Chef Ian Voakes

Denver, Colorado

Wedding caterers

Charcuterie Catering

Caterers

Travel Range

Will travel within 300 miles of Denver

Years in Business

1 Year

Speaks

english

Last Minute Booking Available

Reasons to Book Me

Michelin-Level Pedigree

As executive chef of Chicago's Jam Restaurant, Ian helped the restaurant earn Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition for eight consecutive years before bringing that expertise to Denver.

Fully Custom Menus

Every menu is tailored to the occasion, preferences, and season, ensuring no two dining experiences with Ian are ever exactly the same for clients.

Four Service Formats

Ian offers private dining, weekly meal prep, event catering, and hands-on culinary experiences, covering everything from casual weeknights to full celebrations.

About Me

Hi I’m Ian

Chef Ian Voakes brings restaurant-level dining directly into your home, drawing on more than 15 years of professional culinary experience shaped by his years as executive chef at Chicago's Jam Restaurant. He crafts custom, seasonal menus for private dinners, weekly meal prep, and catered gatherings, serving clients who want thoughtful food and seamless service without ever leaving home.

What You Can Expect from Me?

Restaurant-Caliber Private DiningI bring in-home dining experiences that feel like a night out, with no reservations required. Whether it's an intimate dinner or a celebration, I handle the full experience from menu to service.
Michelin-Level ExperienceI trained in Chicago as executive chef of Jam Restaurant, where my work helped earn Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition for eight consecutive years. That background shapes every menu I build today.
Custom, Seasonal MenusEach menu I create is tailored to the occasion, preferences, and season, so no two are ever the same. My cooking is New American, built on local, seasonal ingredients and shaped by global influences.
Beyond the Dinner TableI also offer weekly meal prep for clients who want healthy, ready meals, full-scale catering for life's biggest gatherings, and hands-on culinary experiences like cooking classes and live demonstrations.