Street, Maxwell, where hunters drive around behind the butcher shop and unload near the holding pens. Maxwell Meats employees collect cut sheets, drop-off forms, and provide live weights. Hunters are responsible for unloading animals from their trailer.

There is a minimum three-week turnaround time to receive processed product back. Turnaround times depend on the time of year. The business calls hunters when orders are ready for pickup. Payment is required in full at time of pickup. If product is not picked up within 10 days of notification, storage fees apply.

To verify current drop-off procedures, processing options, estimated timelines, or specific requirements, hunters should contact Maxwell Meats directly. Business policies may have changed since this listing was created, and we are not responsible for inaccurate information.

Deer Processing Services

They provide custom deer processing with cuts packaged to customer specifications. Hunters can submit detailed cut sheets specifying how they want their deer processed. All packaging is designed to last in the freezer.

Retail Store

The butcher shop sells fresh beef and pork cut daily in the meat cooler. They carry Boar's Head deli meats and cheeses. The store offers custom made-to-order Boar's Head sandwiches and grab-and-go style selections. Frozen meats are available for customers to stock their freezers. Daily lunch specials feature a variety of chicken, beef, pork, and seafood. The retail selection includes marinated chicken breasts and specialty items.

Customer Reviews

Maxwell Meats has a 4.6 star rating based on approximately 44 reviews. Customers praise Brad and his crew as awesome to deal with. The shop is described as spotless with quick turnaround times and nicely packaged meat. Customers plan to return with more deer. Reviews describe the butcher as having amazing knowledge of butchering, custom meats, and deer processing. Great customer service is consistently mentioned. Brad's customer service is described as top-notch, with one customer mentioning he went above and beyond to make a situation right after a small hiccup. The summer sausage and hot dogs receive specific praise. Some reviews note miscommunications regarding processing specifics or timelines, though these appear less common than positive feedback.

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