The Meat Lover's Father's Day Gift Guide

Ties get returned. Mugs gather dust. And another pair of socks? Come on. If the dad in your life would rather chew on something with character than unwrap a gadget he'll never use, this one's for you. Father's Day lands on the third Sunday of June, which means the clock is ticking and the man deserves better than a last-minute petrol-station gift card. Here's how to win the day with bold, high-protein meat snacks he'll actually be excited about.

The showstopper: Wagyu jerky

If you want to see Dad's eyebrows go up, lead with Wagyu. Our BeJerky Wagyu Jerky Original is made from genuine Wagyu beef, slow-dried into something tender, rich, and a world away from the rubbery stuff he's had before. It's the kind of snack that makes a grown man go quiet for a second. Pair it with a good beer or a dram of whisky and you've turned a packet of jerky into an experience. This is the gift that says "I actually thought about this."

For the dad who's tried everything

Some fathers are impossible to surprise. They've had every steak, every sausage, every smoked something-or-other. So go exotic. Our Renjer Reindeer Jerky Sea Salt comes from the wilds of Lapland and keeps it gloriously simple: reindeer meat and a whisper of sea salt, nothing else. It's lean, clean, and a proper conversation piece. Want to go all-in on the wild theme? The Wild Jerky collection also packs deer and boar for the dad with a taste for the untamed.

The safe bet that never misses

Not every dad wants reindeer. Some just want the good stuff, no fuss. That's where Jack Link's Beef Jerky Original comes in. It's the crowd-pleaser, the one everybody recognises, the bag that disappears on a road trip before you've left the driveway. Smoky, savoury, satisfying, and high in protein, it's an easy yes. Grab a couple of sizes so he's got one for the cupboard and one for the car.

The conversation starter: South African droëwors

If your dad fancies himself a bit of an adventurer at the dinner table, hand him something he can't pronounce on the first try. Biltong Premium Droëwors Original is the traditional South African dried sausage snack — air-dried, beautifully spiced, and packed with that proper biltong-style flavour. It's rugged, it's different, and it tells a story with every bite. Bonus points if you make him guess what it is before you tell him.

Build your own meat hamper

Want to really go big? Skip the single packet and build a hamper. Mix a premium pick like the Wagyu, a wildcard like the reindeer, and a hearty everyday favourite such as Indiana Jerky Beef Peppered — cracked black pepper on premium European beef, available in larger multipacks if you want to keep his snack drawer stocked for months. Throw them in a box, add a ribbon, and you've assembled a gift that beats anything wrapped in a tie-shaped package.

Still can't decide?

If Dad is famously fussy and you'd rather let him pick, a digital Jerky Store gift card lets him build his own perfect haul. Either way, the message is the same: this year, give him something with a bit of bite.

Ready to make Dad's day? Browse our most popular jerky and biltong and put together a Father's Day gift he'll genuinely remember.