Chef Luke Johnson

Chef At Home in Indian Hills

Growing up, my passion for cooking started in the kitchen with my dad and reignited at 18 when I left the corporate food scene to dive into the world of healthy, functional eating. I'm a self-taught chef who's picked up tricks and techniques from a variety of kitchen roles, blending them into my own innovative style. I love mixing up different cuisines and breaking the rules to create something fresh and exciting. For me, cooking is more than just making meals; it's about creating unforgettable experiences and proving that food really can be the best medicine.

For me, cooking is...

a way to get lost in something I love- to tell a story of the ingredients and the people who created them- to create an unforgettable experience

I learned to cook at...

a very young age, never having gone through formal education, I let my experience in the field and my knowledge from my mentors shine through

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is always adding a dash of unexpected spice, blend of cuisines or wild ingredient, making every dish uniquely mine.

My menus

Japanese Fusion 'Ultimate Experience'

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All inclusive

Seared scallop with a Japanese cucumber salad and mustard microgreens

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Crispy Pork Belly Bao Bun with garlic hoisin, pickled veggie slaw, and crispy onions

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Lobster Ramen in a mushroom seafood broth, grilled veggies and a soft boiled egg

Miso glazed seared sea bass with a mushroom broth, and miso butter poached veggies

Hoisin charred steak and noodle bowl with soy marinated mushrooms, wasabi creme, and a veggie skewer

DESSERT

All inclusive

Matcha swiss roll with toasted hazelnuts and ‘matcha latte’ creme anglaise

Japanese Fusion

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Miso soup shooter with crispy seaweed chips and braised tempeh

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Crispy rice with tuna poke, ginger carrot glaze, furikake, and microgreens

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

KFC- Korean fried chicken tossed in a sweet and tangy korean bbq with chopped peanuts and scallions- egg fried rice and stir fried veggies

Teriyaki noodle bowl with choice of pan seared salmon or chicken, udon noodles and teriyaki glazed veggies

DESSERT

All inclusive

Green Tea tiramisu with coconut caramel mascarpone and white chocolate

The 'Exclusive Experience'

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Colorado raised striped bass ceviche with fried plantains, chimichurri and microgreen slaw

FIRST COURSE

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Spatzle mac n cheese with prosciutto and braised mushrooms

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pan seared duck breast with blackberry gastrique over saffron risotto and sauteed arugula with white balsamic glaze

Locally Raised Dry Aged New York Strip w/ parmesan risotto and sauteed mushrooms w/ arugula

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Triple chocolate trifle with dark chocolate mousse, chocolate cake and chocolate whiskey whipped cream

Chocolate dipped cheesecake with strawberry coulis and chocolate dipped strawberries

Indulgent Favorites

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Caramelized Onion and Gruyere puff pastry bite with wine reduction

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Lobster mac n cheese with 6 cheeses and a crispy topping

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Grilled New York Strip with parmesan polenta and grilled asparagus

DESSERT

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Brown butter chocolate cookie with house made ice cream

Seafood Feast

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Seared scallop ‘shooter’ with a chowder cream sauce

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Family style mussels feast- in a white wine reduction with lemon, garlic and fresh herbs

Smoked salmon fish cake with over a microgreen salad and topped with a roasted red pepper dill cream sauce

Mini shrimp tacos- charred marinated shrimp, red cabbage and pickled carrot slaw, cilantro lime crema, house made 50/50 tortillas

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Frutti di mare- house made pasta, spicy fennel and pork chorizo red sauce, chef’s choice of assorted seafood, topped with loads of parmesan

Pan seared salmon over a dill risotto and chef’s choice assorted veggies

DESSERT

All inclusive

Sea Salt caramel mousse trifle with vanilla sponge cake

Italian Exclusives

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Burrata with dill infused white balsamic, roasted bruschetta and grilled crostinis

FIRST COURSE

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Seasonal arancini with accompanying dipping sauce- ask for this month's flavor or if you have any special requests!

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Lobster ravioli with saffron veggie broth and basil cream, assorted grilled veggies

Bistecca Alla Fiorentina served family style with eggplant parmigiana fritters, and sauteed arugula and cannellini beans

DESSERT

All inclusive

Seasonally rotating panna cotta- ask for the flavor of the month (can also accommodate special requests)

Italian Feast

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Bruschetta al Pomodoro with grilled crostinis

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Gnocchi ‘mac n cheese’ with 4 cheese alfredo and basil microgreens

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Chicken parmigiana with spaghetti al pomodoro

DESSERT

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Classic tiramisu with fresh berries & shaved dark chocolate

Colorado Exclusive Dining Experience

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Colorado Crudo - Locally raised striped bass, zucchini, candied clementine, herb infused EVOO

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Pork Belly ‘BLT’- Local pork, arugula micros, tomato jam aioli, blueberry and roasted pueblo chile glaze

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Locally Raised Dry Aged New York Strip w/ parmesan risotto and sauteed mushrooms w/ arugula

DESSERT

All inclusive

Seasonal Mille Feuille with CO grown fruit, dark chocolate and creme anglaise

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Chef Luke's reviews

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18 services

I can't say enough good things about our experience with Chef Luke who made our corporate event unforgettable! From start to finish, Luke showcased not only incredible culinary talent but also an exceptional ability to connect with our larger group. The menu perfectly suited to our tastes and preferences. Each dish was a work of art, beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. You could taste the passion and attention to detail in every bite! Highly recommend Luke!

Chef Luke was incredible- prepared a beautiful four course meal for our family of 5 to celebrate a 50th birthday. Was very communicative ahead of time so there were no surprises, everything was prepared on time, tasty, and overall left a great impression on us

My extended family loves healthy food, well prepared and beautifully served. We enjoyed chatting about cooking with Chef Luke as he prepared our meals. His dinner provided a special experience for our 3 generation family. Food for the mind, soul, and stomach, served in the comfort of our own home, which is important when you have small children. Chef Luke, thank you for enabling this special family experience!