Educators on Wine, Food, Beer, Or Spirits
Educators in Kansas City, Missouri
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Doug Frost
Doug is deeply involved in the educational work of both the Master Sommelier and Master of Wine programs.
More info:
c/o Aixois
251 East 55th Street
Kansas City, MO 64113
• winedog@att.net
• www.dougfrost.com
• 913-385-7376
Chef Norma Reni
I am a culinary instructor with a local grocery store chain. I have been a Personal Chef for over 9 years. I have taught culinary classes for over 5 years at different public venue's.
More info:
Greater Kansas Ctiy Area
• nreni@sbcglobal.net
• kansascitypersonalchef.com
• 8165605190
Ryan Sciara
Ryan is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Cellar Rat Wine Merchants in the Crossroads Arts District in Kansas City. Before founding Cellar Rat, he was the General Manager & Sommelier at the award winning 40 Sardines Restaurant in Overland Park. During his time in the restaurant and wholesale distribution business, Ryan was involved with the development of five nationally recognized award winning wine lists. His approach is fresh and innovative with the focus on approachability. Ryan is currently involved with the development of a new and exciting wine program for SPIN! Pizza in Overland Park (and beyond). Wine classes with Ryan are an event - bring your THIRST for knowledge and your sense of humor.
More info:
1701 Baltimore
Kansas City, MO
64108
• ryan@cellarratwine.com
• www.cellarratwine.com
• 816-695-8155
Tom Kutey
With over 6 years of wine industry experience and knowledge of 100's of wines, I create and offer wine tasting events that are fun and informative for any type of group.
More info:
14210 Hardy
Overland Park, KS 66223
• tomkutey@aol.com
• 913-568-5839
Matt Nevinger
Matt was initially introduced to wine during his time as a server, and over the past several years has been actively involved in the planning, preparation, and execution of many Kansas City area wine events. In particular he works with Doug Frost on The Jefferson Cup, the most prestigious American-Only wine competition around today. He is currently the Wine Director at Gomer’s Northland in Parkville where he organizes wine tastings covering any number of areas, as well as working with individuals on dinner parties and wine pairings.
More info:
6298 N.W. Highway 9
Parkville, MO 64152
Katherine Rohlfing
Katherine Rohlfing is currently the sommelier at Room 39 in Leawood. She has written award winning wine lists focusing on small producers, conducted wine education classes and wine tastings.
More info:
10561 Mission Road
Leawood, Ks 66206
• kathi@rm39.com
• www.rm39.com
• 816-809-4148
Chefskills101
Entertain your guests with a hands-on cooking party in you home. You and your friends will enjoy an intimate evening of food, wine and fun. Chef Mark Webster will share their passion for good food, as well as expert techniques and tricks. Certified by the American Culinary Federation as both an Executive Chef and Culinary Educator. Traveled to over 40 countries living in 7 of those. Teaches at Culinary classes at various locations in the metro. Learn from a classically trained Chef in the comfort of your own kitchen. Great for Bridal Showers, birthdays, corporate team building, sons and daughters heading for college and just anyone with a passion for food.
More info:
• markwebster@chefskills101.com
• www.chefskills101.com
• (816)305-1786
George Vesel
George has long time, extensive experience in wines, spirits and beers on the wholesale distribution level in operations, sales and management. He has been a restaurant server and wine sommelier as well as an owner and manager of an award-winning fine dining restaurant. He has owned a specialty food brokerage. Currently he is a national sales manager for a wine import company, as well as the owner of a beverage brokerage. He brings experience, knowledge, fun and a non-snob approach to his events.
More info:
7129 Long Ave.
Shawnee KS 66216-3665
• GVwinecat@aol.com
• 913-268-4620
Aaron Prater
Aaron recently left a career in the wine business to pursue a life-long dream of becoming a chef. As a Certified Specialist of Wine and a chef apprentice Aaron is available to host food and wine events throughout the Kansas City area.
More info:
• aaronpprater@yahoo.com
• 816-853-4305
Natalie Rose Jones
My name is Natalie Rose Jones. I am a Certified Sommelier with the U.S. Court of Master Sommeliers. I have taught many things, from yoga to high school sociology, but my main interest in life is wine. I am especially educated in matters concerning The Old World, wine making, and organic and sustainable farming. I work and teach classes at Cellar Rat Wine Merchants in Kansas City, MO-- the best wine shop ever!!!!
More info:
Michael A. Levine
Michael A. Levine is a local wine enthusiast, educator and the former boutique wine shop owner. My background also includes co-owning eat – entertaining and training: a local catering company specializing in small-scale events and wine education experiences. Our team takes a new approach to every event we are involved in and look forward to customizing a proposal to meet your individual needs. We offer a variety of tailored wine classes, educational seminars, private tastings (on-site and off-site), non-profit event planning/execution, wine cellar consultation/acquisition and catering options in both food and wine from 5 to 500.
More info:
Great Kansas City
• mlevine@everestkc.net
• www.eat-kc.com
• 816.210.6783
Richard K. Zellich
With a background in restaurants (named St. Louis' Best Sommelier in 2002), Fine Wine retail stores and wine wholesale, I have explored most aspects of the wine industry (aside from winemaking!). I teach classes in conjunction with several wine stores in Kansas City, I conduct staff trainings at restaurants as well as hosting private wine tastings and seminars. My company specializes in hard to find artisan and boutique wineries, and I feature these in me sessions. Wine is my passion, and I live to share that enthusiasm with your friends, colleagues and customers!
More info:
614 NW Platte Valley Dr.
Riverside, MO. 64150
• rkzellich@sbcglobal.net
• 816-729-2768
