Fire & Flavor Festival
Overland Cookery Weekend
Jul
25
Sat
Date & Time
Jul. 25, 2026 — Jul. 26, 2026
11:30 AM — 4:00 PM
Experience the flavors of the mountains at Silver Lake, where open-fire cooking meets alpine views. Led by Overland Cookery’s expedition chefs, this weekend draws inspiration from cooking in remote environments. Open fire techniques and thoughtful preparation create an experience that feels both elevated and grounded. Set on Silver Lake Lawn, it is an easy, social setting to spend the afternoon, where food, fire, and the outdoors come together.
Throughout the lawn, discover standout culinary moments, from a showstopping eight-foot paella filled with fresh seafood and local meats to plank salmon, slow-cooked over the fire. Pair each bite with craft pours from Utah breweries and live music.
Admission to the event is free with the purchase of a lift ticket. Food and beverage are available à la carte, with each culinary station offering a $25 plate.
Throughout the lawn, discover standout culinary moments, from a showstopping eight-foot paella filled with fresh seafood and local meats to plank salmon, slow-cooked over the fire. Pair each bite with craft pours from Utah breweries and live music.
Admission to the event is free with the purchase of a lift ticket. Food and beverage are available à la carte, with each culinary station offering a $25 plate.
Jul
25
Sat
Fire & Flavor Festival
Overland Cookery Weekend
Date & Time
Jul. 25, 2026 — Jul. 26, 2026
11:30 AM — 4:00 PM
Experience the flavors of the mountains at Silver Lake, where open-fire cooking meets alpine views. Led by Overland Cookery’s expedition chefs, this weekend draws inspiration from cooking in remote environments. Open fire techniques and thoughtful preparation create an experience that feels both elevated and grounded. Set on Silver Lake Lawn, it is an easy, social setting to spend the afternoon, where food, fire, and the outdoors come together.
Throughout the lawn, discover standout culinary moments, from a showstopping eight-foot paella filled with fresh seafood and local meats to plank salmon, slow-cooked over the fire. Pair each bite with craft pours from Utah breweries and live music.
Admission to the event is free with the purchase of a lift ticket. Food and beverage are available à la carte, with each culinary station offering a $25 plate.
Throughout the lawn, discover standout culinary moments, from a showstopping eight-foot paella filled with fresh seafood and local meats to plank salmon, slow-cooked over the fire. Pair each bite with craft pours from Utah breweries and live music.
Admission to the event is free with the purchase of a lift ticket. Food and beverage are available à la carte, with each culinary station offering a $25 plate.
Meet The Chefs
Overland Cookery
Established in 2017, Overland Cookery delivers industry-leading Expedition Chef Services for private parties and corporate events. From intimate gatherings to large-scale experiences, they create elevated outdoor dining in any terrain. From weekend escapes to global expeditions, their expert team crafts thoughtful, fire-driven meals that bring people together in some of the world’s most remote and inspiring settings.
Chef David Smith
David Smith joined Deer Valley in 2025 and serves as the resort's executive banquet chef. An Ohio native, he previously served as the executive chef at Via Roma and Lago & Lago Custom events in Cleveland, Ohio. After graduating from the Columbus Culinary Institute David served in leadership roles at The Refectory and Muirfield Village Golf Club. David draws inspiration from his from his background in classic French and Italian cuisine.
Chef Sam Phelan
Raised in Mountain Brook, Alabama, Chef Sam Phelan is a culinary leader whose journey has taken him from Stowe Mountain Resort and Napa Valley’s Calistoga Ranch to Utah, including roles at Montage Deer Valley, Waldorf Astoria Park City, and Deer Valley. His cuisine blends seasonal ingredients, refined technique, and regional inspiration shaped by both Southern roots and the Wasatch Mountains.
