Chef Eliza prepared an incredible meal for my boyfriend's birthday at our Airbnb in Telluride. From…read morethe first coordination e-mail to the next day Duck Bao bun leftovers, every moment working with Eliza was a delight. She was easy to communicate with, her menu options were all so appetizing it was hard to choose and she was fun to chat with as we dug into an amazing charcuterie board and watched her work her magic in our kitchen. My boyfriend still talks abut the Bison short ribs and we all were mesmerized by the lavender ice cream and pear and apple crisp. It was our pleasure to get to know Eliza and get to taste her incredible food. We only wish we lived in Telluride so we could work with her more often!

I can't express enough gratitude and appreciation for Chef Eliza. I was planning for a dinner in…read moreTelluride from California. I reached out to several caterers, but quickly realized that Telluride Catering by Chef Eliza was the way to go. Chef Eliza was so responsive, knowledgeable, helpful and very professional from the get go. She made the planning process super easy. The food was amazing, looked gorgeous and tasted even better. The intimate ambience of the restaurant interior was perfect. The bar staff was phenomenal. My guests couldn't stop raving about the food and drinks. I felt bad for taking credit for such an incredible evening because it was all because of Eliza.

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.

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!!

Favorite breakfast spot in town. We came here for dinner also, but I especially love their…read morebreakfast sandwiches and got it 2 days in a row. Highly recommend the Mushroom & Swiss Breakfast Sandwich!! For dinner, I tried their French onion soup and LOVED it.

Food: We (my wife and I) had the pot pie. The menu said it was enough for 4; I didn't believe it…read morebefore I ordered, and I was correct! It was barely enough for both of us! I'm sure a can opener was part of the preparation. It was low-end convenience store quality food. Service: Doesn't really exist there. You order at the register, they point to the water cups and faucet, and then they do bring the food to your table after they heat it up. Cleanliness: HA HA! WTF? My wife had to scrape something off her knife. My plate didn't look too clean, but not bad enough to get another, I just used the pie tin not the plate. Ambiance: Low-end nothing. Nothing nice about it.

Clearly a locals spot and favorite for after ski hangout, Oak has a busy atmosphere as it is…read morelocated right next to the gondola. It is also attached to the Camel's Garden Hotel so a convenient location. The bartenders, cashiers and other staff seamed friendly. They were in and out delivering food and cleaning up after everyone quickly. Drinks came quickly and were nice pours. For food, we ordered the steak fries, very good. Crispy outside, tender inside. Nachos were also very tasty. Real cheese not the sauce type fake cheese. Good toppings. The pork sandwich was a little dry and needed seasoning and sauce. The burger was a little dry as well, not cooked to order and the bun was dry and fell apart. But it came with all the toppings. Inside the restaurant were several families. Packed! Kids running around everywhere. It was way too chaotic for us personally so we sat outside. The patio was busy every afternoon with people and pups alike. I was sad to see so many people leave their dogs outside on the patio unattended, barking and whining looking for their person while they are inside drinking and dining. This happened every day so it seams normal. Telluride is a very dog friendly town. Overall good for after ski atmosphere. There seamed to always be some activity happening outside to watch or participate.

There are two place I eat lunch when skiing, this is one! It is a laid back no frills place in the…read morebase of a hotel with great bbq and lots of classic sides - you can never have enough fried okra. The staff is on it to keep your pint full, but it still can get busy during the prime hours. Many folks still hit it up for linner and apres, if that is of interest.

The owners Mark and Elyssa have a fantastic thing going with Zest. Affordable eat-in casual dining,…read moretake it with you, or they can deliver between 11 and 2 if you want. We had catered breakfast, lunch, and dinner that were all very tasty. Our breakfasts were easy to eat on the run breakfast burritos. Lunches were tasty Boar's head sandwiches (Italian was popular, but I wish I'd have tried the Turkey, Prosciutto and Provolone or the Grilled Vegetable Thai Wrap). Dinners included mexican fajitas with chicken and steak options, spanish rice, and a lime chiffon pie (amazing!), BBQ pork sliders, and grilled chicken parmesan. Not all at once, of course, but it was all delicious!

What a joke this operation is! They cancelled on us last minute minute after string us along for 2…read moreweeks. They waited to cancel until the point where our options were limited. I would never recommend using them unless you are completely desperate and have no other options. Mark's communication is absolutely terrible. I should have know better after the complete lack on communication and having to reach out several times to get a response. Beware! Just make dinner reservations somewhere and save yourself the hassle and pain of dealing with Mark!

Natty catered our party of 15 in Telluride in March 2022. She was able to custom build a menu for…read moreour group, including an off menu item. She responded quickly to all requests. The food (salad, lasagna, vegetables and dessert) was absolutely delicious. I would highly recommend Natty and St. Pierre Catering to any family visiting Telluride.

From the owner: Personal chef services. Catering small parties in the comfort of your home!read more

Oh what a place!! The restaurant is the cutest little house tucked away on one of the side streets…read morein the town of Telluride. When we dirt entered we were greeted by the hostess and the sweet owner, Chef Eliza. She asked if it was our first time, after stating it was, she immediately told us how grateful she was that we were there. We were seated immediately and offered drinks from their fun drink menu. Nice wine list and their holiday cocktail was delish! Chef Eliza also came to our table to chat with us. She is so kind and friendly. She also brought us an amazing Shaved Brussel Sprout with Pecan Bacon & Apple Dijon, Apple Cider Vinaigrette, Focaccia- Brie and blue cheese... oh. my. Tastebuds! My husband is "not" a fan or Brussels or blue cheese. I had to fight him off for my fair share! Raving review from him. Entrees: Braised Bison Short Rib with Squash Purée and Salsa Verde Squash Relish, Parsnip & Candied Pink Peppercorn Wagyu Flat Iron Steak with Black Garlic Jus & Peri Peri Potato Pavé, Oyster Mushroom, Pickled Celeriac and Crispy Smoked Potato Skin BOTH ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! The flavors were blended so well for each thoughtful dish. We are at several top recommended restaurants over the 4 days we were here. This beautiful restaurant was hands down the best!! Ambience. 10/10 Food.12/10 Staff and service 10/10 This is a must eat restaurant.

Went here for a birthday dinner and food was great servers knew the menu and recommended things on…read more I would like and it didn't disappoint.

We bought a Tres Leche, Chocolate Croissant and a giant donut. All very good!…read more They also had food to order and a self-serve pizza station.

Good selection and pastries were tasty. I had an apple fritter and daughter tried the green chili…read moreroll. We also bought cookies that we ate later that were huge. Downside was the coffee - just plain bad! I had a mocha and ended up dumping it after 2 sips. Daughter had a diff latte and thought the same thing. We ended up walking over to coffee cart next to gondola and got coffee drinks there.