The Stocked Pot – Donald McMillan

staff_donaldmcmillan Chef Donald McMillan CEC AAC
Master Chef

Chef Don has hosted Monday’s Menu cooking show on WXII for 16 years, appeared as guest chef on many TV shows, including Hallmark’s Christmas with Maya Angelou, Sundance Channel’s Iconoclasts with Dave Chappell and Maya Angelou, and twice on Turner South’s Home Plate with Chef Marvin Woods. Chef Mc Millan has owned and operated the following restaurants, Gisele Fine Foods, Café Piaf and Café McMillans, all located in downtown Winston-Salem. Simple Elegance Catering founded by Chef Don and helmed by son Andrew, continues to serve the Piedmont Triad community since 1985. Chef Don boasts that he has taught students from every Forsyth County School, not to mention 5 semesters as culinary educator at Guilford Technical Community College. The ACF Triad Chapter Chef and the Child Foundation now instructs at-risk children in the fun of cooking nutritional meals with hands-on instruction at 14 North Carolina counties, now in its 20th year, started and chaired by Chef Mc Millan. Chef Don brings a lifetime of experiences, stories, and travel to over 53 countries, amusing recollections, easy to follow instructions, and just pure fun to his cooking classes.

I thoroughly enjoyed the sushi making class I recently took. It was wonderful to actually watch the rice making process step-by-step. I loved the cameras positioned over the countertop which made it easy to see what Chef D. was doing at all times. I appreciated the hands-on practice in making the rolls as well. It was so much fun eating all of the sushi at the end and meeting the other people in the class. It was like a party! Thank you for a wonderful learning experience!.
Kathy Holden, Winston-Salem, NC

As usual, Chef Don entertained us while preparing wonderful falafel, stuffed grape leaves, hummus...... what a treat! I look forward to every class I sign up for - I'm never disappointed!
Pam White, Pfafftown, NC

Just wanted to say again how much your input and advise helped us to have a successful SCAN dinner. And the food was incredible! I am happy to find others who promote healthy children and make it fun! I’ll be calling for events in the future!
Pam Nagle

Our wedding party was a huge success. I couldn’t have done it without you. The food and presentation was fabulous. I’ll certainly refer you whenever I can.
Pam and Allen Boyle

Thank you again for helping to make our breakfast even more memorable and successful.
Jennifer Propost, Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce

Thank you for the wonderful food on Sunday. Everyone said that the food was great and there was plenty to go around. Although I could not eat, I did enjoy a swan on Sunday evening. It brought up a happy memory which is what I needed at that time! My mom would have loved the choices that you made.
Martha

I just wanted to say thank you for all the amazing food you prepared for my bridal shower. (Nancy Sheets my mother-in-law to be) mentioned she’s been using you for years and I can taste why! Thank you again for making my day so special. All the ladies enjoyed the food too!
Heather Robbins

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