How Does It Work?

We offer:
 – Hand raised rare and heritage poultry and animals from small scale farms.
 – Wild shot game from ethical harvesting. 

Hand Sourced is a one-of-a-kind, grass-roots level farming partner that delivers authentic rare, endangered, and heritage lines of poultry, meat, and fully wild harvested game directly from farmers and harvesters. Our carefully curated produce is recognised and used by some of Australia’s best chefs and restaurants.

Our top priorities are the welfare of our animals, the well-being of people, and the health of our environment. This means no chemicals or non-sustainable farming techniques. Humane treatment of animals, regenerative farming systems, and organic principles are at the heart of everything we do.

We prioritise the humane treatment of animals, regenerative farming systems, and organic principles.

We focus on the well-being of people and the environment, and embrace farms with regenerative, sustainable farming techniques. Our farming partners breed, raise, and process on-farm, maintaining a chemical-free chain from conception to completion.

Our Practices:

• Wild Game: Grazed on natural bushland, harvested at night, ethically processed.
• Animal Treatment: All animals are chemical and synthetic feed-free, living active outdoor lives. Processing uses air chilling and hand-finishing techniques without chemicals or chlorine. 
• Single Origin: We supply single-origin produce only (this means all our beef comes from one farm only; all our chicken from one farm only, and so forth), encouraging the exploration of seasonal products. We do not source boxed meats or bulk units of cuts. Rather, we encourage exploration of seasonal produce the way nature intended.
• No Nasties: No chemicals, hormones, additives, or any other nasties.

Humane treatment of animals, regenerative farming practices, and the use of organic principles are at the heart of everything we do.  Ethically bred on small farms – no chemical intervention. Grown the way nature intended.

We return 100% of the costs to the producer, supporting around 15 small family farms across Australia.

Our small family-owned business has been recognised by ABC Landline, Australian Food Sovereignty, AHA, and Telstra Business for its contribution to ethical food supply.

We commit to seasonal availability, meaning certain produce is available only at specific times of the year. In a world where people are used to shopping anywhere, anytime for all foods, it’s a gentle reminder that animals, like plants, grow seasonally and taste and handle their very best when in tune with natural growth cycles. When in season, produce is dispatched from our farming partners, direct to you.  

In 2024, we moved our cold stores to Sydney to help our rural based small-scale producers reduce food miles. When out of season, blast frozen premium produce is dispatched from our cold stores. 

How we work – it’s not what you’re used to.

Hand Sourced has no sales reps that will cold call you. We won’t pop in, uninvited, nor will we disrupt service times and expect your attention. We deliver outside your busiest times so that you can get on with what you do best – cook, run your business, serve your clients.

We don’t offer a ‘one size fits all’ catalogue – and nor will we try to. It’s seasonal, locally grown specialty produce at it’s best. We’ll take you to the farm, (or bring the farmers to you) and if we can, support any events or special requests for ‘off the track’ items you may be looking for.  You can request us to pop out and chat with you at anytime, or call us and we’ll talk you through what’s seasonal. Orders can be delivered to your venue 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Wholesale and Food Service clients can request a full item wholesale catalogue by clicking here. Only a limited range is shown on our website. 

Restaurant quality goods at wholesale prices – for consumers with an appetite for premium produce.

Our wholesale system is designed for online bulk orders. Preference is given to subscribing members, and offers access to single runs of excess stock to regular supply of smaller items. Delivery is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day to most areas – check your postcode before you order. You can shop here, by placing your order online. 

Every farmer has their own minimum quantity requirements listed on each product page, so you can easily see how much you need to buy from any of the farms in order to save on the RRP and access their wholesale prices.

Every order requires a deposit, which will be deducted from your final total. All products vary in weight, depending on how Mother Nature grew them, and how the farmer packs for best transport. Once your order is ready, we’ll confirm your order and advise delivery/collection time.