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Private Chef · Draper, Utah

Private Chef
in Draper, UtahDinner Party · Holiday · Milestone

Chef-led private dining in your Draper, SunCrest or Corner Canyon foothill home. Dinner parties for 6–20. Holiday hosting and milestone dinners. Wine or alcohol-free pairing. About 20 minutes south of downtown Salt Lake City. All-Inclusive pricing. 24-hour proposal turnaround.

Serving Draper & the south Salt Lake Valley
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65+ Google ReviewsConsistent quality, every event
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Proposal TurnaroundAll-Inclusive within 24hrs
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Tell Us About Your Draper Dinner

A few quick details and we'll respond within 24 hours with a fully detailed, All-Inclusive proposal. Dinner parties, holiday hosting, milestone celebrations and alcohol-free dinners all welcome.

From $150/pp all-inclusive · 4.7★ on 65+ reviews

Or call us directly: (720) 730-7194 · Most clients prefer a 15-minute conversation.

All-Inclusive PricingCustom MenusFull Service & Cleanup4.7★ on 65+ ReviewsGroups of Any Size24-Hour Proposal

Private Chef in Draper

In-home dinner parties, holiday hosting and milestone dinners across Draper and SunCrest. All-inclusive: menus, groceries, service, cleanup. From $150 per person. 24-hour proposals.

What it costs
From $150 per person, all inclusive. Most dinners land between $150 and $250 a head. Menu, groceries, cooking, service and cleanup in one written number. No add-ons after the fact.
What it costs

What a Private Chef Costs in Draper

A private chef in Draper starts at $150 per person, all-inclusive. Most dinners land between $150 and $250 a head. One number covers menu, groceries, cooking, service and cleanup. Scenario numbers are in the private chef cost guide.

Dinner in DraperFromWhat is included
8 guests$1,500Menu, groceries, chef, service, cleanup
12 guests$1,800Same, plus a second cook when the menu calls for it
16 guests$2,400Same, with service staff sized to the table
Private Chef in Draper, Utah·A Local Lens

Private Chef in Draper
for dinners at home under the Wasatch

Draper sits at the south end of the Salt Lake Valley. Homes climb the Wasatch foothills toward Corner Canyon. Up on the ridge, SunCrest looks out over both valleys. Dinner parties of 6–20 fit these houses well. You have the view. We bring the restaurant.

Families who host big holiday tables. Couples marking an anniversary. Executives at the tech offices around the Point of the Mountain. Neighbors coming in off the Corner Canyon trails. Each wants a real dinner without leaving home.

We cook across Draper, SunCrest and the Corner Canyon foothills. We also cover Sandy, South Jordan, Bluffdale and Riverton. Over the Point of the Mountain, we reach Lehi, Highland and Alpine. Menus lean on Utah lamb, trout and seasonal produce. Elevated American with French technique. Italian regional dinners.

Alcohol-free pairing gets the same care as a wine list. Plenty of Utah hosts pour no alcohol at all. We build shrubs, house syrups, tea and zero-proof pairings course by course. Mixed tables get both programs. Request a custom proposal →

By the Numbers
Booking Window
2-8 weeks
for dinner parties; 2-3 mo for holiday season
Guest Range
6-20
dinner parties through family celebrations
Neighborhoods Served
DraperSunCrestCorner CanyonSandySouth JordanLehi
Private Chef in Draper, Utah

In-Home Cooking,
Wine or Zero-Proof, Your Call

MileHighCook’s Draper work happens in your home. Not a banquet hall. Not a venue. We build the menu around your guests and shop Utah producers where we can. Then we cook in your kitchen and serve at your table.

The format is dinner parties of 6–20. Holiday tables with the whole family home. Anniversary and milestone birthdays. Executive dinners for visiting clients. Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve.

Think a 12-guest holiday dinner in SunCrest, or 8 for an anniversary in the foothills. Or a 20-guest family birthday near Corner Canyon. One All-Inclusive quote covers chef time, ingredients, prep, service and cleanup. Alcohol-free pairing is built in when you want it.

Planning a dinner in Draper? Get a custom quote → All-Inclusive proposal within 24 hours of your call.

What's Included

All-Inclusive Means Everything

One number. Full transparency. No add-ons after the fact.

✓ Chef fee and all culinary labor
✓ All grocery shopping and ingredients
✓ Prep, cooking, and plating
✓ Professional table service
✓ Plate, glassware, linen & equipment rentals (when needed)
✓ Complete post-event cleanup
Crudo in citrus broth
Bruschetta with cherry tomatoes
Searing in cast iron
Private Chef Services in Draper

Dinner Parties, Holidays & Zero-Proof Pairing

01

In-Home Dinner Party

6-to-20-guest dinner parties in your kitchen, plated or family style. Foothill homes, SunCrest and the neighborhoods by Corner Canyon all work. Some hosts book once. Others set a monthly date. Wine or zero-proof pairings run alongside.

6-20 Guests
02

Holidays & Family Gatherings

Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve at home, often with three generations at the table. A kids’ menu and big family-style platters are easy to add. Book holiday dates 2-3 months ahead.

Nov-Dec Peak
03

Alcohol-Free Pairing

Zero-proof pairing built with the same care as a wine list. Shrubs, house-made syrups, non-alcoholic spirits, tea and sparkling options, course by course. For mixed tables we run both programs side by side.

Zero-Proof Pairing
Sample Inspirations

Every Menu, Custom-Built From Scratch

Starting points, not packages. Every menu is built around your guests, venue, season and story.

Wagyu New York
Mountain Steakhouse, Elevated

Wagyu New York

Dry-aged Wagyu, charred allium purée, smoked bone marrow jus, root-vegetable hash. Could be reimagined with seasonal Colorado lamb or 14-day dry-aged ribeye.

Hokkaido Scallop Crudo
Coastal · Light · Refined

Hokkaido Scallop Crudo

Day-flown scallop, yuzu-kosho, finger lime, shiso oil. As one example of what's possible with sushi-grade fish flown in for a private dinner.

Black Truffle Risotto
Italian · Indulgent · Seasonal

Black Truffle Risotto

Carnaroli rice, aged Parmigiano, fresh black truffle shaved tableside (when in season). One direction for an Italian-inspired evening.

Whole-Roasted Cauliflower
Plant-Forward · Vibrant · Seasonal

Whole-Roasted Cauliflower

Heirloom cauliflower, brown butter dukkah, herbed labneh, charred lemon. A vegan-capable centerpiece that holds its own at any table.

Crispy Duck Breast
French Technique · Dramatic Plating

Crispy Duck Breast

Crispy-skin duck, cherry gastrique, parsnip purée, pickled mustard seed. As a starting point for a plated multi-course winter dinner.

Caviar Service
Cocktail Hour · Show-Stopping

Caviar Service

Royal Ossetra, traditional accoutrements, blini, crème fraîche. One of countless ways we can elevate a cocktail hour or welcome reception.

How It Works

From Inquiry to Unforgettable Event

A white-glove process from your first message to the last plate.

01

Inquire

Submit the form above or call us directly.

Your inquiry comes straight to us.

02

Conversation

A 15-minute call with Chef Steve about your event, venue and guests.

Your call is with Chef Steve.

03

Proposal

Within 24 hours: fully detailed, All-Inclusive proposal. Custom-built around your event.

One all-inclusive number.

04

Lock In

Once approved: questionnaire, contract, deposit. Then we get to work.

The questionnaire shapes your menu.

05

Deposit & Schedule

A deposit secures your date. Walkthrough, final menu refinement, and service planning.

Your date is held once the deposit is paid.

The MileHighCook Difference

Three Principles, Every Event

Every MileHighCook event is built around three principles.

One Company.
One Standard.

Chef Steve builds every menu. He is your point of contact. MileHighCook's chef team cooks every event. That team includes independent contractor chefs.

Custom From Scratch

Every menu built around your guests, venue and season. No package menus. Yours, not ours.

All-Inclusive, 24-Hour

Full proposal within 24 hours. One number, no add-ons. Chef, ingredients, service, equipment and cleanup included.

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Common Questions

Draper Private Chef FAQ

Hiring a private chef in Draper, answered.

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From $150 per person, all inclusive, with most dinners between $150 and $250. Each Draper dinner is priced per event. The number covers chef time, groceries, prep, service and cleanup. It moves with guest count, courses, separate dietary menus and the drink program. Specialty asks, like kosher service or a long tasting menu, move it too. Hosts who book often can set a standing arrangement. Holiday dates go first, so book them 2-3 months ahead.
We treat it like a wine program, not a workaround. Zero-proof pairing means artisan shrubs, house-made syrups, non-alcoholic spirits, tea pairings and sparkling, fermented options. Each pour is built for its course. For mixed tables we run wine and zero-proof programs side by side, so every guest gets a considered pairing.
Yes. In-home dinner parties of 6-20 are our main format. We plate and serve at your table, or set family-style platters for bigger groups. Many hosts book a single occasion. Others set a monthly cadence. The format follows how your household actually hosts.
Chef time, every ingredient, prep, cooking, plating, professional service, equipment, and cleanup. Groceries included, no add-ons after the fact. The number you see in the proposal is the number you pay.
Yes. Big family tables are common in Utah, and we plan for them. Kids can get their own simpler menu, served first. Family-style platters keep a 20-person table moving. Tell us ages and counts, and we size the menu and staff to fit.
Yes. Confidentiality clauses and NDAs are routine for us. Executive hosts, family offices and private households all ask for them. Tell us your standards and we’ll follow them.
Yes. Gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, kosher, GLP-1-aware planning, high-protein for active households, Mediterranean and anti-inflammatory, and complex layered restrictions are all standard. For dinner parties of 6-20 guests, parallel dietary menus are routine. We route every requirement through the questionnaire before we shop.
Yes. SunCrest sits high on the ridge, and we plan the drive up into the timing. Foothill kitchens range from pro ranges to compact setups. We confirm the equipment ahead and bring what the menu needs. In winter, we leave extra time for the road.
We serve all of Draper, from the Corner Canyon foothills and SunCrest to the neighborhoods off I-15. We also cover Sandy, South Jordan, Riverton, Bluffdale, Cottonwood Heights, Lehi, Highland and Alpine. Draper is about 20 minutes south of downtown Salt Lake City. For the city itself, see our Salt Lake City page. For the mountains, see our Park City page. Travel to Draper is built into the All-Inclusive proposal.
Yes, as a standing monthly agreement with one number per cycle. We set a cadence (typically one or two evenings per month), keep a household profile so we can shop ahead, and bill in a way that simplifies planning. Over time the chef learns your kitchen, your guests and your drink program, and the dinners get better for it. Tell us the cadence you want and we’ll build the arrangement around it.
Short answer: a private chef for a dinner at home, full-service catering once the headcount climbs or the meal leaves your kitchen. The right answer for a Draper event comes down to four questions: how many guests, what occasion, where the meal happens, and how much the live cooking matters to the experience. Intimate dinners at home almost always lean private chef. Larger events — fifty-plus guests, weddings, corporate functions, off-site venues — typically lean catering. The middle ground (fifteen to forty guests, celebratory occasions, hybrid setups) is where the decision gets interesting. We built a comparison page to help you compare the two side by side, including a four-question decision tool that returns a recommendation in under a minute.
People use the terms interchangeably, and we do both. A personal chef cooks for one household on a schedule. A private chef cooks for an occasion: a dinner party, a holiday table, a weekend of guests. Same chef, same kitchen, same all-inclusive number.
Private chefs in Draper usually cook American dinners with French technique, built on Utah ingredients. Utah lamb, trout and seasonal produce lead many menus, and Italian regional dinners are a common second style. Big family holiday tables are typical, so family-style platters and a simpler kids' menu served first are easy to add. Many hosts pour no alcohol, so dinners often come with zero-proof pairings: shrubs, house syrups, tea and non-alcoholic spirits, course by course.
Service Area

Private Chef Across Draper & the South Valley

Draper SunCrest Corner Canyon Sandy South Jordan Bluffdale Lehi Alpine
The 2026 Holiday Season

A Private Chef for the Draper Holidays

Thanksgiving · Hanukkah (December 4 to 12) · Christmas week · New Year's Eve. The best Thanksgiving dates go by November 1, Christmas week by November 15 and New Year's Eve by December 1, and we can book closer: Holiday Private Chef Guide →Thanksgiving Private Chef →New Year's Eve Private Chef →Hanukkah Private Chef → Holiday Gift Cards → Holiday Catering in Salt Lake City →
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"Whether you start with a form, an email, or a call — every inquiry comes directly to me. I'd love to hear about your event."

Chef Steve — Steve Ingber, Owner & Chef
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