Venison Butchery & Open Fire Cooking Masterclass | Feat Vale House Kitchen Chinwag Wednesday Ep15

🎥 JOIN THE CHANNEL & SUPPORT THE JOURNEY Become a member and unlock exclusive perks 👉 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdFDMz4wVDQ-ytrLobvxPMQ/join In this live session, I’m joined by my good friend Bod from the legendary Vale House Kitchen. We’re stripping things back to basics, focusing on the core of the Hunter Gatherer Cooking philosophy: authentic, sustainable, and skilled "field-to-fork" preparation. Vale House Kitchen is one of the UK’s premier rural skills schools, and Bod’s expertise in butchery and traditional techniques is second to none. Today, we’re diving into [Insert Dish/Animal, e.g., Roe Deer Butchery / Wood-Fired Venison Steaks] and discussing why these traditional skills are more important now than ever. [What We Cover in This Video] The Ethics of the Hunt: Why knowing your source matters. Butchery Breakdown: Bod shares professional tips on getting the most from your carcass. Live Fire Techniques: How I use specialized live-fire methods to bring out the best in wild game. Newcomer Project: Why we're passionate about getting more people into stalking and rural skills. [Support the Mission] If you enjoyed this deep dive into wild food, please Subscribe and hit the notification bell. We’re on a mission to showcase the beauty of the British countryside and the food it provides. [Links & Resources] Vale House Kitchen: https://valehousekitchen.co.uk/ Hunter Gatherer Cooking Website: www.huntergatherercooking.co.uk [Follow Us] Instagram: @huntergatherercooking Facebook: /huntergatherercooking #FieldToFork #DeerStalking #LiveFireCooking #ValeHouseKitchen #HunterGathererCooking #Venison #OutdoorCooking #SustainableMeat 👋 Thanks so much for watching and being part of the Hunter Gatherer Cooking community. If you enjoyed the video, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe for more wild food, fire cooking, and adventure. Got a question or a video idea? Drop it in the comments – I read every one. 🔥 Support the Channel If you love what I do and want to help fuel future content, travel, and filming: 💥 Join the channel from just 99p/month – every bit helps and memberships can be cancelled anytime. 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdFDMz4wVDQ-ytrLobvxPMQ/join 🎞️ Feature Films: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuZUcBcGA6zVPQll6ZUY6De6_do2DnXzq 🎯 My Firearms Journey (FAC Series): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoaiT-FfkFo&list=PLuZUcBcGA6zW9V5NesDWVCX7FMFGd5XFA 🥩 Field to Fork (Deer to Plate): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnLHoU_0vY0&list=PLuZUcBcGA6zVfqPrlYiCi6kY4xFbqVRy9 🦌 Looking for a Guided Deer Stalk? Check out trusted stalks & experiences here: 👉 https://huntergatherercooking.co.uk/field-to-fork 📬 Let’s Connect 📧 Email: alex@huntergatherercooking.com 🌐 Website: https://huntergatherercooking.co.uk 📝 Blog: https://huntergatherercooking.co.uk/blog?blog=y 📱 Socials: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | Pinterest | TripAdvisor 🎬 Business Enquiries 📧 alex@huntergatherercooking.com Thanks again for tuning in – there’s plenty more to come 🔥 Alex Editor | Hunter Gatherer Cooking Hunter Gatherer Cooking is a wild food and fire cooking experience that reconnects people with the land, their food, and each other. Founded by Alex Russon, HGC blends open-fire cooking, ethical hunting, and storytelling into immersive content and real-world events. From field to flame, we capture the full journey – stalking wild deer, harvesting responsibly, and cooking over fire using traditional and modern techniques. With a growing community on YouTube, social media, and at live events like Asado Fire Days, HGC isn’t just about food – it’s about flavour, fire, and a lifestyle rooted in nature, respect, and sustainability. Whether it’s cooking venison in the woods, building relationships around the fire, or travelling the world to meet like-minded hunters and chefs – HGC is where primal skills meet modern storytelling.