Chef Colin Miller

Private Chef in Telluride

From fine dining in Aspen to catering in Boca Grande and Big Sky; from the backcountry of Jackson Hole to the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest in Memphis, Colin Miller brings 20 years of chef experience to your home or event.

I come from a family that cooks.

My great-grandmother, my grandmother, and my mother were all exceptional cooks. From them, I learned that the best meals nourish the heart and soul - not just the body.

I create culinary experiences from quality ingredients, and I believe the most important ingredient is family and friends.

For me, cooking is...

Enjoyable and a gift I am able to share and connect with other's in order to experience life to the fullest.

I learned to cook at...

Home and also from working in restaurants from bars to fine dining to cooking competitions over the course of 20 years,

A cooking secret...

Have fun and relax! Enjoy!

My menus

Surprise Discovery Menu

STARTER

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Avocado Fries (vegetarian)

Nacho bar with fresh guacamole, fresh pico, queso

Roasted beet grilled endive grilled cheese (vegetarian)

Wild Tuna Poke on Pickled Cucumber Rounds

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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Organic free-range chicken Parmesan

Elk Bourguignon over whipped turnips and rutabagas with lemon pepper haricots verts

Pasta primavera (vegetarian)

Vegetarian Japanese Fried Rice (vegetarian)

DESSERT

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Freshly baked carrot cake

Chocolate mousse with brandy cream

Ice cream with balsamic macerated fresh berries (vegetarian)

Pumpkin pie with homemade brandy cream

Alpine Italian Essence Menu

STARTER

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Bruschetta of spinach Madeline (vegetarian)

Local baguette with olive tapenade and basil tomato bruschetta (vegetarian)

Heirloom tomato and basil bruschetta on gf bagel (vegetarian)

Roasted tomato bisque (vegetarian)

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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Pasta Carbonara

Lasagna

Pasta primavera (vegetarian)

Pasta with asparagus and corn and tomato vodka cream (vegetarian)

DESSERT

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Freshly made tiramisu with freshly made brandy cream

Fresh lemon curd and berry parfait (vegetarian)

Fresh pound cake with chocolate ice cream

Goat cheese and caramelized onion tarts (vegetarian)

Epicurean Journey Menu

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Buffalo mozzarella heirloom tomato and peach salad (vegetarian)

Crostini with Eggplant Caponata and Prosciutto

Mexican Street Corn (vegetarian)

Pickled Shrimp

FIRST COURSE

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Pho with local elk broth and local homemade wheat noodles and herbs

Roasted Red Pepper Bisque with goat cheese and tarragon (vegetarian)

Curried lentil stew (vegetarian)

Tuna and salmon poke over greens

MAIN COURSE

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Cornish game hens with sharp cheddar polenta and bacon and sage tomato gravy

Freshly made pasta with fresh pesto and local summer veggies (vegetarian)

Sea bass with pan gravy and wild mushroom risotto

Elk bolognese

DESSERT

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Crème brûlée

Southern pecan pie

Fresh lemon curd and organic berry parfait with freshly whipped brandy cream (vegetarian)

Dulce de leche ice cream with chocolate and berry cobbler

Tuscan Indulgence Menu

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Buffalo mozzarella heirloom tomato and peach salad (vegetarian)

Crostini with Eggplant Caponata and Prosciutto

Marinated and grilled flank with pickled red onion

Local salad greens with local summer fresh veggies and homemade goddess dressing (vegetarian)

FIRST COURSE

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Caesar salad (vegetarian)

Traditional ensalada with heirloom tomatoes, fresh shaved pecorino romano, and freshly made balsamic vinaigrette (vegetarian)

Roasted Red Pepper Bisque with goat cheese and tarragon (vegetarian)

Fresh local organic green salad with bleu cheese, organic fruits, and veggies and homemade southwest vinaigrette (vegetarian)

MAIN COURSE

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Gnocchi, brown butter, spinach, and chile sugo (vegetarian)

Elk bolognese

Pan-seared white fish with lemon white wine reduction and pasta carbonara

DESSERT

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Homemade chocolate cobbler with vanilla ice cream

Fresh lemon curd and chocolate mousse with brandy cream and berries (vegetarian)

Dulce de leche ice cream with chocolate and berry cobbler

Fresh berry clafoutis with ice cream

Mountain Harvest Menu

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Fresh Green Salad with local organic fruits and veggies and homemade southwest vinaigrette (vegetarian)

Heirloom tomato and basil bruschetta on gf bagel (vegetarian)

Roasted tomato bisque (vegetarian)

Avocado Fries (vegetarian)

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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Beef Bourguignon served over whipped root vegetables with lemon pepper haricot verts

Organic free-range chicken with wild mushroom gravy over sharp Irish cheddar cheese grits with haricot verts

Elk Bourguignon over whipped turnips and rutabagas with lemon pepper haricot verts

Vegan Roasted Tomato Quinoa with Swiss Chard (vegetarian)

DESSERT

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Freshly baked carrot cake

Fruit Sorbet (vegetarian)

Pumpkin pie with homemade brandy cream

Ice cream with balsamic macerated fresh berries (vegetarian)

Ocean Indulgence Menu

STARTER

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Oyster and cornbread stuffing

Pickled Shrimp

Wild Tuna and Salmon Poke Bowl

Charcuterie and eggplant caponata – tomato basil goat cheese mousse on fresh baked bread (vegetarian option)

FIRST COURSE

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Miso Soup with fresh local veggies and protein

Roasted Red Pepper Bisque with crème fraiche and tarragon (vegetarian)

Tuna and salmon poke over greens

Summer heirloom tomato gazpacho (vegetarian)

MAIN COURSE

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Fresh wild fish of the day with roasted tomato quinoa and local veggies

Sea bass with pan gravy and wild mushroom risotto

Paella

Vegan roasted tomato quinoa with Swiss chard (vegetarian)

DESSERT

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Crème brûlée

Crepes stuffed with chocolate mousse and topped with brandy whipped cream

Fresh lemon curd and organic berry parfait with freshly whipped brandy cream (vegetarian)

Southern pecan pie

Rocky Indulgence Menu

STARTER

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Buffalo mozzarella heirloom tomato and peach salad (vegetarian)

Roasted beet grilled endive grilled cheese (vegetarian)

Nacho bar with fresh guacamole, fresh pico, queso

Goat cheese torte, flank steak, pea shoots

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Summer heirloom tomato Gazpacho (vegetarian)

Curried lentil stew (vegetarian)

Pho with local elk broth and local homemade wheat noodles and herbs

Green salad with sautéed shiitakes, green apples, and candied pecans with green goddess dressing (vegetarian)

MAIN COURSE

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Elk ossobucco

Freshly made pasta with fresh pesto and local summer veggies (vegetarian)

Cornish game hens with squash casserole and roasted carrots and sage cream reduction

Organic Pan-Seared Chicken Breast over smoked Gouda polenta with white wine pan reduction

DESSERT

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Chocolate mousse with brandy cream

Fresh lemon curd and organic berry parfait with freshly whipped brandy cream (vegetarian)

Tiramisu with freshly whipped brandy cream

Southern pecan pie

Signature Surprise Experience Menu

STARTER

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Charcuterie board of local cured meats, cheeses, pickled vegetables, fruit spreads, and homemade tapenade with chicken liver pâté

Goat cheese torte, flank steak, pea shoots

Fried squash with crab and bacon jam

Wild Tuna and Salmon Poke Bowl

FIRST COURSE

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Vichyssoise with pickled leeks (vegetarian)

Duck, goat cheese, and asparagus angel hair with white wine reduction

Roasted Red Pepper Bisque with truffle oil (vegetarian)

Summer heirloom tomato gazpacho (vegetarian)

MAIN COURSE

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Elk and lamb lasagna

Paella

Sea bass with pan gravy and wild mushroom risotto

Roasted Lamb with roasted tomato quinoa and asparagus

DESSERT

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Julia Child’s Berry clafoutis, a baked French dessert, a la mode

Chocolate mousse crepes with fresh brandy whipped cream

Italian tiramisu with freshly whipped brandy cream

Homemade chocolate clafoutis with fresh lemon curd and brandy cream

Chef Colin's reviews

4.7

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27 services

Chef Collin created an exceptional dining experience. From the starter plate to the desert, everything was excellent and well presented. The attention to detail was much appreciated, making for a memorable experience. I highly recommend Chef Collin!

Chef Colin as professional, engaged and cooked a great dinner for our group. I would recommend to anyone needed a personal chef.

Great food from an engaging chef. Was a great time.

Chef Colin created a memorable and tasty experience! He was very responsive as we coordinated our evening. The menu was exactly what we wanted - light & flavorful, and he allowed just enough time between courses for us to make the most of the evening without it feeling drawn out. He was an excellent host - personable, down-to-earth, and he was intent on making sure we enjoyed our evening. It was the perfect end to our girls' weekend!

Colin was amazing! Best dinner and night of our trip! The food was fantastic and Colin made the experience very fun and enjoyable.