Monthly Cooking Demonstrations From Some of Denver’s Best Chefs
2026 Chef Demo schedule
Potager means kitchen garden. We follow no style or school of cooking. We are not a French restaurant, although we serve dishes from this cuisine. We think, basically, the unifying theme is that of being immensely satisfying, locally sourced and seasonally driven.
Bistro Vendome - Chef Tim Kukilinski
June 6th August 1st
Bistro Vendôme is a classic French bistro in Denver’s Park Hill neighborhood, known for its Parisian-inspired atmosphere and updated takes on traditional French cuisine. The restaurant focuses on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, pairing timeless dishes with a curated French wine list in a warm, neighborhood setting.
Restaurant Olivia - Chef Amanda Adams
October 3rd
Restaurant Olivia is a Michelin-recommended Italian restaurant in Denver’s Wash Park neighborhood, widely recognized for its refined approach to handmade pasta and seasonal cuisine. Led by chef Ty Leon, a James Beard Foundation semifinalist, the restaurant has earned national attention for its technical precision, thoughtful sourcing, and elevated yet approachable dining experience.
Somebody People - Chef Justin Freeman
The creation of Somebody People was sparked by Tricia and Sam Maher's desire to bring fresh rustic Mediterranean flavors to the Denver community. We celebrate the local seasons, embrace the whole vegetable, and provide an entertaining service in a fun filled environment whilst minimizing waste along the way. Chef Justin Freeman is the “grill master and pasta king" and will be running the show on demo day.
June 20th
The Plimoth - chef Peter Ryan
September 5th
The Plimoth is a long-running neighborhood restaurant in Denver’s City Park West known for its seasonal, ingredient-driven New American menu. The kitchen works closely with local farmers and producers, offering a frequently changing lineup of thoughtfully prepared dishes in a relaxed, intimate setting.
July 4thCoperta - Chef Kenny Minton
Coperta is a neighborhood Italian restaurant focused on Roman trattoria fare and the cuisine of Southern Italy. The menu highlights handmade pastas, seasonal vegetables, and responsibly sourced meats, with an emphasis on simple, ingredient-driven cooking rooted in tradition. Chef Kenny Minton is returning to the market to cook for us again!
Mak Fam - Chef Kenneth Wan
September 19th
Makfam is a Michelin Bib Gourmand–recognized Chinese-American restaurant in Denver’s Baker neighborhood, celebrated for delivering high-quality, flavor-driven dishes at an exceptional value. Led by chef Kenneth Wan, a James Beard Foundation Emerging Chef semifinalist, the restaurant has quickly earned national attention for its bold, modern take on comfort classics.
How Do Chef Demo’s Work?
Each time we host a chef on a City Park Farmers Market Saturday, they arrive early to walk the market and find fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients. Without any preconceptions or ingredients of their own, each chef will grow inspiration from the surrounding market ingredients, then make small bite-sized dishes for customers to try for free. Chef Demo’s happen once per month this year and are designed to inspire customers with ideas on how local, in-season foods can add depth and complexity to dishes, not to mention nutritional value and a positive environmental impact. These amazing chefs come to the market without compensation, passionate simply for cooking, education, community, and in the ingredients that they source. Thank you for making our city better, chefs!
