Growing up, my passion for cooking started in the kitchen with my dad and reignited at 18 when I left the corporate food scene to dive into the world of healthy, functional eating. I'm a self-taught chef who's picked up tricks and techniques from a variety of kitchen roles, blending them into my own innovative style. I love mixing up different cuisines and breaking the rules to create something fresh and exciting. For me, cooking is more than just making meals; it's about creating unforgettable experiences and proving that food really can be the best medicine.

For me, cooking is...

a way to get lost in something I love- to tell a story of the ingredients and the people who created them- to create an unforgettable experience

I learned to cook at...

a very young age, never having gone through formal education, I let my experience in the field and my knowledge from my mentors shine through

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is always adding a dash of unexpected spice, blend of cuisines or wild ingredient, making every dish uniquely mine.

My menus

Thanksgiving '24

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FIRST COURSE

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Winter berry and nut salad with dried fruits, mixed local hydroponic grown greens , veggies, chef's choice 2 dressings

MAIN COURSE

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Classic roasted turkey with gravy, roasted garlic whipped potatoes and stuffing

Sourdough rolls with butter

DESSERT

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House made pumpkin pie with fall spiced gelato and whipped cream w/ dairy from local cows

Local harvest '24 (Palisade Peach)

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Grilled Palisade Peach summer salad with arugula, mixed nuts, goat cheese, shaved red onion, crispy prosciutto & grilled peach balsamic vinaigrette

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Colorado surf and turf- Local striped bass and Colorado Ribeye with jalapeño garlic puree and microgreen and cabbage slaw

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Grilled New York Strip w/ roasted peach bacon jam, served over crispy roasted garlic potatoes with seasonal grilled veggies

Crispy Skin Seared Salmon w/ roasted peach bacon jam, served over crispy roasted garlic potatoes with seasonal grilled veggies

Seared Pasture Raised Chicken Breast w/ roasted peach bacon jam, served over crispy roasted garlic potatoes with seasonal grilled veggies

Grilled Mushroom 'Steaks' w/ roasted peach chutney, served over crispy roasted garlic potatoes with seasonal grilled veggies

DESSERT

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Grilled palisade peaches with a bourbon caramel, vanilla bean gelato, and sweet cornbread cake

Rustic Italian- Family Style

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FIRST COURSE

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Plated Italian Salad w/ seasonal veggies and house made italian vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Hand made pasta rolled out in your kitchen. Served family style 3 ways- classic meaty ragu, reggiano alfredo & EVOO with lemon

Family style grilled chicken, eggplant parm and house beef + pork meatballs

Local bread basket with chef's choice infused butters and/or oils

DESSERT

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Plated Tiramisu- Classic tiramisu with fresh berries & shaved cacao

May 2024

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Fresh local bread basket with chef's choice of herb infused butters

FIRST COURSE

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King oyster mushroom 'scallops' with an arugula, asparagus and radish microgreen salad- mushroom vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Slow cooked, locally raised, beef shortrib with mushroom glaze, served over crispy garlic potatoes with chef's choice seasonal veggies

DESSERT

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Roasted local rhubarb with turmeric ginseng orange creme anglaise, caramelized puff pastry, orange streusel

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Chef Luke's reviews

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14 services

Chef Luke was incredible- prepared a beautiful four course meal for our family of 5 to celebrate a 50th birthday. Was very communicative ahead of time so there were no surprises, everything was prepared on time, tasty, and overall left a great impression on us

My extended family loves healthy food, well prepared and beautifully served. We enjoyed chatting about cooking with Chef Luke as he prepared our meals. His dinner provided a special experience for our 3 generation family. Food for the mind, soul, and stomach, served in the comfort of our own home, which is important when you have small children. Chef Luke, thank you for enabling this special family experience!