Top 3 Caterers in Leadville
Updated: Sep 13, 2021
Written by: Carrie Mallozzi a long time resident of Leadville and event planner for Stellar and Sage
Thinking of planning an event in Leadville, Twin Lakes, or the Upper Arkansas Valley? Choose from these local caterers who are ready to turn your celebration into a spectacular event with ease and affordability.
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The Legendary Silver Dollar Saloon
315 Harrison Ave. Leadville, CO
710-486-9914
legendarysilverdollarsaloon.com
Established in 1879, The Silver Dollar Saloon has over 140 years of memories. Now the owner and operator is bringing his made-from-scratch cuisine beyond the historic walls into surroundings venues such as FREIGHT. Large or small, there is nothing that Eric Johns and his staff can’t handle at the Silver Dollar Saloon.
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During the Stay at Home order, Eric got creative and offered family meals with a set meal each night. His menus demonstrated just how diverse and delicious his expertise is. Favorites included egg rolls, dumpling, shepards pie, samosa’s, sushi, kimchi, lasagna, wings, chana masala, Goma Wakame, and hand crafted cured meats that helped feed this town in the first couple months of COVID-19.
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When it comes to weddings, Eric brings his past expertise as a highly successful caterer in the Washington DC area before coming to Leadville just 2 years ago. Most of his events begin with a stunning Charcuterie board. A historic medical backboard designed for patients to ride the train from Leadville to Denver is used to display carefully selected cheeses locally and from markets in Denver, in-house cured meats, and pickled and roasted vegetables. Eric will work with each couple to craft a menu that best suits their preferences and budget.
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Treeline Kitchen
615 Harrison Ave, Leadville, CO
719-293-2200
Treeline Kitchen is a locally owned and operated family restaurant, with community, sustainability and health at their core. Whether supporting their employees, donating services to local nonprofits, or crafting up custom plates for special events, Christine Street and Eric Wupperman are active and important members of the community. Throughout quarantine, they continued serving Leadville by creating safe curbside pick-up and delivery options. Additionally, they designed and created the tastiest and most beautiful to-go beverages with all the fixings. These efforts allowed locals to enjoy their favorites from the comfort of their couch.
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For former executive chef of Yellow Belly in Vail, upscale dining is not new to Eric. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Eric says that for him, food is culture. This philosophy permeates throughout the food and atmosphere that Eric and Christine create in their culinary endeavors. Staple dishes such as; tuna tartar, crispy chicken, Treeline salad, cornbread, and crispy potatoes fuse comfort, flavor, and freshness to provide a meal that is both delicious and beautiful. These favorites along with entrees such as local lamb or blackened cod can take your event from great to spectacular.
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Like the name suggests, Treeline Kitchen is perched at the edge of a habitat where little else beyond can survive. Consider working with a team that is ready to bring your event to a higher height.
Ski Cooper Catering
232 Co Rd 29, Leadville, CO
719-293-8164
Not just a ski resort, Ski Cooper offers catering for events in Leadville and beyond. Scott Camp, the lead chef has been preparing meals for the Leadville community for 36 years and he can cook up a mean BBQ. Former owner of the Columbine Cafe, in Leadville and then at Copper Mountain, Scott understands best how to fuel or refuel customers for adventure.
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The same is true for your event. With chicken that melts in your mouth, potatoes au’ gratin that leave you wanting more, or a fajitas spread that transports you to the Mexican coast, Scott can help you dream up a perfect gourmet western meal.
With any of these caterers you can’t go wrong. Contact Carrie, local event planner at Stellar and Sage, to help book a caterer for your next event.
Photo: Casey Day