Chef Diana Scott

Private Chef In Vail

As a kid I was always watching Food Network and trying new recipes to cook or bake. Being a chef was always a dream job but it never seemed practical. After high school, I studied abroad in Italy as homesickness took over. I could always turn to food to inspire me. COVID hit and I returned back home to figure out what I really wanted to do. What was intended as a gap-year became my passion— at Colorado Mountain College. At the time, classes were still online so I was working on prerequisites and I decided to get a baking job at a local coffee shop. That’s when I hit the ground running because I enjoyed working and cooking. I was eager to do more because most chefs I know started their career as soon as they could. I got a job at the only fine-dining restaurant in town as a pantry and pastry cook. Cooking and baking was something that excited me.

In April 2021, I moved to Vail to begin in-person culinary classes and I got a job in the kitchen at one of the best restaurants in Vail, Mountain Standard. That's when everything changed. In the kitchen, you either sink or swim and I was determined to swim. I was surrounded by people who have 5-plus years of experience and I am a sponge for learning culinary skills because there is so much to learn. I started at the raw bar station shucking oysters and I learned all the basics and fundamentals of prep work and staying organized. Throughout the next two years, I worked hard and put my head down and was able to know and work all the stations in the kitchen. While asking questions and watching my Chef team meticulously and efficiently work, I wanted to be in a chef position. However, what I lack compared to other chefs is experience inside professional kitchens and that comes with time and sacrifices. Luckily food is learned in more ways than just cooking for big groups of guests behind the scenes. Mountain Standard taught me more than I thought I could learn in one kitchen and I will be forever grateful for the chefs and friendships I gained. Leaving was out of my comfort zone but in order for me to grow and learn I had to push myself to be uncomfortable. I finished with an associates degree in culinary arts in 2023

As I go on this culinary journey I can continue to push myself and be creative by cooking and doing what I love. I want to put all my time and effort into perfecting my craft and pushing my personal creativity to new levels.

For me, cooking is...

My passion, love language, and the foundation for all great memories. Every travel memory I have often starts with a perfect dinner around the table.

I learned to cook at...

Formal training Colorado Mountain College Culinary arts program and other restaurant experience.

A cooking secret...

Letting the ingredients shine. Simple food prepared in a beautiful way is more satisfying than disguising the ingredients.

My menus

Summer menu

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Burrata crostini; with cherry tomatoes, prosciutto finished with a balsamic glaze

Goat cheese mousse with sourdough bread to dip

FIRST COURSE

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Arugula salad; tossed in a champagne vinaigrette, pickled shallots, pine nuts, finished with Parmesan

Caesar Salad with croutons, shaved parnesean, and fried capers

MAIN COURSE

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Lamb chops with fondant potatoes on top of shaved asparagus "noodles" all on top of a parsley cream sauce

Filet mignon with a potato pave, with elite corn “ribs”

Cauliflower steak on a toum spread and a pomegranate seed gremolata

DESSERT

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Lemon meringue Mille feuille with a lavender meringue

Mini vanilla bundt cakes with strawberries and whipped cream

Breakfast

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Yogurt parfait with a homemade lemon tart granola, and fresh fruit

Smoothie- mixed berry, strawberry banana, dragonfruit

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Crepes filled with Nutella and strawberries. Topped with whipped cream

French toast handmade blueberry bread then toasted. Topped with a blueberry compote and whipped cream

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Egg tart with cheddar and bacon

Egg tart with spinach, tomato, and feta

DESSERT

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Croissants for the following morning

Custom- pick from my menus or let’s create a menu for you!

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Custom dip or pre meal starter

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Soup or a fresh green salad

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Entree

DESSERT

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What’s your favorite dessert?

Indulge

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Goat cheese mousse with sourdough bread to dip

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Caesar Salad with croutons, shaved parnesean, and fried capers

Beet salad with spinach, goat cheese, and candied walnuts

Caprese salad; mozzarella, sliced tomato, with a balsamic glaze “caviar”

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Lamb chops with fondant potatoes on top of shaved asparagus "noodles" all on top of a parsley cream sauce

Grilled steak with a pan fried potato pave, Parmesan crusted Brussels sprouts, and finished with a creamy chimichurri sauce

DESSERT

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Chocolate mousse layered chocolate crumble and a strawberry compote

Mini vanilla bundt cakes with strawberries and whipped cream

Asian fusion

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Spring rolls; veggie or shrimp with a peanut dipping sauce

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Pork dumplings; hand rolled with a soy teriyaki dipping sauce

Chicken satay; curried chicken with a peanut dipping sauce

Cold noodle salad; rice noodles and veggies with a mint lemongrass sauce

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Pork belly ramen: 24 hour broth, with bok choy, corn, and a chili crisp

Roasted chicken with a with a sweet and sour sauce, on top of a coconut ginger rice

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Ginger creme brulee

Passion fruit tart with a coconut whipped cream

French

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Goat cheese mousse with sourdough bread to dip

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Bistro salad with walnuts, pickled shallots, and chives with a lemon vinaigrette

Beet salad with spinach, goat cheese, and candied walnuts

Mixed green salad with cucumbers, radishes, and a mint vinaigrette

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Filet mignon with Demi glacé sauce potatoes au gratin, and sautéed Brussels sprouts

Lamb chops with a red wine reduction sauce, pommels , and grilled asparagus

DESSERT

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Chocolate eclairs filled with a vanilla cream

Chocolate mousse layered chocolate crumble and a strawberry compote

Mediterranean

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Hummus; scallion chili crisp and handmade naan to dip

Lamb meatballs; tzatziki dipping sauce

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Beet salad; with spinach, goat cheese, and candied walnuts

Greek salad; with cucumbers, red onions, feta, with a dill mint vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Lamb chops; on a beet puree with hazelnut tabouleh finished with goat cheese

Roasted chicken; herb toum with a carrot and potato pave

DESSERT

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Pistachio crinkle cake

Ginger creme brulee

Italian

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Charcuterie board

Goat cheese mousse with sourdough bread to dip

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Mixed green salad with cucumbers, radishes, and a mint vinaigrette

Caesar Salad; croutons, shaved parnesean, and fried capers

Caprese salad; mozzarella, sliced tomato, with a balsamic glaze “caviar”

MAIN COURSE

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Handmade agnolotti filled with pancetta, ricotta, and fresh herbs. Tossed in a butternut squash sauce and finished with parmesan and chopped parsley

Pistachio lambchops; handmade pasta with a pistachio pesto cream sauce. With grilled asparagus finished with a parmesan pistachio tuile

DESSERT

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Tiramisu handmade ladyfinger rounds dipped in coffee and rum. Layered with a vanilla hazelnut mascarpone cheese

Mini vanilla bundt cakes with strawberries and whipped cream

Chef Diana's reviews

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15 services

Diana is a wonderful chef! The food tasted amazing. It was a fantastic experience from start to finish.

Our experience with Diana's Private Kitchen was exceptional! The food was exquisite, each dish a culinary masterpiece. Diana radiated warmth and professionalism, making the evening seamless from start to finish. If you want an unforgettable dining experience, look no further than Diana's Private Kitchen. Can't wait to indulge again! Thank you, Diana, for an unforgettable evening!

Wonderful young lady with culinary arts degree prepared and served a delicious and beautiful meal - appetizer, salad, entree, dessert. All homemade and unique twist on standard items. Asparagus noodles were fabulous and lemon meringue tart was outstanding in lemon! Accommodated our gluten free needs.

Very personal experience! loved our evening.