Ace's in the Kitchen
What is Ace's in the Kitchen?
Ace's in the Kitchen is a cooking and learning program being offered exclusively at Rylee's Ace Hardware. Those interested in signing up may Sign Up Here, or call Martha at (616) 451-0724 ext. 204.
What is the cost?
Nothing at all, it's FREE! Some of the classes do require a modest fee to offset the cost of all the great food you will be enjoying in class. Fees must be paid in advance and registration is required.
What will I receive?
Members will get to taste great food and receive recipes and handouts with really useful information by professionally trained chefs and area experts. Members also get:
- 20% discounts on all housewares purchases the day of paid cooking classes (excludes demos)
- Advanced notice of special events, sales, classes and sneak previews
- Automatically become a member of the new "Gadget of the Month Club"
How do I become a member?
It's simple - just fill out the registration form available in the store and we will add you to the club. Once you are a member, you will get advanced notification and first dibs on class and events registration. Sign Up Here, or call Martha at (616) 451-0724 ext. 204 (Mon. - Fri., 9:00am - 4:00pm).
Have additional questions?
Please e-mail Kathleen Schiefler at kschiefler@comcast.net.
Chef Kathleen
Chef Kathleen is a hometown girl and a graduate of the GRCC Culinary program. She has traveled the world studying the food, traditions, and international customs. She also attended stints at Ecole de Cuisne LaVarene in Burgundy, The French Pastry School in Chicago, and the CIA in Napa Valley.
She brings her highly respected talents as a chef, 18 year veteran of the catering industry, former owner of a specialty food and wine shop, writer, and teacher to all of her classes. She provides a perspective that is dashed with tales of history, splashed with inspiration, and baked with practical real life experience.
Today, Kathleen merges her passions for hospitality in inspiring ways with Kathleen and Company, by developing solutions in marketing, culinary arts, merchandising, purchasing, and other customer relations. She also continues to indulge her passions with the arts and gardening. She has been featured at numerous speaking and teaching engagements throughout the city. You will also find her at the new Rylee's Ace Hardware on Michigan Street where she hosts the new Ace's in the Kitchen cooking program, and she is also at Grand Rapids Community College Secchia institute for culinary enthusiasts.