Butchery Classes in Chicago, IL

Join Chef Al for an evening of fun and food. Observe how to handle and butcher meats and fish in our public butchering classes. All classes are held at the restaurant in our downstairs kitchen. The demonstration style classes begin at 6:00 pm last approximately 3 hours. Each fee includes a meal, BYOB is allowed, so be prepared to have a great...

Are you ready to take your knife skills to the next level? We'll teach you essential butchery techniques so you can tackle meat preparation like the pros. You'll then use your handiwork to prepare four delicious dishes.  Techniques:  Breaking Down and Deboning Chicken Boning and Filleting a Whole Fish Frenching Rack of Lamb Cleaning,...

In this class, our chef will discuss how to source the freshest and most sustainable meat as well as the proper ways to prepare the various cuts of pork, including Pancetta! Guests will learn how to make their own pancetta to take home and enjoy Italian antipasti and wine throughouth the class. Menu: Assorted Italian antipasti  Wine: Red,...

Tenderloin, sirloin, ribs, chops, ham...where do different cuts of meat come from? Which ones should you choose for different kinds of recipes, and why?? Join us as Chef Mario Scordato butchers a whole pig, showing you where the most important cuts are located, and explains the best ways to cook them. After Mario's demonstration, you'll sit down and...

Expand your knowledge of beef cuts beyond the norm from a variety of primals that are gaining in popularity among foodies and favored by butchers for their superior flavor and great value. You're probably familiar with the common cuts such as tenderloin, ribeye and strip steak, but what about the lesser known parts of beef that are not...

Tenderloin, sirloin, ribs, chops, ham...where do different cuts of meat come from? Which ones should you choose for different kinds of recipes, and why?? Join us as Chef Mario Scordato butchers a whole pig, showing you where the most important cuts are located, and explains the best ways to cook them. After Mario's demonstration, you'll sit down and...

Are you ready to take your knife skills to the next level? We'll teach you essential butchery techniques so you can tackle meat preparation like the pros. You'll then use your handiwork to prepare four delicious dishes. Techniques: Breaking Down and Deboning Chicken Boning and Filleting a Whole Fish Cleaning, Butterflying, Stuffing and Tying Flank...

Join the chef as he guides the class through basic butchering techniques and an overview of various cuts of meat, which will become the foundation for three delectable dishes paired with wine. You will leave this class equipped with the basic skills and necessary knowledge in order to get the most from each cut and prepare flavorsome, quality dishes...

Are you ready to take your knife skills to the next level? We'll teach you essential butchery techniques so you can tackle meat preparation like the pros. You'll then use your handiwork to prepare three delicious dishes. Techniques:  Breaking Down and Deboning Chicken Boning and Filleting a Whole Fish Cleaning, Butterflying, Stuffing and...

Are you a little intimidated by roasting the perfect chicken? In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to achieve perfectly moist chicken, and how to butcher a whole bird. We’ll teach you how to get the most out of your roast by using leftovers to make flavorful soups, salads, great sandwiches and more!  This class is BYOB.

We are serving up our Culinary Boot Camp classes a la carte! Each day-long class features the same essential techniques from our popular week-long series, but you have the flexibility of taking the classes at your convenience. Attend the first four classes in any order and over any time frame. There's just one exception. In order to sign up for Day...

Italy is known for its food festivals, called sagre, in which people gather to honor one particular food (or wine!) Join us as we pay homage to pesce spada (swordfish) and other delectable seafood and fish. In this class, our chef will demonstrate how to break down a whole swordfish from start-to-finish. We'll discuss how to source...

In this class, our chef will demonstrate how to break down and butcher a cow's forequarter from start-to-finish. We'll discuss how to source the freshest and most sustainable meat as well as the proper ways to prepare the various cuts of beef. Guests will enjoy complimentary Italian antipasti and wine throughout the class as well as a 10% discount...

We are serving up our Culinary Boot Camp classes a la carte! Each day-long class features the same essential techniques from our popular week-long series, but you have the flexibility of taking the classes at your convenience. Attend the first four classes in any order and over any time frame. There's just one exception. In order to sign up for Day...