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About
Here at Alpine Thyme Dining, I focus on creating and executing custom menus for your event through my creative passion for using locally and sustainably sourced, in season ingredients. No two events are alike, so why should your food be? I can accommodate any dietary restriction or preference and cultivate your menu to your specifications. I’ve been in food for my whole life - it is my passion and it is my pleasure to help you share your memories with your loved ones, seated around a table with some delicious and beautiful food! I can do anything from small dinners to 200 person weddings, as well as small group cooking lessons and meal prep.
Overview
Hired 5 times
Serves Johnstown, CO
Background checked
1 employee
1 year in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon4:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Beverly G.
Jul 28, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Dylan called to talk after I expressed interest. I told him my vision of a luncheon for 50 people for our 50th wedding anniversary. He clarified by giving me ideas about types of cuisine. I liked his description of Mediterranean. He took notes and met everyone of my wishes with better than I could imagine. He was prompt, direct, clear and true to his word. The food was fresh, delicious, plentiful and beautiful. He would be a great personalchef for a weekend in the mountains.
Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Lunch • American - casual • Barbecue • Asian • Mediterranean or Middle Eastern • Buffet • Yes, full service • Community center • Yes, full kitchen • 50 - 59 guests • I'm flexible
Wedding and Event Catering
Melody M.
Jun 22, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Hired him for a dinner party for eight guests and honestly couldn’t be more impressed. He showed up on time, got straight to work, and you’d never have known a full dinner was being prepared — just quiet, calm professionalism the whole time.
The menu was a pork tenderloin with a peach bourbon glaze over a citrus fennel salad. It sounds fancy on paper and it absolutely delivered on the plate. The glaze had this great depth to it, sweet but not cloying, with just enough of the bourbon coming through. The salad was the right call to pair with it, bright and fresh, cutting the richness perfectly. Every guest commented on the meal.
Pricing was fair and straightforward, no surprises. He was easy to communicate with leading up to the event and just as easy to work with in person. And this is the part that genuinely impressed me: he left my kitchen cleaner than it was before he got there. That’s not a small thing when you’re hosting and already running in ten directions.
Would hire again without hesitation and recommend him to anyone looking for a private chef. Whether it’s a dinner party or a special occasion, he’s the real deal.
Details: Regular meal • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Southern • French • I'm flexible • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Ashley M.
2 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
Dylan was wonderful to work with, he customized a delicious and filling family style meal. He listened to our requests and needs and made my husband’s favorite dessert. He was professional and brought everything needed. When he left there was not a dish in sight.
Will use Dylan again soon
Details: My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Kelsey D.
Oct 19, 2025
Chef Dylan brings 110% to not only his cooking, but the whole experience! I hired him for my baby shower, and he was amazing from menu creation to execution during the event. He listened to my ideas and elevated them. Many guests commented on how amazing the food looked and tasted! Will definitely be hiring Alpine Thyme Dining again and again!
DAVID B.
Dec 17, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Dylan made the cooking classy a fun and easy holiday party!
Details: 3 - 5 people • I'm flexible • I'm flexible • No dietary restrictions • Adult (over 18) • Beginner • My home, venue, etc.
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Dylan Churchill
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I can work with any sized budget and all fees and taxes are included in my final pricing.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have worked in kitchens all my life with a multitude of cuisines. In the kitchen, experience and learning on the job is better than any formal training.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I’ve worked in kitchens my whole life, and started helping a good friend with his private chef business a few times. I felt that I could do well with it, so I gave it a shot.
