Executive Chef: Rachel Brown

Young and intrepid Rachel Brown, now Executive Chef, turned to the art of fine food after a lifetime of study in classical music. Hailing from the East Coast, she has experience in various genres of food including trendy tapas bars and high end boutique hotels. Chef Brown moved to Colorado in 2000 and began working at the Briarhurst in 2001. She has worked her way through the ranks of the historical manor becoming the youngest female Executive Chef in the history of the Briarhurst. At the Briarhurst Manor, Chef Brown has cooked for dignitaries, executives, large corporate events, and intimate engagements. She inspires her staff with the vision of “field to plate” cooking. Working with a network of local farmers, ranchers, and butchers, she presents a fine dining experience that is deliciously seasonal while promoting the sustainability of local organic family farms. Chef Brown’s menus are composed of classical dishes and innovative flavors all ingeniously prepared with local flare.