Culinary Education

Earth to Table Ministries will look to create a culinary school geared towards the youth of the North Lawndale Community. The objective is to increase knowledge of local food systems, increase ability to make healthy food choices, increase the desire for experiencing new foods, acquiring culinary skills in the safe use of all kitchen utensils, as well as storage and cooking appliances. Earth to Table will also help youth to acquire skills in the administration of school cafeterias, industrial kitchens and bistro’s.

Earth to Table will look to promote the youth to participate in local, national and international cooking contests to expand their knowledge of the importance of food from around the world and how cultural traditions are formed. Students in the school will be encouraged to use skills learned in the classroom i.e. math, science, reading, and history, to help them learn new culinary skills.

Chef Levatino Harris

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Chef Levatino Harris is an award-winning culinary artist, educator, and television personality whose passion for food has taken him from the kitchens of Chicago to the stages of national food shows. Recognized widely from his unforgettable debut on Food Network’s “Cutthroat Kitchen”, where he cooked on a rolling couch using only a keg fire—he’s since appeared on Family Food Showdown, Supermarket Stakeout, and Windy City Live.

Chef Harris began his journey in 1997 at the historic Berghoff Restaurant in downtown Chicago. From there, he moved into leadership roles, including Head Dietary Chef at Misericordia and Executive Chef at The Cazadero in Portland. His sharp eye for presentation and flavor inspired him to pursue formal training at the Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago (CHIC).

One of his most celebrated achievements was his work at Sinai Community Institute, where he pioneered the country’s only chef-led WIC culinary program. His passion for education earned him the “Innovative Chef of the Year” award three years running.

Chef Harris is also deeply committed to community uplift. He’s taught culinary life skills to formerly incarcerated individuals at the Michael Barlow Center, participated in “Kids Cooking with Cops,” and contributed his talents to the Chicago Department of Public Health as a Sanitarian II, promoting food safety city-wide.

He has graced stages at the National Restaurant Association Show, Disney’s Epcot Food & Wine Festival, and Midwest Food Expo, continually proving that he is as comfortable in front of an audience as he is behind the line.

With his brand Serenity Chef: Cooking with True Passion, Chef Levatino Harris is building a legacy rooted in excellence, creativity, and heart—and his ultimate goal remains the same: to open a a facility for events and cooking classes that brings people together through powerful food experiences.

Culinary Education

Chef Levatino Harris

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