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

Italian/Mediterranean - Exclusive

STARTER

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Handmade Lobster Ravioli, Vodka Sauce, Crispy Basil (Plated)

Burrata and Heirloom Tomato Caprese – Balsamic Syrup (vegetarian)

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

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

FIRST COURSE

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Seared Scallop, Micro Greens, Greek Vinaigrette, Feta

Grilled and Marinated Calamari Salad, White Balsamic Vinaigrette, Feta

French Bistro Salad w/Roasted Beets & Watermelon Radish - Accompanied by Seared Diver Scallop (vegetarian)

Utah Heirloom Beat Salad w/local Idaho Goat Cheese and Sherry Vinaigrette (vegetarian)

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

Herb Crusted Grilled Halibut, Citrus Gel, Candied Lemon

Beef Braciole, Parmesan Celeriac Fritter, Pancetta Brussels

DESSERT

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Flourless Chocolate Cake

Yuzu Panna cotta

Lemon and ginger crème brulé

Orange, Cinnamon Honey Panna Cotta

Wyoming Local

STARTER

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

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

Pork Belly w/Huckleberry Jam (PB&J)

Alaskan Halibut Crudo. Lemons, Olives, Fresh Herbs

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Baby Cobb Salad - Regional Ingredients

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

Caesar Wedge w/Parmesan Crisp and Prosciutto Bacon

Arugula with Montana Bacon Vinagrette, Avocado, Gulf Shrimp, Heirloom Tomato

MAIN COURSE

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

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

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

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

DESSERT

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Huckleberry Crème Brule'

Key Lime Cake

Strawberry Shortcake

Huckleberry Crisp with Local Ice Cream

Italian

STARTER

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Handmade Lobster Ravioli, Vodka Sauce, Crispy Basil - Teach as Class

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Caesar Wedge w/Parmesan Crisp and Prosciutto Bacon

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

Burrata and Heirloom Tomato Caprese, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Himalayan Salt, Pepper Melange, Balsamic Syrup

MAIN COURSE

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Beef or Bison Braciole, Chef’s Marinara, Roasted Broccolini, Hand Made Pasta

Chicken Parmesan, Fresh Pasta, Marinara, Broccolini

Wyoming Lasagna, Made with Bison and Elk

DESSERT

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Huckleberry Crème Brule'

Key Lime Cake

Huckleberry Crisp with Local Ice Cream

Bistro Style Tiramisu

NW Wyoming Fare

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

Smoked Rocky Mountain Fish and Cheese - Smoked Salmon and Trout, Regional Cheese, Artisan Mustard, Lavosh

Jackson WY Local (Bovine and Swine) Charcuterie Board, W/Artisan Mustard and Local Breads - Family Style

Spinach Artichoke Dip w/Pita Chips

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Beet & Arugula Salad w/Goat Cheese and Sherry Vinaigrette

Baby Cobb Salad - Regional Ingredients

Caesar Wedge w/Parmesan Crisp and Prosciutto Bacon

MAIN COURSE

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

Chicken Foresteire, Sautéed Chicken W/Wild Mushroom Demi, Raosted Garlic Mash, Roasted Heirloom

Grilled King Salmon, Potato Au Gratin, Asparagus

DESSERT

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Huckleberry Crème Brule'

Key Lime Cake

Flourless Chocolate Torte

Huckleberry Crisp with Whipped Cream

Seafood/Surprise - Indulge

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Alaskan Halibut Crudo. Lemons, Olives, Fresh Herbs

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

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

Seared Sea Scallops w/Raspberry Jus, Chive Oil

FIRST COURSE

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Beet & Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese (vegetarian)

Baby Cobb Salad - Regional Ingredients

Caesar Wedge w/Parmesan Crisp and Prosciutto Bacon

MAIN COURSE

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Grilled Herb Crusted Halibut, Citrus Gel, Wild Rice

Grilled King Salmon, Cherry Jus, Potato Au Gratin

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

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

DESSERT

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Huckleberry & White Chocolate Creme Brulee

Italian Lemon Cream Cake

Key Lime Cake

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Local - Indulge

STARTER

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

Burrata Caprese Salad (Regional Heirloom Tomatoes) (vegetarian)

Smoked Wings, Assortment of Sauces, Celery, Blue Cheese and Ranch

Summer Marinated Cucumber & Heirloom Tomato and Feta Salad (vegetarian)

FIRST COURSE

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French Bistro Salad w/Roasted Beets & Watermelon Radish - Accompanied by Seared Diver Scallop

Gem Lettuce w/Port Poached Pear, Local Feta, Candied Pecans and Sherry Vinaigrette (vegetarian)

Caesar Wedge w/Parmesan Crisp and Prosciutto Bacon

Toasted Farro and Butternut Squash Salad, Maple Vinaigrette (vegetarian)

MAIN COURSE

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

Grilled King Salmon, Peruvian Potato Au Gratin, Roasted Asparagus, Montana Flat Head Lake Cherry Jus

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

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

DESSERT

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Huckleberry & White Chocolate Creme Brulee

Bourbon & Chocolate Bread Pudding

Italian Lemon Cream Cake

Orange and Local Honey(Idaho) Panna Cotta

Local - Basic

STARTER

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Smoked Rocky Mountain Fish and Cheese Family Style - Smoked Salmon and Trout, Regional Cheese, Artisan Mustard, Lavosh

Jackson WY Local (Bovine and Swine) Charcuterie Board, W/Artisan Mustard and Local Breads - Family Style

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Baby Cobb Salad - Build it with Regional Ingredients - Family Style

Burrata and Heirloom Tomato Caprese, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Himalayan Salt, Pepper Melange, Balsamic Syrup - Sharable Board/Family Style

MAIN COURSE

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

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

Mountain Pheasant, wild mushroom risotto, roasted asparagus, huckleberry and chipotle demi

DESSERT

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Huckleberry Crème Brule'

Utah Peach and Huckleberry Crisp

Bourbon Chocolate Bread Pudding

Flourless Chocolate Torte

Mountain West Cuisine

STARTER

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

Pork Belly w/Huckleberry Jam (PB&J)

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

Alaskan Halibut Crudo. Lemons, Olives, Fresh Herbs

FIRST COURSE

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Caesar in Parmesan Bowl with Prosciutto

Beet & Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese (vegetarian)

Baby Cobb Salad - Regional Ingredients

Asian Bistro Salad with Roasted Beets and Watermelon Radish

MAIN COURSE

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

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

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

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

DESSERT

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Huckleberry Crisp with Whipped Cream

Flourless Chocolate Torte

Apple and WY Whiskey Bread Pudding

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Chef Dwayne's reviews

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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