Bailey Hopper
September 14 2026South Lake Tahoe, CA
Menu: New American
Can't recommend Chef Katharine enough! Amazing meal with friends.
Rating breakdown
- Chef Overall
- 5
- Food Quality
- 5
- Cleanliness
- 5
- Presentation
- 5
- Communication
- 5
Meet Your Private Chef
Chef Katharine
Nourished With Nature
Reno, Nevada
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About Chef Katharine
Hi, I’m Chef Katie.
I’m a big mountain woman who believes that some of the best things in life are picnics, pilgrimage, and good food shared with people you love. I’ve walked many paths in this life, many of them dirt, and along the way I’ve learned that thoughtfully prepared meals are one of the most powerful ways to build connection, care for community, and feel at home wherever you are.
My background is a blend of science, land stewardship, and food. I hold degrees in Biology and Environmental Studies from UC San Diego and spent years working as an Environmental Health Specialist, botanist, and environmental planner across Nevada. Through that work, I developed a deep respect for seasonal food systems, food safety, and the landscapes that sustain us.
Cooking has always been my constant. From preparing meals on backpacking trips and foraging wild foods to supporting friends through difficult times in their lives, food has been how I show care and find grounding. Eventually, I followed that calling more fully by enrolling in Truckee Meadows Community College’s Culinary Arts program and committing to cooking as my life’s work.
That journey led me to Big Sur, where I worked as Chef de Garde Manger at the renowned Sierra Mar restaurant. There, I learned an approach to cooking that values simplicity, quality, and restraint, allowing beautiful ingredients to speak for themselves. I am grateful to bring that ethos back to the Sierra region, where the land continues to inspire how and why I cook.
Peak Season Eats was born from a desire to nourish others while honoring the seasons, supporting local farmers and foragers, and creating meals that feel personal and meaningful. My goal is to meet people where they are, respect their food choices, and create experiences that leave them feeling relaxed, cared for, and connected.
Chef's Specialities
Chef Katharine's Menus
Italian
Chef Katharine
Starting at $69 Per Guest
Minimum $396 to book
Mediterranean
Chef Katharine
Starting at $69 Per Guest
Minimum $396 to book
New American
Chef Katharine
Starting at $69 Per Guest
Minimum $396 to book
Mexican/Latin American
Chef Katharine
Starting at $69 Per Guest
Minimum $396 to book
Barbecue
Chef Katharine
Starting at $69 Per Guest
Minimum $396 to book
Indian
Chef Katharine
Starting at $69 Per Guest
Minimum $396 to book
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