ATX Chefs
★★★★★ 4.9 · 50+ reviews 512 309-1949 Get My Free Quote
Cocktail Hour & Small Bites · Austin, TX
★★★★★4.9 · 50+ five-star reviews

An Elevated Cocktail Hour For Your Next Event

Chef-curated mezze, tapas and passed hors d'oeuvres — Mediterranean and modern Latin small bites, plated beautifully and served start to finish. You handle the guest list; we handle everything on the table, so you can relax and mingle.

  • Mezze, tapas & passed hors d'oeuvres
  • From $55 per guest
  • Full setup, service & cleanup
Fully-permitted commercial kitchen Austin & the Texas Hill Country Book in as little as 1–2 weeks Owner-operated · chef-led service
Mezze, Tapas & Hors D'oeuvres

Stationed & Passed Small Bites

An elegant spread of Mediterranean mezze and modern Latin small bites, built for cocktail parties, mixers, bachelorette weekends, rehearsal dinners and holiday gatherings across Austin & the Hill Country. Set out as a station or passed by staff — your call.

Chef-curated tray of tapas and hors d'oeuvres

What's included

Small-bites service · from $55 per guest (base). With tax and labor, most events land around $70–$75 per guest.

  • Choice of chef-curated small bites — seasonal menu
  • Full ingredient sourcing & preparation
  • Elegant presentation — stationed or passed
  • Complete setup & cleanup
  • Professional, warm hospitality

Perfect for

  • Cocktail parties & mixers
  • Bachelorette & rehearsal dinners
  • Holiday & wine-tasting parties

Add-ons available

  • Server staff — professional team, available hourly
  • Passed-service upgrade for a formal feel
  • Rentals & extra menu selections on request
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.

Small Bites & Cocktail HourPassed or stationed hors d'oeuvres$55 /guest
The Austinite — Plated3-course private dining · 4–16 guests$125 /guest
Family-Style DiningShared platters$105 /guest
Homestyle Mexican BuffetBuffet service · 20–50 guests$35 /guest
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
Simple From Start to Finish

How It Works

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.

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 ATX Chefs Is the Easy Choice

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

★★★★★
So professional, great personality, tasty food and perfectly on time. Will book again!
JF
Jo Fuentes
Bachelorette · Mezze & Tapas
★★★★★
Went to a holiday wine tasting party with food pairings by ATX Chefs. Delicious!!!
TB
Tom Boyd
Holiday Wine Tasting
★★★★★
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

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 Your Custom Quote

Tell us about your cocktail hour 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.