Big Nath’s BBQ School – Grove Game Larder x Big Nath’s BBQ 🦌🔥
Sunday 29th November 2026 | £175 per person
Join Big Nath’s BBQ and Matt from Grove Game Larder for a very special day dedicated to wild game, butchery and cooking over fire.
From understanding where wild game comes from and the role it plays in conservation, through to breaking down a whole deer and turning incredible British game into a proper BBQ feast, this will be a relaxed, hands-on day packed with knowledge, great food and warm hospitality.
📅 WHEN: Sunday 29th November 2026
📍 WHERE: Big Nath’s HQ, Backwell
Full directions will be provided by email after booking.
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🍽️ What to Expect
🕙 Arrival: 10:00am
⏳ Duration: Approx. 5–5.5 hours
🔪 Your Day Includes:
* ☕ A warm welcome with tea, coffee & breakfast
* 🦌 Introduction to wild game, conservation and responsible harvesting
* 🔪 Live demonstration: skinning and breaking down a whole deer
* 👐 Plenty of opportunities to get hands-on with butchery and preparation
* 🔥 A deep dive into smoking game – fuels, fire management, techniques, flavour and timing
* 🍳 Cooking together, including seasonal sides and accompaniments
* 🍽️ A big sit-down feast to finish the day and enjoy everything we’ve cooked together
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🧾 Sample Menu
Our menu will depend on the best seasonal game available, but expect dishes along the lines of:
* 🦌 Venison barbacoa
* 🐗 BBQ wild boar belly
* 🐦 BBQ game birds – think partridge, pheasant and pigeon
* 🥕 Seasonal vegetable sides and accompaniments
* 🍰 Pudding – we’re thinking something suitably autumnal… maybe pumpkin pie! 🎃
As we’re working with genuinely wild, seasonal produce, the exact menu may change depending on availability – but there will be plenty to cook and plenty to eat!
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🦌 About Matt – Grove Game Larder
Passionate about the countryside and conservation, Matt Roberts of Grove Game Larder specialises in locally sourced, responsibly harvested wild game and venison.
From precise shooting in the field through to expert butchery and preparation, Matt takes enormous care over every stage of the process. His wild boar and venison supply top restaurants and are exceptional examples of just how good British wild game can be.
Matt will be sharing his knowledge throughout the day, from understanding the animal and responsible harvesting through to butchery, preparation and getting the very best from each cut.
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📌 Class Details
* 👥 Maximum 12 participants – keeping the class relaxed, interactive and giving you plenty of time to ask questions
* 👐 Hands-on tuition throughout the day
* ☕ Breakfast on arrival
* 🍽️ Full feast and pudding included
* 🔥 Suitable for enthusiastic beginners as well as more experienced outdoor cooks
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📜 Terms & Conditions
* ✅ Please tell us about any dietary requirements or allergies when booking. Due to the nature of this particular class, please contact us before booking if you have significant dietary restrictions so we can confirm whether we can accommodate them.
* ♿ Please contact us to discuss any accessibility or support requirements – we’ll help wherever we can.
* 🔞 This class is for 18s and over only.
* 🚫 Classes are intended for personal use and are not commercial or professional training.
* 🐾 No children or dogs. Assistance dogs are welcome with prior arrangement.
* ❌ Tickets are non-refundable. Date changes may be requested with at least 30 days’ notice and are subject to availability on another suitable BBQ School class.