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Chef Around the Block

My name is Dan Benigno. I'm the Chef Around the Block.

I can help you with all of your culinary endeavors.

I offer personal chef, catering and cooking class services to people and businesses in Council Bluffs and Omaha. I also host chefs in a local pop-up shop in Midtown Crossing.

Cooking isn't hard, but it can be time-consuming, let me make it easier.

Scroll through my site to learn more about me and my services.

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Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center

If you're looking for a place to hold your special event, the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center with Chef Around the Block is your place. Just a quick drive across the river in Downtown Council Bluffs, we're close enough for everyone!

Chef Around the Block can cater any size for your every need, cook anything your guests crave, and walk you through your culinary journey. The Hoff Center features multiple rental spaces that are spacious and flexible offering audio and visual capabilities and can host an event venue up to 500 guests.

For all your Culinary Endeavors, you have a Chef Around the Block at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center!

For more information visit PaceArtsIowa.org/rentals.

Private Events Space

Catering and Personal Chef

Having a get together? Need food? For your home, office, or any place in between, you have a Chef Around the Block to provide you with quality food and outstanding service! Have something else in mind? Let me know and I'll make that happen!

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Customer Testimonial

"Just had my second and third meals prepared by Chef Around the Block. Monday I tried the Teriyaki Beef with white rice and ginger glazed carrots. Tuesday I had the ribs with white rice and ginger carrots. Both meals were filled with so much flavor and great portion sizes. I highly recommend Chef Around the Block if you want a great meal."

Charmaine J.

Personal Chef


Highly recommend the private chef experience with Dan! The food was incredible and the experience was fun. Will be using his incredible services more often!

Brooke S.

Good Food!


Delicious and affordable!

Carmen N.

Great Space

If you'd like to host a private party for lunch or dinner, this is the spot for you! Seats up to 40, private chef, and very customizable.

Do you cook? Would you like to try your hand at being a restaurant? Let's do a Culinary Pop-up!

Contact dan@chefaroundtheblock.com for more information.

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Consumer Advisory

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase the risk of foodborne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Please notify us of any food allergens.