Bulk Biltong for Cafes, Delis and Offices: What to Order and How to Stock It

Bulk biltong for a cafe, deli or office comes down to three choices: the format (sliced, not slabs, for most counters), the flavor mix (Original first), and a case size you can sell or eat before the bag is open too long. Grub makes certified Glatt Kosher biltong, air-dried in small batches in Florida from grass-fed beef, and we sell it by the pound and by the case across the US. This guide is for the person who has to decide what to order and how to stock it.

Start with who is actually eating it

Bulk buying fails when the buyer pictures a crowd and the shelf holds a handful of regulars. So ask the plain question first. Who reaches for this, and how often?

Three kinds of buyer show up, and they need different things.

• A cafe or coffee counter. Customers grab a single bag with a drink. You want sealed, grab-and-go bags near the register. That points to retail-size bags and Minis.
• A deli or grocery with a kosher case. Shoppers compare, read the label, and ask about the certification. You want a display-friendly case and a certified product you can answer questions about.
• An office or break room. People snack all week and nobody wants to open a pound and watch it dry out by Thursday. You want a pound portioned into sealed bags, or a case of bags that stay sealed until someone wants one.

If you are an office buyer rather than a shop, our longer piece on buying biltong for an office goes deeper on quantities. This page is about the wholesale side: cases, display, and what to stock first.

The formats, and which one fits a counter

Biltong is sold in a few shapes. Each one solves a different problem.

Sliced bags

Sliced Biltong comes in a 3 oz bag, ready to eat, with nothing to cut and no refrigeration. It is the everyday bag and the one most retail customers pick up. Flavors are Original, Peri Peri and Loaded Garlic. For nearly every shop, this is the core of the order.

Minis

Sliced Biltong Minis are one-ounce sealed bags in the same three flavors. They are the right size for a register display, a gift basket, a lunch order or a first taste. Per ounce they are the most expensive way to buy biltong. That is a portioning premium. It is worth it when the one-ounce bag is the product, and not worth it when you could sell the larger bag instead.

The one-pound bag

The one-pound bag of sliced biltong is the best value per ounce we offer for loose use. It suits a home or an office that has stopped treating biltong as a treat. It is not the right choice for a shop shelf, because an opened pound loses its edge if it sits. If you buy it, portion it into week-size sealed bags the day it arrives.

Slabs

Biltong Slabs are a pound of biltong, uncut. You slice as you go. A slab is an ingredient, not a snack. It looks wonderful on a board with a knife beside it, and it holds up through a long afternoon. It is the wrong pick for a counter where nobody has a knife and a line is forming. Sliced disappears at a party; a slab waits for a volunteer.

Meat Candy

If you want something sweet beside the savory, Meat Candy is our beef jerky, in Hickory Kickory Dock and Baa-Baa BBQ Sheep. It is cooked and glazed, so it is a different product from biltong, not a replacement. Many shops want both on the shelf.

Case sizes and how to think about them

For trade orders, Grub offers biltong wholesale cases. The case options we list are a Bulk Case of 60, a Retail Display Case of 12, and a Mixed Case, in Original, Peri Peri and Loaded Garlic. We also list wholesale Minis in the same three flavors.

We are not going to give you a number you can quote to your own customers, because it depends on what you order. Here is how to pick instead.

• Not sure anyone will buy it? Start with the 12-count Retail Display Case. It is small enough to be a test and sized to sit on a shelf.
• Know you will sell it? The 60-count Bulk Case makes sense once you have seen a few reorders.
• Want to see which flavor moves? The Mixed Case exists for exactly this. Let the first case tell you.

To get current terms, tell us what you need on the wholesale page. Say what kind of business you are, roughly how many customers you serve, and which flavors you think you want. We will take it from there. We make no promises beyond that: tell us what you need, and we will answer.

What to stock first

Most buyers over-order variety. Start narrow.

1. Original. It suits everyone and it is the reference point. Beef first, then the warm citrus note of coriander. The ingredients are grass-fed kosher beef, coriander, black pepper, salt, garlic and vinegar.
2. Peri Peri. Real heat that builds. It divides a room, so it earns its place on a shelf, where customers choose for themselves, more than at a shared table.
3. Loaded Garlic. Roasted garlic, rounder and sweeter, savory rather than hot. A good second flavor for people who find Peri Peri too hot.

If your first order is a Mixed Case, you are already doing this. After two or three reorders you will know the split and can order by flavor.

Put a Sampler Pack on the counter if you can. The Biltong Sampler Pack is one mini bag each of Original, Peri Peri and Loaded Garlic. Biltong is a texture as much as a flavor, and people are often surprised by it. It gives way rather than fighting back, which is not what jerky trains you to expect. A small sampler removes the biggest barrier to a first purchase.

How to stock and sell it

Biltong is air-dried and shelf-stable, so it needs no refrigeration. Keep it simple.

• Keep bags sealed until sold. The packaging does most of the work. An opened bag is the thing to manage.
• Store the back stock cool and dry, away from direct sun and away from steam.
• Put it at the register, not the back wall. It is an impulse snack. It is high in protein, which is the one thing we say about it on the shelf.
• Tell the certification story in one line. Our biltong is certified Glatt Kosher. If a customer wants to know what that means, point them to our kosher biltong page. For kosher shops, the certification is often the deciding factor. If you are building a kosher snack shelf, add our kosher beef jerky collection to the same conversation.
• Know the label. Meat Candy uses a glaze, and Peri Peri contains brown sugar. If a customer asks about a specific ingredient or allergen, send them to the bag, not to your memory.

One more practical point. Think about the first week, not the first year. A new item needs a spot where people will see it, a sign that says what it is in a few plain words, and someone behind the counter who can answer two questions: what is it, and is it kosher? "Dried beef, air-dried not cooked, certified Glatt Kosher" covers both. Reorder only when the display is nearly empty, and write down which flavor went first.

When bulk is the wrong move

We would rather you order less than watch a case sit.

• If you have no foot traffic for snacks, a case will move slowly. Start with a display case of 12 or just a few Minis.
• If you want one person to eat it over a month, buying a one-pound bag and portioning it is cheaper and simpler than a wholesale account.
• If your customers want ready-made gift packs, look at our full biltong range first. A wholesale case is a stock item, not a styled gift.
• If you only need a few bags for a one-off event, skip wholesale and read how much biltong to order for a party.

Grub ships to US addresses only. US orders over $50 ship free in the regular store. For trade orders, the wholesale page is where to ask about your own address and quantity.

Bottom line

For a cafe or deli, start with sliced 3 oz bags and Minis, in a Retail Display Case or a Mixed Case, with Original as the anchor. For an office, buy a pound or a few bags and portion them. Skip slabs for any counter without a knife. Then tell us what you need on the wholesale page and reorder by what actually sold.

Frequently Asked Questions

What wholesale case sizes does Grub list?

We list a Bulk Case of 60, a Retail Display Case of 12, and a Mixed Case, in Original, Peri Peri and Loaded Garlic. We also list wholesale Minis in the same flavors. Use the wholesale page to ask about your own order.

Is Grub biltong certified Glatt Kosher?

Yes. Grub biltong is certified Glatt Kosher. You can read more on our kosher biltong page, and the certificates are available from the store.

Do I need to refrigerate biltong in my shop?

No. Biltong is air-dried and shelf-stable, so it does not need refrigeration. Keep bags sealed, cool and dry, and bring any delivery inside promptly.

Should I stock slabs or sliced bags?

Sliced bags for most counters. A slab needs a board and a knife, so it suits a deli with a slicer or a shop that sells boards. It is the wrong pick for grab-and-go.

Can I order a Mixed Case to test flavors?

Yes. A Mixed Case is listed for that purpose. Let the first case show you which flavor sells before you commit to a Bulk Case.

Does Grub ship wholesale orders outside the US?

No. Grub ships to US addresses only.

How do I get wholesale terms?

Go to the wholesale page and tell us what you need: your type of business, roughly how much, and which flavors. We do not publish trade terms in this article.