your apartment building
has a demonstration kitchen
let's do something
amazing with it
cooking with gas brings chef-led culinary programming to
apartment communities — turning underused demonstration kitchens
into experiences residents actually look forward to
four ways to experience food together
every community is different — so whether your residents want to watch,
learn, cook, or celebrate, there's an experience that fits.
culinary discussions & series
great food starts with great conversation
facilitated sessions exploring food culture, culinary history, seasonal ingredients, and cooking techniques. no prep, no pressure — just engaging conversation led by a professionally trained chef perfect for communities looking for a relaxed, social entry into culinary programming.
interactive cooking classes
70% demonstration. 30% hands-on. 100% memorable
the most popular format. chef randall guides residents through a real cooking experience — part demonstration, part participation. residents leave with new skills, a recipe they made themselves, and a connection to their neighbors they didn't have before. available as single classes or ongoing series.
chef-led demonstrations
watch & learn something you'll use forever.
chef randall cooks. residents watch, ask questions, and taste the results. these high-production, front-of-house experiences are designed for communities that want a polished, entertaining culinary event without the hands-on complexity. great for 55+ communities and first-time programming.
resident events
your kitchen. your occasion. your menu.
book chef randall for a private cooking experience in your building's demonstration kitchen. perfect for birthdays, date nights, neighbor gatherings, or any occasion worth celebrating with great food. Fully customized — you choose the menu, the format, and the guest list.
2 ways to increase resident satisfaction
1 sure way to decrease repair costs
every community is different — so whether your residents want to watch,
learn, cook, or celebrate, there's an experience that fits.
community events & catering
great food starts with great conversation
facilitated sessions exploring food culture, culinary history, seasonal ingredients, and cooking techniques. no prep, no pressure — just engaging conversation led by a professionally trained chef perfect for communities looking for a relaxed, social entry into culinary programming.
on-site kitchen equipment orientations
confident residents. better equipment care. fewer service calls.
for property managers and developers, orientations help reduce unnecessary maintenance calls, avoidable repair costs, and misuse-related damage while supporting safer operation of shared cooking spaces and reducing liability concerns. These sessions also increase resident awareness and engagement by ensuring residents know what equipment is available, how it works, and that it is ready for use.
"i'm not just teaching recipes. i'm giving residents a skill, a story, and a reason to connect with their neighbors."
chef randall
meet chef randall
chef randall brings over 40 years of professional culinary experience to every class — trained at the Culinary Institute of America, recognized by the James Beard Foundation, and with a career that spans everything from restaurant kitchens to 18 years as a chef instructor at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts and M-State Community & Technical College
he has owned his own restaurant, trained culinary professionals, cooked on live television, competed in food competitions, and spent years teaching enthusiast cooking classes to everyday people who simply love food.
"cooking with gas" is what happens when all of that experience meets a simple, powerful idea: everyone deserves access to a great culinary education — and it should happen right where they live.
property managers:
here's how it works
adding professional culinary programming to your property is simpler than you think.
Cooking With Gas handles everything — you just bring the kitchen and the residents.
Step 1
schedule a 45-min on-site tour of your building
We tour your demonstration kitchen, learn about your residents, and identify the programming that's the right fit for your community.
Step 2
review the culinary programing proposal & schedule classes
Within 48 hours, you'll receive a tailored proposal — class formats, pricing options, and a suggested schedule built around your residents and your budget.
Step 3
classes are posted & residents register on-line
chef randall manages the class content, ingredients, setup, and execution. you promote it to residents and show up to watch the community come alive.