1-Day Venison Butchery Workshop and Feast

A hands-on woodland workshop near Corfe Castle in Dorset covering venison butchery from carcass to plate, followed by fire-cooked food and a shared feast.

1-Day Venison Butchery Workshop and Feast is a practical day in the woods focused on ethical meat processing, traditional skills and outdoor cooking.

Date: Saturday 20 March 2027
Time: 10:00 to 16:30
Location: Norden Woods, near Corfe Castle, Dorset

Participants help break down a whole deer, learn how different cuts are used and how to minimise waste, then cook venison over the fire and share a woodland feast.

• Step-by-step guidance on butchering a whole deer
• Understanding which cuts suit which dishes
• Knife technique and hygiene practices
• Lunch of venison steak rolls
• Afternoon fire cooking and a final shared feast

Typical schedule:
10:00 – Welcome, safety and hygiene briefing
Morning – Venison butchery session
13:00 – Venison steak rolls lunch
Afternoon – Fire cooking and outdoor skills practice
16:30 – Finish

Food and instruction are included. No prior experience is required.