Charting A New Course

Chef Kevin Binkley has been perfecting his craft for more than 38 years. After operating his award-winning restaurants for over two decades, he chose to step away from daily restaurant operations to focus on what matters most — continuing to grow as a chef and sharing what he’s learned.

Today, Chef Binkley offers his expertise through intimate dining experiences at a private location in Central Phoenix, along with hands-on cooking classes and culinary consulting for chefs and restaurateurs.

Visit the Upcoming Events tab to explore current opportunities. If you’re interested in hosting private events, classes, or consulting sessions, please visit the Private Events or Consulting tab to inquire directly.

Chef Binkley’s Service Offerings

Dining Experience with Chef

Private Studio · Central Phoenix
An evening designed for those who appreciate the intersection of artistry and flavor. Limited to 6 guests per event.
Experience dining in the kitchen with Chef Binkley as he prepares every course before you. You will learn insights into technique, philosophy, and sourcing throughout the evening. Guests are encouraged to observe, ask questions, and savor the rare opportunity to dine at the pace of a chef’s imagination.

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Private Classes

Bespoke Dining Experiences for Gatherings
Have Chef Binkley’s undivided attention. He will work directly with you or a small group to help educate, share his knowledge, and ultimately make you a better cook. There are options for Chef Binkley to come to you to demonstrate how to execute from your kitchen, or you can come to him. Classes can be custom curated to whatever your interest.
Menus are custom-created to reflect the season, occasion, and desired level of participation—from fully interactive chef demonstrations to elegant plated dinners.

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Culinary Consulting

Concept. Menu. Execution.
Drawing on decades of experience, Chef Binkley offers a select number of consulting engagements each year for restaurants, hospitality groups, and culinary entrepreneurs.
Consulting may include menu development, concept refinement, operational strategy, kitchen systems, workflow optimization, chef mentorship and culinary leadership coaching.

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Chef Binkley ethos

Respect the Ingredient.
Every product has a story — a place it came from, a season it represents, a hand that grew or harvested it. Honoring that story is the first step toward great food.

Master the Fundamentals.
Technique is the language of a chef. Kevin believes that mastery of the basics — heat, seasoning, timing, and balance — unlocks creative freedom.

Never Stop Learning.
Even after 38 years, the pursuit continues. Curiosity, not comfort, defines a chef’s evolution.

Cook with Intention.
Food should make people feel something. It should reflect time, place, and sincerity — not ego.