LEARN TO SKIN AND BUTCHER A DEER, AND COOK a DELICIOUS VENISON feast of KINGS!
Tickets £100
Learn the most ancient skill there is: how to prepare an animal for the table. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to skin, butcher, and cook a deer using traditional Saxon tools and techniques.
Under the expert guidance of Craig Brooks, author of cookbook Eat Like a Viking!, you’ll discover the ingredients used in Saxon cuisine, prepare them using historic tools, and learn to cook over an open fire in an authentic Saxon hall.
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About the workshop
10am - 4pm with a break for lunch
Learn to skin and butcher a deer using traditional techniques
Cook a full meal over an open fire, and enjoy your food in a Saxon hall
Set in the unique surroundings of Butser Ancient Farm’s historic buildings
Deer used in this workshop have been ethically and sustainably sourced.
All proceeds of this workshop go towards supporting the ongoing research and educational work of Butser Ancient Farm. Find out more →
Included in your ticket
Entrance to the farm, a full day’s tuition and expertise, a deer and all the tools necessary to butcher it, and ingredients for a delicious Saxon meal.
This workshop includes food. Please contact us if you have any dietary requirements and we will do everything we can to accommodate you.
This workshop is suitable for ages 18+.
Please wear sensible clothing and footwear for this workshop.
Food is included in this workshop, but you may want to bring your own snacks as well. Sandwiches (subject to availability), hot and cold drinks, and snacks are sold in our gift shop.
If you have any mobility concerns, special requirements, or other questions, please contact admin@butserancientfarm.co.uk for help!