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.

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 another Culinary Endeavour in mind? Let me know and I'll make that happen!
Email Dan@Chefaroundtheblock.comUsing Your Cooking Class Gift Card
Were you gifted a cooking class?
Click the "Cooking Classes Booked Here!" below, select the number of participants, click "Book Now", and select a date from the calendar.
You can input your gift card number under payment method at checkout after selecting a country you'd like to learn about and listing any allergens or restrictions you have.
Any issues, please email Dan@ChefAroundtheBlock.com
Cooking Classes to Gift or Book!
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.



Supporting Local
Supporting our local business is important for a thriving community. As I may not be able to purchase solely locally sourced ingredients, I do try to support the local community in other ways.

Kat-Tax Bookkeeping
Bookkeeping Services; Business Entity Setup; Income Tax Return; Payroll Services; Sales Tax Return; Small Business Tax Return; Mobile Notary
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Rustic Cuts Butcher
Our mission is to supply the Council Bluffs and Omaha area with a natural alternative to buying fresh meat from locally sourced livestock. What we provide not only tastes better, but will be healthier for you, your family and friends. We are raising the bar on how to get healthy natural meat from our farm to your table.
Rustic Cuts.com
CiShirts Screenprinting
CiShirts and Courtside Marketing are your ultimate experts when it comes to marketing products of all types. Whether it’s clothing, accessories, or any other type of marketing products, CiShirts and Courtside Marketing have the expertise to create effective marketing strategies that will elevate your brand to new heights. Trust CiShirts and Courtside Marketing to take your brand to the next level!
CiShirts.com
Kitchen Council
From finding affordable commercial kitchen space to navigating licensing and regulations, starting a food business is not for the faint of heart. With Kitchen Council, you are not alone. We provide access to a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen, educational resources, a member community, events, mentorship and more.
Kitchencouncil.orgPlease Leave a Review
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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.