Meet Our Chefs!
Vince Bienish
With over three decades of culinary experience, Chef Vince Bienish has cultivated a rich career that reflects his deep-rooted passion for food. Growing up in the Hudson Valley area of New York, Vince was heavily influenced by his family’s cooking traditions, which trace back to Curinga, Italy. He honed his craft at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, subsequently working his way through renowned hotels and local kitchens in New York City, Miami, and the Caribbean. Since 2020, Chef Vince has brought his extensive experience and passion for food to The Cook's Station. Outside the kitchen, Vince enjoys traveling whenever possible and actively participates in numerous food and wine events. His dedication to the culinary arts continues to inspire both colleagues and customers alike.
Craig Kuhns
With over 25 years of culinary experience, Chef Craig Kuhns began his journey in Charleston, SC, after graduating from Johnson & Wales University. As the Charleston food scene blossomed, Craig honed his craft under the guidance of mentor Chef Ken Vedrinski at Trattoria Lucca, where he developed a deep passion for Italian cuisine and fine dining. His career in Charleston saw him working in some of the city's most prestigious restaurants, including The Charleston Grill, Palmetto Grill, Palmetto Café, and Basil Thai Restaurant. Chef Craig’s rich culinary background and passion for cooking continue to inspire those around him at The Cook's Station.
Tazia Young
Chef Tazia Young is a talented culinary professional who graduated from Greenville Technical College with a major in culinary arts. Over the past three years at The Cook’s Station, Tazia contributed her skills both in the café and as a retail associate. Chef Tazia’s true passion lies in cooking, and she takes great pride in bringing new, fresh, and exciting classes to the schedule. With a deep love for European, African, and Caribbean cuisine, Chef Tazia continuously strives to expand her culinary horizons. Keep an eye out for her at many future classes—she’s sure to bring something special to the table!
Daniel Cantrell
Daniel Cantrell embarked on his culinary journey at the Culinary Institute of the Carolinas, where he honed his skills and developed a passion for cooking. After graduating, Daniel worked in some of Greenville's favorite restaurants, including The Lazy Goat, Stellas, and Fork & Plough, where he worked under the esteemed Chefs. Today, as the Chef de Cuisine at The Cook's Station Café, Daniel brings his creativity and expertise to every dish he prepares. If you've enjoyed a meal at our café downstairs, you've likely savored one of Daniel's incredible creations, showcasing his dedication to exceptional cuisine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our cancellation policy for classes and events requires a minimum of 72 hours' notice. If you are unable to attend the scheduled class or event and fail to provide at least 72 hours' notice, we regret to inform you that refunds will not be issued. No exceptions will be made to this policy
Classes are posted on the 1st of every month.
Yes! We keep a waitlist for each class in case of cancellations. If you would like to add yourself to the waitlist for a class please email emmie@thecooksstation.com and include your name, the class you would like to be added to the waitlist, number of tickets needed and a phone number.
Each class is different! We like to offer an array of options for our guests. In the description of each class it will normally explain if the class is hands on, semi-hands on or demo based. If you would like further clarification please email emmie@thecooksstation.com
Upon checking out, please type in your gift card number in the right hand side of the screen where it says “Gift card”.
Unfortunately, technology does not always work with us! If you are worried about missing out on your spot in the class, please purchase your cooking class with another form of payment.
You can then email emmie@thecooksstation.com with your gift card number and the class you have signed up for. We can refund your other payment method on the next business day and charge the appropriate gift card.
