About Us
Our Story
Chef DeVante Brown has been working in the food industry professionally since 2010, but his culinary roots go back even further. In the Browns' home of Kansas City, Missouri, DeVante's grandfather owns and operates Big Daddy & Sons BBQ, and as a kid DeVante picked up his grandfather's knack for cooking. Coming out of high school, DeVante wasted no time commencing his culinary career, taking his first job in a kitchen at the Denver International Airport. From there, he became executive chef for late night food services at Denver University, then grill master at Parisi in downtown Denver. Having gained an abundance of experience with both cooking and the operational side of the food industry, DeVante decided to start his own catering business, which eventually evolved into Smoke in the City Denver and its companion food truck, The Hangover Cart.
Our Food
At Smoke in the City, we value both quality and variety, and we draw on our wide range of experience across the food industry to deliver a whole host of cuisines to our customers' events. Our spreads include everything from classic Italian pasta bars to spicy cajun crawfish boils to exquisite sushi platters. Check out our catering menu to learn more—chances are we've got the perfect dish for your occasion.
Our Customers
In addition to catering for private events, Smoke in the City has provided food services for a number of nonprofit organizations and educational institutions, including the Colorado Health Foundation, the Cherry Creek School District, Denver Gents, Regis University, and the University of Northern Colorado. We are proud of partnering with these organizations and are always looking for more outstanding institutions to work with!