I create farm-to-table dining experiences that comfort, surprise, and make every bite feel like a shared moment of wonder.

Evan Thieme

I craft seasonal, detail-driven meals that feel both elevated and deeply comforting.

I’m a professional chef with experience in fine-dining kitchens, grounded in a farm-to-table philosophy. Through my travels and work, I’ve developed an affinity for curating food experiences that both comfort and surprise—whether that means introducing something totally new or reimagining a familiar favorite in a way that feels fresh.

For me, there are few things better than enjoying a truly delicious meal with people you truly love. That’s what I bring to each plate: thoughtful flavor, careful technique, and a sense of enjoyment that turns dinner into a moment worth remembering.

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I focus on details—small, focused efforts can pay huge dividends in flavor, and I aim to elevate what I love about food in every dish.

I lead with creativity, keep flavor at the center, and sweat the small stuff that makes a meal unforgettable.

I cook with creativity and flavor-first intention

For me, cooking is creativity—art as much as industry. I use food to express and share something personal, and in the end I keep my focus on one thing: flavor.

I’ve built my craft through kitchens and constant learning

I learned by cooking in restaurants in Utah Valley and by cooking on my own. I’m always reading, exploring, and trying new things so each menu reflects both experience and curiosity.

I believe the details are where the magic happens

I focus on the details because small, intentional choices can transform a dish. My philosophy is to elevate the things I already love about food—then refine them until every bite feels complete.

Evan’s Menus

I offer curated, course-based menus that balance seasonal ingredients with refined technique—designed to feel special, personal, and delicious from the first bite to dessert.

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Stories and testimonials

Chef Evan is amazing. His food is so tasty, creative, and perfectly portioned. He does all the work while you get to sit and enjoy! You can tell he puts a lot of pride in all his dishes. Thank you chef!

Stacy Yost

Fantastic!

Andrew Gruver Gruver

Prepared a great dinner for my wife’s birthday. Showed up on time, communicated well, everything tasted great, and cleaned up. I recommend chef Evan for any special occasion.

Isaac Jones Jones

Good experience

Roni Schickendantz

We really enjoyed our meal with Evan. The food and presentation were wonderful. Great, unique options that everyone enjoyed. Evan was also able to accommodate some dietary considerations of the group, which we appreciated. We would definitely welcome another opportunity for a meal from Evan if we are back in the area!

Cherise

We truly had the most wonderful experience! Evan was absolutely amazing, so kind, personable, and fun to talk with. He took the time to explain everything, made us laugh, and made the whole evening feel extra special. The food was incredible, every bite was delicious! We’ve never done anything like this before, and it completely exceeded our expectations. We felt so spoiled and already can’t wait to do it again!

Kyndrah Larson

Everything was well presented and delicious. We will definitely be using Chef Evan again. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Lisa Joseph

This service was amazing. I love how you can input your desires and multiple chefs reach out with menus and pricing so that you can choose what works best for you/your group. Our experience was wonderful and I'd recommend Take A Chef and Chef Evan Thieme to anyone!

Jennifer N Cobb