Chef Jason

Chef Jason Mitchell is a Jackson Hole-based private chef and culinary professional offering tailored in-home dinners, event catering, and multi-day engagements. Beyond private chef work, he hosts a Sunday radio show ("The Grand Table" on KHOL 89.1), writes about food, and teaches at the culinary level. The right fit is travelers in vacation rentals, private homes, or special-event hosts wanting a serious chef rather than catered drop-off. The wrong fit is anyone wanting standard restaurant dining; this is by-engagement private service.

What's actually offered

Private dinners in vacation rentals or private homes (chef arrives, cooks on-site, serves the meal, cleans up). Special-occasion meals (anniversaries, birthdays, milestone events). Multi-day engagements (chef on retainer for a multi-day stay, handling multiple meals). Wedding rehearsal and event catering. Cooking classes and demonstrations on request. Custom menu design per engagement; the menu reflects the host's preferences, dietary needs, and the season's available ingredients.

Why a private chef in Jackson Hole

Three reasons. First, dining-out cost. Jackson restaurant pricing for a multi-person group adds up; a private chef can run comparable or less per person while delivering more flexibility. Second, vacation rental fit. Vacation rentals with full kitchens are designed for in-home dining; a private chef leverages that better than ordering in. Third, dietary specifics. Custom menus handle allergies, restrictions, and preferences in ways restaurants can't always match.

How an engagement works

Reach out with the date, location, group size, and any specifics (dietary needs, occasion, budget). Chef Jason scopes a menu and quote. You confirm. He handles ingredient sourcing, cooking on-site, service, and cleanup. Multi-day engagements work as ongoing relationships across the trip. Pricing varies by engagement scope; in-home dinners typically scale with group size and menu complexity.

Where this gets tricky

Three honest tradeoffs. First, peak-season availability. Holiday weeks and summer peak fill ahead; book early. Second, requires kitchen access. Vacation rentals or private homes work; hotels generally don't. Third, this is private-chef pricing, not casual restaurant pricing. The math works for groups, special occasions, or multi-day setups; less for solo travelers or single-night trips.

Word to the wise

For multi-couple or multi-family vacation rental stays, plan one or two private-chef nights into the trip rather than every night. The private dinner becomes a special-night experience rather than the default dinner format, and it pairs well with the casual eat-in-or-walk-out flexibility for other nights. The chef can also do a cooking class one afternoon if your group is interested in the educational side.

Last word

For private-chef dinners, special-occasion meals, or multi-day culinary engagements in Jackson Hole, Chef Jason is one of the right calls. Best for vacation-rental and private-home hosts; book ahead in peak season.

FAQ

What kind of menus does he do?

Custom by engagement. Menus reflect host preferences, dietary needs, and seasonal availability.

Does he provide the food and cleanup?

Yes. Full service: ingredient sourcing, cooking on-site, service, and cleanup.

Are dietary restrictions accommodated?

Yes. Allergies, vegetarian/vegan, gluten-free, and other restrictions handled through custom menu design.

How early should I book?

For peak-season (Christmas, summer holidays, special weeks), several weeks to months ahead. Off-peak windows are more flexible.