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Chef Adam Walker completed culinary school at The Chefs Academy in Indianapolis, Indiana. He later moved out to Park City, UT to work at Deer Valley ski resort, which turned into an opportunity to help the Montage at Deer Valley open in 2010. This sparked his interest in fine dining, and his next job was with Chef Briar who has recently been nominated and is a semi-finalist for the James Beard award, which is considered to be "the Oscars of the Food World". Chef Adam then helped open Handle Park City and Handle Salt Lake as Chef Briar's Executive Sous Chef. During the summer seasons, Adam moved to Halibut Cove, AK to work at The Saltry, a destination restaurant accessible only by boat. He spent four years running all kitchen operations. Back in Utah during winter, Chef Adam helped open High West Refectory out in Wanship, UT and was hired on as Chef de Cuisine before returning for his last year up in Alaska. Upon returning to Utah for that winter season, he was trying to figure out how he could make his cooking career mesh with his love for fish and alpine setting, which led him to Yuki Yama Sushi where he learned Japanese flavors. In 2018, he was asked to bring his expertise to help open Hearth and Hill as the Chef de Cuisine, which came to a halt due to Covid in 2020. Later that year, he was offered another amazing opportunity to work as a private chef for Tony Hsieh, the former Zappos CEO. Since then, private events have been the priority. Chef Adam's love for cooking and entertaining has driven him to seek out more clients so he can continue creating a personal, fun experience for all clientele.
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Chef Adam prepared several meals for our family of 10 on a recent family vacation to Park City. He and his team knocked it out of the park. We enjoyed and appreciated the quality of communication, his ability to deal with several food allergies and special requests among our family members, the quality of meals, the presentation, chef Adam and his team's attention to detail, their clean up, etc. Chef Adam was excellent to work with. We are already talking to him about working with our family for our upcoming needs. We have also already recommended him to other friends who plan to work with him as well. Congrats on your accomplishments to date. We look forward to working with Chef Adam in the future. Jeff
Chef Adam was nothing short of exceptional for our 40-person neighborhood BBQ. From planning to cleanup, he was professional, responsive, and on top of every detail. He helped design an incredible menu, guided me through timelines and RSVPs, and brought two additional chefs to flawlessly execute the event—all within a very small space. The food was nothing short of spectacular—beautifully presented, perfectly seasoned, and bursting with flavor. Every dish was a standout, from the appetizers to the desserts. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about it, and many said it was the best food they’ve ever had at a home chef event. The service was equally impressive, and I didn’t have to lift a finger. The event was beyond our wildest dreams, and we’re still hearing rave reviews! Adam’s work was truly superb—organized, creative, and executed with warmth and grace. In a city full of private chefs, Chef Adam is in a league of his own. I’ll absolutely be hiring him again—and if you have the chance to book him, do it. You won’t regret it.
Chef Adam prepared a delicious and flawless Christmas dinner for our group of 9. His communication leading up to the event and during menu planning made it so easy and he was very accommodating/careful of one person's allergies. He arrived promptly and was very calm and organized. We enjoyed appetizers (the potato croquettes and the nut-less pesto for the shrimp were favs), a spinach salad, wine braised short ribs with mashed potatoes and veg, and chocolate soufflés with ice cream. His plating was beautiful and he cleaned everything up afterwards. He is a lovely person as well and we wish we could have brought him home with us. We highly recommend Chef Adam!
We had the pleasure of having Chef Adam cater our daughter’s wedding dinner, and it was nothing short of amazing! From start to finish, Adam impressed us with his professionalism and warm personality. The menu he crafted was truly spectacular. The lobster was cooked to perfection—tender and full of flavor—while the filet mignon was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The side dishes were equally delightful, each one complementing the main courses beautifully. It was evident that a lot of care and creativity went into every dish. What stood out even more was Adam’s ability to bring a sense of fun to the event. He engaged with our guests, making everyone feel at ease while still maintaining an impressive level of professionalism. His laughter and enthusiasm added a special touch to our celebration. We were also incredibly grateful for how tidy he left the kitchen. After preparing such a feast, it was remarkable to see everything spotless, allowing us to enjoy the evening without worrying about cleanup. Overall, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Chef Adam is a true culinary talent, and we highly recommend him for any event. Thank you, Adam, for making our daughter’s wedding dinner so memorable!
Chef Adam is an unbelievable chef and person! I could not recommend him enough as a private chef for your event. Adam was extremely professional, organized and his communication prior to our event was amazing. He worked with us to create a perfect menu and timeline for the event. The ingredients he used were top notch and his attention to detail did not go unnoticed. The food he prepared for us was one of the best meals we have ever had!! Truly an incredible experience working with Adam! We will absolutely use him again!
