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
  • 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
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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.

“We booked Katie for a small celebratory dinner, and it was one of the best decisions we made. She listened carefully to what we wanted and built a menu that felt personal and rooted in place. Her cooking and flavors were bright, balanced, and satisfying without being heavy. She moved through the kitchen with purpose and warmth. By the end of the night, it felt like we’d known her for years.”
-Kassandra Lisenbee

"After a long day of skiing, coming home to Katie’s cooking was unreal. The house smelled incredible, and there was a hearty and healthy dinner waiting for us, which is exactly what you want after being outside all day. She understands mountain hunger in the best way: generous portions, bold flavors, and food that restores you without weighing you down. We ate, laughed, exchanged stories, and went to bed completely satisfied." 
-Abby Catsam

"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