Masterclass in Butchering Skills

Master the Art of Butchery & Knife Skills.

Join our hands-on cookery class designed for adults who want to sharpen their knife skills and learn the fundamentals of butchery. Under expert guidance, you’ll learn how to butcher a whole chicken like a pro, transform it into two to three delicious dishes, and create a rich, flavourful homemade stock.

This class is perfect for home cooks looking to boost their confidence, reduce waste, and elevate their cooking with professional techniques. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced cook, you’ll leave with new skills, delicious recipes, and a newfound appreciation for butchery.

What’s Included?

  • Hands-on butchery and knife skills masterclass
  • Learn to butcher a whole chicken and create multiple dishes
  • Expert guidance on reducing waste and maximising flavour
  • Make a rich, homemade stock from scratch

Diets & Allergens: This class can be adapted to dairy-free, gluten-free and nut-free diets. Please provide details on any diets and allergies, in the notes field at the checkout, so we can best accommodate you.

Age restrictions: 16+

Adult £90
Student (under 18's only) £80

How to get there

Facilities

  • Family friendly
  • Parking
  • Refreshments available
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • WiFi

On the day

Doors will open 5 minutes before the start of the class.

Changes happen, don't worry

How to change dates
Change of plans? You can easily rebook the next available slot up to 30 days before your experience.
How to get a refund
Can't make it? We understand things happen! You can cancel and get a full refund up to 30 days before your experience.
Please note that this refund policy does not apply to gift bookings. You may reschedule your gift if outside the time period stated above. Please note that Yuup gift cards are valid for redemption for 12 months, and if not redeemed by this date, you will get a Yuup credit added to your Yuup account equivalent to the unspent value of the Yuup gift card less a Yuup administration fee of 20%.

You'll be hosted by

Paul Mannering

Paul started his work in kitchens washing dishes as a 15 year old, and soon grew to love the hustle and bustle of this industry. He’s now worked as a professional chef for 24 years in kitchens all over the UK, as well as the U.A.E and Netherlands. As well as sharing his love for food at Cooking It, Mark also works at the National Chef Academy as Vice Principal, combining his passion for food and teaching with enthusiastic apprentice chefs. As a chef he’s willing to try anything and is always on the lookout for unique flavour combinations.

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