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About the Mountain Chef
the Mountain Chef brings caterer services to weddings across Aspen, Vail and the Colorado Rockies, working from Steamboat Springs. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Flying Diamond Ranch Weddings & Events and Catamount Lake House. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding caterer in Aspen
How much does wedding catering cost in Aspen?
Catering in Aspen typically runs $40–$120 per guest depending on service style — buffet and stations at the lower range, plated service higher. Confirm what staffing, rentals, and service fees are included; the per-plate number rarely tells the whole story.
How does Lazo rank wedding caterers in Aspen?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near the Mountain Chef
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Flying Diamond Ranch Weddings & Events | 2.8 mi |
| Catamount Lake House | 3.7 mi |
| Champagne Mountain Events | 4.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from the Mountain Chef to each venue listed on Lazo.
Aspen weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, June, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35° | 9° | 11% | 4:28 PM | 5:08 PM |
| Feb | 38° | 12° | 11% | 5:07 PM | 5:44 PM |
| Mar | 46° | 21° | 13% | 6:39 PM | 7:14 PM |
| Apr | 55° | 28° | 19% | 7:08 PM | 7:44 PM |
| May | 65° | 35° | 15% | 7:35 PM | 8:13 PM |
| Jun | 77° | 42° | 8% | 7:55 PM | 8:35 PM |
| Jul | 82° | 48° | 20% | 7:53 PM | 8:32 PM |
| Aug | 80° | 47° | 16% | 7:25 PM | 8:02 PM |
| Sep | 72° | 40° | 15% | 6:40 PM | 7:15 PM |
| Oct | 60° | 29° | 14% | 5:51 PM | 6:28 PM |
| Nov | 45° | 19° | 12% | 4:13 PM | 4:52 PM |
| Dec | 34° | 9° | 9% | 4:03 PM | 4:45 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Aspen Pitkin Co Airport (3.5 mi from Aspen). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Aspen.
Getting to Aspen
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| ASE Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) | 4 mi | 5 min |
| EGE Eagle County Regional Airport | 32 mi | 45 min |
| COS City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport | 117 mi | 3 hr |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | 105 mi | 2 hr 10 min |
| Salt Lake City | 290 mi | 6 hr |
Straight-line distance from central Aspen; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 31745 County Rd 35, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487, USA
- Where
- Steamboat Springs · 82 miles north of central Aspen
- Listed under
- Wedding Caterers
- In Aspen
- One of 86 wedding caterers we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (970) 948-2922
- Website
- Visit site
From the Mountain Chef's website
“Check Chef Damon Renfroe's availability for private chef services in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Request your date for vacation homes, weddings, corporate events, holiday dinners, and luxury private dining experiences.”mtchefsteamboat.com
- Services they list
- Buffets, Rehearsal dinners
- In business since
- 2004
Read from mtchefsteamboat.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with the Mountain Chef before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Steamboat Springs
- Nearest venue
- Flying Diamond Ranch Weddings & Events, 2.8 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 22 wedding venues
- Wedding Caterers nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 15 within 10
- Communities served
- Oak Creek
Distances are straight-line from the Mountain Chef; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Aspen.
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