ATX Chefs
★★★★★ 4.9 · 50+ reviews 512 309-1949 Get My Free Quote
Private Chef in Austin, TX
★★★★★4.9 · 50+ five-star reviews

Hire a Private Chef in Austin

Restaurant-quality dinners cooked fresh in your kitchen — plated service, family-style, buffets & cocktail bites. You host; we handle the menu, the cooking, and the cleanup.

  • Custom menu around your guests & diets
  • Transparent, all-in pricing
  • Full setup & cleanup, every time
Hot honey bacon-wrapped pickled okra Avocado starter with goat cheese Blackened salmon steak main course Berries and cream dessert
★★★★★
"We had the pleasure of the owner being our chef for my birthday! The entire menu was wonderful, but the Hot Honey Bacon-Wrapped Pickled Okra was the bomb! My 7-year-old loved the Blackened Salmon Steak. There was nothing he served that we did not enjoy! When it was all done, he packed up our leftovers and cleaned the kitchen. If I could give 10 stars I would!"
Brittany Murray
Local Guide · 22 reviews · Verified Google review
Fully-permitted commercial kitchen Austin & the Texas Hill Country Book in as little as 1–2 weeks Owner-operated · chef-led service
Simple From Start to Finish

What's It Like To Work With A Private Chef?

1

Tell us about your event

Share your date, headcount, and any dietary needs. Takes about a minute.

2

Get a custom menu & quote

We design a menu around your guests and send transparent, all-in pricing within one business day.

3

Relax & enjoy the night

Your chef arrives, cooks fresh in your kitchen, serves, and cleans up. You stay a guest.

Every Kind of Gathering

Elevated Service Options in Austin, Texas

From a two-person anniversary to a 100-guest celebration, every menu is built from scratch.

Changing Headcount? Don't Stress

Changes to the menu and to the headcount can be made up to 72 hours before the event with no charge — meaning you can invite everyone without worry.

The ATX Difference

Why Austin Chooses ATX Chefs

See how a private-chef experience stacks up against dining out or a standard caterer.

What matters
Best Value
ATX Chefs
Private chef experiencePrivate chef
Instagram Chef
A Typical CatererCaterer
Change your headcount & menu up to 72 hours out
Fresh food cooked in your kitchen
Chef-led service & presentation
Transparent, upfront pricing
Full cleanup and dishes handled
Fully-permitted commercial kitchen
Loved Across Austin

Guests Can't Stop Raving

★★★★★
Blake prepared a delicious brunch for my birthday. The meal was wonderful and he was delightful. We will definitely use this service again.
MD
Marian Dehm
Birthday Brunch
★★★★★
We had an intimate wedding and a reception dinner at home. We changed the menu with a week's notice due to dietary changes and Chef Blake worked with us no problem. The food was DELISH! I am so so so pleased with the experience.
AL
Ashley Lopez
10 Guests · Plated Service
★★★★★
Chef Blake and Chef Anthony were so wonderful. They cooked the most delicious meal for our group of 18. We just sat back and relaxed in our Airbnb while they did the heavy lifting. Don't hesitate — this is a worthwhile experience.
JH
Jessica Henry-Lester
18 Guests · Bachelorette
No Surprises

Transparent, All-In Pricing

Every fee is laid out before you book. You approve one all-in quote — then nothing changes.

What each experience runs

Per-guest starting prices. Your final quote is built around your headcount and menu.

The Austinite — Plated3-course private dining · 4–16 guests$125 /guest
Family-StyleShared platters · 8–16 guests$105 /guest
Homestyle Mexican Buffet20–50 guests$35 /person
Small Bites & Cocktail HourServer staff extra$55 /person
You always get one all-in number before booking — no hidden fees, no surprises on the invoice.

What's in the quote

Included in every experience
  • Custom menu planning & consultation
  • Grocery shopping & ingredient sourcing
  • On-site chef service & cooking
  • Full setup & complete cleanup
  • Dietary & allergy accommodations
Additional costs — may vary
  • Labor — billed per hour
  • Texas sales tax — 8.25%
  • Travel — 1 hr included, then $50/hr
Minimums & booking
  • $500 minimum service fee per event
  • 50% deposit reserves your date
  • Balance due 3 days after your event
No Surprises

Questions? We've Got Answers

“Isn't a private chef expensive?”

Often less than a night out for the same group once you count drinks, tax, and tip — with zero cooking or cleanup. You get an all-in quote up front, no surprises.

“Is my kitchen big enough?”

Almost certainly. We bring our own tools and prep on-site; a standard stove and counter space is all we need. No kitchen at your venue? We bring portable equipment.

“What about allergies & diets?”

Every menu is custom. Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, halal and more are no problem — just tell us when we build your menu.

“Who cleans up?”

We do. Complete setup and full cleanup are included every time. You wake up to a clean kitchen.

Free · No Obligation

Get A Quote For Your Next Austin-Area Event

Tell us about your event in Austin and we'll send a custom menu and all-in quote — usually within one business day.

No spam · No obligation · A real chef replies, usually same day. Prefer to talk? Call 512 309-1949.