Chef Erin Shepherd

Private Chef In Aspen

Professional chef for 20plus years. Well versed in everything from pastry to savory.

Culinary graduate of Le Cordon Bleu 2011. Published food writer, food stylist, live tv appearances and live cooking demos.

Born in The Bay Area, and grew up in a diverse community where all kinds of food were available, which helped me learn about the cultures I lived among those flavors and techniques are a integral part of who I am as a chef.

For me, cooking is...

A constant. I can not turn off the thoughts of the next best thing to make.

I learned to cook at...

Many different restaurants for ten years, then I went to culinary school and have continued to explore the world of flavor and technique.

A cooking secret...

To communicate and be in constant competition with myself

My menus

Seafood 3

STARTER

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Oysters

Shrimp Aguachile

Caviar set up

FIRST COURSE

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New style Salmon and hamachi

Shaved fennel salad with blood orange

Heirloom tomatoes and burrata with blackberry aged balsamic

MAIN COURSE

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Pan-seared whitefish with turmeric couscous, braised purple cabbage, preserved lemon

Whole fried fish with herbs and citrus stuffing

Pan-seared scallops with charred asparagus, citrus butter and roasted cauliflower

DESSERT

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Rosé and strawberry shortcake, rosé and strawberry coulis, rosé and strawberry cream

Yuzu and citrus tartlets

Petit fours varietal, coconut crème, mochi bites, and fresh berries

Seafood 2

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Grilled shrimp skewers With zat’tar and cherry tomatoes

Cured salmon on potato latke

Tuna tartare bites

FIRST COURSE

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Hamachi or Salmon Crudo

Grilled Palisade peach and burrata salad

Shaved fennel, arugula, citrus salad

MAIN COURSE

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Pan seared salmon with citrus and herb composed butter sauce

Grilled white fish with charred tomatoes

Seared scallops with lemon butter, grilled asparagus, and herb polenta

DESSERT

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Crème Brulee

Petit fours cake bites and berries

Chocolate avocado mousse With Berry compote

Japanese 3

STARTER

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Oysters with yuzu ponzu

Tuna tartare on cucumber rounds with miso glaze

Caviar set up

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

New style Salmon and hamachi

Seaweed salad with microgreens and citrus

Shaved fennel salad with blood orange, Japanese vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Sushi and Sashimi variety with premium selections

Pan seared duck breast with sake-miso reduction

Seared Scallops with yuzu butter, roasted cauliflower

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Yuzu and citrus tartlets

Mochi bites with coconut cream

Petit fours varietal with matcha accent

Japanese 2

STARTER

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Tuna tartare bites

Shrimp skewers with sesame

Fried gyoza with citrus soy

FIRST COURSE

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Hamachi or salmon Sashimi

New style salmon

Shaved fennel and arugula with citrus

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Sushi and Sashimi variety

Pan seared miso tenderloin

Grilled whitefish with citrus soy

DESSERT

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Mochi, Berries

Chocolate avocado mousse With Berry compote

Yuzu and citrus tartlets

Japanese 1

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Gyoza

Spicy or regular edamame

Spring rolls

FIRST COURSE

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Miso soup

Seaweed salad

Cucumber salad with garlic chili oil, cabbage

MAIN COURSE

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Sushi roll variety

Japanese coconut curry

Grilled chicken with seasoned sushi rice

DESSERT

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Mochi and fruit

Fresh berries with chocolate fondue

Coconut creme meringue bites

Latin 3

STARTER

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Tuna tartare bites

Oysters with citrus dressing

Beef Tartare with Latin spice twist

FIRST COURSE

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Shaved fennel and arugula with citrus

Hamachi or Salmon Crudo

Grilled nectarine caprese salad, arugula, fromage blanc, Meyer lemon basil vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Pan seared duck breast with warm -brussels sprouts and citrus glaze

Whole fish stuffed with citrus, herbs and spices

Pan seared gnocchi, grilled broccolini, pine nuts, sautéed heirloom carrots and pan sauce

DESSERT

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Rosé and strawberry shortcake, rosé and strawberry coulis, rosé and strawberry cream

Petit fours varietal, fresh berries, coconut creme, Mochi bites

Yuzu and citrus tartlets

Latin 2

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Ceviche

Shrimp Aguachile

Tuna Tostones

FIRST COURSE

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Cuban stuffed peppers

Quinoa, kale, strawberries, Chèvre, toasted Marcona almonds

Shaved fennel and citrus salad

MAIN COURSE

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Grilled beef, shrimp and chicken with cilantro rice and roasted sweet corn salad

Pan-seared whitefish, Spanish chorizo, roasted cherry tomatoes

Fufu with braised meat or herb polenta

DESSERT

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Flan custard cups

Chocolate avocado mousse With Berry compote

Coconut creme meringue bites

Latin 1

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Mini empanadas

Ceviche Lettuce cups

Taco bites

FIRST COURSE

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Elote salad

Hearts of palm salsa

Cucumber mint salad

MAIN COURSE

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Arroz con pescado

Carne Asada with cilantro jasmine rice

Tacos with salsa variety and fresh tortillas

DESSERT

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Fried plantains and corn Leche cream

Berries and fondue

Bday cake And berries

Seafood 3

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Oysters

Shrimp Aguachile

Caviar set up

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

New style Salmon and hamachi

Shaved fennel salad with blood orange

Heirloom tomatoes and burrata with blackberry aged balsamic

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pan-seared whitefish with turmeric couscous, braised purple cabbage, preserved lemon

Whole fried fish with herbs and citrus stuffing

Pan-seared scallops with charred asparagus, citrus butter and roasted cauliflower

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Rosé and strawberry shortcake, rosé and strawberry coulis, rosé and strawberry cream

Yuzu and citrus tartlets

Petit fours varietal, coconut crème, mochi bites, and fresh berries

Seafood 2

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Grilled shrimp skewers With zat’tar and cherry tomatoes

Cured salmon on potato latke

Tuna tartare bites

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Hamachi or Salmon Crudo

Grilled Palisade peach and burrata salad

Shaved fennel, arugula, citrus salad

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pan seared salmon with citrus and herb composed butter sauce

Grilled white fish with charred tomatoes

Seared scallops with lemon butter, grilled asparagus, and herb polenta

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Crème Brulee

Petit fours cake bites and berries

Chocolate avocado mousse With Berry compote

Japanese 3

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Oysters with yuzu ponzu

Tuna tartare on cucumber rounds with miso glaze

Caviar set up

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

New style Salmon and hamachi

Seaweed salad with microgreens and citrus

Shaved fennel salad with blood orange, Japanese vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Sushi and Sashimi variety with premium selections

Pan seared duck breast with sake-miso reduction

Seared Scallops with yuzu butter, roasted cauliflower

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Yuzu and citrus tartlets

Mochi bites with coconut cream

Petit fours varietal with matcha accent

Japanese 2

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Tuna tartare bites

Shrimp skewers with sesame

Fried gyoza with citrus soy

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Hamachi or salmon Sashimi

New style salmon

Shaved fennel and arugula with citrus

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Sushi and Sashimi variety

Pan seared miso tenderloin

Grilled whitefish with citrus soy

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Mochi, Berries

Chocolate avocado mousse With Berry compote

Yuzu and citrus tartlets

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Chef Erin's reviews

4.33

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31 services

Definitely a nice experience!!

Erin did a wonderful job for our small group of three. The dishes were absolutely delicious - we did a Japanese inspired menu and all food was great. She was friendly and engaging and we enjoyed chatting with her. We would definitely hire Erin again on a future trip to Aspen.

Chef Erin was amazing! She was on time, professional, communicative, and most importantly her food was amazing! She accommodated guests allergies and food restrictions without sacrificing flavor. Thank you Chef!

Everything was great!

Definitely a nice experience!!