Before arrival
Set the week up
Confirm dates, address, access, group size, dietary needs, kitchen basics, and the meals worth solving in advance.
Aspen / Snowmass / Basalt
Four decades of experience. Food and wine, together.
Private dinners and chef demos for your Aspen or Snowmass visit, plus private jet dining focused on Rifle and Eagle / Vail. Chef Chris Mitchum brings four decades of culinary experience and sommelier training.
The short answer
An Aspen private chef can handle one dinner, selected meals across a stay, or a larger gathering. The right fit depends on dates, party size, location, kitchen, dietary needs, service style, and budget.
Plan the stay, then plan the plate.
Your stay, mapped by meal.
Most people do not need more menu adjectives. They need to know which meals matter, what can be handled, and what has to be decided before arrival.
First night
Take pressure off
Choose a simple arrival plan or a private dinner based on travel timing, energy, and how the group wants to gather.
During the stay
Protect the good hours
Use selected meals to reduce grocery runs, restaurant logistics, and repeated decisions without over-scheduling the trip.
The table
Make one night count
Shape the dinner around the people, the home, the occasion, and the pace of the evening.
Choose the level of help
Chef dinners, chef demos, and private jets.
Private dinner
A focused night at home
A menu and service plan shaped around the group, setting, timing, and dietary conversation.
Explore chef dinnersChef demos
Cook, taste, and learn with Chris
Approachable dishes, kitchen techniques, and food and wine tastings for your group.
Explore chef demosPrivate jet dining
A menu for your flight
Private jet menus for Rifle and Eagle / Vail departures, with Aspen as a secondary service location. Choose from eight entrees, plus breakfast, sandwiches, salads, and desserts. Pricing depends on final selections and includes delivery to Rifle or Eagle and packaging.
Explore private jet dinnersSee the jet menuTwo places. Different planning questions.
Private chef service in Aspen and Snowmass.
Share the property and your plans. Chris can discuss the menu, kitchen, access, and service timing before your group arrives.
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Aspen
Start with the address, dates, transportation plan, kitchen, guest count, and whether the dinner has to fit around skiing, events, children, or a later arrival.
- Private dinner in an Aspen home or rental
- Food planning for a small mountain stay
- Clear questions about cost and inclusions
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Snowmass
Snowmass planning begins with property access, arrival timing, parking and loading, grocery logistics, kitchen conditions, and the distance between the slopes and dinner.
- Snowmass Village date and location fit
- Rental-kitchen and property coordination
- Lead-time and service-style decisions
What does a private chef cost in Aspen?
The useful answer starts with what you are buying.
One in-home dinner, several meals during a stay, and staffed event service are different purchases. A responsible quote starts with the scope rather than a borrowed market average.
Ask for a current quote. Confirm the menu, staffing, tableware, wine arrangements, travel, and payment terms for your dates.
The variables that move the quote
- Dates
- Season, lead time, and availability
- People
- Guest count and service requirements
- Meals
- One dinner or support across the stay
- Property
- Location, access, kitchen, and equipment
- Food
- Menu direction, sourcing, and dietary needs
- Service
- Staffing, setup, table service, and cleanup
Answers before the inquiry
Questions before you book.
A few details about the group and the property help Chris plan the experience.
What is included in an Aspen private-chef dinner?
Chris’s current four-course dinner menu includes a reception selection, at least one server, china, glassware, silverware, linens, and cleanup. Confirm the final menu, quote, and arrangements for your date.
How far ahead should I book a private chef in Aspen or Snowmass?
Inquire when you have dates in mind. Availability and preparation time depend on the service, menu, group size, and property. Ask Chris to confirm the timing for your request.
What does a private chef need in a vacation-rental kitchen?
Share the address, appliances, cookware, refrigeration, work space, access instructions, and parking or loading limits. Chris can discuss what the kitchen provides and what the service needs.
Can dietary restrictions be handled for one group?
Share dietary restrictions and allergies before choosing a menu. Chris will discuss ingredients, substitutions, and whether the request can be accommodated.
Private chef, catering, or prepared meals: which fits?
A private dinner centers on a meal cooked and served in the home. Prepared meals provide food without live dinner service. Chef demos combine teaching and tasting. Discuss your occasion and group size to choose the fit.
How does wine planning fit the dinner?
Discuss wine preferences with Chris while planning the menu. Pairings and tastings are optional. Confirm purchasing, delivery, service, and costs as part of your proposal.
The named expert behind the site
Meet Chef Chris Mitchum.
Chris is a Culinary Institute of America graduate with four decades of culinary experience and sommelier training. His work has taken him through New York, Hawaii, California, Colorado, and Nashville. In the mountains, he brings that experience to dinners, demos, and private jet menus.
Start with the people at your table and the foods they enjoy.
Ask Chris about your stayFrom a culinary partner
Aspen Food & Wine Classic
Read the testimonial“Chef Chris was a pleasure to work with during the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. He was thorough with details and questions from the outset, ensuring that every aspect of the event was carefully planned and executed. He took the time to participate in a pre-event walkthrough, which demonstrated his professionalism and commitment to a successful event. Throughout the event, Chris was efficient with his time, extremely organized, and easy to collaborate with. His preparation and attention to detail made the entire process seamless for our team. I would not hesitate to work with him again and would highly recommend his services to others looking for a reliable and professional culinary partner.”
Julie HardmanAspen Chamber Resort Association
Start with fit
Tell us about your dates.
Share your dates, location, guest count, and the service you have in mind. The menu and property details can follow.
For an inquiry today, call 760-285-3469 or email [email protected].