Public Class: Roast a Chicken, Meal Plan a Week with Chef Matt Shapiro

Prepare to fill your house with the incredible aroma of a plump chicken roasting in the oven.  With some strategic meal-planning, make that the starting point for a week of easy meals. Chef Matt Shapiro will guide you on how to truss your chicken, get it in the oven and make the most of every part. You will learn about making the perfect pan-sauce from the rendered drippings to Chicken Tinga Tacos, Chicken and Chicken Salad and a quick, easy chicken broth. 

What You'll Make & Take Home: 

• Spatchcock and roast a perfectly golden-brown chicken
• Take home recipes for Chicken Tinga, Chicken Salad and broth 

About the instructor: Chef Matt Shapiro helped lead restaurant kitchens on both coasts before joining Hog Island Oyster Co. as chef at Tony's Seafood. He played a key role in creating the company's sustainable sourcing plan before joining our team.

Reservations close Jan. 21, 2027.

*We are not able to accommodate dietary requests for hands-on events. Please read the menu carefully and contact us with any questions at events@hbofm.org.