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Drifting Table: Where creativity meets the table
Drifting Table brings the artistry of fine dining home. Partnering with local farmers and producers, Chef Dustin creates imaginative, seasonal meals that celebrate connection, flavor, and the joy of sharing good food.
Our Culinary Offerings
Creative Custom Catering
From Grandpa’s 80th birthday to your company’s big celebration—or even your dog’s wedding—we love crafting menus that make memories. No templates. No boring buffet lines. Just creative, custom-made food that captures the flavor and personality of your event.
The Nomadic Feast
A multi-course, in-home dining experience designed to transform your space into a private restaurant. From an intimate two-person anniversary dinner to an extravagant backyard wedding, Chef Dustin curates each menu with care, creativity, and a sense of wonder. Ingredients are sourced from the best local farms and foragers, ensuring every dish reflects the season and the spirit of the Northwest.
Personal Chef & Meal Prep
For busy families, professionals, or anyone who craves restaurant-quality meals without the hassle, Chef Dustin brings the kitchen to you. He’ll stock your fridge or freezer with wholesome, chef-crafted dishes tailored to your tastes—fresh, flavorful, and ready when you are.
A Taste of the Northwest
Rooted in local farms and guided by imagination, Drifting Table turns gatherings into experiences and meals into moments. Wherever the table drifts, we’re here to make it unforgettable.
Eat fresh, buy local!
Our Story and Mission
Dustin Ronspies is an accomplished chef and restaurateur, best known as the Owner and Head Chef of Art of the Table, an award-winning Seattle dining destination recognized for its inventive New American cuisine, hyperlocal sourcing, and ever-changing nine-course tasting menus.
A graduate of the Florida Culinary Institute, he finished top of his class, earned the President’s Award, and has subsequently honed his craft through 20+ years of progressive experience in the fine dining world and as a private chef to private yacht owners and ultra-high-net-worth families—including David and Julia Koch of Koch Industries and Tucker Johnson of Johnson & Johnson. Additional influences on his cooking philosophy derive from early-career experience preparing meals for a hot-air-balloon company in Beaune, France, as well as working in the kitchen of the acclaimed French restaurant Brasserie La Cigale in South Florida prior to relocation to Seattle.
At Art of the Table, Chef Ronspies cultivated a reputation for innovation and sustainability, guiding the restaurant to multiple “Best of Seattle” awards, three James Beard Award nominations, and appearances in numerous local media such as Washington Grown TV and Edible Seattle. His expertise as a sommelier deepened the dining experience even further, allowing him to complement each course with expert wine pairings, and beyond his fine dining accolades, he also envisioned/launched an offshoot market, The Cupboard, that provided local residents with a unique assortment of curated wines, pantry goods, and prepared foods.
Today, Chef Ronspies is focused on bringing the same dedication and artistry to the dining scene throughout the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene area. With a focus on luxury catering, dinner parties, and special events, he continues to celebrate the region’s rich array of local farming, ranching, and fishing providers while simultaneously drawing inspiration from world cuisine. Together with his wife Shannon Van Horn—a pastry chef and former GM of Art of the Table—he looks forward to continuing to promote his culinary vision and provide opportunities for audiences to embrace the power of food as a medium of connection, joy, and shared experience.
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A Visual Feast with Drifting Table
What Our Patrons Say
The greatest endorsement anyone can give to a restaurant or chef is repeated patronage because of amazing food creations combined with excellent service, and that’s why we’ve always gladly participated in any of Chef Dustin’s efforts, be it in a restaurant setting or at a private dinner. We hosted both large (65 people) and small (6-8 people) gatherings that have been orchestrated by him and his team, and without fail, everyone who was lucky enough to participate was amazed at stunning presentation of the various courses as well as the incredible and creative combination of flavors to which we were treated. Each meal was a memorable, joyful experience that just reinforced our desire to repeat it in the future. I can’t heap enough praise to do him and his team justice for the culinary delights that he created for us; you will not be disappointed if you are lucky enough to have him create a gastronomic experience second to none for you and your guests.
We had the pleasure of having Chef Dustin and his team cater our wedding rehearsal dinner for 70 guests at our home, and it was nothing short of spectacular. The food was absolutely incredible—every dish was beautifully presented, bursting with flavor, and perfectly executed, leaving our guests raving. Beyond the exceptional cuisine, their professionalism and attention to detail truly stood out. They went above and beyond, leaving our home spotless and taking extra time to ensure everything was pristine. Chef Dustin and his team made the evening seamless and unforgettable. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and highly recommend them for any special occasion!
Get in Touch with Us
We'd love to hear from you! Whether you have questions, need more information, or have a reservation request, feel free to reach out. Contact us at (509) 795-0019 or email us at info@driftingtable.com. We look forward to serving you!