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Private Dining   i   cATERING   i   CURATED Picnics

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Hi, my name is Cody Ringo and I run a private dining and curated picnic catering company located in Salt Lake City, Utah.

I cook clean thoughtfully prepared food.

My approach is simple: I focus on vibrancy at the market, plants grown in good dirt, and I believe that fair animal husbandry ultimately builds better flavor.

Once sourced, I choose the most effectual cooking method to preserve its essence without waste or fuss, put it on a beautiful plate, and serve it with grace.

I cook what I call "Natural Handmade American Food."

our services

PRIVATE DINING

The perfect package for those wishing to enjoy the comforts of home combined with the luxury of fine dining.

CATERING

This is our catering package designed for intimate to large off site events.
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CURATED PICNICS

Nightshades curated picnics is your answer for hearty meals on the go.

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services

PRIVATE DINING

The perfect package for those wishing to enjoy the comforts of home combined with the luxury of fine dining.

CATERING

This is our catering package designed for intimate to large off site events.
‍

CURATED PICNICS

Nightshades curated picnics is your answer for hearty meals on the go.

‍

Private Dining
The perfect package for those wishing to enjoy the comforts of home combined with the luxury of fine dining.
Learn More
Catering
Our catering package is designed for intimate gathers to large off site events.
Learn More
Private Dining
Catering Service
Curated Picnics
Wine Pairings
Private Dining
THE PACKAGE FOR THOSE WISHING TO ENJOY THE COMFORTS OF HOME WITH THE LUXURY OF FINE DINING!

I offer three dining styles: Plated, Family, or Passed.

Plated is a seated formal dinner with multiple courses, meant for small to medium sized parties.

Family Style is less formal, with multiple large courses that are plated at once in a central location. Small appetizers being enjoyed in the beginning, and the dessert being plated and hand delivered at the end.

Passed is perfect for standing receptions, and cocktail parties where your guest are meant to mingle.

Over the years I have built what I believe is the premier private dining experience. My menus are built on three principles: Quality, Comfort, and Consistency. Consistency comes with experience, which has taught me that not every kitchen or event is the same. With this knowledge, I have created menus that are deliverable every time, regardless of the kitchen or setting.

WHAT ARE YOUR PRICES?
Plated, Family and Passed packages all start at $150.00 a head. This includes menu design, ingredient sourcing, prep, service, and spotless clean up. I strive to leave your kitchen cleaner than it was found.

HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN YOU COOK FOR?
No less than 2 and no more than 30.

CAN WE HIRE YOU FOR A WHOLE DAY OR A WEEK?
Yes! I can be retained based on a day rate that is calculated by the number of guests served. Please inquire for pricing.

CAN WE HIRE BARTENDERS AND EXTRA SERVERS?
Yes! I can provide bartenders and extra servers for $300 per extra helper.
Catering
THE PACKAGE FOR EVENTS THAT HAVE LITTLE TO NO KITCHEN AND NEED A CREATIVE EDGE TO PULL IT OFF!
Ideal for small wedding parties, a family reunion, or a standing reception for the opening of your new business. Whatever the occasion, your culinary needs will be met with a high attention to detail.

I offer three dining styles: Plated, Family, or Passed.

Plated is a seated formal dinner with multiple courses, meant for small to medium sized parties.

Family Style is less formal, with multiple large courses that are plated at once in a central location. Small appetizers being enjoyed in the beginning, and the dessert being plated and hand delivered at the end.

Passed is perfect for standing receptions, and cocktail parties, where your guest are meant to mingle.
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My menus are built on three principles: Quality, Comfort and Consistency. Consistency comes with experience, which has taught me that not every kitchen or event is the same. With this knowledge, I have created menus that are deliverable every time, regardless of the kitchen or setting.

‍WHAT ARE YOUR PRICES?
Plated, Family, and Passed packages all start at $150.00 a head. This includes menu design, ingredient sourcing, prep, service, and spot-less clean up. I strive to leave your kitchen and event space cleaner than it was found.

‍HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN YOU COOK FOR?
30 is the cap. Parties over 30 will be considered on a case by case basis, under the assumption that expectations are managed correctly during a free consultation.

CAN WE HIRE BARTENDERS AND EXTRA SERVERS?
Yes! I can provide bartenders and extra servers for $300 per extra helper.  
Curated Picnics
CHEF RINGO'S PICNICS ARE YOUR ANSWER FOR HEARTY MEALS ON THE GO!

My curated picnics are perfect for your day in the Wasatch Mountain Range. Maybe you're here in town for a short stay and don’t have time to shop or your vacation rental has no kitchen? Perhaps you are hosting friends from out of town and want a special meal to take on the river or to the mountains?

I’ve got you covered, and although they are great for dining al fresco, my curated picnics are certainly not limited to the outdoors. In fact, they are meant to be eaten anywhere your feet will take you!

My picnics are crafted with quality and are focused on healthy convenience and durability. Delivery food often falls short of expectations largely because of the design of the menu and it’s inability to cheat time and travel well. I think I have solved this problem by creating offerings that not only stand up to time and travel, but will nourish and keep you light on your feet while still being substantial.

Here’s how it works:
1. Choose 1 side, 1 main, and 1 dessert as a party (beverage and herbivore orders can be made separately). Check out our menu here.
2. Place your order at or call (406) 897-4017 for delivery to your location.
3. Each picnic will be delivered in a compostable cooler with compostable dinnerware and flatware.

Picnics are available pre-booked weeks and months in advance, or every Friday, Saturday and Sunday if you live locally. Please allow 48hrs for processing. Example: if you want a picnic delivered Friday, you would place your order Tuesday by midnight and so on...

Picnics are priced at $100 a head.

Add a bottle of wine. Our wines are hand selected to be enjoyed specifically with our food. Inquire at chefcodyringo@gmail.com  
Wine Pairings
CHEF RINGO'S SELECTIONS come to the table with real people behind them, respecting tradition and purity but also its utility at the table. Each wine chosen in hopes of reconnecting us to the table’s bounty.

Wine, like food has the power to transmit a deep sense of place. When handled with respect, it is living, breathing, and ever evolving.

I am here to help you tap into this age old tradition by offering you hand selected wines, from all over the world to be enjoyed with my natural, handmade American food.

‍WHAT IS THE COST OF A WINE PAIRING AND HOW MUCH ARE BOTTLES OF WINE?
Pairing is $100 per package + the cost of wine. Wines range form $20 to $100 a bottle.

What MY clients say

“Our family has had Chef Cody prepare some wonderful dinners. Whether it has been a family meal or a more elegant affair, he has wowed us with his creativity, use of locally sourced ingredients, and presentations. Everything we’ve tasted, from appetizers to main dishes to desserts, has been delicious and satisfying!”
Paul & Katy, Hamilton MT
Chef Cody is an incredibly talented chef who provides tasty dishes that are unique and very memorable! He creates something different and special every time. He accomplishes this at an incredible value and with service second to none!
Matt & Ellen, Whitefish MT
“Chef Cody is charming, talented and delivers! Amazing, world-class cuisine with comfortable MT style and grace. So personalized and yet unique. I’ve experienced chefs all over the world, he’s a 5 star!”
Margo, Whitefish MT

frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?
I offer a private dining package, catering for up to 30 people, a curated picnic package, and a wine pairing package.

What are your prices?
 Private dining and catering are $150/head. Curated picnics are $100/head.

What is the cost of a wine pairing and how much are bottles of wine?
‍Pairing is $100 per package + the cost of wine. Wines range form $20 to $100 a bottle.

How many people can you cook for?
30 is the cap. Parties over 30 will be considered on a case by case basis, under the assumption that expectations are managed correctly during a free consultation.
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Can we hire you for a whole day or a week?
Yes! I can be retained based on a day rate that is calculated by the number of guests served. Please inquire for pricing.

Can we hire bartenders and extra servers?
Yes! I can provide bartenders and servers for $300 per extra server.

How much notice do I need to place a curated picnic order?
Picnics are available pre-booked weeks and months in advance, or every Friday, Saturday and Sunday if you live locally. Please allow 48hrs for processing. Example: if you want a picnic delivered Friday, you would place your order Tuesday by midnight and so on...
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Chef cody ringo

Chef Ringo is a Montana native born in Red Lodge under the shadow of the Beartooth Mountains. Most of his youth was spent along the banks of the Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone River and in the high desert plateau that is South Central Montana.  It was not until Cody was in his early 20’s at the French Culinary Institute in Manhattan, that he realized that the traditions of Growing, Gathering, Hunting and Angling of his youth were the genesis of his desire to cook.  
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During his time in New York while learning from the best in the industry, Chef Ringo was part of a great change in the landscape of fine dining. He had a front row seat as he witnessed the disappearance of the exclusive opulence of the old guard in exchange for a no reservations, bare bones style of soul enriching dining.

Suddenly everyone was invited to the table, where young and affordable wines were being enjoyed with cuisine that was simmered down to its essentials: : beautiful and thoughtfully sourced product, clean technique, and quiet execution.

The natural magnetism that Montana had for Cody eventually drew him back home, where he has continued to work on his craft while cooking his version of natural, handmade American food for his neighbors here in the Big Sky.

Cody has recently relocated to the Salt Lake City area and is excited to explore the region and connect with the community.

"I’d like to personally thank my family, friends and my home state of Montana for affording me the time and head space to let my craft gestate…CURE if you will, into my own voice."  ~Chef Ringo

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contact info

3478 South 500 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84106

Phone: 1.406.897.4017
Email: 

Learn More
Private Dining
Catering
Curated Picnics
Wine Pairings
Private Dining
THE PACKAGE FOR THOSE WISHING TO ENJOY THE COMFORTS OF HOME WITH THE LUXURY OF FINE DINING!

We offer three dining styles: Plated, Family, or Passed.

Plated is a seated formal dinner with multiple courses, meant for small to medium sized parties.

Family Style is less formal, with multiple large courses that are plated at once in a central location. Small appetizers being enjoyed in the beginning, and the dessert being plated and hand delivered at the end.

Passed is perfect for standing receptions, and cocktail parties where your guest are meant to mingle. Over the years we have built what we believe is the premier private dining experience. Our menus are built on three principles: Quality, Comfort and Consistency. Consistency comes with experience, which has taught us that not every kitchen or event is the same. With this knowledge, we have created menus that are deliverable every time, regardlessof the kitchen or setting.

WHAT ARE YOUR PRICES?
Plated, Family and Passed packages all start at $150.00 a head. This includes menu design, ingredient sourcing, prep service, and spotless clean up. We strive to leave your kitchen cleaner than it was found.

HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN WE COOK FOR? No less than 2 and no more than 30.

CAN WE HIRE YOU FOR A WHOLE DAY OR A WEEK? Yes! We can be retained based on a day rate that is calculated by the number of guests served. Please inquire for pricing.
Catering
THE PACKAGE FOR EVENTS THAT HAVE LITTLE TO NO KITCHEN AND NEED A CREATIVE EDGE TO PULL IT OFF!
Ideal for small wedding parties, a family reunion on Flathead Lake, or a standing reception for the opening of your new business. Whatever the occasion, your culinary needs will be met with a high attention to detail.

We offer three dining styles: Plated, Family, or Passed.

Plated is a seated formal dinner with multiple courses, meant for small to medium sized parties.

Family Style is less formal, with multiple large courses that are plated at once in a central location. Small appetizers being enjoyed in the beginning, and the dessert being plated and hand delivered at the end.

Passed is perfect for standing receptions and cocktail parties, where your guest are meant to mingle.

Our menus are built on three principles: Quality, Comfort and Consistency. Consistency comes with experience, which has taught us that not every kitchen or event is the same. With this knowledge, we have created menus that are deliverable every time, regardless of the kitchen or setting.

WHAT ARE YOUR PRICES?
Plated, Family, and Passed packages all start at $150.00 a head. This includes menu design, ingredient sourcing, prep, service, and spot-less clean up. We strive to leave your kitchen and event space cleaner than it was found.

HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN YOU COOK FOR?
‍30 is our cap. Parties over 30 will be considered on a case by case basis, under the assumption that expectations are managed correctly during a free consultation.
Curated Picnics
NIGHTSHADE PICNICS ARE YOUR ANSWER FOR HEARTY MEALS ON THE GO!

Our curated picnics are perfect for your day in Glacier National Park. Maybe you're here in town for a short stay and don’t have time to shop or your vacation rental has no kitchen? Perhaps you are hosting friends from out of town and want a special meal to take on the river or lake?

We’ve got you covered, and although they are great for dining al fresco, they are certainly not limited to the outdoors. In fact, they are meant to be eaten anywhere your feet will take you!

Our picnics are crafted with quality and are focused on healthy convenience and durability. Delivery food often falls short of expectations largely because of the design of the menu and it’s inability to cheat time and travel well. We think we have fixed this problem by creating offerings that not only stand up to time and travel, but will nourish and keep you light on your feet while still being substantial.

Here’s how it works:
1. Choose 1 side, 1 main, and 1 dessert as a party (beverage and herbivore orders are made separately). Check out our menu here.
2. Place your order at eatnightshade@gmail.com or call (406) 897-4017 for delivery to your location.
3. Each picnic will be delivered in a compostable cooler with compostable dinnerware and flatware.

Picnics are available pre-booked weeks and months in advance, or every Friday, Saturday and Sunday if you live locally. Please allow 48hrs for processing. Example: if you want a picnic delivered Friday, you would place your order Tuesday by midnight and so on...

Picnics are priced at $100 a head.

Add a bottle of wine. Our wines are hand selected to be enjoyed specifically with our food. Inquire at eatnightshade@gmail.com
Wine Pairings
NIGHTSHADE SELECTIONS come to the table with real people behind them, respecting tradition and purity but also its utility at the table. Each wine chosen in hopes of reconnecting us to the table’s bounty. Wine, like food has the power to transmit a deep sense of place. When handled with respect, it is living,breathing, and ever evolving.

We are here to help you tap into this age old tradition by offering you our hand selected wines, from all overthe world to be enjoyed with our natural handmade American food.

WHAT IS THE COST OF A WINE PAIRING AND HOW MUCH ARE BOTTLES OF WINE?
Pairing is $75 per package + the cost of wine. Wines range form $20 to $100 a bottle. .