Ever wanted to break down a whole fish but felt intimidated? This Whole Fish Butchery class with Rolando teaches you how to go from whole fish to beautiful fillets with confidence. No experience needed. No fear-mongering. Just real skills.
Led by Chef Rolando, this fully hands-on workshop walks you through the entire process—from understanding fish anatomy to clean fillets, portioning, and storage. Every guest works with a real whole fish at their own station. This is not a demo. You’re doing the cuts.
You’ll learn how to:
Choose fresh fish at the market
Safely scale, gut, and clean a whole fish
Remove skin and pin bones
Create clean fillets with minimal waste
Portion fish for grilling, pan-searing, crudo, and more
Store fish properly to keep it fresh longer
To wrap things up, Chef Rolando will do a live cooking demo and tasting, showing how different cuts affect texture, flavor, and cooking methods.
Perfect for:
✅ Beginner home cooks
✅ Seafood lovers
✅ Food-curious folks
✅ Date nights
✅ Anyone who wants legit kitchen skills
You’ll leave confident, empowered, and fully capable of handling whole fish at home—without panic, mess, or wasted meat.
Class Format: Fully Hands-On Cooking Class in Austin
This is not a watch-and-clap situation. Every guest practices throughout the class.
Welcome bite + check-in
Chef Rolando introduction & class overview
Fish anatomy + knife skills lesson
Live breakdown demo by Chef Rolando
Hands-on fish butchery at your own station
Portioning + storage techniques
Cooking demo + tasting
Guided Q&A, socializing, and photos
Small-group format = real feedback and personalized instruction.
What’s Included in Your Ticket
Whole fish for hands-on butchery
All tools, knives, and equipment
Step-by-step instruction from Chef Rolando
Cooking demo + tasting
Small class size for individualized guidance
Digital follow-up with tips + resources
No experience required. Just show up ready to learn.
Who Should Attend This Class?
This Austin cooking class is ideal for:
Beginners who want to learn fish butchery from scratch
Home cooks ready to level up their seafood game
Foodies who want practical, transferable skills
Date nights, solo learners, or friend outings
Anyone searching for hands-on cooking classes in Austin
If you’ve ever avoided the seafood counter because whole fish felt intimidating—this class is for you.
Event Details
Length: 2 hours
Format: Fully hands-on workshop
Instructor: Chef Rolando
Food Safety: All staff are food-handler certified
Location: GhostLine Kitchens
Why Take a Whole Fish Butchery Class?
Because fillets don’t magically appear at the store. This class teaches foundational skills most home cooks never learn—saving money, reducing waste, and making seafood way less scary.
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