FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025 | 6:30 PM
with Steven Brooks of Chef Brooks Catering & Chef Brooks TV - The Dish
Co-Hosted by Riley Anderson and Grace Smith of @nwa.newbies
Chef Brooks is heading back into the HKS Kitchen with a carefully curated menu that’s bright, bold, and bursting with flavor. You’ll begin class with Chef’s warm, flaky mini buttermilk biscuit bites topped with creamy, tangy pimento cheese. Then you’ll dive into the main course, a fragrant coconut curry with shrimp and peas—rich, colorful, and layered with spice and citrus. To finish the evening, you’ll enjoy the perfect touch of sweetness with delicate, zesty lime cookies that leave your palate refreshed and glowing. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just learning your way around the kitchen, this class will please your palate from start to finish. Come spend the evening with Chef Brooks. Get your tickets today! Recipes will be provided. Tickets are priced per person.
*All class ticket sales are final. No refunds or credit transfers to other classes are available. If you purchase a ticket and are unable to attend, please contact us to check our waitlist.*
MEET THE CHEF:
Chef Brooks has been creating compelling food content for over 30 years, bringing passion, personality, and deep culinary expertise to every dish he touches. His journey began on FOX 6 Morning News in Birmingham, Alabama, where he tossed pizza live on air—a spark that ignited a lifelong love for sharing food with the world.
He went on to host Cooking Today on KNWA for two years, a show that earned the Arkansas Broadcaster Award, followed by a year as host of Cook with Brooks on Arkansas PBS, reaching audiences across the state. Throughout his career, Chef Brooks has hosted over 300 local and regional television shows, each one celebrating food, culture, and community.
In addition to television, he co-hosted the podcast Soul Men of the High South (SMHS) with Case Dighero, offering a flavorful deep dive into the edible culture of the High South.
Outside of the spotlight, Chef Brooks has served as Executive Chef and culinary educator in various restaurants and country clubs. He spent three years as a Culinary Chef at Brightwater School, ten years as Corporate Executive Chef for Tankersley Food Service, and now proudly leads Chef Brooks Catering LLC as Owner and Chef.
Chef Brooks is passionate about creating content that connects people to the joy of cooking. But what he loves most is the moment when the cooking is done, and everyone gathers to taste, laugh, and savor the experience together. That’s where the real magic begins.
MEET THE INFLUENCERS:
NWA Newbies (@nwa.newbies), Riley Way and Grace Anderson, began their platform as a creative outlet from their corporate finance day jobs with the goal of helping their friends and family get acquainted with Northwest Arkansas. Quickly those goals expanded to include things such as building a community of people, hosting events, and partnering with and supporting businesses across the region. Their meetups, giveaways, and curated social media posts have turned a shared hobby into a blossoming network where locals and visitors can connect and celebrate everything NWA has to offer.
