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 Chef Peter Menteer’s showstopping eight-foot paella filled with fresh seafood and local meats to Chef Sam Phelan’s plank salmon, slow-cooked over the fire. Pair each bite with craft pours from Utah breweries and live music.
Admission is free with lift access from Snow Park. Food and beverage are available à la carte, with each culinary station offering a $25 plate.
Throughout the lawn, discover standout culinary moments, from Chef Peter Menteer’s showstopping eight-foot paella filled with fresh seafood and local meats to Chef Sam Phelan’s plank salmon, slow-cooked over the fire. Pair each bite with craft pours from Utah breweries and live music.
Admission is free with lift access from Snow Park. 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 Chef Peter Menteer’s showstopping eight-foot paella filled with fresh seafood and local meats to Chef Sam Phelan’s plank salmon, slow-cooked over the fire. Pair each bite with craft pours from Utah breweries and live music.
Admission is free with lift access from Snow Park. Food and beverage are available à la carte, with each culinary station offering a $25 plate.
Throughout the lawn, discover standout culinary moments, from Chef Peter Menteer’s showstopping eight-foot paella filled with fresh seafood and local meats to Chef Sam Phelan’s plank salmon, slow-cooked over the fire. Pair each bite with craft pours from Utah breweries and live music.
Admission is free with lift access from Snow Park. 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 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.
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.
