About Us
Our Story
Cole & Shelby Svoboda are the husband and wife team behind Ord's custom butcher shop. Burdette's Custom Meats grew from a passion for community, innovation, and the craft of custom butchering.
Cole was born and raised in Ord and grew up tending to cattle, rodeo, and local agriculture. This lifestyle led to a degree in Food Science & Technology and a minor in Chemistry, ultimately steering him to the butchering industry. During his time as a Head Butcher, Cole found his calling as a butcher who focuses on the art of custom cuts and breakdowns. Cole quickly saw the dire need for processing facilities, and quality beef across the nation, especially in our home state of Nebraska.
Shelby brings a business-savvy mind to the operation with a degree in Marketing and a Master's in Business Administration. Growing up in Colorado and moving to Ord, the quality of locally raised beef in Nebraska versus store bought beef back home— the difference is undeniable. Shelby is focused on taking the guesswork out of what we put in our bodies.
Her vision of providing high-quality beef from local, trusted ranchers to those who don't have access to their own processed beef— paired perfectly with Cole's skills in the cut room.
We want our clients to feel confident about what they're serving their families. That’s why we ensure they know exactly where their beef comes from—down to the ranch, the rancher, and how it was raised.
Together, we aspire to cultivate long-standing relationships with our community and local cattle ranchers. From our family to yours— we promise to provide transparency throughout the entire process, ensuring that our clients know exactly where their beef is coming from.
