If you're looking for top-notch barbeque, you've found it! Hogwood provides the absolute best BBQ…read morein the Crested Butte area / the Gunnison Valley. Whether you're needing catering for a wedding or event, or just an evening cookout with friends and family, Hogwood has you covered with the classics. Their smoked meats are full of so much flavor, and their sides are mouth-watering! Every single thing on the menu is so tasty. My favorites are the kale slaw, pickled cucumbers, and the charcuterie spreads. The pretzel bites are always a crowd favorite! Hogwood does an amazing job every time I've had the opportunity to enjoy their meals. The chefs are kind, easy to work with, and caring. They always provide a quality experience and a yummy spread. Highly recommend, and always order more than you think you need because the leftovers are fantastic too!

We had Hogwood BBQ today at a wedding reception and it was most excellent. The brisket was super…read moretender. We look forward to visiting the restaurant when back in CB.

If we could give more stars, we would! Chef Sarah was amazing! We would not have trusted our…read morefamily's important celebration to anyone else. We had clear communication, creative ideas, and lots of fun putting together a special menu with Chef Sarah several months in advance. (Make sure you book her early as she books out!) Day of our celebration, she and Leah moved with efficiency, care, and lots of thought. They were a delight to have and the meal was superb. We recommend her peanut satay, eggplant, and beef tenderloin. Additionally, we are already making plans for next ski season and will be sure to include Chef Sarah and Leah!

Owner and Chef Sarah Mendell of Flourish, Food to Thrive on, came highly recommended to me for a…read moredinner party I was organizing in Aspen. And wow did she deliver! She was beyond accommodating with my budget and preferences, extremely professional, super helpful on the night of the event, and on top of it all the food was delicious and the servings were generous! We will definitely use her again next time we are in Aspen!

Megan and her team did the most fantastic job catering and serving for my Mom's big birthday party…read moreat the house. They arrived on time, were very professional and cleaned up afterward too. The food was fabulous- lamb chops were delicious and our guests devoured the salmon. We'll definitely use her again and give her the highest recommendation! Thanks so much for making the party so easy and delightful for all of us!

Megan's food was a highlight of a high-end, blind-tasting competition. The menu was designed to…read morecompliment Cabs and Bordeaux for about 30 people. Every item on the menu was a hit: Ossobuco Tacos with Blood Orange Gremolata, Ahi Sliders with Fennel Pollen and Aioli, Filet Mignon Bites, Lobster and Black Truffle Grilled Cheese, to name a few. Megan ran the kitchen at the host's home, prepping the day before and the day of the event. She brought attentive and attractive staff to pour wine, serve food and clean up afterward. She was completely prepared, cool, and pleasant, as were her staff. Every bite of every dish was perfectly executed as envisioned. All night long, everyone was saying 'oh my god, did you taste this, did you taste that...' And this crowd knew about food and wine People are still talking about the food at that party. I don't know how many people asked me for her contact info for their next event.

Holy moly melted matzo balls, these folks are on point…read more I have bartended and served at many weddings spanning the better part of a decade. As an employee of the Harvard Club in Boston (yeah the club is in Boston not Cambridge- weird I know) and Guastavino's in Manhattan, I've learned that 90% or more of what wedding guests are served is commercially prepared frozen food. Backcountry Catering proved to me there's a better way. Last week I got the chance to meet the proprietors of Backcountry Catering, Stef and Jeff, at their commercial kitchen in Norwood and prep for a party of 200 guests. Sure mashing potatoes isn't a glamorous job, but watching these masters at work was a sight to behold. What stood out to me the most was witnessing them painstakingly prep everything from chives to grilling the mains for days on end. While their own wedding is just weeks away they treated this event as if it was their own; putting their own needs on the back burner. When we finally did break for dinner at 9:30 pm, my taste buds were treated to ravioli served with a sage brown butter sauce that was to die for. Each station is held to a higher standard in the kitchen than I have ever witnessed in any commercial kitchen. Germaphobes rejoice, they are as particular as you! Their mobile kitchen is awe-inspiring- including a wood-fired Chicago brick pizza oven, an Ole Hickory CTO smoker, two commercial deep fryers, a 36-inch flat top griddle, a 24-inch charbroiler, a 6 burner stove and oven, and a customizable 50-inch full digital display. As a perpetually hungry person, I've seen a lot of food trucks and mobile kitchens over the years- none of them hold a candle to this bad boy. Chef Jeff has also won the title of Telluride's Top Chef four years in a row. I think it's safe to say you need to look no further than Backcountry catering for your next event.

Chef Lucas, his wife Chrissy and their team prepared not only some of the most delicious food I…read morehave ever eaten but also curated an entire culinary experience for our small wedding dinner (12 guests) we will never forget! Everyone, which included some very particular guests ranging in ages from 2 years old to 72 years old, was blown away by the delicious six course meal. The food included the perfect balance between fine dining with exquisite skill and high quality ingredients in yet an approachable way to satisfy our diverse group of eaters (some city folks who have traveled the world to children who rarely stray from their food comfort zone). Prior to the meal, Chef Lucas and Chrissy were incredibly accommodating and responsive during the planning stages with such compassion that totally eased the nerves of this anxious bride, planning a wedding from afar. Chef Lucas guided me through the menu options offering professional insight as well as adaptations to my requests. Lastly and most importantly, the entire evening I felt like we were treated with such care as if we were a part of the Luca's Ravioli family. Lucas and Chrissy went above and beyond with their kindness, conversations, flexibility and light hearted sense of humor that truly made the night (+ EVEN shared some of his 100 year old sourdough starter with my mother-in-law and gave my sister-in-law an early ride home with her two year old). We did not have any other "entertainment" for our intimate wedding other than the quick ceremony and dinner; and if I could go back, I wouldn't change a single thing. It was perfect beyond my notoriously high expectations. At the end of the evening, we were left glowing, with hearts and stomachs the most satisfyingly full. I am getting emotional with a big smile on my face even just thinking about it while writing this review. Thank you so very much Lucas and Chrissy! *photos by Paige Weber...another EXCEPTIONAL professional in the wedding industry* (https://www.paigeweberphotography.com/)

Chef Luca's energy is injected into his food! You can taste the care, love, and passion each dish…read moreis made with. From the mouthwatering desserts to the savory pasta. Cannot remember the last time I ate anything with so much flavor.

Dave was extremely professional. His menu was creative, visually stimulating and amazing on the…read moretaste buds. Our family of seven thoroughly enjoyed the food presentation which was well thought out and different from anything we have experienced in a restaurant before. His server, Felecia was timely in serving the food, gathering up plates and bringing the next course. Both were polite and kind through the whole meal experience and we agree that if Yelp allowed a five star Michelin rating we would certainly give Mountain Top Catering just that! Promise you won't be disappointed!

We can't say enough great things about Mountain Top Catering with Chef David! We had the privilege…read moreof two evenings and both nights were superb. We had great communication with recommended menu options and Chef had no hesitation with making a few changes for dietary requirements. Chef was very knowledgeable, professional, personable and an expert at his craft! Helping our meals with prep and service was Felicia and she is fantastic! From booking, to confirming, to payments, this was a first class experience.

Chef Eliza prepared an incredible meal for my boyfriend's birthday at our Airbnb in Telluride. From…read morethe first coordination e-mail to the next day Duck Bao bun leftovers, every moment working with Eliza was a delight. She was easy to communicate with, her menu options were all so appetizing it was hard to choose and she was fun to chat with as we dug into an amazing charcuterie board and watched her work her magic in our kitchen. My boyfriend still talks abut the Bison short ribs and we all were mesmerized by the lavender ice cream and pear and apple crisp. It was our pleasure to get to know Eliza and get to taste her incredible food. We only wish we lived in Telluride so we could work with her more often!

I can't express enough gratitude and appreciation for Chef Eliza. I was planning for a dinner in…read moreTelluride from California. I reached out to several caterers, but quickly realized that Telluride Catering by Chef Eliza was the way to go. Chef Eliza was so responsive, knowledgeable, helpful and very professional from the get go. She made the planning process super easy. The food was amazing, looked gorgeous and tasted even better. The intimate ambience of the restaurant interior was perfect. The bar staff was phenomenal. My guests couldn't stop raving about the food and drinks. I felt bad for taking credit for such an incredible evening because it was all because of Eliza.

Marisol and her team absolutely made our wedding! I couldn't have imagined our big day without…read morethem. Their team was so easy to work with and the food is incredible. I'm highly sensitive to gluten and they were able to craft a menu that was absolutely delicious (tons of baked desserts included).

From the owner: We are a from scratch, field to table, whole event catering service. Forage Sisters is owned and…read moreoperated by two lady-farmer-chefs who grow and source the finest ingredients to prepare thoughtful, local and delicious fare for every event. Each meal for all of the events we create is guided by the seasons and the land. In addition to being a true farm to table catering outfit, we specialize in asados or open fire cooking. We have a wide range of styles of cooking we do for events, but cooking all day over an open fire pit is our favorite. We primarily do events in Western Colorado (Aspen, Telluride, Ouray, Ridgway, Carbondale, Paonia, etc.) but often travel farther (Boulder, Steamboat Springs, Denver) and even out of state for special requests. Please visit our website and fill out our intake form if you would like to book an event! Thanks.

What an amazing chef. I have had the pleasure of working with Michael over the years, and have…read moreenjoyed many of his creations. So happy to hear you are starting your own business.

I've called twice to a phone that hasn't been set up for Voice Mail. Are you still in business?…read moreThese reviews are from 9 and 10 years ago. Nice website, though. I need to hear from you on Thursday the 25th or Friday the 26th of June. Marlane Miller 972 679 4098

If you are looking to put together a good dinner yourself, this is where you need to go to get your…read moreprotein or any obscure ingredients. The dry aged tenderloin is amazing. Yes, they're expensive ($32/lb) but damn it they're dry aged and they're good ($16 per person for an 8 oz. fillet ain't too bad). Service wise, they're very accommodating w/ odd requests for random cooking items like ham hocks and what not. If they don't have it up front, just ask and they'll go look in the back. It's cheaper than the Butcher Block in Aspen and I always was treated well in there. Plus it's in the good City Market's stip mall so it makes putting together a good meal convenient.

Chris and the gang know their game when it comes to specialty foods. I trust this team of…read morefriendly, knowledgeable foodies!!