- 23-May-2025
- by Sheela Rodrigues
Book your Personal Chef in Austin
From weekly meals to elegant dinners — your chef, your kitchen, your rules.
Bender
I strive to provide exceptional personal culinary services to my clients. After majoring in hospitality at The City College of San Francisco I continued my training at The Culinary Institute of America. Since then I have cooked my way through some of the finest restaurants, private homes, and venues in ....& more
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JK
I’m a professionally trained chef with a Diploma in Food Production from the Indian Academy of Culinary Arts, Hyderabad (2001–2002). I gained hands-on experience during my training at The Central Court Hotel, a five-star property, working in the Continental Kitchen and F&B department. From 2004 to 2018, I honed my ....& more
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Duong
I discovered my passion for food at a young age, growing up in a Vietnamese household where both of my parents were cooks. I was inspired by watching sushi chefs in movies and shows like Iron Chef, which sparked my desire to pursue a career in sushi. I began my ....& more
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Palleria Morrell
Originally from Connecticut and relocating down to Virginia at a young age due to my father’s military service. Chef Sean is a self taught professional chef who got his start in 2008 as a food runner and busboy at a prestigious fine dining italian restaurant in the town that he ....& more
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Weintraub
I am a passionate and creative Executive Chef proudly serving the Austin area with over 15 years of experience in high-end kitchens. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, I honed my craft in top restaurants across New York City and San Francisco, including the Ritz-Carlton and Momofuku. I ....& more
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Wagner
I have been teaching cooking classes, catering, and executing Private Dinners, Retreats, Cacao Ceremonies, and Meal Preparation Services for over 15 years now and have gained some solid skills, experience and insight along the way.
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Private Dining — Your Chef, Your Kitchen
Private Dinner
Private Dinner
Party Helpers
From setup to spotless — your party, our help, zero stress
Essentials
Essentials
- ✅ Prepare and beautifully arrange the kitchen counter and dining table for your dinner
- 🍷 Ensure water glasses are filled and the food is warmed, ready to delight your guests
- 👋 Welcome and assist your guests for the first 30 minutes, creating a warm and smooth start to your event
- Pricing: $120+
- Availability: Austin
Premium
Premium
- ✅ Includes all services from Essentials
- 🧽 Keep your kitchen sparkling—counters wiped and dishes neatly cleaned
- 🧹 Floors tidy and trash cleared, so your space is party-ready
- Pricing: $180+
- Availability: Austin
Signature
Signature
- ✅ All Premium services included
- 🧼 Post-party cleanup—relax while we restore your home to perfect condition
- 🎉 Optional luxurious add-ons: grazing tables, charcuterie boards, and elegant table decor
- Pricing: $300+
- Availability: Austin
Turn Dinner Into an Experience
Add live entertainment to your chef booking
Magician
Curated magic performances tailored to your guests, theme, and occasion.
- Starting from: $750
- Availability: Greater Austin Area
Photographers
Capture every smile, candid moment, and special detail with professional photography tailored to your event.
- Starting from: $175
- Availability: Greater Austin Area
Coming Soon
Live Violinist
Sophisticated live violin performances perfect for intimate dinners and celebrations.
- Starting from: TBD
- Availability: Coming Soon
Coming Soon
Live Dancers
High-energy dance performances customized to your event vibe.
- Starting from: TBD
- Availability: Coming Soon
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Surprise experiences availableHow It Works
Why Platesfull
Provides Personalized dining and Personal Chef services
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before booking your chef
For Dinner Parties, pricing includes groceries, cooking, serving, and cleanup.
Some chefs may bring additional staff depending on the service.
Travel-related charges (if applicable) are discussed upfront.
Absolutely! You can customize the menu and share preferences
with the chef during the booking process.
Our chefs specialize in:In-home dinner parties, Birthday & anniversary celebrations, Brunches, Wine-paired dinners, Holiday gatherings, Corporate & team events, Private cooking classes
No problem! Just let the chef know during the booking process, and they will customize the menu to suit your guest’s dietary requirements.
Each chef's availability is displayed on their calendar. However, availability may occasionally change. If the chef becomes unavailable, they’ll suggest alternatives or help reschedule to a date that works for you.
Yes! You can chat with the chef after booking your event. If you haven’t booked yet, use the “Message Chef” option to ask questions or share event details.
Platesfull currently serves multiple cities across Texas, San Diego, New York, New Jersey, Ashburn and select other markets. Availability depends on chef coverage in your area. If we don’t have a local chef, some chefs may travel based on availability.
Tipping on Platesfull is completely optional. We believe chefs are skilled professionals and should charge what they deserve for their services. Our pricing is designed to be fair and transparent, so tipping is never expected—only appreciated if you feel the experience went above and beyond.
Chefs go through a vetting process that may include:
• Experience review
• Portfolio or menu samples
• Background checks (where applicable)
• Interview and quality assessment
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Verified & trained chefs
1289+
Households served
5610+
Meals cooked with love
2230+
Guests Served
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Personalized Dining Experience
“The menu was tailored to our tastes, making each meal feel unique. It's like having a fine dining experience right at home!”
