Join us in the Teaching Kitchen for an engaging culinary experience celebrating one of the kitchen’s most versatile and essential ingredients: chicken.

Begin the class with a welcome glass of Dom Pérignon Champagne before settling in for an interactive demonstration led by Master Butcher Connor Wetherington.

Drawing on years of butchery and culinary expertise, Connor will guide guests through the fundamentals of selecting quality poultry, breaking down a whole chicken, understanding the purpose of each cut, and making the most of every part.

Along the way, you’ll develop essential knife skills, learn practical butchery techniques, and discover chef-approved tips for seasoning and cooking chicken to achieve flavorful, consistently delicious results at home.

Following the demonstration, guests will enjoy a thoughtfully prepared three-course lunch inspired by the day’s lesson and featuring seasonal ingredients harvested from our Yountville Farm.

Whether you’re looking to build foundational kitchen skills, gain confidence with whole-chicken preparation, or simply enjoy an unforgettable culinary experience, this workshop offers an approachable and inspiring opportunity to deepen your culinary knowledge and elevate your home cooking.

During this class, you will:

• Develop essential knife skills and professional butchery techniques from Master Butcher Connor Wetherington.
• Discover chef-approved tips for selecting seasoning to achieve the best flavor.
• Enjoy a chef-prepared three-course lunch featuring seasonal ingredients from our Yountville Farm.

Only attendees who are 21+ may partake in alcoholic beverages.