From Field to Fork; Lannock Butchery Experience

The Game Butchery Experience at Lannock Farm is a practical, hands-on evening focused on understanding, preparing and cooking wild game. Led by Tom, and Joey, our Master Butcher, the session is designed for anyone interested in learning proper butchery techniques in a small, relaxed setting.

Learning the craft

The experience begins with an introduction to Lannock Farm itself, setting the scene for the evening ahead. Joey explains the importance of responsible game management and why wild game deserves a place at the centre of modern cooking – it isn’t just delicious, it’s sustainable, nutritious and deeply connected to the landscape around us.

The first butchery masterclass focused on deer, starting with an overview of anatomy before Joey expertly broke down a whole muntjac. Each cut is explained in detail, alongside practical cooking ideas - from slow braises to quick roasts. With guidance on hand, guests then roll up their sleeves and butcher their own muntjac haunch.

After a short break, the evening moves on to feathered game. A pheasant takes centre stage next, with a masterclass on boning the bird, stuffing it with sausage meat, wrapping it in Parma ham and pigs caul, and preparing it for cooking. Once again, guests follow suit, discovering just how approachable game preparation can be with the right instruction.

The final session of the class explores partridge. Joey demonstrates how to prepare the bird for the oven, removing the legs and wings, stuffing them with garlic and fresh herbs, then wrapping and trussing the partridge in bacon. Guests then prepare a brace of partridges themselves..

Supper at the farm

After all of that hard work, everyone then gathers together to eat; a charcuterie board to start, followed by Lannock game ragù served with fresh egg pappardelle and Parmesan. A Rennet and Rind cheese board rounds things off, accompanied by crackers and a glass of red wine, beer or a soft drink.

There’s something quite satisfying about knowing exactly where your meal came from and how it was prepared.

And guests don’t leave empty-handed. You take home the venison haunch, pheasant and partridge you’ve prepared, ready to cook and enjoy again.

As one guest put it:

“I would highly recommend the game butchery experience at Lannock Farm. Tom and Joey are friendly and knowledgeable, there's a relaxed atmosphere and the game ragu was delicious. Plus, we got to take home the venison haunch, partridge and pheasant we'd butchered.”— Barclay

Whether you’re curious about game, keen to learn new skills, or simply looking for a memorable evening with great food and good company, the Game Butchery Experience at Lannock Farm is a rare opportunity to do all three.