Chef Dwayne Gulley

Private Chef in Alpine

I am a professional chef with over 25 years experience. I am currently an Executive Chef and Owner of a local catering business. I am available as a private chef as well. Most cuisines are available for home clients and catering. Cooking classes are also available. I specialize in Southern US, French, Japanese and Italian cuisine but am classically trained and can prepare most cuisines at a very high level. Reach out and let’s build you a personal menu!!

For me, cooking is...

Passion, life, health.

I learned to cook at...

Hotels and restaurants all over the United States and abroad (France, Germany, Japan).

A cooking secret...

My passion, creativity and drive

My menus

Luxury Coastal Signature Experience

STARTER

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Seared Sea Scallops with Raspberry Jus, Chive Oil

Salt Block Sashimi – Ahi, Yellowtail, King Salmon

Steelhead Crudo. Lemons, Olives, Fresh Herbs (plated)

Burrata and Heirloom Tomato Caprese (vegetarian)

FIRST COURSE

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French Bistro Salad with Roasted Beets and Watermelon Radish

Plated Giant Seared Scallop with Micro Greens and Feta

Grilled Calamari Salad, White Balsamic Vinaigrette

Miso Soup with Wonton Chips (vegetarian)

MAIN COURSE

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Grand Teton Oscar – Bison Filet and Idaho Smoked Trout, Béarnaise

Lobster & Crawfish Étouffée, Gruyere Stone Ground Fritter

Grilled King Salmon, Cherry Jus, Potato Au Gratin

Grilled Halibut, Candied Lemon, Citrus Gel, Asparagus Crème

DESSERT

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Yuzu Panna cotta

Lemon and ginger crème brulé

Huckleberry Crisp with Local Ice Cream

Orange and Cinnamon Honey Panna Cotta

French - Mountain

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Bison Canapes - Shaved Bison Tenderloin, Blue Cheese Mousse, Micros

Baked Baby Brie, Raspberry Coulis, Baguette

Shallot & Foie Gras Tartlet

French Coastal Crab Cakes, Pimiento Aioli

FIRST COURSE

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French Bistro Salad - Watercress, Watermelon Radish, Utah Beets

Baby Gem, Gruyere, Huckleberry, Pork Belly Lardon, Pickled Shallot

Cobb Salad - Regional Ingredients

French Onion Soup

MAIN COURSE

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Grand Teton Oscar - Bison Chateau Briand, Smoked Steel Head, Potato Au Gratin, Asparagus, Bearnaise

Sous Vide Pork Porterhouse - Tender Utah Pork, Mustad & Thyme Demi Glace, Potato Fondant, Haricot Vert

King Salmon en Croute - king Salmon Wrapped in phyllo stuffed w/an herbed goat cheese, purple potato, broccolini, huckleberry brown butter sauce

Mountain Pheasant - Poached and Fire Grilled Pheasant Breast, Wild Rice Pilaf, Wild Mushroom & Roasted Fennel, Flathead Cherry Jus

DESSERT

All inclusive

Huckleberry crisp, Local Ice Cream

Huckleberry Creme Brule

WY Whiskey & Chocolate Bread Pudding

Regional Upscale

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Bison Canapes - Shaved Bison Tenderloin, Blue Cheese Mousse, Micros

Handmade Elk Ravioli, Roasted Garlic Demi Sauce, Crispy Basil

Montana Beef Carpaccio - Olive Oil, Micros, Pepper Melange

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

French Bistro Salad - Watercress, Watermelon Radish, Utah Beets

Beet & Arugula Salad w/Idaho Goat Cheese and Sherry Vinaigrette

Baby Gem, Gruyere, Huckleberry, Pork Belly Lardon, Pickled Shallot

Caesar Wedge w/Parmesan Crisp and Prosciutto Bacon

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Beef Filet w/Blue Cheese and Port Wine Demi, Parsley Puree, Dauphinoise Potato, Roasted Broccolini

Mountain Pheasant - Poached and Fire Grilled Pheasant Breast, Wild Rice Pilaf, Wild Mushroom & Roasted Fennel, Flathead Cherry Jus

American Whitetail Deer, herbed farrow, summer vegetable, huckleberry and juniper demi

Jackson Hereford Beef NY Strip, Dauphinois Potato, Heirloom Carrots, Chimmichurri sauce

DESSERT

All inclusive

Huckleberry Crisp w/Hand whipped cream

Crème Brule' (Choose Flavor)

Flourless Chocolate Torte

Key Lime Cake

Western Comfort Food

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Wild Game Meatballs w/local honey and Wyoming whiskey bbq demi

Handmade Elk Ravioli, Roasted Garlic Demi Sauce, Crispy Basil

Bison Canapes - Shaved Bison Tenderloin, Blue Cheese Mousse, Micros

Shallot & Foie Gras Tartlet

FIRST COURSE

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Baby Gem, Gruyere, Huckleberry, Pork Belly Lardon, Pickled Shallot

Beet & Arugula Salad w/Goat Cheese and Sherry Vinaigrette

Caesar Wedge w/Parmesan Crisp and Prosciutto Bacon

Baby Cobb Salad - Build it with Regional Ingredients

MAIN COURSE

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Brasied Bison Short Ribs, Montana Stone Ground Grits, Heirloom Carrots, Wyoming Whiskey Demi Glace

Grand Teton Oscar - Bison (South Dakota) Filet and Idaho Smoked Trout, Yukon Gold Mashed Potato, Grilled Asparagus, Sauce Béarnaise

American Whitetail Deer, herbed farrow, summer vegetable, huckleberry and juniper demi

Grilled Halibut, Candied Lemon, Citrus Gel, Asparagus Crème

DESSERT

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Huckleberry Crème Brule'

Huckleberry Crisp with Whipped Cream

Flourless Chocolate Torte

WY Bourbon Chocolate Bread Pudding

Local - Upscale

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Steelhead Crudo. Lemons, Olives, Fresh Herbs (plated)

Wild Game Meatballs w/local honey and Wyoming whiskey bbq demi

Bison Canapes - Shaved Bison Tenderloin, Blue Cheese Mousse, Micros

Handmade Elk Ravioli, Roasted Garlic Demi Sauce, Crispy Basil

FIRST COURSE

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French Bistro Salad with Roasted Beets and Watermelon Radish

Gem Lettuce, Local Feta, Candied Pecans and Sherry Vinaigrette

Beet & Arugula Salad w/Goat Cheese and Sherry Vinaigrette

Baby Cobb Salad - Regional Ingredients

MAIN COURSE

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Grand Teton Oscar – Bison Filet and Idaho Smoked Trout, Béarnaise, Asparagus, Truffle Mash Potato

Grilled King Salmon, Cherry Jus, Potato Au Gratin, Roasted Heirloom Carrots

Braised Bison Short Ribs, Montana Stone Ground Grits, Heirloom Carrots, Wyoming Whiskey Demi Glace

American Whitetail Deer, herbed farrow, summer vegetable, huckleberry and juniper demi

DESSERT

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Huckleberry Crisp with Local Ice Cream

WY Whiskey & Chocolate Bread Pudding

Flourless Chocolate Torte

Huckleberry Crème Brule'

Assorted Menu Options

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Handmade Lobster Ravioli, Vodka Sauce, Crispy Basil

FIRST COURSE

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Seared Giant Sea Scallop, Micro Greens, Greek Vinaigrette, Feta

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Beef Filet w/Truffle Demi, Parsley Puree, Garlic Mashed Potato, Petit Pan Squash

DESSERT

All inclusive

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Upscale Italian

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

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Caesar Wedge w/Parmesan Crisp and Prosciutto Bacon

Beet & Arugula Salad w/Idaho Goat Cheese and Sherry Vinaigrette

Gem Lettuce, Local Feta, Candied Pecans and Sherry Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Beef (or Bison) Braciole, Over Angel Hair (or your choice of pasta), Parmesan Roasted Brussels

Wild Game Lasagna, Elk and Bison Hand Made Lasagna

Stuffed Shells, Jumbo Shells Stuffed with Herbed ricotta & Italian Sausage, choice of sauce

Mountain Pheasant Parmesan, Fresh Pasta, Marinara, Broccolini

DESSERT

All inclusive

Italian Lemon Cream Cake

Italian/Mediterranean - Exclusive

STARTER

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Elk Carpaccio – Colorado Elk, Olive Oil, Capers, Arugula

Wild Game Meatballs w/local honey and Wyoming whiskey bbq demi

Bison Canapes - Shaved Bison Tenderloin, Blue Cheese Mousse, Micros

Jackson WY Local Beef Ravioli, Truffle and Demi Glace, Micros

FIRST COURSE

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Beet & Arugula Salad w/Idaho Goat Cheese and Sherry Vinaigrette

Baby Cobb Salad - Build it with Regional Ingredients

Baby Gem, Gruyere, Huckleberry, Pork Belly Lardon, Pickled Shallot

Caesar Wedge w/Parmesan Crisp and Prosciutto Bacon

MAIN COURSE

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Beef Filet w/Truffle Demi, Parsley Puree, Garlic Mashed Potato, Petit Pan Squash

Grand Teton Oscar – Bison Filet and Idaho Smoked Trout, Béarnaise

North American Elk T-Bone, Espresso and Cherry Chutney

American Whitetail Deer, herbed farrow, summer vegetable, huckleberry and juniper demi

DESSERT

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Flourless Chocolate Torte

Huckleberry Crisp with Local Ice Cream

Bistro Style Tiramisu

WY Whiskey & Chocolate Bread Pudding

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Chef Dwayne's reviews

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88 services

This was an amazing experience! Dwayne did such a good job! I highly recommend him and we had so much fun! The food was incredible

Chef Duane made our family New Year's Eve very memorable. The food was amazing and my family really enjoyed watching him prepare it. We appreciated that he engaged with us as a group and I was so impressed with the communication from booking through eating. Thank you!

Chef Dwayne did an amazing job! Would highly recommend

We had the best time and the most amazing food thanks to Dwayne. If we are ever in town again we would most definitely hire him again.

Chef Dwayne couldn’t have been more attentive and wonderful! His meal was absolutely incredible. We couldn’t recommend him more!

We hired Chef Dwayne in Jackson, Wyoming for our girls’ weekend, and he was absolutely phenomenal! Every dish he prepared was fresh, beautifully presented, and bursting with flavor. You could tell how much care and passion he put into his cooking — it truly made our weekend unforgettable. The entire experience was seamless, fun, and delicious from start to finish. We would 100% use Chef Dwayne again and highly recommend him to anyone visiting Jackson!

Chef Dwayne was excellent to work with for our casual group celebration! Responsive, flexible and delicious food. We all lived every dish and lots of leftovers! would highly recommend for your next dinner party!

Chef Dwayne did an amazing job for us! So pleased with our evening!

Given the live string quartet in our cozy home, Chef Dwayne couldn't elaborate on the dishes, and we were delighted with his discretion. The food and service were amazing. We couldn't have asked for a better evening.

Chef Dwayne was so great to work with! He made the last night of our trip so memorable! He took care of everything and left the kitchen looking cleaner than when he arrived. Highly recommend!

It was an amazing experience. I had planned this event for a dinner for my husbands birthday and Chef Dwayne was absolutely amazing. The food was amazing and he explained where the food came from since it was all local. Hands down 5 stars!

Chef Dwayne was incredible. The food was amazing and he was lovely. Cannot recommend him enough!

Exceptional meal. Wonderful chef with a delightful personality. He understood our needs, both dietary and experientially. I would absolutely work with him again and highly recommend him. 10/10.

Chef Dwayne Gulley was incredible highly recommend.

Chef Dwayne , was amazing . From start to finish - his dinner he cooked for our family was delicious . He made our pre dinner - extra special. Would highly recommend !!

Chef Dwayne cooked an incredible meal for my bachelorette party, and I couldn't be happier with the experience! I requested a menu focused on local fare, and he absolutely delivered! Every dish was exquisite—fresh, thoughtful, and beautifully presented. The highlight of the evening was definitely the huckleberry brulee, a must-try! I highly recommend Chef Dwayne to anyone looking for a memorable and delicious event!!

Chef Dwayne was fantastic. He was accomodating and responsive leading up to the night that he cooked for us. Chef Dwayne was attentive and it showed in his food which was delicious. High recommend!

Our experience with Chef Dwayne was amazing! He proposed an incredible menu, which was brought to life beautifully. Our family had such an great time talking to Chef Dwayne and learning some tips and tricks along the way. It was the highlight of our vacation and we can’t wait to book again next time we’re in Jackson!

superb food and overall experience

Excellent