Spend the day behind the counter at Edge & Son, learning traditional butchery across poultry, lamb and pork, with demonstrations of beef breakdown and curing methods.
This is a hands-on, small-group day designed for serious home cooks and anyone who wants to understand meat properly.
£150 per person
Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance.
You will leave with a selection of meat and goods prepared during the day, along with practical skills you can use immediately at home.
More importantly, you will understand where different cuts come from, how they are prepared and how to get the best from them in your kitchen.
This is a full, varied day that gives you a clear understanding of how different animals are processed and prepared.
You will learn knife skills, break down poultry yourself, bone and string lamb, prepare pork for curing, bone beef and watch full forequarter and hindquarter demonstrations from our butcher.
It is practical, honest and rooted in traditional methods.
You will not be standing back all day. You will be involved.
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
This day suits:
Serious home cooks
Food lovers who want deeper understanding
Those curious about traditional skills
Anyone who wants to buy and cook meat with confidence
No prior experience is required. A willingness to learn and get involved is all that’s needed.
The cost is £150 per person.
This includes lunch, full tuition and the produce prepared during the day.
Group sizes are deliberately limited to ensure proper attention and a relaxed pace.
Dates are released throughout the year and must be booked in advance.
Yes. You will be breaking down poultry, boning beef and lamb and tying joints yourself. This is hands-on learning.
Numbers are kept deliberately small to ensure proper attention and a calm pace.
We begin at 10.30am 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 in detail, and make sure you are confident at every stage.
A delicious lunch is 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.
Understanding how meat is broken down changes how you cook, buy and value it.
The Butchery Day is designed to give you practical knowledge, confidence and a deeper respect for the craft.
It is an honest, hands-on day in a working butchers shop, taught at a pace that allows you to learn properly.
