Why ski house groups book private chefs
After a full day on the mountain, nobody wants to cook for ten people. And driving into town for a reservation on a peak winter weekend is not the plan anyone had in mind. A private chef solves both problems. We come to you, cook in your kitchen, and leave it clean. You sit down to a real meal without doing any of it yourself.
Groups book us for ski weekends at Mount Snow and Stratton, long holiday weekends, annual group trips, anniversary dinners in rental houses, and corporate team retreats that want something better than restaurant reservations.
In-home cooking vs. drop-off: which is right for you
In-home cooking is the full experience. We arrive with groceries, prep and cook in your kitchen, plate the meal, serve it family-style or plated depending on your preference, and clean up before we leave. Groups of 4-16 guests are the sweet spot.
Drop-off is simpler and more affordable. We cook in our commercial kitchen and deliver your meal hot and ready to serve, packaged in oven-safe containers with reheating instructions if needed. Works for any group size and is popular for groups that want great food without the in-home footprint.
What the menu looks like
We design every private chef menu around the season and your group's preferences. Winter menus at ski houses tend toward hearty shareable formats: braised short rib, hand-rolled pastas, roasted root vegetables, Vermont cheese boards to start, and something warm and maple-forward for dessert. We source from Vermont farms and producers and build the menu around what is excellent right now.
Dietary accommodations are standard — gluten-free, vegan, allergy-aware. Tell us what your group needs.
How to book
Contact us at least 2-3 weeks before your ski weekend, especially for peak winter dates. Holiday weeks and Presidents' Week book fastest. Tell us your date, location, group size, and whether you are thinking in-home or drop-off. We will send a menu proposal and quote.
We serve the full Mount Snow and Stratton corridors: West Dover, Wilmington, Dover, Bondville, Manchester, and surrounding areas.