Chef Hammett Brings Over 20 Years of Culinary Expertise and a Passion for Local Ingredients to Copper Canyon Grill House & Tavern
Salt Lake City, UT [June 6, 2024] – Radisson Salt Lake City Downtown, a contemporary hotel nestled amidst the city’s most vibrant cultural attractions, announced the appointment of Jason Hammett as Executive Chef. Hammett will oversee all food and beverage offerings, including Copper Canyon Grill House & Tavern, banquets and events, in-room dining and the coffee shop 215 West Coffee, set to open in late 2024.
Amid the city’s rapid development and the hotel’s recent multimillion-dollar renovation, Radisson Salt Lake City’s culinary offerings are poised for an update. With over two decades of culinary expertise and a passion for the greater Salt Lake and Park City communities, Chef Hammett is preparing to introduce refreshed menus to the hotel. Guests can look forward to modern, refined American comfort food featuring locally sourced ingredients.
“Adding Chef Hammett to our team is a terrific enhancement to our already committed food and beverage program,” said John Green, General Manager at Radisson Salt Lake City Downtown. “Jason’s vision perfectly aligns with our mission to provide guests with a creative, contemporary culinary experience that is upscale and approachable. With our guest room renovations complete, now is the perfect time to showcase our food and beverage offerings. Over the next few months, we will introduce seasonal menu updates in Copper Canyon Grill House & Tavern, featuring fresh, local ingredients and fun twists on classic dishes. Guests will see a new bar menu, new in-room dining menus, and new event menus as well.”
Chef Hammett’s vision for the hotel’s culinary operations focuses on elevated, traditional favorites that showcase the best of Utah’s produce, meats and cheeses. Guests can look forward to dishes featuring seasonal ingredients such as rhubarb, cherries, and peaches, along with other sustainable options from regional suppliers. The banquet and event menus will also see new additions, incorporating local flavors to create memorable dining experiences for special occasions. Highlights of the new Copper Canyon Grill House & Tavern menu will include a fresh take on signature burgers, farm-to-table salads, and enhanced small bites perfect for sharing.
“I am truly excited to join the Radisson Salt Lake City Downtown team,” Hammett said. “My goal is to create a modern, inviting food experience that celebrates the culinary heritage of Utah. I’m passionate about sourcing ingredients from local farmers and other suppliers along the Wasatch Front and in the region. I’m eager to share my creative approach to comfort food with hotel guests and local diners alike. This commitment to creativity and flavor will be the hallmark of all of our culinary endeavors, restaurant, group meetings and social catering events.
Born and raised in Utah, Chef Hammett moved to Arizona to attend the Scottsdale Culinary Institute. After graduating, he returned to his home state to pursue his culinary career. Since then, he has held executive positions at establishments such as Yarrow Hotel in Park City, Hilton Salt Lake City Airport and Equiwest Hospitality, where he revitalized menus and implemented sustainable practices.
Copper Canyon Grill House & Tavern, located at Radisson Salt Lake City Downtown and just steps from the Delta Center and Temple Square, invites guests to experience Chef Jason Hammett’s culinary talents. Enjoy a casual yet chic atmosphere perfect for savoring hearty American dishes with a twist. For more information or to book your reservation, visit https://www.opentable.com/r/copper-canyon-grillhouse-and-tavern-salt-lake-city or call (385) 354-5457.
