Breaking down poultry might be one of the most useful skills a home cook can learn. Join Local foods + The Chicago Meat Collective to learn basic chicken butchery - including several ways to break down a chicken, including spatchcocking and boning out legs and breasts. This is a hands-on class, and participants will have the opportunity to practice on their own bird and take it home to cook. This class will also cover broth and stock making, confit and roasting technique, and carving. By the end, you will have all the skills and knowledge you need to buy whole chickens and quit your boneless skinless chicken breast habit for good!
Scroll to view our Winter/Spring 2026 events! We have a tentative weekend-long experience in southern Indiana scheduled for June 13-14, so stay tuned for tickets. Summer/Fall classes will be released in early 2026.
If you’re looking to learn from us beyond the scope of our scheduled classes, please reach out to mccullough@chicagomeatcollective.com to inquire about private classes. You can view some private class options here.
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Earlier Event: July 14
PAST EVENT: Grilling with John: A Class Series by Chef John Manion, collaboration with Chicago Meat Collective
Later Event: September 15
PAST EVENT: Basic Pig Butchery
