Kids in the kitchen! Chef “Big Country” Courtney Lanier will be May’s Guest Chef for Healthy West Orange’s cooking series. He will be teaching children ages 6-12 how to create Southern Style meals that are big on comfort and country flavor – and are affordable and healthy.

On the menu: Southern Style Meat Sauce Spaghetti with Green Beans.

The kids will see how to make the meal, and enjoy the finished products.

Thanks to Healthy West Orange for including HAPCO Health.

Born and raised in Sanford, Florida, Chef Courtney Lanier brings farm-to-table flavor to every dish – a tradition inspired by his Southern roots and his grandmother’s Southwest Georgia cooking. His time in the U.S. Army, serving in Germany and Panama, expanded his palate and passion for global cuisine.

Through Big Country’s Kitchen, Chef Lanier delivers an elevated country dining experience. He’s also dedicated to mentoring youth, inspiring them to make choices that shape a brighter future.

Date: May 27, 2026
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: Healthy West Orange Building
1200 E Plant St Winter Garden FL 34787
Open to children ages 6-12