Welcome Chef Jeremy Mercado!
Chef Jeremy Mercado joins our kitchens, bringing from-scratch, contemporary American cooking and his “simply done, but done well” upscale comfort food to our classes.
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Welcome Back, Yvette Hirang!
Chef Yvette Hirang returns, and we’re thrilled that she brings her warm, approachable teaching style and amazing culinary skills back to our kitchens!
Welcome Back, Leighana Williams!
Cake decorator and baker Leighana Williams is back teaching in our kitchens, and we couldn’t be more thrilled!
Welcome Back, Chef Sergio!
The Culinary Center of Kansas City is thrilled to announce that Chef Sergio Lara has rejoined our team as a full-time in-house instructor. After years of enriching our community through part-time teaching, Chef Sergio returned in November 2025 to focus on leading cooking classes and private events.
Chef Jesse Vega Sr. Brings Home 2nd Place @ World Food Championships
We’re thrilled to announce that our own Executive Chef Jesse Vega Sr. secured an impressive second-place finish at the World Food Championships in the Seafood category on October 19, 2025. Chef Jesse competed against 18 other elite culinary competitors from around the world!
BBQ Pitmaster Larry Hadley Scores At Lenexa Chili Challenge 2025
BBQ Pitmaster and longtime Culinary Center employee Larry Hadley anchored a team that took fourth place out of 180 competitors at this past weekend’s 38th annual Lenexa Chili Challenge. On Saturday, thousands of people lined up with spoons in hand to feast on chili from 180 different competitors. La
Welcome Back Chef Molly Flynn!
We’re delighted to welcome back Chef Molly Flynn back to our kitchens. Chef Molly currently the Sous Chef for our beloved Chiefs! This fall 2025, Chef Molly returns with her warmth, high energy, and incredible knowledge to teach a mix of European and Asian-style cuisines.
Meet Chef Natasha Goellner
This talented pastry chef is kicking off her CCKC class schedule with an ‘Art of the French Macaron’ class on Sunday, November 24, so click to sign up!
Take a Class from a ‘Cutthroat Kitchen’ Winner!
The Culinary Center of Kansas City is proud to introduce our newest instructor… Chef Shanita McAfee-Bryant…
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Linda Clark
This was an excellent class! Exceptional food and outstanding Chef Instructor (Lisa Burgess.)
Run, don’t walk, to sign up for this class, or any class this instructor teaches. I have enjoyed all of the classes I’ve taken at the KCCC, but this class is one of the best. I highly recommend!
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Jan Bombeck
Lunch was delicious!! The Culinary Center is such a fun space!
Jerry Cossette
good food
Janis Schwartz
Lisa did a great job of sharing information for the education aspect and sharing interesting stories and keeping us entertained! Both valuable aspects required for entertainment value! I've taken a few other classes and this one was by far my favorite. Lisa is a great asset to your organization! Thank you!
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Desiree B.
Took the artisan sourdough bread class. Instructor did a fantastic job and was well informed.
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Becca Schinzel
Chef Bruce was great! It was very enjoyable! Food was amazing!! We will be back!!
Maureen Clarke
I love these classes! Learning so much and adding fantastic recipes to my collection. Can’t wait to try my hand at the hot cross buns. Here’s my challah and the buns we tasted. 😋
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