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.

Classes will be offered twice per month on Saturdays beginning in April and lasting through October.  Visit our events page to see this seasons classes. 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 6 cooks to offer each class. Join us on facebook for updates to the schedule!

For more information or to schedule your class email jeaniem@brightflowernursery.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