We're just people who love real food.
No guru vibes. No corporate speak. Just a small team of chefs who get it.
It started with a simple question.
Back in 2021, we kept hearing the same thing from families around Denver: "We want to eat healthy, but who has the time?"
Meal kits weren't the answer — you still had to cook. Delivery services felt impersonal. Nobody was actually coming to your home and making real food.
So that's what we built. Campfire Culinary Wellness started small — just one chef serving a handful of families. Today have served 60+ families across Denver Metro and Greater Boulder.
Our values aren't a wall poster. They're how we work.
In-home heart
We cook in your kitchen because that's where real food belongs. It's personal, it's warm, and it makes all the difference.
Real ingredients
We don't do processed shortcuts. Fresh vegetables, quality proteins, and honest cooking — every single time.
True customization
Your menu is built around your family — not a template. Picky eaters, allergies, and preferences are always respected.
Genuine relationships
You'll have the same chef every visit. They'll learn what your family loves and build on it over time.
We've been doing this since 2021.
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Our Team
Jamie Stein
Denver
Jamie is a trained chef and certified nutrition consultant with a passion for creating nourishing, customized culinary experiences. Over the past four and a half years, she has become an expert in the art of meal prep, serving more than 50 families and helping them simplify their routines while eating delicious, healthful meals.
Combining her formal training with hands-on experience, Jamie specializes in developing personalized menu plans that cater to each client’s unique goals, dietary needs, and preferences. Her approach blends professional-level meal prep efficiency with a deep understanding of holistic nutrition, making her a trusted expert in crafting meals that both heal and fuel the body.
Originally from New York, Jamie moved to Colorado in 2013 to attend CU Boulder, where she fell in love with the state’s active, outdoor lifestyle. She earned her culinary degree from Cook Street School of Culinary Arts and her holistic nutrition certification from Bauman College, blending classical culinary technique with functional nutrition expertise. When she’s not in the kitchen, Jamie can be found exploring all that Colorado has to offer such as hiking, skiing, camping, and taking her dog on long walks through the mountains.
Elly Compton
Denver
Passionate about crafting wholesome culinary experiences, Elly is driven by a profound love for nourishing others. With a flair for creating meals as delicious as they are nutritious, her culinary journey – which includes both professional culinary arts training and several years of working in kitchens – is guided by the belief that food is not just sustenance, but a powerful source of joy and well-being. Elly enjoys exploring the world through its many diverse flavors and cooking various types of cuisines.
In her spare time, she loves to host themed dinner parties for her loved ones and be immersed in the beauty of Colorado by snowboarding and going on camping trips with her husband Jack and her dog Gravy. Elly completed her professional culinary arts training at Denver’s Cook Street School of Culinary Arts in 2022.
Emily Lamont
Denver
Emily has immersed herself in the world of cuisine since the young age of 10 years old, from experimenting in the kitchen to endless hours watching the Food Network. It was her childhood dream to become a celebrity chef, she even stood in line for 4 hours to meet Emril! Although her path didn’t lead her to the spotlight of the Food Channel, Emily’s love of cooking has only flourished! Now, as a devoted mother to six, a loving wife, and friend, she channels her culinary creativity into crafting nourishing meals that bring joy to those around her. Bringing happiness to people through her food is a true passion of hers.
When Emily is not in the kitchen you can find her behind the camera capturing memories for her photography business, spending quality time with her husband and children, or catching a flight to visit family or experience a new place!
Chef Joy
Denver
Chef Joy is a culinary mastermind with a bold vision for flavor. From Miami’s vibrant culture to the heart of Denver, Chef Joy blends Caribbean, Latin American, and Southern American influences to create mouthwatering experiences under the “SoFlo Tasty” banner.
Whether crafting private dinners, intimate cooking classes, or dynamic meal prep, Chef Joy is a culinary artist who brings bold flavors and unique fusion to every plate. With a focus on creativity, hospitality, and flavor-packed dishes, Chef Joy’s mission is to leave clients not just satisfied, but craving more.
Andy Nenninger
Boulder – Louisville -Longmont
Andy has been cooking professionally for almost 2 decades. He is passionate about cooking food that not only tastes good, but is good for you. Having worked in high end restaurants and beach clubs in South Florida, to college athletics, to working as a Private Chef, he has an extensive background in many cuisines and specialty diets. He attended Arts Institute of Fort Lauderdale Culinary program in 2011.
His background also includes a decade of personal training, a decade of teaching yoga, and personal experience as an endurance athlete, which has influenced the way he cooks.
In his spare time you can find him on his yoga mat, hiking with his dog Holtby, or attending live music events with his friends.
Meghan Marsh
Colorado Springs
Jade Brandow
Denver
Jade is a dedicated culinary professional whose practice is rooted in the joyful belief that nature provides the ultimate blueprint for vitality and healing. Guided by a “Nature-Forward” philosophy, she focuses on using seasonal rhythms, vibrant colors, and nutrient-dense ingredients to craft meals that help the body reset and the mind find clarity. Self-taught with extensive hands-on kitchen training, Jade specializes in creating gut-friendly, wellness-focused menus that support digestion and vitality, while seamlessly accommodating complex dietary needs like severe nut allergies, gluten-free, and dairy-free preferences without ever compromising on taste.
As a single mother of three, Jade’s journey as a parent taught her the true meaning of resource stewardship, kitchen safety, and the peace of mind that comes with knowing food is lovingly prepared. She brings that same high standard of care, bright energy, and intentional nourishment to every table she serves, showing clients that eating for health and managing allergies can be a joyful, deeply satisfying experience.
When she isn’t in the kitchen crafting customized, nutrient-rich menus, you can find Jade outdoors enjoying nature with her children, hiking, or training in Muay Thai.
Tara Reardon
Denver
Cooking has always been Tara’s passion. After graduating from Cook Street Culinary School, Tara worked as a lead baker for an allergy free baking company where she specialized in baking for people with celiac and dairy allergies. Tara also spent two years living with her sister in law who suffers with many dietary restrictions. Tara became obsessed with making her healthy, balanced meals that she could eat and, most importantly, making them delicious. Tara believes in preparing dishes with love that satisfy the body and the soul.
Aside from cooking, Tara loves to hike, garden, practice yoga, and travel, but nothing beats time spent with her husband and their sweet dog watching shows.