Private Chef Tracy Hanson

With over 10 years of professional culinary experience, I specialize in crafting elevated fine dining, bespoke private events, and custom outdoor/glamping dining experiences. My background spans luxury resort hospitality at The Resort at Paws Up, high-volume VIP catering, and private estate service.

I focus on high-quality ingredients, refined American cuisine, and seamless guest service. Whether you are planning an intimate multi-course dinner, a private family gathering, or a specialized catered event, I tailor every menu to meet your exact tastes, preferences, and dietary needs. ServSafe certified with strict safety and hygiene standards.

For me, cooking is...

an opportunity to craft exceptional, tailored dining experiences that bring people together over great food.

I learned to cook at...

Luxury resort kitchens like The Resort at Paws Up, refining fine dining techniques, custom glamping menus, and private event service.

A cooking secret...

Respecting high-quality ingredients, mastering timing and temperature, and keeping a calm, organized workflow under pressure.

My menus

Sabor Tropical Feast

STARTER

All inclusive

Ceviche de Camarón Fresh shrimp cured in fresh lime and orange juice, tossed with diced red onion, ripe tomatoes, jalapeño, and fresh cilantro, finished with sliced avocado and served with house-made crispy plantain chips

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Ensalada de Mango y Pepino Sweet ripe mango chunks, crisp English cucumbers, and fresh citrus tossed over mixed baby greens with fresh lime juice, chili-lime salt, and torn mint leaves, dressed with a light citrus vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Churrasco Criollo con Chimichurri: Garlic-cumin-citrus marinated skirt steak with parsley-cilantro chimichurri, served alongside sweet fried plantains (maduros) and smoky charred elote ribs dusted with cotija and paprika

DESSERT

All inclusive

Tres Leches Tradicional Spongy butter cake soaked in a rich blend of three sweet milks, topped with velvety whipped vanilla cream, toasted cinnamon, and fresh seasonal berries

Big Sky Rancher’s Feast

STARTER

All inclusive

Flathead Valley Caprese

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Big Sky Garden Salad

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Montana Flame-Grilled Steak & Campfire Sides sweet fire-roasted corn on the cob, and smoke-kissed seasonal grilled vegetables

DESSERT

All inclusive

Bitterroot Wild Berry & Granola Cobbler

Aegean Feast

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Traditional Creamy Garlic Hummus with Fresh Crudité

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Authentic Horiatiki Village Salad

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Deconstructed Gyro Skewer Platter: Lemon-oregano garlic chicken & lamb skewers, garlic-dill tzatziki, tomato-cucumber relish, pickled onions, flatbread, Greek potatoes & grilled zucchini

DESSERT

All inclusive

Traditional Greek Baklava