Two Day | Butchery Workshop – Cattle | 25th to 26th September 2025

Description

Tutor: Taiamai Corker

Early bird special, discounted price, get in now! Price will increase 10% one month prior to the course starting (from the 25th August 2025)*.

This is a 2 day event.

Taiamai, a devoted butcher and farmer, takes immense pride in his Wiltshire Horn Sheep, Large Black Pigs, poultry, and Dexter cows. His passion lies in sharing the art of butchering and meat processing in a way that’s accessible to everyone.

Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to empower you with the skills and confidence to put your own beef on the table at home. Taiamai will guide you through the following essential aspects:

1. Selecting the right cattle for butchering.
2. Identifying the best times of the year for this process.
3. Understanding the necessary facilities and tools required for home-scale butchering.
4. Exploring which cattle breeds are most suitable for home butchering and the reasons behind it.
5. Step-by-step guidance on slaughtering and butchering a beef animal, ensuring you have all the cuts ready for freezing while utilising every part of the animal.

At Koanga, we recognize the vital role of food in ecosystems, cultures, communities, and our overall health. Therefore, all the meals served during our courses adhere to these principles:

• Locally sourced
• Organic
• Unrefined
• Nutrient-dense
• Traditional
• Prepared following the principles of Weston A. Price

Please note that we won’t be able to cater to specific food preferences or intolerances. If you have any concerns or queries regarding this, kindly reach out to us at [email protected], and we’ll be happy to discuss further.

During the workshop, camping facilities are provided on-site for your convenience. Alternatively, you’re welcome to arrange your own stay in Wairoa at your own cost. If you’re travelling from a distant location and plan to arrive the night before or depart the day after the workshop, please inform us in advance. During this extended stay, participants usually manage their own food and cooking arrangements.

Immerse yourself in this enriching experience, learning from Taiamai’s expertise and gaining valuable skills to confidently handle your own home butchering endeavours. Discover the joy of providing wholesome meat for your family while appreciating the sustainable approach to food production we promote at Kōanga.

Itinerary: 

Thursday – Friday 9am to 4pm both days. 

Meals Provided:

Thursday: Morning Tea- Lunch – Afternoon tea – Dinner. 

Friday: Breakfast – Morning Tea – Lunch – Afternoon Tea.

For your convenience, we offer very basic camping facilities on-site, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the experience. Alternatively, you can opt to stay in Wairoa at your own cost. If you’re travelling from afar and need accommodation the night before or after the workshop, kindly inform us in advance. During this time, participants usually arrange their own food and cooking facilities.

We look forward to welcoming you here at Kōanga Institute.