About
Chuck Kerber, Corporate Executive Chef, Site Author.
chefchuck@pittsburghhotplate.com
Chef Chuck Kerber is a graduate of The Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts, and also holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management. With over 20 years of cooking experience, the Chef has broad experience that includes time at various hotels, restaurants and other private establishments.
Chef Kerber is the owner and Executive Chef of Chaz Catering LLC (chazcatering.com), and specializes in all types of gatherings as well as nutritional coaching. His clients include private individuals, professional sports figures, and corporate entities. The Chef focuses on the importance of cooking fresh, unprocessed foods high in nutrition; essential for overall health and longevity of life. Chef Kerber currently works in the city of Pittsburgh as a Corporate Executive Chef.
Katie Chivers, Site Contributor.
katielane@pittsburghhotplate.com
Like most people, my life pretty much revolves around food. I don’t just mean in the “Oh, these vitamins and minerals are giving me energy” way. I mean, at any given moment, I am plotting and planning and anxiously awaiting my next awesome meal. In spite of this enthusiasm, I do not spend much time in the kitchen. I believe meals are events, ones to be shared with many friends and sometimes a bottle of wine. I grew up not too far from here, in a small town close to Weirton WV. I may not remember my teacher’s names or what my bedroom looked like, but I can tell you with absolute certainty that Pizza Hut’s phone number is 737-2470 and Drovers Inn (home of the BEST hot wings ever) is 737-0188. I studied at Bethany College, and then I moved up here to the BIG CITY. I’ve been working at a rad place called Euphoria Post for the past four years. For that same amount of time, I’ve been bouncing from neighborhood to neighborhood, taking advantage of all of the great cuisine & nightlife this city has to offer. In addition to eating and drinking things, I also like to look at things (books, movies, trees) and listen to things (loud music, the voices in my head.) I like to explore. I am simply here to take it all in. Enjoy.
Carolyn, Site Contributor
carolyn@pittsburghhotplate.com
Carolyn was an avid baker when she was diagnosed with celiac disease several years ago. Instead of giving up that delightful pastime and its comforting rewards, she reworked her favorite recipes with gluten-free ingredients. Over time she has developed methods in the kitchen and an extensive list of options that allow her to enjoy all her favorite dishes. A former preschool teacher, she enjoys any creative endeavors, including drawing, painting and writing.
