Who We Are
Locally Made. Family Built. Community Proud.
We’re Darren and Kim, lifelong residents of the Shuswap and proud owners of Tappen Valley Meats. Married for 37 years, we’ve built this business on the same values that shaped our lives—hard work, honesty, and pride in what we do.
We’re not a big operation—and that’s by design. Every batch of sausage that leaves our kitchen reflects the care, skill, and dedication we’ve developed over decades. Whether it’s a classic smoked farmer sausage or a batch of custom wild game links, we stand behind every bite.
As a family-run business with two grown kids and eight wonderful grandkids, we believe in supporting our community the same way it supports us. We do our best to give back to local charities and encourage everyone to shop local whenever possible.
We may not have a storefront, but our products are proudly served in homes, at gatherings, and on grills all across the region—and that means the world to us.