He grew up in a family of 9 with a rich heritage of celebrating life through food. Chef Aaron was always adventurous; his strong curiosity of life and cultural customs motivated him to leave Kansas in his early 20's and travel across the United States to experience different culinary environments. Food influences from an Indian reservation all the way to the finest, five-star restaurant, Chef Aaro
n learned to love, appreciate and blend the flavors of his younger years with those of many other cultures. For over five years he worked in various kitchens in an attempt to gain experience in and knowledge in the culinary arts. Since running his first pastry kitchen at the Dragonfly, an upscale restaurant at Hotel Zaza in Uptown Dallas, Texas, Chef Aaron has lent his signature style to diners throughout the Dallas area. Upon his move to Kansas, he soon became a Professional Chef for Washburn University in Topeka. He combined his creative cooking spirit and flair for business and transferred his skills to managing Famous Dave’s BBQ Restaurant. Chef Aaron is married to Maria Williams-Culbertson. They have three girls, twins, Isabella and Emma and little sister Abigail. When away from the restaurant, Chef Aaron can be found in his kitchen at home cooking, baking, and catering for events, friends and family.
