The Block Culinarium evokes a sense of place, community, and craftsmanship.
"The Block" gives a neighborhood feel — a local hub, gathering spot, and community cornerstone. It implies accessibility, familiarity, and a space open to all walks of culinary life.
"Culinarium" is a refined, almost experimental edge — a place where food is made, explored, taught, and celebrated. A culinary and aquarium/terrarium blend, a curated, living environment for culinary creativity.
Together, The Block Culinarium is a vibrant, welcoming space where chefs, food lovers, and the curious come together to cook, learn, taste, and innovate. It’s both neighborhood-friendly and professionally inspiring. A modern food collective with a strong sense of identity.
Where the Culinary Craft Meets the Community :
Where the Culinary Craft Meets the Community :
The Block Culinarium Services
Culinary Classes
Step into the kitchen and discover the joy of cooking with our hands-on classes, led by skilled chefs passionate about sharing their culinary expertise. Whether you're a beginner learning the basics or a seasoned home cook looking to expand your repertoire, our classes offer something for everyone. From global cuisines to specialty diets, each session is designed to be educational, engaging, and delicious.
Looking to teach? Our professional kitchen space is also available for chefs and instructors to host their own cooking classes, complete with commercial-grade equipment and a welcoming environment.
Commissary Kitchen
A dynamic culinary hub in West Omaha, our fully equipped commissary kitchen is home to a diverse community of chefs, caterers, and food entrepreneurs. Designed for creativity and collaboration, our space supports various culinary endeavors—from meal prep and catering to pop-ups, cooking classes, and small-batch production. Whether launching a food business or expanding your operations, our kitchen offers the tools, flexibility, and professional environment to help you succeed.
ServSafe training, SOP development, recipe book creation, and other resources are available.
Catering Services
From intimate gatherings to large-scale events, our catering services are crafted to bring elevated, chef-driven cuisine to your table. We specialize in custom menus that reflect your vision, dietary needs, and event style—whether it’s a private dinner, corporate function, wedding, or special celebration. Focusing on local ingredients, bold flavors, and professional presentation, we deliver more than just a meal—we create a memorable culinary experience.
Full-service options, delivery, and on-site staffing are available.
Culinary Pop-Ups & Event Space
Experience the unexpected with our rotating culinary pop-ups—one-of-a-kind events where creativity takes center stage. Each pop-up features a changing menu that highlights seasonal ingredients, global influences, and the talents of our resident chefs. No two events are the same, whether it’s a chef’s tasting, themed night, or collaborative showcase.
We also partner with local food truck vendors to expand the flavor and fun, offering guests a dynamic experience that combines street food with chef-style table service. These pop-ups are more than meals—they’re edible events designed to surprise and delight.
Also a great space to hold your private event for up 75 people!
Featured Chef
Featured Chef
Chef Around the Block
We can help you with all of your culinary endeavors.
We offer personal chef, catering and cooking class services to people and businesses in Council Bluffs, Omaha, and surrounding areas.
Cooking isn't hard, but it can be time-consuming, let us make it easier.
About the Block Culinarium
The Culinarium is committed to delivering exceptional food service solutions, drawing on years of experience and a deep understanding of industry standards for the betterment of our community. We strive for excellence in every plate served, every class taught, and every chef headed out to your neighborhood, ensuring quality and satisfaction at every level. We support the local culinary scene, the businesses that help us grow, and the people we feed.
