3 Hour Pork Butchery Masterclass
3 Hour Pork Butchery Masterclass
£175.00
Master Butchery Experience with Michael Alexander
Join Master Butcher Michael Alexander for an engaging and hands-on butchery masterclass at Swallowfields Farm, near Bramshaw. Michael will guide you through the fascinating process of breaking down a carcass into individual cuts, explaining the best uses for each and how to cook them to perfection.
Then it’s your turn — you’ll get hands-on experience learning how to butcher one side of a pig, and the session also includes sausage making.
We typically work on a ratio of one butcher to every two participants, with a maximum group size of four. This ensures plenty of individual attention and guidance throughout. The price includes the sausages you make to take home, perfect for impressing friends and family! You’re also welcome to purchase any joints you’ve boned and rolled during the session.
All masterclasses are held at Swallowfields Farm with either Michael or his brother Simon, who is also a Master Butcher. Classes are usually held on Saturday mornings. Apron, knife, tea, and coffee are all provided.
Please let us know the postal address where you would like your voucher sent.
For any questions or to book a specific date, please contact Sarah on 01794 322686.
We also offer a 2 hour Lamb Butchery Masterclass
Gemma –
Brilliant masterclass; a great introduction to butchery techniques at a relaxed, informal pace. I received this as a gift and it was a really enjoyable evening. The small group is ideal and being able to take home something that you’ve prepared is the icing on the cake. Would highly recommend.
Stewart –
Have done the butchery course twice, it’s awesome and would highly recommend to anyone! Great evening with Mike showing the ins and outs (literally!) of the butchery trade! If you love great meat (which clearly you do if you’re buying your meat from Mike and Sarah!) then it’s a great way to learn more about how to prep it and also cook it to perfection! If you love food, you’ll love this experience!
Mike Harding –
Recently completed the pork butchery course with Mike at the shop and what a great afternoon, we learnt all about the cuts, new knife skills and how to tie meat up correctly. The course flows at the speed you want and all of our questions were answered well by Mike who is very knowledgeable in his craft, can’t wait to do the lamb course now…
Tracy Nash –
My colleague an I did the butcher course with Mike and we found it totally enjoyable, it was interesting to discover just how much of the animal is used and not wasted. It sure is a craft of expertise and physically demanding at times. I guess it really made us think about how much goes into preparing good quality meat for the shelves. A really enjoyable course and one to talk about over a dinner party that is for sure. Mike is also a great tutor and made us novices feel completely welcome.
Geoff –
Excellent – highly recommended. A hands-on course with Mike’s extensive knowledge offered in a friendly, supportive and relaxed style. As a group of three we learnt how to butcher from a whole pig side down to single cuts, all tailored to our individual paces (thanks for your patience!). Lots of questions answered and assistance from Mike and Tom who ensured we all had a really enjoyable few hours – plus our own joints to take home and impress! Would not hesitate to recommend whether a novice or budding Masterchef.
Carole Mahoney –
A thoroughly enjoyable and informative few hours. Mikes knowledge of butchery as well as the rearing of tasty meat is fascinating. The skills learnt are invaluable. I would certainly recommend this class for anyone with an interest in how your meat is prepared or with a yearning to butcher your own meat.
Thank you Mike, Simon and Sarah
Sarah –
Pork butchery course gifted to my husband and I from family.
We really enjoyed the experience and felt it was taught in a very considerate and professional way with respect for the animal. We learnt so much and felt able to ask lots of questions. The joint I brought back (bone in shoulder) tasted delicious. I will be visiting the farm shop for further supplies.
I would highly recommend this course for anyone whether you are interested in the art of butchery, enjoy cooking or neither.
Pip McMahon
April 22
Brandon –
Absolutely amazing time and very informative aswell as engaging! You get to actually work with the meat and get hands on as opposed to watching someone do all the work. It was a very rewarding experience seeing your tied piece of meat at the end. Both Mike and Simon were very patient with everyone on my course and gave great advice to those who were struggling. Overall great experience and I’d recommend this to anyone and everyone!
Andy Kidd –
A very enjoyable and informative course, great to be so hands on and learn just how much care, expertise and effort goes into the craft. Big thanks to Mike and his team for a brilliant session. Truly masters of their craft!
Glen Burder –
Excellent course. I got this as a gift for my birthday and it was fantastic. Mike is very knowledgeable and guided us through at a good pace. We all had loads of questions that were answered with real passion. It was a really hands on course and we got to chose a cut of meat to take home, I cooked it for Sunday lunch and it was up there with the bets Pork I’ve ever tasted. Quality from start to finish. Highly recommended.
Sarah –
Thank you Glen, so pleased you enjoyed it
Tony Tarquini –
Thank you Sarah for organising such an excellent session for us in your brand new venue.
We organised this event as a group of six as part of a birthday surprise. The birthday boy had no idea what he was going to be doing but loved it. The whole group were totally engaged and had loads of questions, which were all answered very well (and patiently!) by Simon and Rob and the three hours went by incredibly fast.
This is certainly something you don’t do every day, so lots to learn and the hands-on experience was fun, as well as taking home a fabulous joint of pork.
We would all highly recommend this Masterclass
Sarah –
We are pleased you all enjoyed the Masterclass!