The greatest things in life are built on relationships. St. Joseph, Illinois natives Ryan and Abbie Rogiers know this. This is why they came home to raise their family and serve East Central Illinois with the highest quality farm-to-table cuisine.
The eclectic dining experience The Wheelhouse patrons enjoy is also in support of organic farms which practice sustainable agriculture processes that support rural communities.
Wish We Knew
First time here last Friday and we wish we knew about it earlier. Will be back soon and have recommended to many! Excellent food!
Just What St. Joe Needed
Just what St. Joseph needed! A great place to gather for a great food experience with friends and family. The service is fantastic! I enjoy every one of my outings there. I highly recommend The Wheelhouse.
This Is Our Place
This place is our local gem and I LOVE coming here to eat and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere. Tasty food. Great staff.
Chef Rogiers is a Culinary Arts Instructor at Richland Community College and is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy located in San Francisco. Chef Rogiers previously worked at Alinea, a Chicago restaurant ranked 1st in North America and 6th in the nation by S.Pellegrino. Alinea was awarded the James Beard Award during Chef Rogiers time there. Chef Rogiers is a farm-to-table driven chef and believes in using the freshest ingredients along with the proper techniques to create a vision on the plate. In 2013 Chef Rogiers and his son won a national healthy recipe contest put on by the White House. He and his son flew to DC to attend an official state dinner with The First Lady and President of the United States.
Ryan Rogiers
OWNER / GENERAL MANAGER / HEAD CHEF
Abbie Layden-Rogiers serves as Owner/Front of the House Manager. Abbie is a graduate of the University of Illinois and currently a real estate agent with Coldwell-Banker in Champaign. Abbie and Ryan have deep roots in the St. Joseph-Ogden area and want to bring a positive addition to the community.