Meet The Chefs

Chef Sarah Glover preparing food at Deer Valley's Taste of Luxury event.
Chef Sarah Glover
Sarah Glover is an internationally recognized chef and author. Throughout her career, she has blazed a trail in the culinary realm, published the award-winning Wild Adventure, Wild Child, and Open Skies cookbooks, and established a successful global brand. With roots and culinary escapades founded in Tasmania, she now bounces between Australia and the USA, where she has cooked for the likes of Martha Stewart and Gordon Ramsay, and shares her knowledge of creating world-class sustainable fare.
Deer Valley Chef Peter Menteer
Chef Peter Menteer
Peter Menteer joined Deer Valley in 2022 and now oversees the resort’s renowned culinary program. A Montana native, he previously served as Executive Chef at the Stock Farm Club in the Bitterroot Valley. After graduating with honors from The Western Culinary Institute with a Le Cordon Bleu Degree, Peter honed his skills in top Portland restaurants and later led culinary teams in Chicago, opening three restaurants as Executive Chef at major Westin and Sheraton properties.
Deer Valley Chef Samuel Phelan
Chef Sam Phelan
Sam Phelan brings a refined approach to regional cuisine, shaped by his roots in Alabama and along the East Coast. A graduate of the New England Culinary Institute, he began his career at Stowe Lodge in Vermont and later worked at Napa Valley’s Calistoga Ranch. In Utah, he has held culinary leadership roles at Montage Deer Valley, Waldorf Astoria, and Zermatt Resort. Now based in Heber City, Sam draws inspiration from his diverse background and enjoys time with family, golf, and gardening.
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Fire & Flavor Festival

Turn it into a tradition. Explore additional dates every Saturday and Sunday through August 9, each featuring a new chef and open-fire experience.