This is the 618th most frequent Japanese word.
にかけて
"にかけて" means "through," "over," or "until," often indicating a span or range of time or space.
In this sentence, 'にかけては' is used to express expertise or skill in a specific field—cooking.
彼は料理にかけてはプロのようです。
He is like a professional when it comes to cooking.
Here, 'にかけて' indicates a time span from one point to another.
イベントは今週末を皮切りに、来月にかけて続きます。
The events will start this weekend and continue until next month.
In this example, 'にかけて' is used to signify a domain or aspect where someone excels (encouraging people).