We are a hands-on meat school dedicated to reintroducing butchery into the home kitchen. We are part of a growing movement that believes in local, sustainably raised meat. Help us create a community of like-minded home cooks, chefs, and artisans committed to local agriculture and better meat.

Hands-on Classes and Demos

The heart of the Chicago Meat Collective’s mission is to be a resource for home cooks learning to source and butcher whole animals. Our hands-on classes and demos cover a range of butchery skills from learning to break down a chicken to butchering a whole lamb.

Mystery Meat Boxes

Do you love delicious meat, local sourcing, variety, and deals? Our mystery meat box is a new offering - right now we’re selling a holiday special, and we plan to offer a new box each month in 2024. You can expect a mix of locally sourced raw, frozen meat, some of our crave-worthy beef jerky, a ready-to-eat offering like bolognese, chili, or suadero, and more, all at a great price. Delivery and pick up in the Chicago area only, for now….

Private Sessions

Book Chicago Meat Collective for a private, customizable class or event. Whether you want charcuterie for a holiday party, or help breaking down that whole hog you just bought from your local farmer, we can come to you.