Chef Chris Cowell
Private Chef In RenoI have spent 30+ years in the food and beverage industry working every position in a restaurant. New England Culinary Institute graduate based in the Reno/Tahoe area. The majority of my career has been centered around mountain communities and snowboarding. Growing up in a military family gave me the opportunity to travel the world and I continue to travel as much as possible. All those experiences have made me into a very well rounded Chef with the ability to create culinary experiences in several cuisines.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
Cooking is my life that I love to share with others.
I learned to cook at...
My career began in Vermont/New York. After culinary school I made Reno/Tahoe my home for 20+ years. I have been Executive Chef in several properties
A cooking secret...
Exploiting flavors with minimal ingredients and techniques. Less is more.
My menus
Ceviche (shrimp, lime, cilantro, tomato, red onion, serrano, avocado cilantro crema, blue corn tortilla chips)
Sea Scallops (diver scallops, arugula pesto, pickled red onion)
Latin Salmon (king salmon, black bean corn hash, pickled jicama, poblano cream)
Lobster Risotto (arborio, lobster, pinot grigio, shallots, grana padano, truffle oil)
Crab Stuffed Sole (dungeness crab, sole, burre blanc, roasted tomato, arugula, fingerling potato, red pepper coulis)
Belgian Waffle with Berries (belgian waffle, macerated berries, whipped creme friache)
Watermelon Strawberry Basil Granita
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Charcuterie Board (thin sliced artisan meats, craft cheese, nuts, berries, fruit, pickled vegetables)
Endive Salad (endive, gorgonzola, dates, apple, candied walnut, fines herbs, champagne vinaigrette)
Gnocchi with Arugula Pesto (potato, egg, flour, arugula pesto, parmesan)
Petite Beef Tenderloin (filet mignon, roasted garlic mashed potato, asparagus, demi glace)
Latin Salmon (king salmon, black bean corn hash, pickled jicama, poblano cream)
Sea Scallops (diver scallops, creamy polenta, swiss chard, arugula pesto, pickled red onion)
Risotto Primavera (arborio, parmesan, english peas, portabella, zucchini, bell pepper, spinach nage)
Baklava (phyllo, pistachio, cinnamon, vanilla, orange, lemon, honey)
Creme Brulee (vanilla custard, caramelized sugar, berries)
Passion Fruit Cheesecake (macadamia crust, passion fruit, cream cheese filling, berries)
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Elote Salad (grilled corn, butter leaf, mayonnaise, tajin, lime, cotija)
Ceviche (shrimp, lime, cilantro, tomato, red onion, serrano, avocado cilantro crema, blue corn tortilla chips)
Barbacoa Brisket (dry rubbed slow smoked brisket, chipotle, ancho, onion, lime, white corn tortilla)
Flan (custard, caramel)
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Antipasto (thin sliced meats, artisan cheese, pickled vegetables, olives, glove artichoke)
Sea Scallops (diver scallops, arugula pesto, pickled red onion)
Cherry Balsamic Tri Tip (tri tip, cherry, balsamic, garlic, thyme, arugula, grape tomato, roasted fingerling potato)
Corsican Chicken (chicken thighs, red onion, sun dried tomato, kalamata olive, vermouth, herbs de provence, pappardelle)
Bolognese (pork, beef, pancetta, fennel, carrot, onion, roasted tomato, thyme, rosemary, gf pappardelle)
Tiramisu (lady fingers, mascarpone, marsala, coffee, dark chocolate)
Cannoli (fried pastry dough, sweet ricotta, dark chocolate)
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Tom Yum Soup (shrimp, chicken, red chili, kaffir lime, oyster mushroom, tomato, coriander, galangal, lemongrass, fish sauce)
Vietnamese Spring Rolls (rice paper, red chili, kefir lime, bean sprout, cucumber, carrot, mint, shrimp)
Hibachi Trio (yakitori chicken, japanese garlic steak, red pepper miso shrimp, stir fry vegetable, jasmine rice)
Passion Fruit Cheesecake (macadamia crust, passion fruit, cream cheese filling, berries)
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Potato Leek Soup (yukon gold potato, leek, garlic, white wine, stock, truffle oil, chives)
Endive Salad (endive, gorgonzola, dates, apple, candied walnut, fines herbs, champagne vinaigrette)
Petite Beef Tenderloin (filet mignon, roasted garlic mashed potato, asparagus, demi glace)
Creme Brulee (vanilla custard, caramelized sugar, berries)
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Quinoa Tabbouleh ( quinoa, cucumber, tomato, onion, garlic, lemon, mint, parsley)
Spanakopita (phyllo, spinach, caramelized red onion, feta, butter)
Moroccan Short Rib (piedmontese short rib, roasted tomato, apricot, kalamata olive, orange, cinnamon, spinach, polenta, braised short rib jus)
Baklava (phyllo, pistachio, cinnamon, vanilla, orange, lemon, honey)
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