Visit our 3,000 square foot store
in the IGA Shopping Center
at Route 6 & 590 in Hawley, PA

Phone: 570.226.8962
Toll Free: 888.538.8962
Fax: 570.226.8963
Hours: Mon - Sat 9am - 6pm
Sun 12pm - 5pm

 

Misc. Essentials is pleased to introduce our Director of Culinary Events, Chef John Kerkeslager.
As Director, John will be administering our courses and the content for all classes and demo’s in the Misc. Essentials kitchen.


RECOGNITION & AWARDSchef

2006 Best Country Club Chef,
Northamton Country Club

2004 Most Improved Department
Wyndham Rose Hall

2003 Excellence in Food and Beverage
Wyndham Hotel & Resorts

1999 “Tavern on the Hill” voted
Best Restaurant by Harrisburg Magazine

1995 Executive Chef of the Year
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

1992 Silver Key and Golden Quill Honor Society
Johnson and Wales University

EDUCATION

1989-1992 Johnson and Wales University, Providence, RI
Bachelor of Science, Food Service Management
Fellowship/Teaching Assistant Scholarship
Associate of Science, Culinary Arts, Cum Laude

1985-1998 United States Armed Forces, Carlsted, Germanychef
E 4 - Food Service Specialist - Honorable Discharge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

HOMESPECIALSCALENDARABOUTPRODUCTSLINKS • CONTACT

 

gift baskets • small kitchen appliances • cookware • bakeware • wood-wares • spices • coffees • teas • bamboo and maple cutting boards • olive wood spoons • spatulas • glass, • ceramic and stoneware mugs, • tea cups, pots and carafes, beer, wine, martini and cordial glasses • dishes • canister •
one of a kind antique salts • utensils • flatware • knives • gadgets • textiles • slicers • mashers • peelers • choppers • graters • candles •
candle holders • votives• hand soap • kids utensils, aprons, bake ware, chefs hats and much, much more.