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Hire a Personal Chef in New Braunfels
Chef-led dining for date nights, birthdays, dinner parties, and beautifully hosted evenings at home.
Private dinners
Elegant chef-led meals for anniversaries, date nights, and at-home hosting.
Birthdays
Celebrate beautifully without juggling prep, cooking, service, or cleanup.
Airbnb stays
Bring the chef experience to weekends away, retreats, and vacation homes.
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Ribe Rubio
Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, I bring years of international culinary experience and warm, personalized service to homes across Austin, Texas. Whether you're planning an intimate celebration, a family gathering, weekly meal prep, or a one-time in-home dining experience, I craft delicious, custom menus tailored to your tastes ....& more
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Castro
My love for cooking started with binge-watching shows like Iron Chef America and Top Chef. 🧑🍳✨ Combine that with being a varsity tennis player 🎾, and my path was set! Thanks to the C-CAP Foundation, I earned a full scholarship to the Culinary Institute of America, where I specialized in ....& more
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Luis Bello
With a rich culinary background that began in Mexico, I honed my skills at renowned establishments like Nobu and Rokai before expanding my horizons in the Bahamas. Now based in Austin, Texas.
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Kennedy
Restaurant chef of one of the Top 10 restaurants in Austin, TX joining the private sector, here to fulfill all your needs and give you an unforgettable experience. Veteran, served in the united states Marine Corps for 8 years. Ask me about wine pairings with select menus, and mimosas for ....& more
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Kenney
Hello, my name is Chef Kenney. I have been in the culinary world for about 14 years. I have experience from cafés to delis to fast food and find dining. I am currently a culinary supervisor at Hotel Emma at the Pearl. I have been with them a little over ....& more
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Taysi
I traveled to 130 countries on cruise ships working in hospitality management. I am m a certified sommelier. I share my passion and favorites foods from around the world combining them with my home country of Turkeys cuisine. I have a deep knowledge of allergies and religious diets (Kosher, Halal, ....& more
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Personal Chef Services in New Braunfels
Elevated dining at home — menu planning, cooking, plating & cleanup.
What to expect
Your New Braunfels personal chef handles custom menu planning, grocery shopping, cooking, plating, optional serving, and full cleanup — so you can focus on enjoying your river weekend and your guests.
Personal Chef in New Braunfels
Luxury In-Home Dining in New Braunfels
All-inclusive from $80/person
Groceries included
Cooking + serving
Cleanup after
Serving all of New Braunfels
We proudly serve New Braunfels, Gruene, Canyon Lake, and surrounding Hill Country communities. Whether you're hosting at a river house, lakefront property, or private home, our chefs travel across the area to deliver elevated in-home dining experiences perfect for weekend getaways and celebrations.
New Braunfels
Gruene
Canyon Lake
River Homes
Hill Country
Pricing that’s clear (and actually all-inclusive)
New Braunfels experiences start at $80 per person. Final pricing depends on the chef, menu, and guest count. Groceries are included — no surprise add-ons.
From
$80
per person
Includes
4
service steps
Best for
6–20
guests
- Grocery shopping
- Cooking and plating
- Serving (when selected)
- Cleanup after
Popular personal chef occasions in New Braunfels
Personal chefs in New Braunfels are useful for weekly meals, dinner parties, birthdays, anniversaries, family gatherings, and relaxed at-home hosting. The service is especially helpful when guests want chef-prepared food without managing shopping, cooking, and cleanup themselves.
Popular cuisine styles for personal chef service in New Braunfels
Personal chef menus in New Braunfels can be shaped around everyday preferences or a specific event. Guests commonly request modern American, Mediterranean, Italian, brunch, lighter seafood, vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-aware menus that fit the group.
How It Works
Book a private chef experience in three simple steps.
1
Choose a menu or request a quote
Start with a menu you love or tell us about your event.
2
Review chef recommendations
Compare menus and proposals from chefs.
3
Book your experience
Confirm your chef and enjoy a seamless celebration.
Planning an New Braunfels weekend? Local guide: Visit New Braunfels – Food & Dining Guide
Why It Matters
Hosting should feel effortless, intimate, and elevated.
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
Yes. Our chefs frequently serve private river homes, Canyon Lake properties, and vacation rentals across New Braunfels.
Absolutely. Private chef experiences are perfect for Hill Country weekend trips, birthdays, and small celebrations.
Our chefs handle grocery shopping, cooking, plating, serving, and complete cleanup after your event.
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