Eat Dank Food.

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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 am based in Vail, CO but travel throughout the CO Rockies from Aspen to Breckenridge to Buena Vista. 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 16 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 Vail, CO

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10 employees

12 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Event type

Meal

Breakfast or brunch

Lunch

Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres

Dinner

Drinks and dessert

Dessert

Non-alcoholic drinks

Alcoholic drinks

Coffee or tea

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

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Lauren S.

Oct 20, 2025

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From Google

My event was flawless from inquiry to execution and each course was curated perfectly. Truly a memorable meal we will be talking about for years! Thank you!

Eat Dank Food.'s reply

Thank youu!!!

Sarah D.

Oct 19, 2025

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From Google

We hired Eat Dank Food for a private chef dinner and it was fantastic. Great communication and her menus were so fun to pick from! 5 Stars on the short rib.

Eat Dank Food.'s reply

Thank you Sarah!!

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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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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Leigh O.

Mar 12, 2021

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Details: Regular meal • 6 - 10 guests • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.) • Dessert • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • Cold beverages (non-alcoholic) • Italian • American - formal • American - casual • Nut allergies • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Shelby Lewis

FAQs

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.