Chef Hannah J Cupples

Private Chef In Colorado Springs

I am a Personal/Private Chef currently located in Colorado Springs, CO. I have spent my entire career working across the state in different locations between COS, Aspen, Denver, and more. I completed a classical European-style Apprenticeship program through the esteemed Broadmoor Hotel and graduated at the top of the class with an ACF Certification and a Journeymen's Certificate. After running a few restaurants, I decided to take my work to Private Clients. I prefer the unique opportunity to get to know each of my guests and cater my skills to their specific tastes and preferences. I specialize in full-time Private Chef commitments, as well as Boutique in-home events and weekly meal prep for those with heavy dietary restrictions.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is an essential part of everyday life. It's how we nurture ourselves, how we celebrate, and how we reach our goals!

I learned to cook at...

The Broadmoor Hotel, a Forbes 5-Star, AAA 5-Diamond Resort, in a classical European-style 3yr Apprenticeship.

A cooking secret...

Treating each day as a challenge. My only real competition is who I was yesterday.

My menus

Summer Italian

STARTER

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Mushroom and Goat Cheese Arancini

Prosciutto-Wrapped Dates with Cheese

Artichoke Bruschetta

FIRST COURSE

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Tomato Melon Salad with Cigelline and Balsamic Reduction

Panzanella with Roasted Tomatoes and Citrus-Herb Dressing

Asparagus Salad with Fresno Chiles, Crispy Pancetta, and Soft-Boiled Duck Egg

MAIN COURSE

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Buckwheat Tortellini with Carrot, Dill, and Brown Butter

Mozzarella-Stuffed Pork Chop with Carrot Top Pesto

Classic Pasta Carbonara

Chimichurri Steak with Sweet Potato Puree and Grilled Persimmon

English Pea Tortellini with Crispy Pork Belly en Brodo

DESSERT

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Seasonal Sorbet Selection

Double Chocolate Caramel Tart with Hazelnut Croquant

Tiramisu

Fruit and Cheese Selection

Summer Mediterranean

STARTER

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Chermoula Shrimp and Roasted Sweet Potato

Spanakopita

Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Tahini-Chile White Beans

FIRST COURSE

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Spicy Watermelon Gazpacho

Yellow Lentil Soup with Warm Yogurt

Watercress and Red Quinoa Salad with Shallots, Sumac Yogurt, and Golden Raisins

Roasted Squash with Goat Cheese, Pomegranate, and Arugula

Roasted Beet Salad with Orange, Mint, and Hazelnuts

MAIN COURSE

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Smoked Duck with Harissa Carrots, Black Lentil Puree, and Hearty Greens

Poached Halibut with Saffron Yogurt and Cous Cous Pilaf

Grilled Skirt Steak with Cauliflower Puree and Spiced Chickpeas

Lamb Meatballs in Roasted Red Pepper Cream with Spinach

DESSERT

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Seasonal Sorbet Selection

Pistachio Olive Oil Cake with Cherry and Lemon Mascarpone

Flourless Chocolate Cake with Candied Orange

Colorado Spring 2024

STARTER

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Cippolini Onion Tarte Tatin with Dandelion Greens

Lobster Arancini with Bisque Puree and Fennel Salad

Black Pepper Macarons with Foie Gras and Citrus Marmalade

FIRST COURSE

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Kohlrabi Salad with Red Quinoa, Sumac Yogurt, Golden Raisins, and Caramelized Shallots

Grilled Endive Salad with Red Grapes, Gorgonzola, and Marcona Almonds

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Kale with Rustic Anchovy Caesar, Shaved Parmesan, and Brown Butter Crumbs

Salt-Roasted Root Veg with Ricotta, Orange, Mint, and Hazelnuts

Parsnip Apple Soup with Brown Butter and Pumpernickel Crumb

Spring Vegetable Gazpacho with Radish, Lemon, and Herbs

Chestnut and Mushroom Veloute with Snail Caviar and Greens

Classic French Onion Soup

MAIN COURSE

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Sunchoke Dumplings with Crispy Sunchoke, Brown Butter, Sunflower Sprouts and Seeds

"Colorado Carbonara" with Lamb Belly Bacon, Handmade Fettuccine, Aigo Boulido, Fresh Sage, Boutique Spring Herbs

Oxtail Cavatelli with Buttery Fava Beans, Fresh Horseradish, and Grated White Cheddar

White Bean Agnolotti with Linguica, Kale, and Baby Onions

Za'atar Crusted Lamb w Pistachio Puree, Boutique Squash, Goat Cheese, and Pomegranate

Petit Filet with Buckwheat Pierogi, Beets, Amaranth, and Red Wine Jus

Pork with Roasted Carrots, Herbs, Radishes, and Feta

Duck Roulade with Confit Potatoes, Arugula, Parmesan, and Tomato Béarnaise

DESSERT

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Creme Brulee (seasonal flavor)

Blueberry and Lemon Crumb Tart

Moonshine Apple Tart w Maple Almond Custard

White Chocolate and Carrot Cake Cream Puffs

Tiramisu Layer Cake

Fall Seasonal

STARTER

All inclusive

Chermoula Shrimp and Roasted Sweet Potato

Spanakopita

Mushroom and Goat Cheese Arancini with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis

Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Tahini-Chile White Bean Dip

FIRST COURSE

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Roasted Carrot and Beet Salad with Ricotta, Orange, Mint, and Crushed Hazelnuts

Arugula Salad with Red Quinoa, Radish, Sumac Yogurt, and Golden Raisins

Kale Caesar with Brown Butter Crumb and Blistered Tomatoes

Pumpkin Espresso Bisque with Stewed Guajillo Chiles

Yellow Lentil Soup with Cilantro and Crema

Classic French Onion Soup

MAIN COURSE

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Braised Short Ribs w Black Pepper Demi-Glace, Parmesan Sunchokes, and Swiss Chard

Mozzarella-Stuffed Pork Chop w Carrot Top Pesto and Crispy Prosciutto

English Pea and White Cheddar Tortellini w Crispy Pork Belly en Brodo

Duck Breast w Stewed Black Lentils, Soft-Boiled Duck Egg, Sorghum, and Winter Greens

Chestnut Tortellini w Sweet Onion Broth, Tarragon, and Poached Snails

Rack of Lamb w Tomato-Braised Cabbage, Wild Rice, and Pickled Mustard Seeds

Smoked Trout w Farro Apple Pilaf, Cider Beurre Blanc, and Yam Chips

Venison Loin w Bacon-Fat Parsnips, Broccolini, Rosemary, and Huckleberry Port Redux

DESSERT

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Triple Chocolate Caramel Tart w Hazelnut Croquant

Bourbon Butterscotch Crème Brulee w Candied Pecans

Classic Tiramisu

Pistachio Olive Oil Cake with Sour Cherry and Lemon Mascarpone

White Chocolate Carrot Cake Cream Puffs

Colorado Fall 2022

STARTER

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Cactus Fries with Prickly Pear Ketchup

Green Chile and Cheddar Empanada

FIRST COURSE

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Grilled Caesar Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Crispy Onion

Jicama Salad w Tequila Cumin Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Braised Lamb w Mole Negro, Radish Slaw, and Apricot Hot Sauce

CO Bass w Confit Yucca Root, Roasted Garlic Beurre Blanc, and Seasonal Veg

Achiote Chicken w Whipped Avocado, Purple Potato, and Cilantro Crema

DESSERT

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Seasonal Sorbet Selection

Creme Brulee (seasonal flavor)

Cajeta Rum Tart w Dark Chocolate and Candied Orange

Espresso Sponge Cake w Sheepsmilk Yogurt and Cherry Compote

Summer Asian

STARTER

All inclusive

Kimchi Gyoza with Dumpling Sauce

Chicken 65 Skewers

Blistered Shishitos with Kewpie Mayo and Furikake

Gol Gappe with Tamarind Chutney and Black Chicpeas

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Cucumber and Wakame Salad

Chicken and Corn Egg Drop Soup

Shiitake Miso Soup

Raw Scallop with Candied Kombu and Citrus

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Gochujang Pork with Grilled Bok Choy and Seasoned Rice

Seared Ahi Tuna with Edamame Puree, Radish, and Crispy Seaweed

Sticky Soy Short Ribs with Silken Tofu, Pickled Mushrooms, and Chinese Leek

Burnt Miso Cod w Coconut Fava Bean Puree and Carrot Walnut Slaw

Pistachio Chicken Curry with Steamed Basmati Rice

DESSERT

All inclusive

Matcha Tea Cake with Lemon Buttercream

Lychee Panna Cotta w Goji Berry Syrup

Coconut Sticky Rice with Mango Coulis

Butter Mochi Cake with Fresh Fruit and Taro

Summer French

STARTER

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Black Pepper Macarons with Foie Gras and Marmalade

Lemon-Poached Asparagus on Brioche Crisp with Caviar

Gravlax on Rye Crisp w Creme Fraiche and Dill

FIRST COURSE

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Arugula Salad with Dried Apricot, Sliced Almonds, and Poppyseed Vin

Smoked Salmon Crepinettes with Radish and Capers

Caramelized Onion Veloute with Brown Butter Crumb and Herbs

MAIN COURSE

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Beef Wellington with Roasted Broccolini and Parmesan Garlic Fingerling Potatoes

Half Cornish Game Hen with English Peas, Shaved Fennel, Grilled Onion, and Tangerine

Seared Scallops with Bouillabase, Blistered Tomatoes, and Grilled Fennel

DESSERT

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Tarte Tatin with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Carrot Cake Cream Puffs