Chef Paul Ventura
Chef Paul Ventura resides in Greenville, NY. He has been in the food service industry for more than 50 years. He has an Associate Degree in Advertising, Design and Production from Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, NY, a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art from SUNY Albany in Albany NY, and has been a Continuing Ed student for the past 20+ years at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY.
Paul has been Chef and Sous Chef at various hotels, restaurants and resorts in our area.His previous positions were as Food Service Director at the Greenville Central School in Greenville, NY for 27 years; Executive Chef and Client Relations Manager at the Ararat Youth and Conference Center in Greenville, NY; as well as owner/ operator of Venturas Catering and Cheesecakes for over 30 years.
While Paul says he is currently retired (yeah right!), he writes the monthly food column “Food for Thought” for the internet newspaper Porcupine Soup.
Chef Paul Ventura resides in Greenville, NY. He has been in the food service industry for more than 50 years. He has an Associate Degree in Advertising, Design and Production from Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, NY, a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art from SUNY Albany in Albany NY, and has been a Continuing Ed student for the past 20+ years at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY.
Paul has been Chef and Sous Chef at various hotels, restaurants and resorts in our area.His previous positions were as Food Service Director at the Greenville Central School in Greenville, NY for 27 years; Executive Chef and Client Relations Manager at the Ararat Youth and Conference Center in Greenville, NY; as well as owner/ operator of Venturas Catering and Cheesecakes for over 30 years.
While Paul says he is currently retired (yeah right!), he writes the monthly food column “Food for Thought” for the internet newspaper Porcupine Soup.
Wednesday | Dec. 13, 11 am - 12:30 pm
Chef Paul: Cheesecake Tips & Tasting
Chef Paul Ventura shares tips to for making a succesful cheesecake. Coffee and cheesecake bites will be served. Please RSVP so Chef Paul can make enough to share!
Chef Paul: Cheesecake Tips & Tasting
Chef Paul Ventura shares tips to for making a succesful cheesecake. Coffee and cheesecake bites will be served. Please RSVP so Chef Paul can make enough to share!
Wednesday | Oct 18 11 am - 12:30 pm
Medusa Branch
Smart Shopping, Economic Catering and Helpful Hints
With holiday parties and family gatherings on the horizon, Chef Paul’s advice and helpful hints will provide you with a game plan to execute your event, reduce your weekly food shopping costs and help you to eat a little healthier. Taught by Paul Ventura, chef, instructor and owner/ operator of Ventura's Catering and Cheesecakes for over 30 years. Advance registration required.
Medusa Branch
Smart Shopping, Economic Catering and Helpful Hints
With holiday parties and family gatherings on the horizon, Chef Paul’s advice and helpful hints will provide you with a game plan to execute your event, reduce your weekly food shopping costs and help you to eat a little healthier. Taught by Paul Ventura, chef, instructor and owner/ operator of Ventura's Catering and Cheesecakes for over 30 years. Advance registration required.