Smokin Monkey Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Attended the Lamb Butchery & Asado Course @ Tori & Bens 10 people attending and it cost £20.00 per person. We had a great insight to how Ben see’s farming and rearing live stock, from his Longhorn Cattle and Flocks of Jacob, Portland and Texel Sheep. Ben turned up with a Trailer with 3 sheep in and explained, with passion about the sheep and what to look for. Sven, a chef from London orchestrated the course along with Female Butcher Kate. We all got a turn at butchering the Lamb and removing different cuts. @Ice Ice Lady removing the Ribs from the Shoulder. Myself removing the Ribs from the Breast. Thanks @Icefever for the pictures. Removing the backbone from the Pork Chops “The Prize Cut” Butchering the Leg. The course was well worth the entry fee, then dinner was served. Can not recommend it enough. They also do a Steak Night which I am told is excellent! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlashster Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 I am gutted i missed this. (We did have a great time in York however. Ask me about the lamb pie sometime) It looks like it was worth the £20 just for dinner! I have asked Tori to send me details of the Beef butchery course twice now, but have had no response. I was thinking that if there were a number of us interested, it might help them out in setting a date. (Might have achieved minimum number just with us rogues) What was the farm shop like? Did anyone take a peek? Phil. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 I spoke to Ben, and not sure if any more courses have been set up yet. It was well worth it, 10 of us polished off half a Lamb! We was right outside the door of the farm shop, it was busy all day. The meat looked top quality. Need to speak to Tori, to see if they do Postal Delivery! We had a look round, and thought the site would be great to hold a BBQ/Tailgate weekend! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, Smokin Monkey said: We had a look round, and thought the site would be great to hold a BBQ/Tailgate weekend! It could be a great place if we can sort it....what about thinking of Woodsmoke20 ?????? it's big enough, plenty of space and could advertise it in their shop and make it a good weekend?? ice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlashster Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Did you broach the subject of camping/cooking there? I saw a picture of the farm shop and it did look well presented. Phil. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 13 minutes ago, Icefever said: It could be a great place if we can sort it....what about thinking of Woodsmoke20 ?????? it's big enough, plenty of space and could advertise it in their shop and make it a good weekend?? ice. Yes Ice, was thinking Woodsmoke 20. Could draw a good local crowd. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 3 minutes ago, Phlashster said: Did you broach the subject of camping/cooking there? I saw a picture of the farm shop and it did look well presented. Phil. Yes, we talked to Ben, and he seemed up for it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlashster Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 We better get brushing up on Lamb and Beef recipes then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 The Pork and Chicken are good as well, they come From Packingtons. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 Hardinge Arms for accommodation, 500 meters from Tori & Bens gate. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlashster Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 My mate has a flat next to the Hardinge Arms that he only uses in the week. My accommodation is sorted Phil. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 👍 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 @Phlashster Tori is going to email you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlashster Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Ah, grand. To be fair, it doesn't matter who starts the conversation with them, and tries to herd the cats here. 😹 I was just happy to try and take the lead on something and help out some. Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 5 minutes ago, Phlashster said: Ah, grand. To be fair, it doesn't matter who starts the conversation with them, and tries to herd the cats here. 😹 I was just happy to try and take the lead on something and help out some. Phil. Tori is contacting you regarding not emailing you back, she is mortified. I have emailed her, and said I would drop in to chat things over. If it’s a goer, then we can get a team together to get things organised. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlashster Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Thanks Steve, She did email last night. No need to be mortified about it. Hopefully we can sort out something that interests a few folk. 6 is the number normally needed for the beef course and I think Tori would be open to tailoring sessions too. Thanks, Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Showers. Washing up area. Ehu? How many rooms in inn?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 Hi Justin, early days at the moment, but all can be organised. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Sorry I meant the venue you looked round and said looks good did it have these facilities too fromwith you can see or is it just field? If you like a reality check on enthusiasm from the butchery day (which looked wonderful) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 At the moment, it’s a Field with a Water Supply. Its early days, Tori & Ben seemed really keen on the idea. Their farm Shop is busy, so the idea is to advertise the BBQ Weekend to their customers, and hopefully get people dropping in on the day to get tips etc. Trying something different from a standard Campsite to a venue that’s based around Meat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Intesting. Bit like my fishing trips. As long as there is a toilet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotv Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Looked a fabulous and interesting day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor72 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 I’d be up for this 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotv Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Just a thought and no more really. But if the idea of the xmas tailgate was a goer. Something like this would be ideal, where you have a hotel to stay in. And then go the cooking area on the Saturday (maybe the farmshop would have some xmas meats in stock to cook)? and maybe they could organise a butchery course on the Sunday morning for those attending if enough people before departing on the Sunday afternoon? If enough interest maybe you could get a discounted group booking hotel and course? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 That’s a good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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