| After over
30 years of extensive experience in food service, from apprentice
to executive chef, it is Chef Daniel Witherspoon's desire to apply
his knowledge of food and cooking by working with high quality cuisine
and sharing the experience with others.
In 1998, Chef Dan Witherspoon left the world of the working executive
chef in the restaurant and the private club kitchen to incorporate
The Gourmet Spoon. TGS applies years of culinary experience to
consulting, cooking classes, budget preparation, catering, menu
planning and implementation, culinary demonstrations, kitchen
staff training, and recipe development.
COOKING CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & CULINARY PARTIES
Chef Dan's culinary talents and down-to-earth teaching style enable
the student to learn some of the many secrets of the modern chef.
In addition to adding to your recipe repertoire and improving
culinary technique, gourmet cooking parties are an ideal entertainment
for friends and associates.
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CULINARY TEAM BUILDING
If you're looking for a fun, relaxing and interesting event to bring your employees together, culinary team building is the answer.
Employees in any organization, no matter the size, may each possess a unique role but are dependent upon each other to achieve the overall goals of the company. Nowhere is this more evident or necessary than in the professional kitchen. Participants, working toward a common goal, increase communication, develop team building, achieve new skills, and enhance camaraderie.
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EVENT PLANNING & CATERING
The Gourmet Spoon caters any intimate affair. From planning the
party to customizing the menu and utilizing the finest ingredients,
whether you are hosting a business luncheon, a wedding celebration
or a gourmet dinner, your event will be uniquely memorable. The
Gourmet Spoon offers complete catering service providing not only
a delicious menu but also a beautiful table, elegant décor and
outstanding service. We'll even take care of the invitations.
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RECIPE & TECHNIQUE HOTLINE
Having trouble with a recipe or a particular cooking technique that
you can't seem to master? "Why won't it work; what am I doing
wrong?" Email Chef Dan directly at chefdan@thegourmetspoon.com
and you'll get professional advice to achieve quality results.
CULINARY DEMONSTRATIONS
A professional chef assists food service brokers and distributors
in marketing their wares in large restaurant shows and to targeted
clientele.
MENU CONSULTING
The professional and private clients are both assisted to build
consistent and comprehensive menu concepts and to rework tired
and passé menus with innovative and exciting menu ideas. You need
not be a food service professional to avail yourself of this service.
The best cooks need inspiration from time to time. Chef Dan can
help you take the skills you already possess and greatly expand
your cooking repertoire and enhance your recipe card file.
PROFESSIONAL KITCHEN CONSULTING
A professional chef can assist in all areas of the food service
operation from the kitchen perspective from budget preparation
to kitchen staff training, and all areas in between. Take advantage
of The Gourmet Spoon's professional experience in the public restaurant
sector and the private club industry to solve your everyday working
problems. The Gourmet Spoon can prepare the budget, plan and design
menus, develop recipes, select necessary kitchen equipment, hire
and train staff, and provide ongoing support.
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