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From Karachi to Coshocton: Raza Arif's American Dream in Halal Meat

 

We started our journey back in 2014 when Raza Arif moved to the United States from Karachi, Pakistan, with a suitcase full of dreams. With a background in filmmaking, he began working at a local video production company. But even as he built a career in media, his curiosity about butchering and meat cutting—a lifelong passion back home—never left him. Fast forward to 2016, and we spotted something: a gap in the U.S. market for halal meat delivery. Halal meat was in demand, and it wasn’t easy to find, especially for families who needed reliable, high-quality service. So, we decided to fill that gap, partnering with local vendors to start a halal meat delivery service.

 

As demand kept growing, we opened our first brick-and-mortar store in Dublin, Ohio, in late 2019. The store was a dream come true, and we were excited to welcome our first customers. But then, just one month later, COVID-19 hit. Overnight, our employees stepped back, and Raza also lost his job at the video production company. It was a double challenge, but it felt like fate giving us a nudge. So, we rolled up our sleeves, and Raza—armed with his meat-cutting skills—ran the store single-handedly, processing orders, handling deliveries, and keeping customers happy.

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As people turned to online shopping, our business took off. We quickly became a go-to for customers looking for halal meat delivered to their doorsteps. By consistently providing high-quality products, we grew our customer base threefold. With increasing demand, especially for fresh, top-quality goat meat, we decided to go even bigger: it was time to control our own processing.

In early 2023, we launched "We Got Meat Farms" on a 5+ acre spread in Coshocton, Ohio, surrounded by Amish farmers whose livestock met our exacting standards. The farm allowed us to bring a higher level of quality and care to every product we delivered. Today, our farm processes more than 150 animals each week, serving customers in nearby states like Illinois.

"We Got Meat" has grown into a recognized brand nationwide, with over 16 full-time team members helping us bring halal meat to tables across the country. We're proud to be the only USDA-inspected and Halal Monitoring Services-certified halal meat supplier in Ohio, ensuring quality and faith-based assurance in every cut.
 
 
Every day, we’re grateful for the incredible journey from a small idea to a full-scale operation—and we're even more excited about what's next.