How to Break Down a Whole Fish: A Beginner-Friendly Filleting Class

How to Break Down a Whole Fish: A Beginner-Friendly Filleting Class

By Eating Out Austin

Overview

Learn how to break down a whole fish in this hands-on filleting class with real chef guidance, knife skills, and tasting included.

How to Break Down a Whole Fish: Filleting 101 (Hands-On Cooking Class)


Ever wanted to learn how to fillet a whole fish but didn’t know where to start? This hands-on fish filleting class teaches you exactly how to break down a whole fish from start to finish—no experience required.

Led by a professional chef, this beginner-friendly workshop covers everything from knife skills and fish anatomy to clean fillets, portioning, and proper storage. You’ll work with real whole fish at your own station, getting direct guidance every step of the way. This isn’t a demo—you’re doing the cuts.

We’ll also cover:

  • How to buy fresh fish at the market
  • How to remove scales, pin bones, and skin
  • How to portion fish for different cooking methods
  • Simple chef techniques for better results at home

To wrap it up, enjoy a live cooking demo and tasting so you can experience how different cuts change texture and flavor.

Perfect for:
✅ Beginner home cooks
✅ Seafood lovers
✅ Date nights
✅ Foodies who want real skills

You’ll leave confident, skilled, and fully capable of handling whole fish at home—without fear, mess, or wasted meat.

Category: Food & Drink, Food

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Highlights

  • 2 hours
  • ages 18+
  • In person
  • Free parking
  • Doors at 6:45 PM

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Location

GhostLine Kitchens

3400 Comsouth Drive

Austin, TX 78744

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Eating Out Austin

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$88.64
Jan 6 · 7:00 PM CST