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THE PIG CLUB

Pig clubs were once commonplace across the UK. First introduced in the 1940s to improve food security, members would collectively own and take responsibility for rearing pigs. In return, they would receive a regular supply of sustainably produced, hand-reared pork. This club is no different! However, we at The Free Company will do the leg work while you enjoy the pork!

At The Free Company, we are proud to farm free-range, hand-raised, rare breed Berkshire and Mangalitsa Pigs. We are zero plastic, we don’t use nitrates during curing and our smoking is carried out using windfall timber from the farm. We sell our pork directly to our customers in a way that we believe is truly sustainable.

➤ Two types of membership are available; The Whole Hog or The Half Hog. Whole Hog instalments each month will consist of a string of sausages, a packet of home-smoked bacon and a selection of three of the following joints: Leg, rolled shoulder, belly, chops, rack, steaks, tenderloin, and hock — all for just £62.50. Half Hog members will receive a string of sausages, a packet of home-smoked bacon and an equivalent of half the weight in joint(s) of a Whole Hog box, for £35 per month.
➤ By shortening the supply chain, we avoid the supermarkets and deliver directly from farm-to-fork. We provide complete traceability, build relationships with our members and offer a product that fairly compensates the farmer — investing in the future of small-scale agriculture.
➤ As well as your package of pork, you will receive seasonal recipes, specific to your monthly joints, curated by the chefs at The Free Company Restaurant.
➤ You will be invited to visit The Free Company Farm, to see the pigs and learn about hand-rearing rare breeds.
➤ After a year, you will have received either ~60kg or ~30kg pork which equates to a whole pig or a half pig respectively. This is either ~5kg or ~2.5kg per month @£14/kg (no dearer than your local butcher). This quantity of pork is perfect for couples, families and sharing with friends.
➤ On the middle weekend of every month, we will be out delivering door-to-door. If you are not able to receive your delivery or would rather collect it, you can retrieve your pork from The Free Company, Balerno.