I’m originally from Michigan, I moved to the mountains of Colorado ten years ago. I’ve spent most of my time in Beaver Creek cooking at Grouse Mountain Grille & Splendido. I became a private chef a year ago, working all over Colorado with Source Chefs. I love cooking & I love the mountains so this is the perfect pairing for me.

For me, cooking is...

my life, it's all I've known since I was 16. Cooking privately allows me to meet all kinds of people & travel to the different resorts in Colorado.

I learned to cook at...

Culinary school in Michigan.

A cooking secret...

Don't be scared to season!!!

My menus

Colorado Mountain Menu

STARTER

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Smoked trout canapé • smashed fingerling, creme fraiche, herbs, lemon, trout roe

FIRST COURSE

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Wedge Salad • CO goat cheese, tomato, CO Tender Belly bacon, onion, green goddess dressing

MAIN COURSE

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Steaks dinner • American waygu steak, Olathe sweet corn polenta, roasted vegetable, veal demi glacé

DESSERT

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S'mores Pie

Surf & Turf Taco Bar

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"Elote" Mexican street corn, mayo, lime, chili, cotija, cilantro

FIRST COURSE

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Beet salad, arugula, goat cheese, pepitas, cilantro lime vin

MAIN COURSE

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Corn Tortillas, Carne Asada, Cilantro Lime Shrimp, Traditional Taco Sides

DESSERT

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Tres leches cake, orange, cashew

Italian Tasting Menu

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Vitello Tonnato, tuna tartare, veal demi aioli, crispy capers, arugula

FIRST COURSE

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Roasted Beet Salad, Italian Vinaigrette, Goat Cheese, Candied Walnuts, Spinach

MAIN COURSE

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Colorado beef ragu, pappardelle

DESSERT

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Tiramisu, modern version of the classic dessert

Steak Dinner

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Shrimp Cocktail - Argentinian red shrimp, horseradish potato chip, tomato jam, herbs

FIRST COURSE

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Wedge Salad, tomato, bacon, onion, green goddess dressing

MAIN COURSE

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Flat iron steak, potato fondant, roasted vegetable, veal demi

DESSERT

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Callebaut chocolate tart, strawberry, cream

Chef Joel's reviews

4.56

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40 services

Chef Joel Keehn did an amazing job of feeding my large family during the Christmas holiday. He listened to family requests, and prepared many delicious dishes, going above and beyond to please everyone. Chef Brian made time to assist Chef Joel, and they prepared delicious meals that were crowd pleasers! Vail Valley should be proud to have such talent available for their residents and guests.

Brian and his assistant were very professional and pleasant.

Excellent experience. Booked for our family while on vacation and will do it for years to come.

Everything was great.

Dav was amazing!!!! He was a true professional and the food was amazing! We were having a company dinner, and he was very respectful of the conversation. He managed the time perfectly and I couldn't have asked for a better experience!

Chef Dave and Freddy were awesome, we will definitely consider using the again