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

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Seared Sea Scallops with Raspberry Jus, Chive Oil

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

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

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/Idaho Goat Cheese and Sherry Vinaigrette

Caesar Wedge w/Parmesan Crisp and Prosciutto Bacon

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

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

DESSERT

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Huckleberry Crisp with Local Ice Cream

Flourless Chocolate Torte

NY Cheesecake - We can discuss style and sauces

WY Whiskey & Chocolate Bread Pudding

Italian/Mediterranean - Exclusive

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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

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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

Sushi & Habachi

STARTER

All inclusive

A sampling of Sashimi and Rolled Sushi

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Asian Bistro Salad with Roasted Beets and Watermelon Radish

MAIN COURSE

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Hibachi Style Pheasant, Bison and Scallops, Steamed Rice, Assorted Asian Vegetables

Wagyu Ramen, Black Garlic and Beef Broth, Bok Choy, Chili Tare, Edamame

DESSERT

All inclusive

Yuzu 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

Seafood - Local - Paleo

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Mahi Crudo. Lemons, Olives, Fresh Herbs

Shrimp Ceviche w/Lettuce Cups and Corn Tortillas

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

Elk Carpaccio - North American Elk, Olive Oil, Capers, Arugula

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

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

Gem Lettuce, Local Feta, Candied Pecans and Sherry Vinaigrette

Baby Cobb Salad - Build it with Regional Ingredients

French Bistro Salad w/Roasted Beets & Watermelon Radish

MAIN COURSE

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Grilled King Salmon, Roasted Peruvian Potatoes, Asparagus, Cherry & Saffron Jus

Herb Crusted Grilled Halibut, Wild Rice, Asparagus, Paprika Oil, Citrus Gel, Candied Lemon

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

DESSERT

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Huckleberry Crisp

WY Bourbon Chocolate Bread Pudding

Local - Indulge

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Handmade Elk Ravioli, Roasted Garlic Demi Sauce, Crispy Basil

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

Alaskan Halibut Crudo. Lemons, Olives, Fresh Herbs

Smoked Alaskan Salmon Cakes w/Chipotle Lime "Remoulade"

FIRST COURSE

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Beet & Arugula Salad w/Goat Cheese and Sherry Vinaigrette

Gem Lettuce, Local Feta, Candied Pecans and Sherry Vinaigrette

Baby Cobb Salad - Build it with Regional Ingredients

Caesar Wedge w/Parmesan Crisp and Prosciutto Bacon

MAIN COURSE

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North American Elk T-Bone, Wild Mushroom Risotto, Heirloom Baby Carrot, Flathead Lake Cherry and Espresso Chutney

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

Herb Crusted Grilled Halibut, Wild Rice, Asparagus, Paprika Oil, Citrus Gel, Candied Lemon

WY Hereford NY Strip Steak, Chimmichurri

DESSERT

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Huckleberry Crisp

Flourless Chocolate Torte

Chocolate Layer Cake

Local - BBQ

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

Pork Belly w/Huckleberry Jam (PB&J)

Calabrian Chili Crusted Bone Marrow w/Toasted Baguette

Fried Green Tomatoes w/Pimiento Cheese Crème, Chile Oil

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Gem Lettuce, Local Feta, Candied Pecans and Sherry Vinaigrette

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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BBQ Plate - St Louis Ribs, Pulled Pork, Macaroni and Cheese, Southern Green Beans

From The Grill #1 - Grilled Dry Aged Bison Ribeye, Grilled BBQ Airline Chicken Tobacco Onions, Hasselback Potatoes, Grilled Asparugus

BBQ Plate #2- St Louis Ribs, Smoked & Pulled Chicken w/Slider Rolls, Macaroni and Cheese, Southern Green Beans

From The Grill #2- Snake River American Wagyu NY Strip, Grilled Marinated Pheasant - Grilled Summer Veggies, Smoked Red Potatoes

DESSERT

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Huckleberry Crème Brule'

Utah Peach and Huckleberry Crisp

Bourbon Chocolate Bread Pudding

WY Whiskey & Chocolate Bread Pudding

Local

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

Pork Belly w/Huckleberry Jam (PB&J)

Handmade Elk Ravioli, Roasted Garlic Demi Sauce, Crispy Basil

Bison Canapés - Shaved Bison, Blue Cheese Mousse, Micro Green

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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Gem Lettuce, Local Feta, Candied Pecans and Sherry Vinaigrette

Baby Cobb Salad - Build it with Regional Ingredients

Beet & Arugula Salad w/Goat Cheese and Sherry Vinaigrette

Caesar Wedge w/Parmesan Crisp and Prosciutto Bacon

DESSERT

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Huckleberry & White Chocolate Creme Brulee

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Huckleberry Crisp w/freshly whipped dream

WY Bourbon Chocolate Bread Pudding

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Chef Dwayne's reviews

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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