Meet Jarod Farina | Cannabis Chef

We had the good fortune of connecting with Jarod Farina and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jarod, what is the most important factor behind your success?
You have to believe in yourself and that there is nothing you cannot succeed in because you, yourself, will not quit. If you will not quit, no matter how hard it gets, you will not lose, and this is what breeds winners. Hard work and determination. You have to be willing to do the work; day in and day out, if you are not willing and you do not believe in the project and more importantly, yourself, you may as well never begin.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I am a private chef providing fine dining experiences to the cannabis industry. We offer both private dining events and classes, where students learn about both infusion and cooking techniques with our award-winning team. What sets me apart is my passion for bringing edibles to the next level and making it more than just the munchie snack food we have all come to know. Our company, Dine with Roilty, provides 3-7 course infused dinners where you can find menu items such as handmade pastas, Maui wowie chicken, and butterscotch pot de cremes. We have been named “High Times Top Cannabis Chef”, “Best of Denver 2022”, and our chefs have worked in Michelin starred kitchens and trained around the globe.

I had always worked with cannabis and/or in the restaurant industry in some sort of way. I moved to Colorado after winning a competition for hash making and slowly intertwined my loves into cooking with cannabis. We did a big NYE party for friends, and we infused all the savory dishes and desserts. It was a hit, and everyone had a blast, after that I delved into the idea, and Chef Roilty was born. No paths are easy, and we didn’t start out on top, but some paths are more fun, and we have had a blast creating and cooking our way into our guests’ homes.

I have been featured on numerous TV networks and shows including Beat Bobby Flay, Chopped 420, and Bravo’s Southern Charm.

We are constantly learning and creating, trying to come up with the next best bite. I would tell any aspiring chef to trust yourself, simple is more, and think outside the box. Passion will take you further than any classic training will, so get out there and cook!

Dine with Roilty was created by people who love and have a deep passion for both cannabis and cuisine. We strive in providing an unparalleled experience for foodies and cannabis lovers within our community. We look forward seeing you in your kitchen.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
So many options in the city, but if I was to plan my ideal trip for a friend I would take them to a few fun spots in the city like Meow Wolf, Rino Crush Walls, and Red Rocks for some art and sightseeing. We would definitely need to quench our thirst and for that I would probably take them to a cool speakeasy like Williams & Graham or a fun tiki bar like The Electric Cure. By the time we do all that we will be starving and for that we are headed to the Yuan Wonton or Stromans Hibachi food trucks for a quick delicious meal. If we are dressing up for a nice dinner our top stops would be Sushi Den, Mizuna, or Beckon.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I want to shout out my wife and business partner, Veronica Farina. She plays a role behind the scenes but it’s a major role! She has always been there for me when things are hard, and she works just as hard to help keep our business running smoothly.

Website: https://www.chefroilty.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roilty/

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWfZL6OetWXhMR8oO7cLxdw