About Elevated Cuisine

Private Chef. Culinary Craftsman. Steamboat Soul.

Meet Chef Chris Vargoshe

Founder & Executive Chef

Chef Chris Vargoshe is the heart and hands behind Elevated Cuisine. His culinary journey began humbly—washing dishes at a seafood shack on Block Island—and evolved into a passion that has spanned decades and coasts. After years spent honing his skills in kitchens across New England and Colorado, he settled in Routt County, where his love for the mountains, the seasons, and locally grown ingredients shaped the foundation of Elevated Cuisine.

Chris’s cooking blends time-honored technique with playful creativity. You’ll find traditional sauces beside modernist flourishes, Colorado beef next to wild-foraged mushrooms, and every plate telling a story—one rooted in experience, seasonality, and soul.

“I want each dish to feel personal. I want guests to remember where they were, what the mountain air smelled like, and who they were with when they took that first bite.”

The Elevated Experience

Bringing the restaurant to you—wherever you are.

Elevated Cuisine redefines private dining by transforming homes, lodges, and vacation rentals into unforgettable culinary spaces. Whether it’s an intimate dinner for two or a celebration for a hundred, Chef Chris brings the full restaurant experience to your door:

• Custom menus tailored to your tastes and dietary preferences

• Restaurant-level execution and plating

• Personalized service with minimal intrusion

• Professional, polished clean-up

You won’t find set packages or cookie-cutter menus here. Everything is designed around you—from the first conversation to the final course.

Bespoke Menus, Rooted in Colorado

Elevated Cuisine specializes in handcrafted menus that celebrate the bounty of Northwest Colorado. Chris partners with local farms, ranchers, and artisans to source the region’s best ingredients—from Bee Grateful Farm produce and grass-fed beef to seasonal stone fruit, heirloom vegetables, and small-batch cheeses.

Dining styles include:

• Multi-course plated dinners

• Family-style feasts

• Heavy-app receptions and grazing tables

• Multi-day event catering

• Drop-off meals for adventure days or recovery nights

• Unique offerings like Steamboat Fondue (drop-off service) and open-fire cooking for ranch or backcountry events

Whether you’re looking for a 12-course tasting menu or a relaxed après-ski brunch, the goal is always the same: exceptional food, thoughtfully prepared and beautifully served.

Culinary Philosophy

Technique meets intuition. Luxury meets comfort.

Chef Chris believes that a great meal is about more than flavor—it’s about timing, intention, and connection. His dishes combine classical French technique with globally and locally inspired ingredients, seasonal intuition, and modern methods. But behind every technique is a simple mission: to create something deeply enjoyable and perfectly suited to the moment.

Food should feel elevated—but never out of place. Luxurious—but never stuffy. And always made with heart.

Your Culinary Adventure Awaits

When you book with Elevated Cuisine, you're not just hiring a chef. You're creating an experience—one rooted in place, tailored to your tastes, and designed to make memories that last long after the final course.

Let’s Connect

Location: Based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Service Area: Routt County and beyond
Email: elevatedcuisinesteamboat@gmail.com