Eat Dank Food.

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*As Seen On Food Network’s Chopped!* Dank (adj): a term used for something of High Quality I’m Chef Shelby Lewis and I started Eat Dank Food in 2014 as a way for me to share my love for intimate dining experiences tailored to foodies. I create each menu custom and no matter the occasion, know that it will be Dank! I primarily serve in Aspen & Vail, CO but travel throughout the CO Rockies. Originally from South Jersey, I grew up cooking and got the bug to cook for others on an Organic Winery & Farm in Healdsburg, CA at the age of 18. I then completed a Chef’s Apprenticeship in Vail, CO at the age of 19 and went on to work in Fine Dining Restaurants in San Francisco, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, and Vail. I have completed 2 whole animal butcher apprenticeships and have worked under James Beard & Michelin Star awarded Chefs. I have spent the majority of the past 13 years professionally cooking and never stop learning and creating. I enjoy using local ingredients whenever possible and have experience with a wide variety of different cuisines and dietary restrictions. I also offer wine and craft cocktail pairings and have a staff of Long-time Waitstaff Professionals to help create the experience that you're looking for. Now, let's Eat Dank Food!

Overview

Hired 21 times

Serves Aspen, CO

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10 employees

11 years in business

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Sun1:00 am - 11:59 pmMonClosed

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Sasha L.

Mar 29, 2022

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Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • French • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • American - casual • Barbecue • Nut allergies • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Drew S.

Mar 17, 2022

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Shelby knocked it out of the park! Food was amazing you could taste her passion for food in every dish can’t say enough good things about the whole experience. Any time we are in Colorado will make it a point to have another wonderful dinner.

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • American - casual • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Arden T.

Feb 15, 2022

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Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Steven S.

Sep 28, 2021

Shelby delivered an amazing food experience for myself and a group of friends who recently took a trip to the Denver area. Her food options are abundant and the items we selected for our private dinner were all incredible. She accommodated some special requests for dietary restrictions and those one off dishes were also presented and prepared at the same high quality as everything else. Shelby was very responsive and a pleasure to work with. The next time I am in Denver and am looking for a special event private dinner, Shelby and Eat Dank Food is the first place I will call.

Rob Y.

Sep 26, 2021

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Shelby was brilliant! Traveling across the country and renting a home for a week, site unseen was very stressful. We asked Shelby to come in and prepare a special meal. She was able to prepare an unforgettable meal with a third of our guests having different food restrictions. She brought everything with her, the area tends to be very limited. The table looked phenomenal and our guests couldn't stop raving about the food. Shelby will never be forgotten in our tales of Granby.

Details: Regular meal • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Mexican / Latin American • Gluten free or celiac • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Shelby Lewis

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What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to have an initial phone call or email to go over the overall vibe of the event. I ask if there are any dietary restrictions or special requests for the menu. I then send over at least 15 to 20 options within each Course Category tailored to the season and needs of my clients.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been working as Professional Fine Dining Chef in a multitude of capacities for the past 12 years. This includes Whole Animal Butcher Apprenticeships and hundreds of private events for the past 8 years since I have started Eat Dank Food.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I began cooking on an Organic Winery and Vineyard at the age of 18 and started my professional culinary apprenticeship at age 19 in Vail, CO helping to open a fine dining restaurant.