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.