Personalized seasonal cuisine
for your gatherings
Basalt · Aspen · Snowmass · Carbondale
With 20+ years of culinary, catering, and food-service leadership, I create personalized seasonal menus from locally sourced ingredients. From intimate private dinners to high-end celebrations, every meal is tailored to your preferences, dietary needs, and the freshest offerings of the season.
Let's collaborate —
Events & Table Settings
From intimate dinners to mountain celebrations—each table tells a story.
What I Offer
Private Chef & Family Meal Service
Personalized menus for individuals and families, from intimate dinners to multi-course private events. Complete culinary management with professional discretion and reliability.
Seasonal & Locally Sourced Cuisine
Menus designed around what's fresh and available, with thoughtful accommodation for dietary preferences, allergies, and nutritional requirements.
Event & Dinner Party Execution
High-end catering for weddings, celebrations, and community gatherings throughout the Roaring Fork Valley, from coordination to impeccable service.
Kitchen Organization & Management
Complete meal planning, grocery shopping, ingredient sourcing, food preparation, and professional kitchen organization and maintenance.
Background & Expertise
Private Chef
Self-Employed — Basalt, CO | October 2020–Present- Provide customized private-chef services for families and individuals
- Design menus based on preferences, dietary needs, and seasonal availability
- Manage all aspects: sourcing, preparation, service, and kitchen organization
- Build trusted relationships through consistency, discretion, and attention to detail
Preparatory Cook & Back-of-House Captain
European Catering — Basalt, CO | May 2022–Present- Execute high-end weddings, private celebrations, and holiday events with precision
- Coordinate back-of-house preparation and establish efficient kitchen workflow
- Work closely with culinary teams to meet demanding service timelines without sacrificing quality
- Maintain strict food-safety and quality standards in fast-paced event environments
Culinary Leadership & Supervision
Whole Foods Market — Basalt, CO | May 2010–May 2023- Progressively responsible roles: Prepared Foods Catering Supervisor, Seafood Team Buyer, Culinary Trainer
- Managed catering operations including Aspen Food & Wine Festival and Crown Mountain Lacrosse Tournament
- Trained culinary employees in recipes, preparation, food safety, and presentation standards
- Supervised kitchen teams and coordinated multiple food-production stations
Education & Certification
Associate of Arts in Culinary Arts, The Art Institute of Colorado (2004)- Warren Tech Vocational Program · Peer-selected Class Sous Chef
- ServSafe Certified (2019)