Catering
Enhance your special day with award-winning cuisine, exquisitely crafted by Deer Valley’s renowned culinary team. Guided by a commitment to the freshest, highest-quality, locally sourced, and sustainable ingredients, each dish is thoughtfully designed to be as memorable as the occasion itself. From passed hors d’oeuvres to elegantly plated dinners, your guests will enjoy an exceptional dining experience that leaves a lasting impression.
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A Taste of Your Wedding Day
Sample Menu
Passed Appetizers
Coconut Chicken Skewers
toasted coconut, orange and sweet chili mustard
Duck Poppers
jalapeno, bacon, cream cheese
Beet Tartare Spoon
red beets, goat cheese, fresh thyme, orange zest
First Course
Baby Spinach Salad
thai basil, fresh strawberries, marinated mozzarella, pine nuts, balsamic syrup, poppyseed dressing
Main Course
choice of
Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
gremolata mashed potatoes, glazed baby carrots, pan reduction
Grilled Ora King Salmon
taso ham and preserved lemon farrotto, sautéed spinach, miso glaze
Quinoa Paella
seasonal vegetables, mushrooms, blistered heirloom cherry tomatoes, smoked tomato sauce
Dessert
Custom Wedding Cake by HoneyB Cakes & Pastries
Meet the Chef
EXECUTIVE CHEF PETER MENTEER
Chef Peter Menteer oversees Deer Valley’s renowned culinary program, joining the resort in 2022 from Montana, where he served as Executive Chef at the Stock Farm Club in the Bitterroot Valley. A graduate with honors from the Western Culinary Institute with a Le Cordon Bleu degree, he began his career in Portland before moving to Chicago, where he led culinary teams at Sheraton and Westin properties and opened three restaurants as Executive Chef. rich-text, responsive-table
Wedding FAQs
Venues
Do you host more than one event on the same day?
We host just one wedding per day, per venue—ensuring an exclusive and personalized experience from start to finish. Ceremony times typically begin between 4:00 and 6:00 PM, depending on your venue selection and the season, and you’ll have full access to the space through midnight. If you’d like to continue the celebration a bit longer, we’re happy to recommend a private after-party at The Sticky Wicket.
Is the venue handicap accessible?
We strive to accommodate guests of all mobility levels at each location. Our day lodges are ADA accessible; however, please note that our on-mountain ceremony venues are not wheelchair accessible due to terrain.
Is parking or valet services available?
Parking options will depend on your reception location. Silver Lake Lodge has parking for up to 60 vehicles and valet service can be arranged for an additional fee. At Empire Canyon Lodge, shuttle service is required and is managed by the client.
We host just one wedding per day, per venue—ensuring an exclusive and personalized experience from start to finish. Ceremony times typically begin between 4:00 and 6:00 PM, depending on your venue selection and the season, and you’ll have full access to the space through midnight. If you’d like to continue the celebration a bit longer, we’re happy to recommend a private after-party at The Sticky Wicket.
Is the venue handicap accessible?
We strive to accommodate guests of all mobility levels at each location. Our day lodges are ADA accessible; however, please note that our on-mountain ceremony venues are not wheelchair accessible due to terrain.
Is parking or valet services available?
Parking options will depend on your reception location. Silver Lake Lodge has parking for up to 60 vehicles and valet service can be arranged for an additional fee. At Empire Canyon Lodge, shuttle service is required and is managed by the client.
Catering
Is there a tasting included in the package?
We include a private tasting for all Gold Packages which can be scheduled three to six months prior to your event. Our Silver Package comes with a private cake tasting only.
Do you allow outside food and beverage to be brought in?
No, the Deer Valley Culinary team is here to prepare all food and beverage for the event. If you would like to customize the menu or discuss alternative options a private consultation will be scheduled. Due to Utah liquor laws, outside alcohol is not permitted at any event or function.
We include a private tasting for all Gold Packages which can be scheduled three to six months prior to your event. Our Silver Package comes with a private cake tasting only.
Do you allow outside food and beverage to be brought in?
No, the Deer Valley Culinary team is here to prepare all food and beverage for the event. If you would like to customize the menu or discuss alternative options a private consultation will be scheduled. Due to Utah liquor laws, outside alcohol is not permitted at any event or function.
Pricing
Are there any additional fees that I need to be aware of like venue rental or F&B minimum?
There are no reception venue rental fees or food and beverage minimums beyond the package pricing. Please note that certain ceremony locations may incur an additional charge, and alcohol is billed on a consumption basis. Additionally, all items are subject to a 25% service fee and applicable taxes.
Does pricing vary based on the day of the week or season?
Yes, package pricing does vary by day of the week and season. For details, please reference the package pricing in the brochure, or the winter package brochure for offerings from December through April.
There are no reception venue rental fees or food and beverage minimums beyond the package pricing. Please note that certain ceremony locations may incur an additional charge, and alcohol is billed on a consumption basis. Additionally, all items are subject to a 25% service fee and applicable taxes.
Does pricing vary based on the day of the week or season?
Yes, package pricing does vary by day of the week and season. For details, please reference the package pricing in the brochure, or the winter package brochure for offerings from December through April.
Vendors
Is a wedding planner required?
We require that a coordinator be contracted for a minimum of one month prior to the wedding date. All planners or coordinators must be licensed professionals, with a current business license and certificate of insurance on file with the resort. They may not be a guest of the wedding and must be present during the setup and breakdown of any vendors not coordinated by the Deer Valley Resort team. Planners not included on the Deer Valley preferred referral list are subject to approval prior to booking.
Can I hire my own vendors or is there a preferred vendor list we need to stick to?
Deer Valley welcomes new talent in the wedding industry or we have a easy-to-reference referral sheet to make your selections seamless. All vendors must be licensed and produce their COI 60 days prior to the event date.
Do you offer on-site coordination?
You will have one of our Banquet Sales Team members available to answer questions about Deer Valley along the way but we do not act as the overall wedding planner.
We require that a coordinator be contracted for a minimum of one month prior to the wedding date. All planners or coordinators must be licensed professionals, with a current business license and certificate of insurance on file with the resort. They may not be a guest of the wedding and must be present during the setup and breakdown of any vendors not coordinated by the Deer Valley Resort team. Planners not included on the Deer Valley preferred referral list are subject to approval prior to booking.
Can I hire my own vendors or is there a preferred vendor list we need to stick to?
Deer Valley welcomes new talent in the wedding industry or we have a easy-to-reference referral sheet to make your selections seamless. All vendors must be licensed and produce their COI 60 days prior to the event date.
Do you offer on-site coordination?
You will have one of our Banquet Sales Team members available to answer questions about Deer Valley along the way but we do not act as the overall wedding planner.
Wedding Essentials
All images courtesy of Deer Valley’s preferred vendor, Pepper Nix Photography.
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