Chef Saffron's Holiday Menu Samples

A warm, restorative Colorado winter meal designed for guests coming in from the mountain. All dishes are prepared in home and served family style or plated depending on your preference.

 
Warming Welcome Cocktail Hour

Signature Cocktail
A custom crafted seasonal drink such as
Hot Spiced Pear Bourbon
Cranberry Thyme Spritz
Mulled Wine Toddy
Blood Orange Champagne Warmer

Warming Bite
Mini Gruyère and Caramelized Onion Tartlets
Duck Confit Crostini with Charred Scallion
Roasted Mushroom Toast with Herbed Cream

 
Main Courses

Colorado Duck Green Chili Cassoulet
Slow braised duck folded into white beans simmered with fire roasted Hatch green chiles, tomatillos, charred onions, and herbs. Finished with a golden breadcrumb crust and fresh herbs. A Colorado inspired take on the classic French winter dish.

or

Bison Red Chili with Heirloom Beans
Rich, smoky, deeply warming. Slow simmered Colorado bison with heirloom beans, roasted tomatoes, ancho and guajillo chiles, and a hint of dark chocolate for depth.

 
Bread Course

Rosemary Brown Butter Cornbread
Served warm with rosemary honey butter

 
Vegetable Sides

Maple Glazed Winter Carrots with Pistachio Gremolata

Warm Kale and Citrus Salad with Shaved Fennel and Parmesan

Haricots Verts with Garlic, Lemon, and Toasted Almonds

 
Dessert
Hot Chocolate Pot de Crème
Silky, rich, and decadent
Served warm with vanilla bean or peppermint cream

A French inspired celebration of winter decadence

A multi course tasting menu designed for New Year’s Eve or holiday fine dining.
Featuring premium ingredients such as caviar, truffles, lobster, foie gras, and seasonal winter produce prepared with modern French technique.

 
Amuse Bouche
Champagne Sabayon Oyster
Fresh oyster topped with warm Champagne sabayon with citrus and chive oil

or

Caviar Cloud Egg
Whipped egg custard in the shell with crème fraîche and osetra caviar

 
First Course
Foie Gras Torchon with Sauternes Gelée
Served with brioche toast, black pepper honey, and preserved figs

or

King Crab Salad with Citrus and Fennel
Chilled king crab with grapefruit, shaved fennel, and fines herbes

 
Second Course
Butter Poached Lobster
Served with vanilla scented parsnip purée, fennel pollen, and tarragon butter

or

Scallop Crudo
Shaved scallops with yuzu, pickled shallot, trout roe, and chive

 
Third Course
Black Truffle Velouté
Silky truffle soup poured tableside over parmesan espuma and brioche crumbs

or

Aged Comté and Leek Tart
Caramelized leeks, aged comté, and delicate micro herbs

 
Fourth Course
Duck à l’Orange Reimagined
Crisped duck breast with orange gastrique, warm fennel and endive, and black pepper caramel

or

Wagyu Striploin with Winter Truffle Jus
Wagyu striploin with truffle pomme purée, glazed pearl onions, and thyme jus

 
Fifth Course
Cheese Course
A curated trio of holiday cheeses
Comté Reserve
Saint André
Bleu d Auvergne
Served with walnut bread, honeycomb, and poached pear

 
Dessert
Dark Chocolate Marquise
Cognac cream, gold leaf, and cocoa nib

or

Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée
Winter citrus and candied peel

 
Petit Fours
Salted caramel truffles
Macaron assortment
Candied rosemary almonds

 
Optional Luxury Enhancements
Truffle supplement shaved tableside
Caviar service
Champagne pairing
Seafood tower addition
Foie gras upgrade
Late night sweet station

For Aspen, Snowmass, and Denver
A complete in home culinary service designed for guests who want seamless, restaurant level dining throughout the day.

This full day package includes a bespoke breakfast or brunch, an afternoon indulgence, and an elevated multi course dinner. All menus are crafted with premium seasonal ingredients and French inspired Colorado technique.

 
Morning Experience
Choose one brunch

Alpine Brunch
Crème fraîche soft scrambled eggs
Smoked salmon with capers and citrus
Herbed chicken sausage or thick cut bacon
Duck fat breakfast potatoes
Seasonal fruit with honey yogurt
Fresh pastries or sourdough with cultured butter

French Winter Brunch
Croque madame bake with gruyère
Beet cured salmon with crème fraîche
Haricots verts with toasted almonds
Winter citrus and greens
Chocolate brioche with vanilla butter

Light Wellness Brunch
Herb omelets made to order
Avocado toast with chili and lemon
Fresh green juice
Chia pudding with winter fruit
Roasted sweet potatoes with tahini

 
Afternoon Indulgence
One light bite prepared fresh for après ski
French onion tartlets
Seasonal soup shooters
Charcuterie or cheese board
Warm spiced nuts
Fresh baked cookies or citrus loaf

 
Evening Dinner
Choose one dinner style

Après Ski Feast
Signature warming cocktail and small bite
Colorado duck green chili or bison red chili
Rosemary brown butter cornbread
Choice of one elevated vegetable side
Hot chocolate pot de crème

French Alpine Dinner
Starter
Leek and potato velouté or winter citrus salad
Main
Coq au vin with mushrooms and pearl onions
or
Seared trout with beurre blanc and roasted fennel
Sides
Truffle pommes purée
Haricots verts with lemon almond
Dessert
Tart Tatin with crème fraîche

Modern Colorado Luxury Dinner
Starter
Beet carpaccio with goat cheese mousse
or
Comté and caramelized onion tart
Main
Herb crusted beef tenderloin with red wine jus
or
Pan roasted duck breast with cherry and thyme
Sides
Pistachio gremolata carrots
Duck fat fingerling potatoes
Dessert
Dark chocolate marquise or brûléed citrus panna cotta

 
Full Day Experience Includes
Custom menu design
Ingredient sourcing
Service
Light cleanup
One or two chef options depending on group size