I hired Sal to cook dinner for my bachelorette party and he was everything I was hoping for and more! He had wonderful communication from the very beginning, he arrived on time and delivered a great meal! He was professional and engaging. Highly recommend!
High Country Kitchen
Great value
- 96 hires
- 56 similar jobs done nearby
- Based in Breckenridge, CO
- 6 years in business
- 3 employees
- Responds in about 30 minutes
- Background checked
About High Country Kitchen
Salvatore Proia has been cooking in restaurants for over twenty years. Trained in San Francisco at the California Culinary Academy, Salvatore spent several years cooking and baking in the Bay Area. Sal continued to hone his cooking skills in New York City, working for Andrew Tarlow’s restaurant Roman’s in Fort Greene where he dove deeply into Italian cuisine and the magic of wood fired cooking. Salvatore was the opening chef for PMG in Boulder and has implemented a whole grain program into the menu milling flour for all the breads, pastas and desserts at the restaurant. “Much of my cooking is centered around vegetables and getting the most flavor into and from them.” Sourcing the best local ingredients is an important first step of any dish. The relationships built with local growers is an important part of being a chef and building community. “Gardening has brought me closer to food and its role in a healthy lifestyle.”
Reviews
Me and my team had an absolutely fabulous time. Thank you so much for making our Colorado cabin experience so much more special (and delicious!)
Simply an amazing chef! Food was outstanding! Wow!! Salvatore is very professional and also fun. We will definitely be hiring Salvatore again! Service for 10 people...
What an amazing experience. While visiting Breckenridge, we were finding it difficult to find a private spot for 12 people at any restaurants. I reached out to Salvatore and told him our situation. He was so quick to respond with multiple food options for our party. We decided to go with the Mexican food option. (Think high end quality) I then told him we had one vegan in our group. He said he was more than happy to accommodate that dietary need. Salvatore arrived on time and was friendly with everyone. We continued playing games and chatting together and within 30 minutes the appetizers he had created started coming out. Let me tell you, it’s hard to satisfy 12 guests, but he was able to do it. Everyone could not stop talking about how amazing the food was tasting and we couldn’t wait for the actual dinner. When dinner was finished, we rushed to the table to eat. This is no exaggeration, the food couldn’t have been any better. It was such an amazing experience to just enjoy time with friends while he made amazing dishes that we all enjoyed. After we finished, he cleaned up and we were all left wondering if we could take him back to California with us. I will guarantee you will have an amazing meal from Salvatore if you use his services.
I cannot recommend Sal and High Country Kitchen enough for home chef services! Sal prepared and served a family style meal for 8 of us in Vail and everything was outstanding - our group has yet to stop talking about how delicious the meal was! Sal had prompt communication on the front end for the planning process. He sent tons of menu ideas and was so helpful when I came back with numerous dietary restrictions of different members of our group. Sal was helpful around this, letting us know what all he could still prepare even with restrictions. Honestly, the restrictions did not compromise quality at all! Each course was fresh, delicious and immaculate. We were raving all night! Sal also had the kindest demeanor - he was such a doll, taking care of all of the prep, setting a beautiful table, chatting with us when we showed interest, and doing a full clean up. All we had to do was relax and enjoy. You’ll regret if you miss his crab dip or crispy potatoes, trust me! Thank you so much Sal! I’ll be a return customer for sure.
Salvatore was amazing! We hired him for my fiancé‘s 40th birthday dinner for 15 people in Breckenridge. He was fantastic at communicating, allowed me to build the menu, and the food was top notch! He was on time, and cleaned up everything afterwards. Would highly recommend!
Salvatore had the entire wedding party in awe. From the time I reached out to him, he was so responsive, kind and helpful. Our wedding party was drooling over everything from the appetizers to the dessert, the entire meal was absolutely delicious! He is such a friendly presence to have in the home as well, he felt like part of our group! We will absolutely be hiring him again, as he was incredibly easy to work with and generous.
Sal and his partner were fantastic to work with! His food was phenomenal, and there was plenty of it. He was flexible with planning the menu and found options that were best for our group. His price was reasonable and we seriously could not have had a better experience!
Sal was amazing. This was my first time using a personal chef and it won’t be my last. The food was delicious; every course was prepared to perfection. Sal was great with helping put together our menu for the night. He interacted with our group as he cooked. I highly recommend using Sal for your next occasion.
It was our first time hiring a private chef, and we are so glad we chose Sal. He delivered an amazing experience from beginning to end. He set a beautiful table, offered yummy appetizers to keep our hunger at bay, and then plated a perfect dinner for 5. Finally, he topped it off with a homemade dessert that left us all in awe. The entire time Sal had a friendly and professional demeanor. He did not miss one element of the dining experience! If you’re thinking about hiring a private chef for your next gathering, you won’t be disappointed with Sal! 10/10 would recommend.
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High Country Kitchen★ 5.0
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