Guest Chef Series Featuring: Mawa McQueen | March 7 - 9
March 7 - 9 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday, March 7 - Managers’ Cocktail Party | Fern Tree Spa | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
We welcome you to a culinary experience with an elegant evening of handcrafted cocktails and gourmet canapés where you will enjoy an exclusive tasting menu curated by the guest chef, featuring a blend of seasonal ingredients and bold flavors creating a perfect harmony of taste and texture.
Complimentary to Half Moon guests.
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Saturday, March 8 – Family-Style Afro-French Dinner | Haywards Restaurant | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Gather for a warm and inviting family-style dinner at Hayward's, where communal dining meets culinary artistry with Chef Mawa at the helm. This multi-course feast celebrates the rich culinary traditions of Africa, seamlessly blended with refined European influences. Featuring Chef Mawa’s signature Afro-French creations crafted from locally sourced ingredients, each dish is designed to be shared, fostering connection and conversation. Expect an evening of bold flavors, seasonal ingredients, and an immersive storytelling experience that brings the journey behind every dish to life.
135.00 per person
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Sunday, March 9 – Queen's Bubbly Brunch | Haywards Restaurant | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Chef Mawa takes center stage at our elegant Queens Brunch, where guests will indulge in a luxurious dining experience featuring a live crêpe station showcasing her signature sweet and savory crêpes. Paired with a curated selection of brunch favorites and bubbly cocktails, this exquisite feast is the perfect way to end the weekend with unforgettable flavors and culinary artistry.
75.00 per person
All prices are subject to 10% tax and 15% service charge. Events are not included in the meal plans.
To reserve please contact the Concierge. Email: [email protected] Call: 800.339.9728 / +1 876.953.2211 Ext. 6555/ 3535
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Mawa McQueen
Executive Chef and Owner
Chef Mawa McQueen is the executive chef and owner of multiple acclaimed restaurants in Aspen and Snowmass Village, CO, including Mawa’s Kitchen, Mawita, and The Crepe Shack. Born on the Ivory Coast and raised in Europe, her diverse background fuels her passion for bringing people together through food. A celebrated chef and entrepreneur, she has received the Colorado Governor’s Minority Business Award (2020, 2022) and was a James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef West in 2022.
Her restaurant, Mawa’s Kitchen, earned MICHELIN Guide recommendations in 2023 and 2024. Beyond her restaurants, Mawa launched her granola brand, GrainFreeNola, and published two books—Mawa’s Way, a cookbook and memoir, and Unstoppable Ambition, a motivational book in French and English. She actively gives back as a board member for multiple organizations, including the Colorado Restaurant Foundation and the Sylvia Center Culinary Council. She advocates for African communities, raising funds for clean water access in Zambia and supporting education in Uganda.