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Beast & Cleaver•Seattle, WA

Butcher & Modern European Cuisine•$$$

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Beast & Cleaver is neighborhood butcher shop and restaurant in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood focused on whole animal, artisanal butchery using local, sustainable, organic meat. Chef's tasting dinners operate Thursday - Sunday evenings as The Peasant. Sunday and mid-week events vary from butchery classes to special dinners.We are a very small space and rely on reservations. If you need to cancel your reservation for any reason, please do so with at least 24 hours notice. No shows or short noti...More

Experiences at Beast & Cleaver

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    Dinner at The Peasant | Chef's Tasting Menu

    Join us for our Chef's Tasting Menu! Each meal is $150/person (not including wine, service & tax) and includes 5 courses. You may be seated at our communal table. Please add your wine pairing on the next screen.Please also note the following:* Due to the nature of our menu, we cannot accommodate gluten or dairy free diets. Please make sure to note any other allergies in your reservation.* Your reservation deposit is credited back on your bill when you dine with us. * The Peasant includes a 20% service charge on all guest checks. No additional gratuity is expected.Please contact us at info@beastandcleaver.com with any questions!

    Reservation for parties of 1 to 5

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    Classic Sauces 102

    Building on our intro class, Sauces 102 will explore two savory mother sauces and a sweet sauce for dessert. We will also introduce two different emulsions and their application. Learn how to make Velouté, turn it into Supreme; Hollandaise, and turn it into Bearnaise and Sauce Valois, Caramel Sauce, and last but not least, the emulsions of Mayonnaise vs Aioli.This will be an exciting class to learn, eat, and drink as you elevate your sauce game and favorite dishes! This class costs $150 and you can reserve your space with a $50 deposit.

    Wednesday, Sep 25, 2024
    7:00 PM
    $50 per ticket

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    Classic Sauces 103

    Building on our first 2 classes, Sauces 103 will explore two savory mother sauces and a sweet sauce for dessert. Learn how to make Bèchamel, Espagnole, and Ganache, including their variations (like Mornay) and application to dishes.This will be an exciting class to learn, eat, and drink as you elevate your sauce game and favorite dishes! This class costs $150 and you can reserve your space with a $50 deposit.

    Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024
    7:00 PM
    $50 per ticket

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    Cooking Low & Slow

    Just in time for cozy season, this class will help you elevate your braising, stewing, and low and slow game. Learn the best meats for cooking low and slow, what meals you can turn them into, and how to create the best warm-your-bones meals for winter!This will be an exciting class to learn, eat, and drink as you elevate your sauce game and favorite dishes! This class costs $150 and you can reserve your space with a $50 deposit.

    Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024
    7:00 PM
    $50 per ticket

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    Classic Sauces 102 - October

    Building on our intro class, Sauces 102 will explore two savory mother sauces and a sweet sauce for dessert. We will also introduce two different emulsions and their application. Learn how to make Velouté, turn it into Supreme; Hollandaise, and turn it into Bearnaise and Sauce Valois, Caramel Sauce, and last but not least, the emulsions of Mayonnaise vs Aioli.This will be an exciting class to learn, eat, and drink as you elevate your sauce game and favorite dishes! This class costs $150 and you can reserve your space with a $50 deposit.

    Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024
    7:00 PM
    $50 per ticket

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    How To Cook The Perfect Steak (Every Time)

    Join us for this special class on how to cook a steak to perfection every time. We will cover different cuts and how to best prepare them (spoiler alert: no reverse sears here)! Bring your appetite!This class costs $150 and you can reserve your space with a $50 deposit.

    Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024
    7:00 PM
    $50 per ticket

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    Wine Tasting & Classic Charcuterie

    Join us for an exciting new event featuring classic charcuterie and wine from around the world. This month, we'll be sampling 7 special and eclectic wines with wine expert and owner of Owen Kotler wines, and classic charcuterie with chef Kevin Smith. Owen will talk about the the origins of each wine, and give tasting notes, as the wines are paired with pate en croute, terrines and rillettes. Join us for this educational and tasty experience.This class costs $150 and you can reserve your space with a $50 deposit.

    Tuesday, Oct 1, 2024
    7:00 PM
    $50 per ticket

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    Classic Sauces 101

    Chef Felipe is going to teach you classic restaurant sauces and how to pair them with the dishes that make them sing! Learn how to make Beurre Blanc, Sauce Gastrique, Demi Gloss, and more.This will be an exciting class to learn, eat, and drink as you elevate your sauce game and favorite dishes!

    Wednesday, Oct 30, 2024
    7:00 PM
    $150 per ticket

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    Meat Pie Class

    Learn to make classic British pies just in time for cozy season. We'll share dinner and wine together. Bring your appetite!This class costs $150 and you can reserve your space with a $50 deposit.

    Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024
    7:00 PM
    $50 per ticket

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    Badass BBQ Dinner

    We're putting our new smoker to work in this awesome dinner focused on BBQ. Join us for a coursed menu with drinks for $150 - one night only on Wednesday, September 18! You may be seated at our communal table. A $50 deposit will secure your reservation.Please also note the following:* Due to the nature of our menu, we cannot accommodate gluten or dairy free diets. Please make sure to note any other allergies in your reservation.* Your reservation deposit is credited back on your bill when you dine with us. * Beast & Cleaver includes a 20% service charge on all guest checks. No additional gratuity is expected.Please contact us at info@beastandcleaver.com with any questions!

    Reservation for parties of 2

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    Vertical Beef Tasting

    Join us for a special night based around dry-aged beef, koji-aged beef and an exploration of different cuts paired with 5 specially paired wines. Each meal is $200/person (not including wine, service & tax) and includes 5 courses. You may be seated at our communal table. Please add your wine pairing on the next screen.Please also note the following:* Due to the nature of our menu, we cannot accommodate gluten or dairy free diets. Please make sure to note any other allergies in your reservation.* Your reservation deposit is credited back on your bill when you dine with us. * The Peasant includes a 20% service charge on all guest checks. No additional gratuity is expected.Please contact us at info@beastandcleaver.com with any questions!

    Reservation for parties of 1 to 4

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    How to Make Sausages

    Learn to make and cook sausages using Beast & Cleaver's top secret recipes! We'll mix and match flavors, make some crazy sausages, and share snacks and wine together. This class costs $150 and you can reserve your space with a $50 deposit.

    Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024
    7:00 PM
    $50 per ticket

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    Dinner and Wine Masterclass with Kevin Smith & Molly Ringe

    Join Kevin Smith of Beast & Cleaver and Molly Ringe of Molly’s Bottle shop for an exclusive, one-of-a kind dinner experience. Offered only on one Tuesday a month between now and the end of the year, Molly & Kevin will collaborate on an exclusive, curated dinner and wine pairing for 14 people only.Eat creative and extravagant food from the mind of Kevin Smith, paired with wines selected by Molly of Molly’s bottle shop, whose expertise stretches from Per Se to the French Laundry. Expect foie gras, truffles, and anything Kevin & Molly can dream up. Think of it like a masterclass on cuisine and wine from two masters in an intimate setting.Our second dinner will be hosted on Tuesday, October 29 at Beast & Cleaver. Each dinner is $250/person + 20% service & tax ($325.88 total). We will not be able to accommodate any allergies or non-drinkers for these events. Please also note the following:* Your reservation deposit is credited back on your bill when you dine with us. * The Peasant includes a 20% service charge on all guest checks. No additional gratuity is expected.Please contact us at info@beastandcleaver.com with any questions!

    Reservation for parties of 2

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    Food & Wine Pairing - How tos, Don't dos, and What to dos

    Join us for an exciting new class where we sample foods from charcuterie to different cuts of meat, and taste wines alongside them to discover not only traditional pairing options, but your personal favorites, and establish some new go tos for your next party or personal enjoyment! We think you'll go home satiated and confident for your next social gathering. This class costs $150 and you can reserve your space with a $50 deposit.

    Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024
    7:00 PM
    $50 per ticket

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    Thanksgiving Turkeys 2024

    We are excited to offer you fresh turkeys for your holiday celebrations! Reserving a bird requires a $25 deposit that will go towards your purchase.This year's birds are from 2 different farms - Palouse Poultry and Tailfeather Farms. We have carried Palouse birds every Thanksgiving so far. These birds are 100% GMO free, no corn or soy. Palouse turkeys are fully pasture raised and spend quite a bit of their lives out in the family's sunflower orchard. The birds are harvested on farm and will be 100% Fresh for Thanksgiving.Tailfeather is a new farmer for us this year, from a tiny little farm in Walla Walla Washington. They have a fully integrated pasture, and regenerative program.We will do our best to match you to your preferred size when you pick up, but it will be first-come, first-serve. Turkeys will be $12.25/lb.Pick up will be on Sunday, November 24 at the shop. More details to come.

    Sunday, Nov 24, 2024
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    $25 per ticket

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    The Beastro

    Join us for steaks and special cuts cooked to order from local farms, charcuterie, salads, small plates, dessert, and beer or wine by the glass or bottle. The Beastro features an a la carte dinner menu. We are a very small space. To accommodate diners, your reservation window will be for 90 minutes if you are a party of 3 or less, and 2 hours for parties of 4 or more.Please also note the following:* Your reservation deposit is credited back on your bill when you dine with us. * The Beastro includes a 20% service charge on all guest checks. No additional gratuity is expected.

    Reservation for parties of 1 to 5

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    Whole Pig Butchery Class

    Learn to butcher a whole pig and the best way to cook and prepare it through this in-depth demo. We'll share dinner and wine together. Bring your appetite!This class costs $150 and you can reserve your space with a $50 deposit.

    Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024
    7:00 PM
    $50 per ticket

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