Precision nutrition. Elevated dining.
Delivered to you.
Restaurant-quality meals engineered for performance, health, and pleasure — crafted by culinary experts, tailored to your life in the Denver metro area.
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What We Offer
Culinary services without compromise
Every engagement is bespoke. We match your goals — athletic, nutritional, or experiential — with menus crafted from scratch.
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Performance Meal Prep
Weekly batch cooking designed around your macros, training schedule, and recovery goals. Every meal tracked, portioned, and labeled.
Athletes & Performers
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Daily Family Catering
Fresh, wholesome meals prepared in your home or delivered daily — tailored to the nutritional needs of every family member.
Families
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Private Dining Events
Curated multi-course experiences for intimate gatherings, business entertaining, or celebrations — with white-glove service.
High Net-Worth Clients
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Nutrition Consulting
Collaborative work with registered dietitians to build meal frameworks aligned with your health markers, goals, and lifestyle.
Wellness-Focused
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Executive Lunch Service
Same-day, office-ready meals for busy professionals who need to fuel sharply without sacrificing time or quality.
Denver Professionals
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Specialty Diets
Mastery across ketogenic, paleo, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, and custom medical diets — no template, no compromise.
All Clients
Our Philosophy
Four pillars of exceptional food
We believe great food at home shouldn't require compromise. Our approach is rooted in four non-negotiable commitments.
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Expertise at Every Level
Our chefs are culinary school trained with backgrounds in Michelin-recognized kitchens. Craft and skill inform every dish.
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Radical Convenience
We integrate seamlessly into your schedule — shopping, cooking, packaging, and cleaning. You simply eat.
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Health as Foundation
Every menu is built on nutritional integrity — whole, unprocessed ingredients that optimize how you feel, perform, and age.
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Genuine Wellness Culture
We're not a meal delivery company. We're partners in your long-term wellness — curious, proactive, and deeply invested in your goals.
Getting Started
Simple, seamless, from day one
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Consultation
We learn your goals, dietary needs, lifestyle, and preferences in a private 30-minute call.
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Menu Design
Your dedicated chef builds a bespoke weekly menu aligned with your nutrition plan.
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Preparation
We source premium local ingredients and prepare meals fresh — in your home or our kitchen.
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Deliver & Refine
Meals arrive ready to eat. We gather feedback weekly and continuously improve your menu.
Your chef is waiting. Let's begin.
Accepting new clients in the Denver metro area. Limited availability.
Services
Every service, tailored to you
We don't offer packages — we offer partnerships. Each engagement begins with a deep understanding of your life, goals, and palate.
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Athletes & High Performers
Performance Meal Prep
Designed for professional athletes, serious competitors, and performance-driven individuals across the Denver metro. We build weekly meal programs around your specific sport, training volume, body composition goals, and recovery protocols. Every meal is macro-tracked, portioned precisely, labeled with nutritional data, and stored for optimal freshness.
Investment: Starting at $600/week. Includes ingredient sourcing, full preparation, packaging, and weekly check-in call with your chef and nutrition consultant.
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Families
Daily Family Catering
Nourishing, restaurant-quality meals prepared for your entire household — every age, every preference, every dietary need. Your chef cooks in your home on scheduled days, or prepares meals in our kitchen for daily delivery. Groceries are sourced, your kitchen is left spotless, and dinner is always exceptional.
In-home preparationAllergy managementKids' nutritionWeekly menu planningGrocery sourcingKitchen cleanup included
Investment: Starting at $960/week for a family of four. Includes daily meals (lunch and dinner), full sourcing, preparation, delivery or in-home service, and ongoing menu customization.
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Private Events
Private Dining & Events
Whether it's an intimate dinner for two, a business entertainment evening, or a milestone celebration, we deliver the full fine dining experience in the privacy of your home. Our chefs design bespoke multi-course menus, source the finest seasonal ingredients, and provide complete service — from table setting to final plate.
3–7 course menusSommelier pairing availableFull table serviceCustom tasting menusSeasonal & local sourcingUp to 30 guests
Investment: Starting at $280 per person (minimum 4 guests). Custom quotes available for larger events. Includes all food, preparation, service, and cleanup.
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Wellness-Focused
Nutrition Consulting & Meal Planning
Our registered dietitian and culinary team work in tandem to build a comprehensive nutrition framework tailored to your health markers, lab work, and long-term wellness goals. This isn't generic advice — it's a personalized nutrition strategy backed by food science and executed with culinary mastery.
RD consultationLab work reviewCustom macro targetsAnti-inflammatory protocolsGut health focusMonthly plan revisions
Investment: $320 for initial consultation and 30-day plan. Add-on to any meal service for $160/month ongoing nutritional oversight.
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Executives & Professionals
Executive Lunch & Office Service
For high-performing professionals who can't afford the energy drain of poor nutrition. We deliver chef-prepared lunches, breakfast service, or full-day meal programs to your home office or downtown Denver office. Same-day ordering available for existing clients.
Daily deliveryOffice & home deliveryBrain-performance focusLow-glycemic optionsGroup office catering
Investment: Starting at $68/meal with weekly subscription discounts. Corporate packages available for teams of 5 or more.
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All Clients
Specialty & Medical Diets
We have deep expertise across the full spectrum of therapeutic and lifestyle diets. Whether managing a medical condition, following a specific dietary philosophy, or navigating complex food allergies, our team has the knowledge and skill to make your restrictions feel like abundance, not limitation.
Investment: Specialty diet services are priced within any of the above service tiers — there is no premium for dietary complexity. We consider it our baseline standard.
Not sure which service is right for you?
Every client starts with a free 30-minute discovery call. We'll design the right engagement together.
Sample Menus
A taste of what's possible
These are sample menus — yours will be crafted entirely around your preferences, goals, and dietary needs. Consider this an introduction to our range.
Breakfast & Morning Fuel
Grass-Fed Beef & Egg White Scramble
Lean ground beef, free-range egg whites, roasted sweet potato, spinach, and fresh herbs. 52g protein, 38g carbs, 14g fat.
GFDF
Greek Yogurt Power Bowl
Full-fat Greek yogurt, house-made granola, wild blueberries, hemp seeds, local honey, and almond butter drizzle. 38g protein.
GFV
Smoked Salmon Oat Bowl
Steel-cut oats with cold-smoked salmon, capers, dill crème fraîche, cucumber, and a soft-boiled egg. 44g protein.
DF
Turkey & Veggie Frittata
Ground turkey, roasted bell peppers, zucchini, goat cheese, and fresh basil. Baked in individual portions. 46g protein.
All performance menus include full macro breakdown (calories, protein, carbohydrates, fats, fiber) on each container. Meals are prepared fresh weekly and designed for 4–7 day refrigeration or up to 3-month freezer storage. Portion sizes are calibrated to your specific goals.
Family Dinners
Braised Short Rib Tacos
12-hour braised grass-fed short rib, house-made corn tortillas, pickled onion, avocado crema, cotija, cilantro. Served family-style.
GF
Roasted Chicken with Pan Jus
Whole free-range chicken, roasted garlic and herb butter, garlic mashed potatoes, roasted seasonal vegetables, rich pan sauce.
GF
Wild-Caught Salmon en Papillote
Pacific salmon with lemon, capers, dill, heirloom cherry tomatoes, steamed in parchment. Served with herbed farro.
GFDF
Butternut Squash Lasagna
House-made pasta sheets, roasted butternut squash, ricotta, sage brown butter, toasted hazelnuts, Parmigiano-Reggiano.
V
Bison Meatball & Polenta
Colorado bison meatballs in San Marzano tomato sauce, creamy stone-ground polenta, fresh basil, Parmigiano. Kid-approved staple.
GF
Thai Green Curry Bowl
Coconut milk green curry, organic chicken or tofu, baby bok choy, jasmine rice, fresh lime, Thai basil, crispy shallots.
GFDFV
Kids' Favorites (Elevated)
Wagyu Beef Sliders
Mini Wagyu patties, aged cheddar, house-made brioche buns, lettuce, tomato, special sauce. Served with oven-baked sweet potato fries.
Family menus are designed around your household's preferences and schedules. We handle all grocery shopping, preparation, cooking, and kitchen cleanup. Standing weekly services include Monday and Thursday prep days to ensure fresh meals throughout the week.
Yellowtail sashimi, yuzu-jalapeño leche de tigre, compressed watermelon, avocado purée, black sesame, micro shiso.
GFDF
Second: Burrata & Heirloom Tomato
House-pulled burrata, roasted and raw heirloom tomato, aged balsamic, Colorado basil oil, fleur de sel, grilled sourdough.
V
Third: Diver Scallop
Pan-seared diver scallop, cauliflower velouté, crispy pancetta, truffle oil, pea tendrils, brown butter emulsion.
GF
Main: 45-Day Dry-Aged Ribeye
Colorado 45-day dry-aged prime ribeye, bone marrow butter, pomme purée, roasted asparagus, red wine jus, watercress.
GF
Dessert: Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt Tart
Valrhona 72% dark chocolate ganache tart, Maldon sea salt, raspberry coulis, edible gold, lavender chantilly cream.
VGF
Private dining menus are composed entirely for your event. We work with you 2–3 weeks in advance to design your courses around season, preference, and occasion. Wine pairings are available through our sommelier partner. All service — glassware, linens, table setup, and cleanup — is included.
Grass-fed ribeye, whipped roasted bone marrow, sautéed asparagus with brown butter, microgreens. Zero carb.
GFDFKETO
Egg & Avocado Breakfast Plate
Pasture-raised eggs three ways, half avocado, smoked wild salmon, sauerkraut, full-fat cottage cheese. 5g net carbs.
GFKETO
Duck Confit & Cauliflower Purée
Slow-confit duck leg, whipped cauliflower with crème fraîche, sautéed rapini, duck fat jus. 8g net carbs.
GFKETO
Bacon-Wrapped Salmon
Wild king salmon wrapped in heritage pork bacon, roasted romanesco, lemon beurre blanc, capers. 6g net carbs.
GFKETO
Wellness menus are developed in coordination with your health goals and, where applicable, your physician or registered dietitian. We can accommodate virtually any therapeutic diet. Labels include full ingredient lists, common allergen flags, and nutritional data. Items marked GF are prepared in a dedicated gluten-free environment upon request.
Our Story
We believe your kitchen deserves a secret weapon.
My Secret Chef was founded on a simple observation: the people who need the best nutrition most — athletes, busy families, high-performing executives — are the ones with the least time to achieve it. We exist to close that gap.
My Secret Chef is built on a foundation of relentless pursuit of excellence. At the helm is Mario Maura — Johnson & Wales graduate, Master's-educated in Nutrition, and a craftsman whose career has spanned the highest levels of elite sports performance and private culinary service. Raised through pressure and discipline, Mario brings the same standard that fuels championship organizations to every kitchen he enters.
Mario's philosophy is simple and transformative: a meal is never just a meal. Food can sharpen focus, build confidence, forge unity, and elevate the standard of an entire organization. From developing menus for professional athletes competing at the world's highest levels to earning the trust of the pickiest toddlers at the family table, his range is as broad as his conviction is deep.
Today, My Secret Chef serves a carefully selected clientele across the Denver metro — from Cherry Creek and Highlands Ranch to Boulder and Vail. Our clients include professional athletes in multiple sports leagues, FORTUNE 500 executives, physicians, and multi-generational Denver families. Each one receives service that is fully bespoke, deeply personal, and consistently exceptional.
We are not a subscription service. We are not a meal kit. We are your private culinary team — and we take that relationship seriously.
Founded
Denver, Colorado · 2019
Service Area
Denver Metro · Boulder · Vail
Clientele
By Referral & Application
Culinary Director
Johnson & Wales University · Master's in Nutrition
Performance Nutrition
Elite Athletes · Global Experience
Sourcing Standard
Local-First · Regenerative Agriculture
What We Stand For
Values that guide every meal we make
Culinary Mastery
We hire only chefs with formal culinary training and real kitchen experience. Technical precision and creative range are non-negotiable. Every chef on our team can execute a 7-course tasting menu as readily as a week of performance meal prep.
Nutritional Integrity
Beautiful food that doesn't nourish you is a missed opportunity. We work at the intersection of culinary excellence and nutritional science — because we believe food should make you feel as good as it tastes.
Radical Discretion
We operate in your home, your office, your most private spaces. Discretion isn't a feature — it's a core value. Our team signs NDAs, maintains strict professional boundaries, and treats every client engagement as confidential.
Relentless Sourcing
We partner with local Colorado ranchers, sustainable fisheries, and organic growers. We visit our suppliers, know their practices, and refuse to compromise on ingredient quality. Your meals begin at the source.
Our Team
The people behind your meals
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Mario Maura
Exec Chef & Culinary Director
Johnson & Wales graduate with a Master's in Nutrition. Years of experience developing menus and feeding elite professional athletes worldwide — and earning the trust of the pickiest eaters at every table. His approach lives at the intersection of performance, culture, and artistry.
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Mario Limaduran
Executive Chef & Culinary Director
Known for redefining the connection between elite cuisine and human performance. Blending fine dining technique with performance nutrition, he has built high-level culinary systems that fuel professional athletes at the highest stages of competition. His ability to merge culinary artistry with strategic execution has made him a respected figure in the evolving world of athlete fueling and performance-based hospitality — where precision, purpose, and performance all exist on the same plate.
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Anthony DiCicco
Chef & Registered Dietitian
A rare blend of chef, registered dietitian, and high-performance strategist. Built a reputation working with elite athletes by bridging the science of clinical nutrition with the artistry of professional culinary execution. His philosophy centers around intentional fueling — performance-driven meals that are deeply functional yet rooted in flavor, culture, and hospitality. Calm, detail-oriented, and relentlessly disciplined, Anthony embodies the next generation of performance professionals.
Ready to meet your chef?
We accept new clients through a brief application. Limited availability in the Denver metro.
Get in Touch
Let's build something exceptional together
Every new client relationship begins with a conversation. Tell us about yourself and we'll reach out within 24 hours to schedule your complimentary discovery call.
Service Area
Denver Metro, Boulder & Vail
Cherry Creek · LoDo · Highlands Ranch · Greenwood Village · Boulder · Vail
Response Time
Within 24 Hours
All inquiries reviewed personally by our founding team.
Onboarding
2–3 Week Lead Time
We prepare thoroughly before your first meal. Rush availability for select services.
Email
hello@mysecretchefdnv.com
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