Grilling Class with Chef Dan Varga (The Hungarian Butcher)

Join us for a grilling class fundraiser at Specialty Gas House on May 15th, hosted by the extremely talented Chef Dan Varga, also known as The Hungarian Butcher! He is the owner of the renowned butcher shop, The Hungarian Butcher in Worthington. Trust us, this is a class you won't want to miss!

Not only will you be learning some great recipes and techniques, but you'll also be supporting a great cause. 100% of the proceeds from this class will benefit the local Veterans charity, Honor Flight Columbus.

Event Details:

•  May 15th, 2025 - 6:30pm
• Specialty Gas House (4500 Indianola Ave. Columbus, OH, 43214)
• $10 Donation to Honor Flight Columbus

What to Expect:

This is a very informal, educational setting. Just show up, relax and enjoy the sights, smells AND taste of backyard cooking at its finest. We'll provide some beverages, but feel free to bring your favorites to enjoy.

Chef Dan Varga

Chef Dan has a unique ability to infuse flavors, cuisines, and creativity to create inspired and unexpected dishes. He has honed his craft in such kitchens as Oscar’s and Tucci’s of Dublin, The Refectory, The Explorer’s Club, Double Comfort, and Ray Ray’s Hog Pit.

The Hungarian Butcher

The Hungarian Butcher store features time-honored Hungarian recipes and traditions, blending old and new world recipes and techniques, to create beautifully crafted sausages and meats. Chef Varga works with local farmers, suppliers, and sustainable farms from Ohio like Sakura Wagyu Farms, Woodruff Farms, PureBred Lamb, Six Buckets Farm and others.

The Hungarian Butcher provides a modern twist on classic recipes taught to Chef Varga by his grandmother, Eva, a first-generation Hungarian immigrant. You’ll see a rotating selection of smoked and cured meats like Szalonna, all kinds of Kolbasz, Sonka, Lonza, Hurka, and all kinds of paprika-spiked sausages, salamis, bacon, headcheese, pates, terrines, rillettes, and more.

Giving Back:

This event isn't just about cooking; it's also about making a difference. The class is a $10 donation, and 100% of the proceeds will benefit Honor Flight Columbus. Honor Flight Columbus is a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring America’s veterans with a trip to Washington DC to visit their service and war memorials.