Spend the day learning how to break down a whole side of lamb properly, working step by step through carcass preparation, boning and finishing cuts with guidance throughout.
This is a practical, small-group masterclass built around how you cook and how you want your lamb prepared.
£290 per person
Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance.
You leave with your side of lamb prepared to your own specification.
Chops cut to your preferred thickness. Joints sized for your household. Cuts prepared exactly as discussed at the start of the day.
Alongside the lamb itself, you take home a proper understanding of how a carcass is broken down and the confidence to cook it well.
This masterclass is focused, hands-on and unhurried. You won’t simply watch a demonstration. You will sharpen your knives, work through the carcass yourself, and understand how each cut is formed and prepared.
We begin with breakfast and a welcome before touring the facilities and discussing how you would like your lamb prepared. The rest of the day is built around that conversation.
The emphasis is on doing the job properly, respecting the animal and making the most of every part.
10am – Welcome and Breakfast
We start together in the shop before heading through for a short tour and discussion.
Discussion of Your Lamb
We talk through how you cook at home, joint sizes, chop thickness and any specific preferences.
Knife Sharpening and Skills
A practical session on knife sharpening and understanding the tools used in traditional butchery.
Full Lamb Breakdown
Working through the side of lamb step by step, identifying cuts and understanding their uses.
Boning and Trimming
You will bone, trim and prepare joints yourself, with guidance throughout.
Stringing and Finishing
Learning how to string joints correctly and finish cuts properly for cooking or freezing.
The day usually finishes around 2.30pm, depending on the group.
Yes. Gift vouchers are available for all of our masterclasses. The recipient can choose a date that suits them, subject to availability. Vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
You can purchase a masterclass gift voucher here
The cost is £290 per side of lamb.
This secures your lamb and the full hands-on masterclass built around it.
Places are limited to keep the group small and the pace relaxed.
Yes. You will work through the carcass step by step, with guidance throughout. This is hands-on and practical.
This day suits:
Serious home cooks
Those who regularly buy lamb in bulk
Families wanting to stock the freezer well
Anyone interested in traditional food and nose-to-tail eating
You do not need prior experience, only a willingness to get involved and learn properly.
Numbers are kept deliberately small to ensure proper attention and a calm pace.
We begin at 10am with breakfast and a welcome, and usually finish around 2.30pm. This is a full, unhurried day. We allow the time needed to do the job properly, talk through each section of the carcass in detail, and make sure you are confident at every stage.
Yes. That is a key part of the day. We begin with a conversation about how you cook, how you like your steaks cut, how large you prefer your joints, and whether you want more roasting cuts, braising cuts or steaks. The side is prepared to your specification, not a standard template.
Breakfast and lunch are included, along with refreshments during the day.
Comfortable clothing and closed footwear. This is a working butchers shop and a practical day. We recommend wearing layers that you can take on and off throughout the day. We provide guidance and equipment as needed.
A rare opportunity to work on a whole side of lamb in a traditional butchers shop.
Understanding how a whole lamb becomes the cuts you cook at home changes how you buy, cook and value it.
This masterclass is designed to slow the process down, give you proper understanding and ensure every part of the animal is respected and used well.
