About Our Culinary Services
Chef Ben Sarbieski "Sarbs"
My journey to the culinary world was not a straight path. To start, I graduated from Purdue University, with a B.S in Biology. After Purdue, I found myself moving westbound to Colorado hoping to go into the medical field. Finding that wasn't my calling and discovering my enjoyment of cooking for my roommates, I decided to attend Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts. I worked at a variety of establishments including: a brewery, breakfast eatery, New American fine dining , and a meal prep service focused on cooking for seniors called Chef's for Seniors. While working for this company, I found a sense of fulfillment in forming relationships and seeing the faces of the people I cook for. It has been meaningful to learn about their experiences and provide nourishing meals. I wanted to start a new beginning in Michigan, closer to family and friends, so I began working at The Ample Pantry in Kalamazoo and developing Garnish Culinary Services, a venture aimed at enhancing Kalamazoo culinary experiences.