Private Chef Pricing for Denver & Colorado Mountain Towns

 Every private dining experience is customized to your group, menu, and occasion, with transparent per-person pricing based on your party size. We proudly serve guests throughout Denver and Colorado's mountain towns, including Breckenridge, Vail, Beaver Creek, Keystone, Frisco, and surrounding communities. Pricing below includes menu planning, grocery shopping, ingredients, in-home meal preparation, service, and kitchen cleanup, so you can relax and enjoy an exceptional private chef experience. 

Holiday bookings on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Years Day, Easter, and Independence Day are billed at double the standard rate. 

 Our standard pricing includes one starter, one soup or salad, one entrée, one dessert, grocery shopping, chef labor, in-home meal preparation, and complete kitchen cleanup. Additional courses and custom menu enhancements are available upon request. 

• 6-8 adults - $155 per person
• 9-12 adults - $150 per person 
• 13-16 adults - $140 per person (buffet or family-style only)
• 17-25 adults - $125 per person (buffet or family-style only)
• 26-30 adults - $120 per person (buffet or family-style only)

• $50 per child ages 8-14
•  Ages 7 and under eat free for first 2 kids 

 Plated dining experiences for parties of more than 12 guests can be accommodated with advance notice. Please inquire during the booking process to discuss your event and service preferences.

 For larger gatherings, labor-intensive menus, or guests who prefer full table service throughout the evening, additional service staff can be arranged. 

• $40 per hour, per additional staff member 
• Available for parties of 9 or more guests 
• Hours are customized based on your event and service needs 
•  Availability is subject to scheduling
•  All additional staffing is quoted and approved before your reservation is confirmed—never any hidden fees. 

Every Pan To Palate menu begins with carefully selected ingredients sourced specifically for your event. We shop for a balanced combination of fresh, high-quality conventional and organic products based on your menu, seasonal availability, and what's available locally.

If you prefer all-organic ingredients or would like your groceries purchased from a specific store, we're happy to accommodate those requests whenever possible. Please let us know your preferences during the booking process.

Because ingredient availability can vary between Denver and Colorado's mountain communities, certain specialty products may require substitutions. Our priority is always to provide the highest-quality ingredients available while maintaining transparency, flexibility, and an exceptional dining experience.

Guest Count: 12 Adults

Per-Person Price: $150.00

Subtotal: $1,800.00

Example Reservation Deposit: -$155.00

Example Remaining Balance: $1,645.00

Your reservation deposit is applied toward your final invoice. The remaining balance is due up to 3 days following your event. Reservation deposits vary based on the size and scope of your event. 

Accepted Forms of Payment:  

Final invoices are issued through QuickBooks on the morning after your event.

Payments processed through QuickBooks are subject to a 3.5% processing fee. To avoid processing fees, payment may also be made by check, cash, Venmo, or Zelle immediately following your event. Please let us know your preferred payment method during the booking process.

 A reservation deposit is required to secure your event date. The following policies help ensure availability and allow us to provide every client with the highest level of service. 

• Cancellations made more than 30 days before your event will forfeit the reservation deposit. 
• Cancellations made 8–30 days before your event are responsible for 50% of the contracted event total. 
• Cancellations made within 7 days of your event are responsible for 100% of the contracted event total. 
• Your final guaranteed guest count is due 10 days prior to your event. 
• Guest count increases are accommodated whenever possible, subject to availability. 
• Once your final guest count has been confirmed, it becomes the minimum billable guest count for your reservation.

 For complete reservation terms and conditions, please visit our Reservation Policies page.