Chef Dane Bellamy
Private Chef In Fort Collins
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I am highly motivated and creative and strive daily to improve in everything I do.
Food has always been my biggest passion; even as a young child, my interest started with combining new ingredients, tasting incredible spice blends, and creating innovative combinations. My expertise lies in developing, locally sourcing the best ingredients, and implementing successful menus to captivate guests and ensure maximum satisfaction. Through my established ability to prepare successful menus for various cuisines, I promise you the most elevated experience possible.
I am highly experienced in numerous cuisines and classically trained in French cuisine from Johnson and Wales University. I have a massive passion for innovating traditional recipes to make them unique and high quality, with over 20 years of experience in the culinary industry. I have extensive knowledge of many dietary needs and allergy requirements. As a professional chef with years of experience, I have developed an exceptional and well-rounded palate. I easily recognize the slight differences that a pinch of salt can provide for a dish, and my sense of smell and taste has always been naturally very sensitive and elevated.
Being a great chef involves more than being able to cook, as being a great leader involves more than being able to delegate tasks. I successfully supervise all culinary aspects of each meal, ensuring the flavor profiles are unique and provide a magical experience. I believe a meal's success begins with the freshest ingredients, which is why I work with local farmers for premium fruits, vegetables, and meats. I have developed many unique recipes that incorporate my cooking style with traditional values and locally sourced products. The form of service I provide centers around an in-depth concierge-focused experience where I develop custom menus with multiple options for each course.
I am a veteran who served with the United States Navy for eight years. During that experience, I became very detail-oriented. This detailed orientation allows me to plan and preemptively foresee what problems might occur. This knowledge is integral to my ability to provide you and your guests with a fine dining experience in the comfort of your home with no clean-up or stress.

More about me
For me, cooking is...
My biggest passion and my favorite creative outlet. It is a way of showing the world my own unique perspective on what food is and could be.
I learned to cook at...
First from my mother and grandmother. I attended Johnson and Wales University to earn a degree in culinary arts and entrepreneurial business.
A cooking secret...
My secret in the kitchen is always to stay calm; every misstep is a new opportunity to learn or create a new method of doing things.
My menus
Antipasta parmesan crisp parmesan chip topped with a salad made of salami, pickled peppers, olives, herbs, and red onions tossed in a red wine vinaigrette
Beef empanadas Traditional scratch-made empanada dough filled with a traditional blend of ground beef, spices, and cilantro served with a roasted poblano crema
Bruschetta marinated diced roma tomatoes with mozzarella cheese mousse and a balsamic drizzle on a crisp baguette
Caprese canapé: tomato crisp topped with mozzarella mousse, fried basil, and drizzled with balsamic glaze
Crispy Cauliflower Bites with Harissa Cashew Cream Crispy cauliflower florets tossed in a light batter, served with a spicy harissa cashew cream and garnished with micro cilantro
Pears and prosciutto bruleed pears wrapped with prosciutto drizzled with chive basil oil and finished with fennel crystals and microgreens
Pork Belly Skewer glazed with soy and honey, served with a ginger-pickled cucumber salad
Baby Gem Caesar Salad – Crisp baby gem lettuce with Parmesan crisps, white anchovies, and a black garlic Caesar dressing
Butternut squash soup with sweet potato gnocchi silky butternut squash soup served with pillowy soft gluten-free sweet potato gnocchi and garnished with chive infused oil, edible flowers, and a coconut
Charred Broccoli and Farro Salad with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette Grilled broccoli with nutty farro, toasted almonds, and golden raisins, tossed in a bright lemon-garlic vinaigrette
Chopped romaine salad: chiffonade romaine, spinach, and cilantro tossed with carrots, chickpeas, green olives, scallions, and house-pickled sweet peppers served with honey dill vinaigrette
Creamy mexican corn soup delicious latin spices combined with sweet yellow corn and garnished with creme fraiche and cilantro
French Onion Soup Gratinée – Caramelized onions, gruyère crouton, and thyme-infused broth
Italian wedding soup traditional soup that perfectly “marries” fresh greens and vegetables with juicy beef and pork meatballs, all in a flavorful broth with couscous and herbs
Char-Grilled Ribeye with Parmesan Polenta and Charred Asparagus sliced ribeye steak topped with herb compound butter, served with parmesan polenta and charred asparagus spears. Finished with a drizzle of balsamic reduction
Chicken Souvlaki with Lemon Herb Orzo Grilled chicken skewers marinated in lemon, garlic, and oregano, served with orzo pasta tossed with roasted vegetables and feta
Coffee-Crusted New York Strip with Parmesan Risotto and Roasted Carrots Coffee-rubbed New York strip steak paired with creamy Parmesan risotto and honey-roasted rainbow carrots. Finished with a drizzle of smoked paprika oil
Flank Steak Caprese Roulade thin flank steak rolled with sauteed spinach, sun-dried tomato, and cashew mouse served with butternut squash gnocchi in sage brown butter and lemon roasted asparagus
Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb – Tender, herb-crusted lamb served with roasted root vegetables, pomme purée, and a rosemary jus
Honey-Lavender Glazed Chicken Thighs with Saffron Rice and Green Beans Almondine Juicy chicken thighs brushed with a honey-lavender glaze, paired with fragrant saffron-infused rice and sautéed green beans with toasted almonds
Lemon butter halibut seared halibut served with honey lemon butter and a mushroom risotto arancini with sweet carrot jam
Toscanna chicken roulade smoked gouda and sun-dried tomatoes rolled into a Chicken breast served with garlic pomme puree and summer succotash
Black and white cake moist chocolate cake with vanilla icing served with blackberry compote
Lemon Meringue Tart – Buttery tart crust filled with tangy lemon curd and topped with toasted meringue
Ravani cake: traditional turkish citrus cake with bourbon macadamia brittle, whipped honey yogurt, and a raspberry coulis
Tuxedo chocolate mousse dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and white chocolate mousse topped with a strawberry compote and lavender chantilly cream
Miso Caramel Cheesecake with Sesame Brittle cheesecake infused with miso caramel, garnished with black sesame brittle and a drizzle of yuzu white chocolate ganache
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Sashimi Platter: Tuna, salmon, and yellowtail, served with wasabi and pickled ginger
Edamame: Steamed soybeans tossed with sea salt or spicy garlic chili oil
Agedashi Tofu: Lightly fried tofu in a dashi broth with grated daikon and bonito flakes
Yakitori Skewers: Grilled chicken with sweet soy glaze
Seaweed Salad: Wakame tossed with sesame oil and seeds
Sunomono Salad: Thinly sliced cucumber and wakame in a tangy sweet vinegar dressing
Gomae: Spinach salad with sesame dressing
Tuna Tataki: Lightly seared tuna with ponzu sauce and scallions
Golden Toro Roll Premium fatty tuna, avocado, and cucumber, topped with a thin layer of 24-karat gold leaf and truffle ponzu pearls
Dragon’s Breath Roll Spicy tuna and crispy tempura shrimp, layered with sliced eel and avocado, garnished with torched mayo, unagi sauce, and edible microgreens
Ocean Jewel Roll King crab and yuzu zest inside, topped with Hokkaido scallop, ikura (salmon roe), and a drizzle of yuzukosho sauce
Garden Blossom Roll Pickled daikon, shiso leaf, and cucumber, topped with thinly sliced kampachi, edible flowers, and a citrus-soy glaze
Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream
Mochi Ice Cream: Assorted flavors like mango, strawberry, and red bean
Dorayaki: Pancakes filled with sweet red bean paste
Yuzu Cheesecake: Light citrus-flavored cheesecake with a graham cracker crust
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Crostino di Ricotta al Tartufo Wood-fired sourdough crisp, whipped truffled ricotta, fig mostarda, rosemary ash
Carciofi alla Giudia 2.0 Baby artichokes confit and crisped, lemon-preserved aioli, parsley blossom, fried caper powder
Sfera di Parmigiano Reggiano Parmesan espuma sphere, aged balsamic pearls, arugula oil, crispy shallot lace
Mini Zeppola con Taleggio e Miele di Castagno Savory chestnut honey zeppole, Taleggio fondue core, thyme pollen
Panzanella Moderna Compressed heirloom tomato, cucumber gelée, sourdough tuile, basil snow
Aviolo Aperto di Burrata e Limone Open burrata raviolo with charred lemon zest, saffron butter, and crispy basil
Risotto al Cavolfiore Affumicato (GF) Smoked cauliflower risotto, black truffle crumble, preserved Meyer lemon, Parmigiano air
Gnocchi di Barbabietola Beetroot gnocchi, whipped gorgonzola, toasted hazelnuts, beet chips, balsamic reduction
Lasagnetta Verde con Funghi Selvatici Layered spinach pasta sheets, porcini and wild mushroom ragù, white wine velouté, marjoram gremolata
Carpaccio di Pomodoro Invernale (GF, Vegan) Winter tomato carpaccio, fennel pollen, sea salt crumble, Ligurian olive oil snow
Melanzana in Tre Consistenze (GF) Charred eggplant steak, eggplant purée, crispy eggplant skin, smoked tomato jus, basil sponge
Tortino di Polenta e Tartufo White polenta cake, shaved truffle, black garlic crema, sautéed Tuscan kale
Zucca Ripiena all’Amalfitana (GF) Roasted delicata squash stuffed with farro, olives, pine nuts, golden raisins, Amalfi citrus glaze
Sfera di Parmigiana Rivisitata Crispy orb of layered eggplant, buffalo mozzarella, and pomodoro fondente, plated over basil coulis
Fregola con Ceci Neri e Broccolini (Vegan) Fregola pasta with black chickpeas, grilled broccolini, Calabrian chili oil, preserved lemon gremolata
Tiramisù Bianca al Limoncello Limoncello-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, candied lemon peel, white chocolate tuile
Crostata al Cioccolato Fondente e Olio d’Oliva Olive oil dark chocolate tart, sea salt flake, espresso crema, crushed amaretti
Semifreddo alla Nocciola Hazelnut semifreddo, gianduja shard, vanilla bean gel, salted caramel swirl
Panna Cotta al Basilico e Fragola (GF) Basil-infused panna cotta, macerated strawberries, balsamic pearls, almond crisp
Affogato al Fico Nero (Vegan Optional) Black fig gelato, shot of espresso, cocoa nib crumble, whipped oat crema
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Arepa de Langosta Mini corn cake with butter-poached lobster, avocado crema, micro cilantro, and preserved lemon dust
Tostada de Atún Nikkei Crispy plantain tostada, Aji amarillo-cured tuna, ponzu pearls, avocado mousse, daikon ribbons
Yuca Croqueta Trufada Truffled cassava croquette, goat cheese core, ají dulce aioli, black garlic emulsion
Chicharrón en Miniatura Crispy pork belly cube, guava glaze, chayote slaw, pickled Fresno
Sopa de Maíz Ahumado Smoked sweet corn velouté with huitlacoche oil, chili ash, and popcorn espuma
Tiradito de Hamachi Yellowtail sashimi, leche de tigre espuma, watermelon radish, passionfruit caviar
Ensalada de Palmito y Aguacate Compressed hearts of palm, avocado rose, cara cara orange, arugula, coconut-lime vinaigrette
Ceviche de Remolacha y Mango (Vegan) Golden beets, mango, avocado, pickled shallots, habanero-lime dressing, cilantro oil
Crudo de Vieiras y Maíz Diver scallops, roasted corn puree, ají limo gel, charred scallion oil
Queso de Cabra Fundido Aged goat cheese mousse, heirloom tomato jam, spiced pepitas, crispy blue corn tuile
Filete con Mole Negro Dry-aged beef tenderloin, black mole demi, smoked onion purée, heirloom carrots, cacao nib crumble
Pescado en Hoja de Plátano Line-caught snapper steamed in banana leaf, sofrito butter, grilled pineapple chutney, coconut rice espuma
Lechón Asado Moderno Porchetta-style suckling pig roulade, tamarind glaze, roasted yuca fondant, pickled green papaya
Risotto de Quinoa con Setas Silvestres (Vegan/GF) Tricolor quinoa risotto, wild mushrooms, poblano oil, crispy amaranth, fermented black bean drizzle
Pato con Salsa de Tamarindo y Mezcal Duck breast, tamarind-mezcal glaze, charred baby leeks, masa gnocchi, mole amarillo foam
Tres Leches de Coco y Maracuyá Coconut passionfruit tres leches cake, torched meringue, rum caramel, freeze-dried pineapple
Churro Éclair Churro pâte à choux filled with cinnamon diplomat cream, ancho chocolate ganache, dulce de leche threads
Helado de Maíz Tostado (GF) Toasted corn ice cream, piloncillo tuile, candied corn kernels, lime salt
Flan de Queso con Flor de Jamaica Cream cheese flan, hibiscus syrup, candied orange peel, pink peppercorn brittle
Tarta de Cacao y Café de Olla Dark chocolate tart, spiced café de olla ganache, mezcal whipped cream, chili-spiced cocoa nibs
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Antipasta parmesan crisp parmesan chip topped with a salad made of salami, pickled peppers, olives, herbs, and red onions tossed in a red wine vinaigrette
Beef empanadas Traditional scratch-made empanada dough filled with a traditional blend of ground beef, spices, and cilantro served with a roasted poblano crema
Bruschetta marinated diced roma tomatoes with mozzarella cheese mousse and a balsamic drizzle on a crisp baguette
Caprese canapé: tomato crisp topped with mozzarella mousse, fried basil, and drizzled with balsamic glaze
Crispy Cauliflower Bites with Harissa Cashew Cream Crispy cauliflower florets tossed in a light batter, served with a spicy harissa cashew cream and garnished with micro cilantro
Pears and prosciutto bruleed pears wrapped with prosciutto drizzled with chive basil oil and finished with fennel crystals and microgreens
Pork Belly Skewer glazed with soy and honey, served with a ginger-pickled cucumber salad
Baby Gem Caesar Salad – Crisp baby gem lettuce with Parmesan crisps, white anchovies, and a black garlic Caesar dressing
Butternut squash soup with sweet potato gnocchi silky butternut squash soup served with pillowy soft gluten-free sweet potato gnocchi and garnished with chive infused oil, edible flowers, and a coconut
Charred Broccoli and Farro Salad with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette Grilled broccoli with nutty farro, toasted almonds, and golden raisins, tossed in a bright lemon-garlic vinaigrette
Chopped romaine salad: chiffonade romaine, spinach, and cilantro tossed with carrots, chickpeas, green olives, scallions, and house-pickled sweet peppers served with honey dill vinaigrette
Creamy mexican corn soup delicious latin spices combined with sweet yellow corn and garnished with creme fraiche and cilantro
French Onion Soup Gratinée – Caramelized onions, gruyère crouton, and thyme-infused broth
Italian wedding soup traditional soup that perfectly “marries” fresh greens and vegetables with juicy beef and pork meatballs, all in a flavorful broth with couscous and herbs
Char-Grilled Ribeye with Parmesan Polenta and Charred Asparagus sliced ribeye steak topped with herb compound butter, served with parmesan polenta and charred asparagus spears. Finished with a drizzle of balsamic reduction
Chicken Souvlaki with Lemon Herb Orzo Grilled chicken skewers marinated in lemon, garlic, and oregano, served with orzo pasta tossed with roasted vegetables and feta
Coffee-Crusted New York Strip with Parmesan Risotto and Roasted Carrots Coffee-rubbed New York strip steak paired with creamy Parmesan risotto and honey-roasted rainbow carrots. Finished with a drizzle of smoked paprika oil
Flank Steak Caprese Roulade thin flank steak rolled with sauteed spinach, sun-dried tomato, and cashew mouse served with butternut squash gnocchi in sage brown butter and lemon roasted asparagus
Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb – Tender, herb-crusted lamb served with roasted root vegetables, pomme purée, and a rosemary jus
Honey-Lavender Glazed Chicken Thighs with Saffron Rice and Green Beans Almondine Juicy chicken thighs brushed with a honey-lavender glaze, paired with fragrant saffron-infused rice and sautéed green beans with toasted almonds
Lemon butter halibut seared halibut served with honey lemon butter and a mushroom risotto arancini with sweet carrot jam
Toscanna chicken roulade smoked gouda and sun-dried tomatoes rolled into a Chicken breast served with garlic pomme puree and summer succotash
Black and white cake moist chocolate cake with vanilla icing served with blackberry compote
Lemon Meringue Tart – Buttery tart crust filled with tangy lemon curd and topped with toasted meringue
Ravani cake: traditional turkish citrus cake with bourbon macadamia brittle, whipped honey yogurt, and a raspberry coulis
Tuxedo chocolate mousse dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and white chocolate mousse topped with a strawberry compote and lavender chantilly cream
Miso Caramel Cheesecake with Sesame Brittle cheesecake infused with miso caramel, garnished with black sesame brittle and a drizzle of yuzu white chocolate ganache
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Sashimi Platter: Tuna, salmon, and yellowtail, served with wasabi and pickled ginger
Edamame: Steamed soybeans tossed with sea salt or spicy garlic chili oil
Agedashi Tofu: Lightly fried tofu in a dashi broth with grated daikon and bonito flakes
Yakitori Skewers: Grilled chicken with sweet soy glaze
Seaweed Salad: Wakame tossed with sesame oil and seeds
Sunomono Salad: Thinly sliced cucumber and wakame in a tangy sweet vinegar dressing
Gomae: Spinach salad with sesame dressing
Tuna Tataki: Lightly seared tuna with ponzu sauce and scallions
Golden Toro Roll Premium fatty tuna, avocado, and cucumber, topped with a thin layer of 24-karat gold leaf and truffle ponzu pearls
Dragon’s Breath Roll Spicy tuna and crispy tempura shrimp, layered with sliced eel and avocado, garnished with torched mayo, unagi sauce, and edible microgreens
Ocean Jewel Roll King crab and yuzu zest inside, topped with Hokkaido scallop, ikura (salmon roe), and a drizzle of yuzukosho sauce
Garden Blossom Roll Pickled daikon, shiso leaf, and cucumber, topped with thinly sliced kampachi, edible flowers, and a citrus-soy glaze
Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream
Mochi Ice Cream: Assorted flavors like mango, strawberry, and red bean
Dorayaki: Pancakes filled with sweet red bean paste
Yuzu Cheesecake: Light citrus-flavored cheesecake with a graham cracker crust
View full menu
Crostino di Ricotta al Tartufo Wood-fired sourdough crisp, whipped truffled ricotta, fig mostarda, rosemary ash
Carciofi alla Giudia 2.0 Baby artichokes confit and crisped, lemon-preserved aioli, parsley blossom, fried caper powder
Sfera di Parmigiano Reggiano Parmesan espuma sphere, aged balsamic pearls, arugula oil, crispy shallot lace
Mini Zeppola con Taleggio e Miele di Castagno Savory chestnut honey zeppole, Taleggio fondue core, thyme pollen
Panzanella Moderna Compressed heirloom tomato, cucumber gelée, sourdough tuile, basil snow
Aviolo Aperto di Burrata e Limone Open burrata raviolo with charred lemon zest, saffron butter, and crispy basil
Risotto al Cavolfiore Affumicato (GF) Smoked cauliflower risotto, black truffle crumble, preserved Meyer lemon, Parmigiano air
Gnocchi di Barbabietola Beetroot gnocchi, whipped gorgonzola, toasted hazelnuts, beet chips, balsamic reduction
Lasagnetta Verde con Funghi Selvatici Layered spinach pasta sheets, porcini and wild mushroom ragù, white wine velouté, marjoram gremolata
Carpaccio di Pomodoro Invernale (GF, Vegan) Winter tomato carpaccio, fennel pollen, sea salt crumble, Ligurian olive oil snow
Melanzana in Tre Consistenze (GF) Charred eggplant steak, eggplant purée, crispy eggplant skin, smoked tomato jus, basil sponge
Tortino di Polenta e Tartufo White polenta cake, shaved truffle, black garlic crema, sautéed Tuscan kale
Zucca Ripiena all’Amalfitana (GF) Roasted delicata squash stuffed with farro, olives, pine nuts, golden raisins, Amalfi citrus glaze
Sfera di Parmigiana Rivisitata Crispy orb of layered eggplant, buffalo mozzarella, and pomodoro fondente, plated over basil coulis
Fregola con Ceci Neri e Broccolini (Vegan) Fregola pasta with black chickpeas, grilled broccolini, Calabrian chili oil, preserved lemon gremolata
Tiramisù Bianca al Limoncello Limoncello-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, candied lemon peel, white chocolate tuile
Crostata al Cioccolato Fondente e Olio d’Oliva Olive oil dark chocolate tart, sea salt flake, espresso crema, crushed amaretti
Semifreddo alla Nocciola Hazelnut semifreddo, gianduja shard, vanilla bean gel, salted caramel swirl
Panna Cotta al Basilico e Fragola (GF) Basil-infused panna cotta, macerated strawberries, balsamic pearls, almond crisp
Affogato al Fico Nero (Vegan Optional) Black fig gelato, shot of espresso, cocoa nib crumble, whipped oat crema
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Arepa de Langosta Mini corn cake with butter-poached lobster, avocado crema, micro cilantro, and preserved lemon dust
Tostada de Atún Nikkei Crispy plantain tostada, Aji amarillo-cured tuna, ponzu pearls, avocado mousse, daikon ribbons
Yuca Croqueta Trufada Truffled cassava croquette, goat cheese core, ají dulce aioli, black garlic emulsion
Chicharrón en Miniatura Crispy pork belly cube, guava glaze, chayote slaw, pickled Fresno
Sopa de Maíz Ahumado Smoked sweet corn velouté with huitlacoche oil, chili ash, and popcorn espuma
Tiradito de Hamachi Yellowtail sashimi, leche de tigre espuma, watermelon radish, passionfruit caviar
Ensalada de Palmito y Aguacate Compressed hearts of palm, avocado rose, cara cara orange, arugula, coconut-lime vinaigrette
Ceviche de Remolacha y Mango (Vegan) Golden beets, mango, avocado, pickled shallots, habanero-lime dressing, cilantro oil
Crudo de Vieiras y Maíz Diver scallops, roasted corn puree, ají limo gel, charred scallion oil
Queso de Cabra Fundido Aged goat cheese mousse, heirloom tomato jam, spiced pepitas, crispy blue corn tuile
Filete con Mole Negro Dry-aged beef tenderloin, black mole demi, smoked onion purée, heirloom carrots, cacao nib crumble
Pescado en Hoja de Plátano Line-caught snapper steamed in banana leaf, sofrito butter, grilled pineapple chutney, coconut rice espuma
Lechón Asado Moderno Porchetta-style suckling pig roulade, tamarind glaze, roasted yuca fondant, pickled green papaya
Risotto de Quinoa con Setas Silvestres (Vegan/GF) Tricolor quinoa risotto, wild mushrooms, poblano oil, crispy amaranth, fermented black bean drizzle
Pato con Salsa de Tamarindo y Mezcal Duck breast, tamarind-mezcal glaze, charred baby leeks, masa gnocchi, mole amarillo foam
Tres Leches de Coco y Maracuyá Coconut passionfruit tres leches cake, torched meringue, rum caramel, freeze-dried pineapple
Churro Éclair Churro pâte à choux filled with cinnamon diplomat cream, ancho chocolate ganache, dulce de leche threads
Helado de Maíz Tostado (GF) Toasted corn ice cream, piloncillo tuile, candied corn kernels, lime salt
Flan de Queso con Flor de Jamaica Cream cheese flan, hibiscus syrup, candied orange peel, pink peppercorn brittle
Tarta de Cacao y Café de Olla Dark chocolate tart, spiced café de olla ganache, mezcal whipped cream, chili-spiced cocoa nibs
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