I am a professional chef with experience in fine dining kitchens, guided by a strong farm-to-table philosophy. I believe that exceptional food begins with exceptional ingredients, and I prioritize sourcing fresh, seasonal products that allow each dish to express its natural character.

Through my travels and professional experiences, I have developed a passion for curating dining experiences that both comfort and surprise. I enjoy creating menus that feel thoughtful and balanced — where familiar flavors are elevated in unexpected ways, and new ingredients are introduced with intention and care.

At the heart of my cooking is the belief that few things are more meaningful than sharing a truly delicious meal with people you love. My goal is to bring that sense of connection, wonder, and genuine enjoyment to every plate, crafting experiences that leave a lasting impression long after the meal is over.

For me, cooking is...

Creativity. It is art as much as it is industry. It’s a way to express something and to share something. In the end, flavor is my focus.

I learned to cook at...

Restaurants in Utah Valley as well as cooking on my own. I am always reading and exploring and trying new things.

A cooking secret...

Focusing on details. Small, focused efforts can pay huge dividends in flavor. I look to elevate the things that I love about food in every dish.

My menus

Italian

STARTER

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Bread and butter service

Charcuterie board (+10pp)

FIRST COURSE

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Roasted golden beet, white balsamic, arugula, burrata

Caprese salad, heirloom tomato, fresh basil, mozzarella

Caesar salad

MAIN COURSE

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Gnocchi, green pea cream, braised short rib, roasted tomato

Lasagna - pasta, bechamel, sausage, ricotta, mozzarella, basil

Creamy rigatoni with braised beef, Parmesan

Shrimp scampi, linguine

Chicken Parmesan, linguine, marinara

Pasta with white wine fennel cream, mushroom or sausage, chili oil, Parmesan

Papardelle with lobster, lemon butter sauce

DESSERT

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Creme brûlée, seasonal fruit

Chocolate molten cake, vanilla ice cream, berries

Peach, rosemary honey ice cream, feulleitine

Pistachio pot de creme, candied orange peel, Irish creme

Tiramisu, seasonal fruit

Seasonal Tasting Menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Bread and butter

FIRST COURSE

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Bruleed pear, summer greens, herb bread crumb, lemon spice vinaigrette

Charred cauliflower, chili oil, green onion, lemongrass cream

Roasted golden beet, white balsamic, arugula, burrata

Caprese salad, heirloom tomato, fresh basil, mozzarella

Butternut pasta with white wine cream, mushroom or sausage, chili oil, Parmesan

Charred Napa cabbage, miso, pickled pear

Cajun shrimp, rice pilaf, blackened sauce, mirepoix saute

Scallops, vadouvan butter sauce, green peas

Creamy 3 cheese raviolo with roasted corn cream sauce, fresh tomato, basil

Peach, goat cheese, herb oil, greens

MAIN COURSE

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Bavette steak, golden potato, charred endive, chimichurri

Utah Filet, compound butter, creamy goat cheese whipped potatoes, asparagus

Salmon filet, herb beurre blanc, citrus rice, asparagus, chili crisp

Hazelnut crusted halibut, creamy couscous with za’atar, roasted squash, herb puree

Chicken breast, golden potatoes, apricot gastrique, seasonal vegetables with leek, roasted pine nuts

Cornish hen with sage butter, parsnips, herbed wild grains, roasted red pepper salsa, grilled lemon, aji verde

Trout, jasmine rice, sauteed greens, black and white butter sauce, scallion oil, roasted tomato

Rack of lamb, quinoa, baked grape, mint tzatziki, sauteed greens

DESSERT

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Almond pear tart, raspberry sorbet, vanilla mousse, olive oil

Apricot, rosemary honey ice cream, feulleitine

Black sesame and chocolate mocha chiffon cake

Creme brûlée, seasonal fruit

Maple pumpkin tart, salted pecan brittle

Orange blossom ricotta cheesecake, honey, berries

Pistachio pot de creme, candied orange peel, Irish creme

Russian honey cake, sweet cream, meringue, berries

Spiced pavlova, lemon supreme, whipped mascarpone, mint

Tiramisu

Japanese/Sushi

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

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Pork gyoza, dipping sauce

Tempura shrimp, yum yum sauce

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Assorted sushi rolls, salmon, tuna, eel with sauces, wasabi, soy sauce

DESSERT

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Black sesame and chocolate mocha chiffon cake

Lemon verbena sweet cream, caramelized sweet potato w/thyme, buckwheat crumble

Orange blossom ricotta cheesecake, honey, berries

Ube meringue, strawberry mousse, roasted nuts

Gourmet Tasting Menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Bread and butter service

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Caprese salad, heirloom tomato, fresh basil, mozzarella

Peach, goat cheese, herb oil, greens

Bruleed pear, summer greens, herb bread crumb, lemon spice vinaigrette

Roasted golden beet, white balsamic, arugula, burrata

Charred Napa cabbage, miso, pickled pear

Creamy 3 cheese raviolo with roasted corn cream sauce, fresh tomato, basil

Butternut pasta with white wine cream, mushroom or sausage, chili oil, Parmesan

Scallops, vadouvan butter sauce, green peas

Charred cauliflower, chili oil, green onion, lemongrass cream

Ahi poke tostada

Coconut shrimp, pina sauce

Cajun shrimp, rice pilaf, blackened sauce, mirepoix saute

MAIN COURSE

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Gnocchi, green pea cream, braised short rib, roasted tomato

Utah Filet, compound butter, creamy goat cheese whipped potatoes, asparagus

Bavette steak, golden potato, charred endive, chimichurri

Zabuton steak, summer squash, cauliflower puree, mushroom sauce

Salmon filet, herb beurre blanc, citrus rice, asparagus, chili crisp

Hazelnut crusted halibut, creamy couscous with za’atar, roasted squash, herb puree

Rack of lamb, quinoa, baked grape, mint tzatziki, sauteed greens

Bison steak, creamy couscous, blistered peppers, chipotle salsa, puffed quinoa gremolata

Chicken breast, golden potatoes, apricot gastrique, seasonal vegetables with leek, roasted pine nuts

Cornish hen with sage butter, parsnips, herbed wild grains, roasted red pepper salsa, grilled lemon, aji verde

Trout, jasmine rice, sauteed greens, black and white butter sauce, scallion oil, roasted tomato

New York strip, peppercorn sauce, turnip, red potato

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Almond pear tart, raspberry sorbet, vanilla mousse, olive oil

Black sesame and mocha chiffon cake

Chocolate molten cake, vanilla ice cream, berries

Apricot, rosemary honey ice cream, feulleitine

Creme brûlée, seasonal fruit

Maple pumpkin tart, salted pecan brittle

Orange blossom ricotta cheesecake, honey, berries

Pistachio pot de creme, candied orange peel, Irish creme

Spiced pavlova, berries, lemon supreme, whipped mascarpone, mint

Russian honey cake, sweet cream, meringue, berries

Tiramisu, seasonal fruit

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Chef Evan's reviews

4.65

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50 services

Outstanding! Would use this service again!

Chef Evan is amazing. His food is so tasty, creative, and perfectly portioned. He does all the work while you get to sit and enjoy! You can tell he puts a lot of pride in all his dishes. Thank you chef!

Fantastic!

Prepared a great dinner for my wife’s birthday. Showed up on time, communicated well, everything tasted great, and cleaned up. I recommend chef Evan for any special occasion.

We really enjoyed our meal with Evan. The food and presentation were wonderful. Great, unique options that everyone enjoyed. Evan was also able to accommodate some dietary considerations of the group, which we appreciated. We would definitely welcome another opportunity for a meal from Evan if we are back in the area!

We truly had the most wonderful experience! Evan was absolutely amazing, so kind, personable, and fun to talk with. He took the time to explain everything, made us laugh, and made the whole evening feel extra special. The food was incredible, every bite was delicious! We’ve never done anything like this before, and it completely exceeded our expectations. We felt so spoiled and already can’t wait to do it again!

Everything was well presented and delicious. We will definitely be using Chef Evan again. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This service was amazing. I love how you can input your desires and multiple chefs reach out with menus and pricing so that you can choose what works best for you/your group. Our experience was wonderful and I'd recommend Take A Chef and Chef Evan Thieme to anyone!