Chef Terrie Kohl

Graduate of New England Culinary Institute, Essex Junction, Vermont.  1996-1998
New England Culinary Institute.-  was voted 2004 Vocational Cooking School of the Year by The Institute of Culinary Professionals.

Terrie Kohl came to Des Moines as a food service food broker and then a national food service buyer. Terrie then took her next visionary step by attending Culinary Arts School.

Chef Terrie Kohl interned at The Montauk Yacht Club in Montauk, Long Island, New York, Thyme & Again Catering and South Hampton Bath and Tennis Club in South Hampton, Long Island, New York.

Her second internship brought her back home to Des Moines where she was employed at the Downtown Des Moines Marriott Hotel, Embassy Club Capital Square and Aramark/Pioneer Hi-Bred. She gained additional expertise as the Catering Chef at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.

Terrie's initial step to her dream of her own business Country Club Market, was established in 2003

Terrie's passion for food extends to her collection of over 3,500 cookbooks. She is especially fond of regional Junior League cookbooks, and those found on vacation destinations.

An additional passion is judging for the past 12 years, in the food competition at the Iowa State Fair.   

Giving back to the community by donating sometimes via live auctions a
Culinary Arts Class for 8.

As seen on KCCI, WHO and in the Des Moines Register, Juice and Cityview, Relish and Fiftysomething.

Mentor to Waukee Culinary Program, and Central Campus Culinary Programs.

Member of Metro Women's Network, Summit, American Business Women's Association, Christian Business Network, Christian Midday Connection, Network Alternative.