Nourishing with nature

Personal chef services in Reno, Lake Tahoe, Truckee, and beyond.

Inviting a personal chef into your home transforms a meal into a meaningful experience. Whether you’re celebrating something special or simply gathering together, Chef Katie will create the menu and atmosphere you envision. Thoughtfully prepared dishes allow you to slow down and connect with the land, your friends, and the people you love.

Flavors as striking as the Sierras

Chef Katie is a biologist-turned-chef with a deep respect for seasonal ingredients and local food systems. She creates dishes at their natural peak, sourced locally and foraged whenever possible, to bring the rhythm of the landscape directly to your table.

With extensive knowledge of the area’s best hiking trails, bike routes, ski lines, climbing spots, and hidden gems, she offers more than a meal and wants to help you experience the place fully. Whether you’ve spent the day on the mountain or are planning tomorrow’s adventure, her warm, attentive presence and insider insight add depth to your experience. The result is food that feels personal, beautifully prepared, and deeply connected to the moment and environment you are in.

Sample Menus

Signature Offerings

  • Private, In-Home Dining
  • Wine Pairing
  • Vacation Provisioning & First Night Meals
  • Meal Prep
  • Cannabis/THC Infused Dinner Party
  • Camp Chef
  • Outdoor Gatherings & Picnics
  • Cooking Lessons
  • Foraged Meal Experiences
  • Retreats & Events
  • Elopement/Micro-Weddings
  • Massage Workshop and Dinner
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Gathered around our table

A few of the wonderful, local businesses, non-profits, and farmers I source from, volunteer for, and partner with.

Well fed. Well remembered.

Hear how my meals create space for connection, meaningful celebration, and flavors that linger long after the table is cleared.

“Katie made my birthday unforgettable! She came to our cabin and prepared a Sierra Supper that exceeded every expectation. Everything was prompt, organized, engaging, and absolutely delicious. I gave her one request, and she turned it into the most creative, beautifully executed multi-course meal. Every dish was thoughtful and full of flavor. She made the entire evening feel effortless and so special. I would book her again in a heartbeat!”
-Samantha

"Chef Katie was worth every single dollar. She made our plates individualized and thoughtful. She explained where each product came from and exactly what was in every meal. She was the chef, the server, and the busser- even went above and beyond and even packaged our left overs and cleaned up after our meal. The kitchen was spotless. Would 100% recommend her for any event!!!"
-Shelby

"I hired Katie for a private anniversary dinner, and it felt like stepping into our own world for the evening. The food was intimate and deeply seasonal with every course unfolding slowly and thoughtfully. She paid attention to the smallest details, from the pacing to the cozy candle lit ambiance to the way each dish built on the last. It felt personal and not performative. By the end of the night, my husband and I were nourished, connected, and completely present with each other." - Sarina Bailey

"Katie was very cool, came in organized and dealt with a large group of guys and loud music. She was incredibly professional and made the night amazing. Food matched her vibes, very tasty and unique while also filling meal." -Shivam