Renowned Chef Will Nolan has curated a top-tier culinary experience for Patron pass-holders at the 2024 Telluride Jazz Festival. With a focus on healthy, flavorful food, Nolan’s menus feature quality ingredients and plenty of options for attendees. The attention to detail and elite level of these food menus is just an example of the world class luxury treatment that’s in store for Patron attendees. With an on-stage seated viewing area and open bar featuring craft cocktails, the Patron experience is by far the best way to attend the Telluride Jazz Festival.
CHEF WILL NOLAN
Chef Will, a New Orleans native, moved to Colorado in 1995 and has been a part of the culinary scene and an advocate of sustainable sourcing ever since. Will has had cooking in his blood as long as he can remember taking his first job at a young age in New York at The Mashomack Hunting Club, where he learned how to clean game birds and the art of the kitchen. During high school in New Orleans, he worked his way through all the ranks at BBQ restaurant, Tipton County until he finally became the youngest pitmaster around. After high school, he moved around the world to learn the culinary arts leading him to Singapore, where he helped to create a restaurant concept before moving back to New Orleans where he became saucier at the prestigious Grill Room in the Windsor Court Hotel. This experience ignited a kickoff into hotels where Will enjoyed a successful career working as the Executive Chef of hotels including The Wyndham Bourbon Orleans, The Palace Restaurant (General Palmer in Durango), Auberge's Hotel Madeline in Telluride and the Viceroy Snowmass. Recently he opened Little House in Telluride with MO Hospitality group and is the current chef/owner of BlackSalt Hospitality. Will's appreciation for sustainable sourcing has led him to numerous accolades and local and national TV features. Will was nominated in 2012 for Food & Wine’s best new chef and in the same year was featured on NBC's The Today Show.
2024 Backstage Dining MENU
FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 - LUNCH: 12:30-2:30 PM
Gyros, Greek Chicken & Falafels
Greek Salad - romaine, olives, red onions, cucumber, feta, red wine vinaigrette
Spanakopita - spinach & feta
Vegetarian - Tzatziki, Hummus
Israeli Cous Cous - herbs, toasted seeds, olive oil, green onion, tomato
Dessert - assorted cookies & GF brownies
FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 - DINNER: 5:00-7:00 PM
Caprese Salad - cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, olive oil, lemon
Urban Blend Salad - baby kale, mixed greens, shredded carrots, parsley, herb dressing
Lyonnaise Potatoes - onion, parsley
Grilled Broccolini - lemon
White Bean Ragout With Spinach - cherry tomatoes, herbs
Chicken Cordon Blue - mustard cream sauce
Dessert - pecan pie, apple pie, pumpkin pie & GF brownies
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 - LUNCH: 12:00-2:00 PM
Baby Kale Mix Salad - gold raisins, toasted almonds, white balsamic vinaigrette
Sundried Tomato Pasta Salad - olives, feta, white balsamic
Zucchini-Garbanzo Tagine - red peppers, raisins, onion, Israeli cous cous
Baked Cod - sundried tomato & garlic pesto
Harissa Beef - onion. peppers
Dessert - Assorted Cookies & GF Brownies
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 - DINNER: 5:00-7:00 PM
Chopped Salad - red onion, sun-dried tomato, blue cheese, cucumber, white balsamic vinaigrette
Sweet Corn Maque Choux - corn, okra, peppers, herbs, cream
Red Beans & Rice - jasmine-ginger rice
Vegan Hot Sausage - onions
Chicken Creole - onions, peppers, tomato cream
Dessert - apple pie, pecan pie, pumpkin pie & GF brownies
SUNDAY AUGUST 11 - LUNCH: 12:30-2:30 PM
Cilantro Heart-y Slaw - lime, red onion
Southern Style Potato Salad - red onion, parsley, whole grain mustard
Baked Beans & Sweet Potato Rolls - smoke sauce
Smoked Pulled Pork
Smoked Beef Brisket - sliced
Dessert - assorted cookies & GF brownies
SUNDAY AUGUST 11 - DINNER: 5:00-7:00 PM
Caesar Salad - romaine, croutons, parmesan
Sautéed Ratatouille Vegetables - zucchini, squash, mushrooms, tomato sauce
Stuffed Shells - marinara, olive oil, parmesan
Baked Garlic Bread
Grilled Chicken Parmesan - marinara, mozzarella, basil
Dessert - pecan pie, apple pie, pumpkin pie & GF brownies
NEW SINGLE-DAY PATRON AND VIP TICKETS
New for this year, single-day VIP and Patron tickets will allow attendees to experience the festival at the highest levels. Treat yourself to catered meals backstage and watch the music from a raised platform on the side stage with an open bar and so much more.
Single-Day VIP and Patron Tickets go on sale Wednesday, May 22 at 10 am (MST)