Meat N’ Bone Shipping Policy

ANY ORDERS PLACED OUTSIDE OF OUR DELIVERY AREA WILL BE SHIPPED VIA UPS or FedEx.

90% of orders are fulfilled within 24-48 hours. However, depending on inventory availability order fulfillment may take longer. 

Your order will be handpicked, cut, sealed, and carefully packed in an insulated box with reusable ice packs to maintain your items in good condition for up to 56 hours. Please note: Items may lose vacuum sealing and/or may thaw during transit, Dry ice typically evaporates within 24–48 hours, so it’s completely normal if it’s gone by the time your box arrives—rest assured, it was there doing its job! You’ll still find gel packs inside to help maintain a safe temperature.

During December and other peak periods, we may require additional days to process and deliver your order and will inform you of any unusual delays. Due to winter weather, and other events that are out of Meat N' Bone's control, deliveries may be delayed, and on-time delivery is out of Meat N' Bone's control. Outside of weather interference, we do everything we can to ensure on-time delivery.

We ship all packages with “Signature Release,” which means that no signature is required for delivery. We cannot ship to PO Boxes.

We make every effort to ship most orders on a timely basis. Inclement weather and other unforeseen circumstances can cause shipments to arrive later than expected. We specifically encourage you to order prior to the week of THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS to avoid unexpected delays and stock-outs.

Shipping Prices

We use zone-based shipping, this is the map:

🛫 SHIPPING OPTIONS

We offer four tiers of shipping, based on speed and urgency:

• Flat Rate
  Our most affordable option. Ships on a first-come, first-served basis via Ground or 2nd Day Air. Transit time is typically 2–3 days.

• 2nd Day Air
  For areas where Ground isn't ideal. Ships first-come, first-served, and gets there in two days.

• Priority Shipping
  Want your order ASAP? We prioritize fulfillment and ship Mon–Wed (sometimes Thurs/Fri if weekend delivery is guaranteed).

• Overnight Shipping
  Fastest possible delivery. Orders placed after 2 PM EST will ship the next business day. Friday shipments available only if weekend delivery is guaranteed—otherwise, they’ll ship Monday.

Orders that qualify for Free Shipping will ship using Flat Rate or 2nd Day Air. Need a faster option? Upgrades are available for an additional fee—just let us know.

Processing Time on Shipping Orders

At Meat N’ Bone, we aim to fulfill all orders within 12 hours of placement. Orders placed between Friday and Sunday will be fulfilled the following Monday.

Once your order is packed and ready to go, you'll receive an email with your tracking number. Keep in mind:

• Orders are shipped according to the shipping method you selected at checkout (see options above).

• If an item is temporarily out of stock, we’ll ship your order as soon as it becomes available.

• Friday shipments are only processed for destinations that qualify for 1-day transit.

• We do not ship on Sundays.

Shipping Restrictions

• UPS/FedEx might not leave packages in open areas (apartment or condo complexes).

• We do not currently ship to APO and other US Military locations due to the perishable nature of our products.

• We do not ship Internationally due to customs laws.

• Please double-check addresses. We are not responsible for incorrect or incomplete shipping addresses.

• Inclement weather and other unforeseen circumstances may delay your shipment. We are not responsible for shipment delays caused by adverse or unpredictable weather conditions.

• For gifts, the billing customer is responsible to confirm gift recipients are available to accept deliveries. Be sure to double-check the addresses of your gift recipients.

Holiday Shipping & Special Occasions 

• During holidays or peak seasons, processing times may be delayed due to higher order volumes or carrier closures. If you need your order to arrive by a specific date, please let us know in advance—we’ll do our best to accommodate.

  Simply reply to your order confirmation email or contact us at orders@meatnbone.com to make a special request.

Weekend Delivery

• We now process orders for weekend delivery, if available in your market. 

• Many of our larger cuts (hams, prime rib, briskets) can take 3 to 4 days to completely thaw. Please plan accordingly and schedule shipments with enough time to safely thaw in the refrigerator.