Holy moly melted matzo balls, these folks are on point…read more I have bartended and served at many weddings spanning the better part of a decade. As an employee of the Harvard Club in Boston (yeah the club is in Boston not Cambridge- weird I know) and Guastavino's in Manhattan, I've learned that 90% or more of what wedding guests are served is commercially prepared frozen food. Backcountry Catering proved to me there's a better way. Last week I got the chance to meet the proprietors of Backcountry Catering, Stef and Jeff, at their commercial kitchen in Norwood and prep for a party of 200 guests. Sure mashing potatoes isn't a glamorous job, but watching these masters at work was a sight to behold. What stood out to me the most was witnessing them painstakingly prep everything from chives to grilling the mains for days on end. While their own wedding is just weeks away they treated this event as if it was their own; putting their own needs on the back burner. When we finally did break for dinner at 9:30 pm, my taste buds were treated to ravioli served with a sage brown butter sauce that was to die for. Each station is held to a higher standard in the kitchen than I have ever witnessed in any commercial kitchen. Germaphobes rejoice, they are as particular as you! Their mobile kitchen is awe-inspiring- including a wood-fired Chicago brick pizza oven, an Ole Hickory CTO smoker, two commercial deep fryers, a 36-inch flat top griddle, a 24-inch charbroiler, a 6 burner stove and oven, and a customizable 50-inch full digital display. As a perpetually hungry person, I've seen a lot of food trucks and mobile kitchens over the years- none of them hold a candle to this bad boy. Chef Jeff has also won the title of Telluride's Top Chef four years in a row. I think it's safe to say you need to look no further than Backcountry catering for your next event.

Marisol and her team absolutely made our wedding! I couldn't have imagined our big day without…read morethem. Their team was so easy to work with and the food is incredible. I'm highly sensitive to gluten and they were able to craft a menu that was absolutely delicious (tons of baked desserts included).

From the owner: We are a from scratch, field to table, whole event catering service. Forage Sisters is owned and…read moreoperated by two lady-farmer-chefs who grow and source the finest ingredients to prepare thoughtful, local and delicious fare for every event. Each meal for all of the events we create is guided by the seasons and the land. In addition to being a true farm to table catering outfit, we specialize in asados or open fire cooking. We have a wide range of styles of cooking we do for events, but cooking all day over an open fire pit is our favorite. We primarily do events in Western Colorado (Aspen, Telluride, Ouray, Ridgway, Carbondale, Paonia, etc.) but often travel farther (Boulder, Steamboat Springs, Denver) and even out of state for special requests. Please visit our website and fill out our intake form if you would like to book an event! Thanks.

Chef Steve is amazing! We hired him for our small company event. The food was fantastic and Steve…read moreis just a really nice person, loves what he does and it really shows. The chocolate bread pudding is the best!! APPS Stuffed mushrooms with cream cheese and Italian sausage Chipotle meatballs Mini Chicken wontons in a apricot ginger sauce ENTRÉE Winter salad........ Mix field greens, feta cheese, mandarin orange, pomegranate seeds and candied walnuts with a citrus vinaigrette Wild rice with cranberries and almonds Broccolini with garlic butter Artichoke Stuffed chicken... (Free Range) breaded chicken stuffed with artichokes, spinach, parm cheese, jack cheese an garlic top with roasted bell pepper couli sauce Whole tenderloin carved to order (Free Range) .................Fresh herb's and olive oil brushed on an cooked to perfection (chef always cooks to medium rare) DESSERT Chef Steve's famous Chocolate bread pudding with caramel sauce an whip cream.

Totally amazing Thanksgiving dinner could not be beat. Best food best service. 10 out of 10. Highly…read morerecommend.

Jordan and Sandra were great! They made everything so easy and seamless. The meal from the quality…read moreto presentation was incredible! Looking forward to having them back next year. Peter M

Year after year, event after event, Home Chefs of Vail continues to exceed our expectations. From…read morethe creativity and presentation of their dishes to their seamless coordination and genuine professionalism, they deliver an exceptional experience every time. Our guests are always impressed -- and so are we. Whether your event is intimate or large-scale, we wholeheartedly recommend them."

I wish I could give zero stars, but unfortunately that is not an option. Our family hired him for…read morethanksgiving dinner 2024 and he never showed up until the day AFTER. After waiting for HOURS on thanksgiving and weird vague phone calls, he had random Chinese food delivered to our house that gave us all food poisoning. He showed up the next day with all store bought food (that he claimed he cooked from scratch.) For the price that was paid, this was completely unacceptable. The kitchen was left completely dirty and destroyed. He did not cook a single thing on the menu that we had given. He was wasted and left all of his shooters behind, along with all the packing of store bought goods that he came out and told us he made from scratch. Complete joke and a waste of your money. He also never sent back the deposit or any money and totally ruined our family Thanksgiving.

Patrick, thank you for the special night. The food and wine were spectacular. What made the night…read moreeven more special weryour stories and the companionship we all shared. It is such a treat to have a special dinner at our house prepared by a spectacular chef and great person. You are the best!!

Chef Kyle was wonderful! My girlfriends and I wanted something healthy but delicious and he…read moredelivered. We talked through the menu prior to our dinner, and he executed the plan seamlessly. Everything was flavorful, fresh and delectable! I would highly recommend Chef Kyle for your next event!

Chef Kyle is amazing. I talked to chef about some vague ideas and a rough budget. He thought…read morethrough the project and came back with a thorough plan and a solid menu. We had a few conversations and ironed everything out. The planning stage was great for me and chef thought through all of my concerns. The best part though- the actual execution. The day of the event, chef Kyle was early, over prepared and extremely professional. I had made errors on my planning (gas stove turned into an electric stove, parking was a bust, space was small) but chef handled each 'variable' with ease. Honestly, here's what I'll leave you with- the food was great and Chef had all the guests mesmerized.

We used Crested Butte's Personal Chefs for a family reunion and they were awesome! The food was…read moredelicious, fresh, and beautiful. My family kept changing details but Dana and Emily were very gracious and accommodating. I would highly recommend them!

We hired Crested Butte's Personal Chefs for our small elopement in September and they were the…read morebest! They gave us a sample menu to choose from that included different appetizers, entrees, sides, and desserts, so that we could choose the perfect dinner for us. They came early to set up and served us wine while we were celebrating and were so attentive during the whole dinner. Chef Emily and Chef Rebecca were made us feel pampered and made one of the most delicious dinners I've had in a long time! They also use food products that are either local to CB or are from Colorado. I would recommend them for anyone looking to hire a private chef in Crested Butte!

If we could give more stars, we would! Chef Sarah was amazing! We would not have trusted our…read morefamily's important celebration to anyone else. We had clear communication, creative ideas, and lots of fun putting together a special menu with Chef Sarah several months in advance. (Make sure you book her early as she books out!) Day of our celebration, she and Leah moved with efficiency, care, and lots of thought. They were a delight to have and the meal was superb. We recommend her peanut satay, eggplant, and beef tenderloin. Additionally, we are already making plans for next ski season and will be sure to include Chef Sarah and Leah!

Owner and Chef Sarah Mendell of Flourish, Food to Thrive on, came highly recommended to me for a…read moredinner party I was organizing in Aspen. And wow did she deliver! She was beyond accommodating with my budget and preferences, extremely professional, super helpful on the night of the event, and on top of it all the food was delicious and the servings were generous! We will definitely use her again next time we are in Aspen!

Excellent chef, personality and informative. If you are coming go Telluride and want and excellent…read more5 star dining experience in your home, reach out to Jeff.

Incredibly talented and wonderfully thoughtful caterer! Meaghan catered for our tour group and made…read moreallergy-friendly dishes for those with certain needs. All of her food was well-paired, delicious, and was always out on time. If you ever have a need for a caterer when you're out in the desert, give Meaghan a call!

From the owner: We specialize in healthy, yet delicious food. Using local and regional ingredients whenever…read morepossible. We can accommodate groups from 2 to 200. with 8 years of experience, we will create a unique food or beverage menu to suite you and your event.