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Butchery, BBQ & Beer 2025
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When:
Date:
Time:
19th Sep
18:00 - 21:30
Where:
Roots Café,
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
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Tickets
per person: £65
Each person attending requires a ticket (Age 18 and over only)
Ticket sales close on Wednesday 17 Sept.
Butchery Demonstration with BBQ and Beer
Join us this September for an engaging evening of learning about butchery followed by a mouthwatering BBQ showcasing some exciting ways to prepare this meat, accompanied by Humber Doucy Brewing Co beer.
This is the second time we are hosting this type of event, in conjunction with Thurston Butchers who supply the excellent sausages and meats we use in Roots Café. The evening offers a fascinating introduction for those new to butchery or an opportunity for others to deepen their skills.
The evening will start with a welcome Humber Doucy beer (included in the ticket price).
Then Alastair Angus, owner of Thurston Butchers, will be demonstrating step-by-step how to break down 3 primal cuts: pork belly, beef chuck and pork shoulder, using the correct techniques and tools, and explaining each cut as he goes. The demonstration will be in two parts, with a break for some First Bites.
After the learning comes the eating! Roots Café Head Chef, Danny Parker, will be serving up a delicious barbeque menu of Main Bites incorporating all the cuts from the demonstration. There will be time to relax, ask questions and chat.
Humber Doucy beer will be available (not included in the ticket price).
At the end of the evening take home a complimentary goody-bag of some cuts that have just been butchered.
Menu
First Bites:
Teriyaki Pulled Pork Bao Bun – Pineapple Salsa
Main Bites:
Humber Doucy Beer Braised BBQ Pork Ribs
Rougham Beef Burger – Humber Doucy Beer Bacon Jam – Suffolk Gold Cheese – Lettuce – Beef Tomato
Homemade Coleslaw
Hot Honey Corn on the Cob
Crispy Potato Wedges with Rosemary and Salt
From Alastair and Danny:
“There aren’t many butchery courses in this area, despite our customers often asking about it. Teaming up with Danny provides the perfect platform, as you really get to see the whole journey from butchery to getting the best from cooking the cuts. I’m excited to be opening up butchery to more people and hopefully providing our guests with some tips that they can go home and use” – Alastair Angus
“We are really excited to be running this event here at Rougham Estate. We are proud of using local produce and we’re looking forward to celebrating it with our guests for a really lovely evening. I have some fantastic recipes in mind!” – Danny Parker
We are looking forward to seeing you here!
Important information
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How the evening will run
01
18:00 - Arrive and enjoy a welcome beer from the Humber Doucy Brewing Co.
Included in the ticket price
02
18:30 - Butchery demonstration begins
03
19:15 - Break for First Bites
04
19:30 - Second part of the butchery demonstration begins
05
20:00 - Main Bites from the BBQ
Any further drinks after the welcome beer need to be purchased separately.
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20:30 - Relax, chat and ask questions
07
21:00 - Take home a complimentary goody bag of meat cuts from the evening's demonstration
More Information
You don’t need to bring anything in particular with you; please wear comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes with closed toes. Everything needed for this evening will be provided.
Everything, apart from your drinks with the BBQ, is included in the price.
Drinks with your meal can be chosen from the standard Roots Café drinks menu and will need to be paid for on the night.
The daily Café main menu will not be available on the night, only the set menu for this event, and the Garden Room Shop will not be open.
Please note that although we normally allow dogs in the Café during the day, dogs are not allowed at this evening event.
Terms and Conditions:
Terms and Conditions for attending this event
To ensure a safe and enjoyable time for all participants, we ask that all event attendees read and agree to abide by the following terms and conditions, in addition to our usual terms and conditions.
By purchasing a ticket, you and any ticket recipients agree to these terms.
- For health and safety reasons, we can only allow attendees who are 18 years or older to take part in this event.
- Should you require special dietary restrictions (e.g. gluten intolerances, dairy intolerances), these must be conveyed to us at least 3 days prior to the event.
- Please wear flat-soled shoes with closed toes.
- We reserve the right to refuse entry to any participant who is intoxicated or displaying anti-social behaviour, without a refund. Anyone who becomes intoxicated or exhibits anti-social behaviour during the event may be asked to leave and no refunds will be given.
- Safety instructions provided during the butchery demonstration must be followed at all times. We reserve the right to remove any participant not adhering to safety guidelines.
- Attendance is at your own risk. We accept no liability for personal injury, loss, or damage to personal property.
If you need to cancel your ticket
If you are unable to attend this event and notify us at least 7 full days in advance of the event date, we can offer a full refund for your ticket and make it available for someone else.
If cancellation is within 7 full days of the event date, unfortunately we are unable to offer a refund. We appreciate that sometimes unforeseen circumstances mean you can’t attend, in which case a friend may take your place. We will need their name, contact details and dietary requirements prior to the event.
Our right to cancel this event
All our events have a minimum attendance level and may be cancelled if too few bookings are received or for some other unforeseen circumstance. We reserve the right to cancel or postpone events at any time. Should we need to cancel an event, we will give you as much notice as possible of the cancellation. You will receive a full refund in this case. Unfortunately, we cannot accept any liability for travel or other costs.
Where to find us
Plenty of free parking on site
Please keep to the 5mph limit
Disabled access available
This is a rural location and paths can be muddy
Blackthorpe Barn is situated just south of Junction 45 of the A14, three miles east of Bury St Edmunds, in the village of Rougham.
Look out for the entrance gates to a long tree-lined avenue at the White House junction.
The Barn is down the avenue, on the right.
Frequently Asked Questions
The meal on offer is a set menu and there are no options to be chosen.
However, dietary requirements will be accommodated – please let us know about any requirements or allergens when you book your ticket.
We are sorry that you need to cancel your ticket to this event.
Each event has a cut-off period before the start of the event after which we are unable to give you a refund.
If you are still outside that period and can be refunded for your ticket, please let us know by filling in the Cancellation Form.
You don’t need to bring anything special with you, just wear comfortable clothing and flat-soles shoes with closed toes.
We will provide everything needed.
The butchery and dining event is taking place inside Roots Café, at Blackthorpe Barn on Rougham Estate.
Please see the Ground Plan for details about how to get to the Café at the Barn location.
To get to Blackthorpe Barn please see the directions here.
The café won’t be offering the usual menu while the butchery event is on; only the set menu will be served.
However, the drinks menu will be available on the evening, to be paid for at the time.
The butchery demonstration and the sit-down meal will take place inside Roots Café.
Yes, there will be opportunities for you to try out your skills on the evening.
Please take note of the terms and conditions for the event, to which you agree if you buy a ticket.
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