Kansas City Food Truck Celebrates National Grilled Cheese Day

Casual Foodie Truck and Catering owners share their favorite cheesy recipes.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:05pm

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An abstract, out-of-focus photograph in warm, hazy tones depicting the melted cheese and artisanal bread of a grilled cheese sandwich, with a blurred food truck in the background, conceptually representing the cozy, community-driven spirit of a local food truck's holiday celebration.The Casual Foodie Truck will bring its signature grilled cheese creations to the streets of Kansas City for a special National Grilled Cheese Day celebration.Kansas City Today

Corey and Maddy Bliss-Schelp, the owners of the popular Casual Foodie Truck and Catering business in Kansas City, Missouri, joined local news anchors Shane and Kerrigan to celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day. The couple shared some of their favorite grilled cheese recipes and cooking tips with viewers.

Why it matters

National Grilled Cheese Day is a beloved annual food holiday that celebrates one of America's most iconic comfort foods. As a successful local food truck business, Casual Foodie's participation helps promote small businesses and the vibrant food scene in Kansas City.

The details

Corey and Maddy, who have operated Casual Foodie Truck and Catering for the past 5 years, demonstrated how to make their signature grilled cheese sandwiches live on the morning news program. They shared recipes for classic grilled cheese as well as more creative variations like a Philly cheesesteak grilled cheese and a mac and cheese-stuffed grilled cheese.

  • National Grilled Cheese Day is celebrated annually on April 12th.

The players

Corey Bliss-Schelp

Co-owner of Casual Foodie Truck and Catering in Kansas City, Missouri.

Maddy Bliss-Schelp

Co-owner of Casual Foodie Truck and Catering in Kansas City, Missouri.

Shane

Local news anchor who interviewed the Casual Foodie owners.

Kerrigan

Local news anchor who interviewed the Casual Foodie owners.

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What they’re saying

“Grilled cheese is the ultimate comfort food, and we love being able to share our favorite recipes with the community on National Grilled Cheese Day.”

— Corey Bliss-Schelp, Co-owner, Casual Foodie Truck and Catering

“Whether it's a classic cheddar or something more creative, there's a grilled cheese for everyone to enjoy. We hope our segment inspires people to get creative in the kitchen today.”

— Maddy Bliss-Schelp, Co-owner, Casual Foodie Truck and Catering

What’s next

Casual Foodie Truck and Catering will be offering a special National Grilled Cheese Day menu at their food truck locations around Kansas City on April 12th.

The takeaway

National Grilled Cheese Day is a fun opportunity for local food businesses like Casual Foodie to engage with their community and showcase their culinary creativity. The holiday highlights the enduring popularity of this classic comfort food.