Welcome to Booth Creek. This local beef hails from the flint hills of Kansas, near Manhattan, Kansas, and they are on a mission to elevate the idea of farm to fork. They own the entire process from genetics, herd development, specialized wagyu feeding, and processing, to retail and distribution. Their team of wagyu experts knows what it takes to create the best product.
“The business began in 2020 when our founder and CEO, Dave Dreiling, attended his first Wagyu auction. He bought four full-blood Wagyu and 28 Wagyu Embryos from his uncle’s dispersal sale. Booth Creek Wagyu became the basis for a vertically integrated beef production operation, from the genetics and ranch operation all the way to processing, sales and distribution, Jeff Jones, Director of Marketing, explained. “This would assure quality control through the entire process and allow us to keep everything local. Our ranch, processing facility and distribution center are all located within 20 miles of each other, so we have traceability through every aspect of the process. That allows unparalleled quality control. It’s all about the marbling, which contributes to a rich buttery taste and the beef’s tenderness. Wagyu beef is higher in Omega 3s and 6s than salmon and is lower in cholesterol than chicken. So not only does the marbling create an amazing product it also has great health benefits!”
Booth Creek Wagyu offers four different grades of Wagyu, based on the amount of marbling. Their lowest cut starts at 10 percent Intermuscular Fat, or IMF. This is equal to or better than UDSD Prime Beef and their grades go up to more than 40 percent IMF. As the marbling increases, so does the flavor and tenderness of the meat.
Online nationwide sales began, and the Manhattan store opened in 2021. A new retail store opened last summer in Overland Park, located in the Deer Creek Plaza Shopping Center.
“You’re not just picking up a steak. You’re talking to experts and you’re able to experience different grades. So, you can dial into Wagyu like you would wine or bourbon,” said Dave Dreiling, Founder and CEO of Booth Creek Wagyu.
This is the ideal gift for the father or father figure in your life, as they can ship gift boxes anywhere in the lower 48 states in the Continental United States. They offer a variety of gift packages starting at just $85, or you can customize and build your own gift featuring their steaks, roasts, and snacking products. Their website offers recipes, cooking tips, history and more.
Some gift options to entice Dad’s palate would be the Ribeye, KC Strip and Tomahawk. They also offer a box with Ground Beef, Wagyu Hot Dogs and Seasoning that would be perfect for grilling season.
The Overland Park retail store is located at 13412 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park. Other locations are in Wichita and Manhattan, Kansas. Visit boothcreekwagyu.com for more information or to shop.