Valley County, Idaho · Est. 30+ years
Your kitchen.
My thirty years
at the stove.
I'm Jaison Daniel — native Idahoan, career chef, and the guy who shows up, cooks dinner for your eight to twenty, and leaves your kitchen cleaner than he found it.
The Chef
Thirty years of cooking, mostly Idaho — with a little island flare.
I've spent more than 30 years in this industry — mostly behind the stove, but I've also served tables and worked behind the bar. That full-service background is why an evening with me runs smoothly from the first pour to the last plate cleared.
I'm a native Idahoan and have lived in Valley County most of my life. Most of my cooking is rooted right here in the mountains, with some island flare worked in from time spent cooking that way — bright citrus, a little heat, fresh fish done simply.
These days I specialize in private, in-home cooking: your kitchen, your guests, a menu built around what you actually want to eat — including any dietary restrictions or allergies in the group.
"Front of house, back of house — I've worked every side of a dinner. That's what you're hiring."
Services
Custom menus, your kitchen.
Parties of 8 to 20, flexible on either end. Every menu is built for your group and its dietary needs.
Private Dinner
A custom dinner cooked in your home for parties of 8 to 20 — flexible on size. Menus are built to your tastes and any dietary restrictions in the group.
Private Lunch
The same custom approach for a midday meal — good for family gatherings, work retreats, and days on the lake.
Breakfast
Breakfast options are in the works — morning spreads and sit-down breakfasts for your group. Ask me about it when you inquire.
Personal Shopping
Arriving for a stay? I'll stock the house before you get there so the kitchen is ready — groceries, staples, and whatever else is on your list.
Scheduling
Check availability.
Dates shown in warm gray are currently booked or unavailable. Open dates are free to inquire about.
Personal favorites
A few things I love to cook.
These are the dishes I find myself coming back to — the ones that always seem to work around a table full of friends.
Appetizers
Proteins
Side starches
Can and have done most things — if you have something in mind, ask.
Veggie sides
Sauces
Feel free to let your imagination run with it — sauces are built to match your menu.
Gallery
From recent tables.
Inquiries
Set the table.
Tell me your date, your headcount, and what your group likes to eat. I cook throughout Valley County and the surrounding Idaho valley.
Calls and texts welcome. I'll get back to you as soon as I'm off the line.