I am a personal chef located within Colorado Springs, serving areas across Colorado. Offering weekly meal preparation, private dining, cooking classes, boutique catering, and preordered prepared goods. My company is Alpine Culinary, and I proudly support the community by seeking ingredients offered by local farms, ranches, and purveyors to craft menus inspired by the mountains and nature surrounding us within Colorado. I seek healthy, sustainable, and humanly raised ingredients to incorporate in my menus. With 13+ years of experience in the industry and a background in fine dining, working within and managing restaurants such as Frasca Food and Wine, Tavernetta, Sunday Vinyl, Urban Farmer, and more, I strive to provide excellent, elevated hospitality and dining experiences. Start your culinary exploration with me today!

For me, cooking is...

The joy of bringing individuals together though delicious food and conversation. It has always brought me fulfillment to provide warm hospitality.

I learned to cook at...

RMCC three-year culinary apprenticeship program, I was also honored to manage and work for restaurants such as Frasca Food and Wine and Sunday Vinyl.

A cooking secret...

Happy Chef, Happy Food. Balance is so important, to not only strive for professionalism but also a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.

My menus

Winter Quattro Piatti Due

STARTER

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Insalata - Arugula, Pecorino, Seared Asparagus Tips, Pickled Shallots, Toasted Pine Nuts, Lemon Honey Vinaigrette

FIRST COURSE

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Primi - Montasio Fonduta Tortellini, Pepita Pesto, Toasted Kale, Winter Squash

MAIN COURSE

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Secondi - Colorado Lamb, Carrot Top Gremolata, Roasted Petite Carrots, Potato Pave

DESSERT

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Dolci - Almond Citrus Olive Oil Cake, Vanilla Creme Anglaise

Winter Quattro Piatti

STARTER

All inclusive

Antipasti- Burrata, Pomegranate Balsamic, Roasted Citrus Fennel, Mint, Toasted Baguette

FIRST COURSE

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Primi- Buckwheat Gnocchi, Brown Butter Sage Sauce, Toasted Walnut and Caramelized Red Onion

MAIN COURSE

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Secondi - Red Wine Glazed Airline Chicken Breast, Roasted Lemon Romanesco, Citrus Braised Beet

DESSERT

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Dolci - Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta, Fig Caramel

Comida de Celebración

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Aperitivo - Scallop Ceviche, Candied Fresno, Shaved Radish, Lime Zest, Scallion

FIRST COURSE

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Segundo - Jicama Salad, Fresh Citrus, Shaved Carrot, Pickled Red Onion, Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Comida Principal - Mole Roasted Airline Chicken, Calabacitas, Chorizo Black Beans

DESSERT

All inclusive

Dulce - Spiced Caramel Orange Flan

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Chef Dana's reviews

4.97

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19 services

Great experience. Food was wonderful

Fantastic to have a private chef to take care of all the work serving dinner. Many of the items were pre-prepared and not actually cooked on site which is perhaps to be expected, and the service was a little rushed as if the chef had another engagement after our s, but all in all it went well and all guests were very happy and satisfied with the experience and we would do it again if the occassion presented itself.

It was a great experience, no regrets.

I wanted to do something special for my husband's birthday, and this experience was perfect! My guests and I loved every course. Chef Dana accommodated all my requests, from the table setting to the customizing the menu design. She took care of every detail, allowing us to relax and enjoy the evening. Chef Dana was not only talented but also very sweet. We enjoyed chatting with her, which added a personal touch. It was an unforgettable celebration, and I highly recommend her service for any special occasion. Thank you, Chef Dana!

I booked Chef Dana for a fun experience for me and my long-distance boyfriend. Oh my word, I can not recommend her enough! The food was amazing, and the interaction was great. We laughed and had great conversation, my boyfriend and I are already planning on when we can book her again!