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Chef Michael Staver is an award-winning barbeque chef; he is currently a chef/instructor at Kendall
Culinary College and the University of Illinois at Chicago teaching The Art of Barbeque, Food Science, Cheese Making, Vegetarian Cooking, among others. He’s appeared in the Chicago Tribune and the Journal Standard for his culinary skills and locally works with Learn Great Foods in Mt. Carroll.
He enjoys catering “teaching” dinner parties. He is just as comfortable with an intimate gathering of 6-12 as he is with a delicious buffet for 50. Book clubs, birthdays, anniversaries, or happy to be alive celebrations; Chef Michael will make your party memorable.
We have a lot of fun at our classes and this year we are offering two different themes. Simple and Fresh: is an introduction to cooking skills, using whole foods and fresh ingredients to make delicious food from the garden or grocery store to your table. A Taste of Fine Dining: is a culinary event in which you will learn delicious menu possibilities to create in your own kitchen. In each class, tastes of all of the items will be provided along with the recipes.
Classes will be offered on the second and fourth Saturday of the month beginning in April and lasting through October. The last class will be the first Saturday of November. Dates are subject to change due to Chef’s teaching schedule. We will make every attempt to reschedule the class to include all participants. We will need a minimum of 4 cooks to offer each class.
Simple and Fresh
Classes cost $30.00
9:30-11:00 April-July
1:00-2:30 August-October
| April 25 | Knife Skills |
| May 23 | Vegetables |
| June 27 | Salads |
| July 25 | Chicken |
| August 22 | Appetizers |
| Sept 26 | Basic Grill |
| October 24 | Soups |
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A Taste of Fine Dining
Classes cost $45.00
9:30-12:00 April-July
1:00-3:30 August-October
| April 11 | French Stroganoff |
| May 30 | Fish and Seafood |
| June 13 | Vegetarian |
| July 11 | Outdoor Grill |
| August 8 | Pasta |
| Sept 12 | Mexican |
| October 10 | Cajun |
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Call us today at (815) 947-2647 for more information or to schedule your class, or email chefstaver@gmail.com.
Chef Michael will be offering: The Art of Barbecue and The Art of Smoked Meats on weekends during the summer and fall. Both classes include snacks and food enough to take home a meal for two. You will prepare the meats, all side dishes, and will take away lots of tips enhance your kitchen skills.
Cost per person: $70.00
Cost per couple: $135.00
Classes require a four-person minimum. Menus can be customized; any additional items requested may increase the per person price
The Art of Barbecue
Menu will include:
- Pork Tenderloin
- Chicken
- Jambalaya
- Baked Beans
- Tossed Salad
- Barbecue Sauce
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The Art of Smoked Meats
Menu will include:
- Carolina Pulled Pork
- Pork Ribs
- Turkey Breast
- Chicken
- Pork Tenderloin
- Coleslaw
- Barbecue Sauce
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