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Chef-led dining for date nights, birthdays, dinner parties, and beautifully hosted evenings at home.

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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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Meet personal chefs in San Antonio

Compare styles, cuisines, and pricing before you choose your chef.

Kennedy
Kennedy
San Antonio
American, French, Indian & more...
Min. Order $300+

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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Taysi
Taysi
San Antonio
American, Middle Eastern, Turkish & more...
Min. Order $1000+

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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Castro
Castro
San Antonio
Fusion
Min. Order $700+

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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Kenney
Kenney
San Antonio
American, Chinese, French & more...
Min. Order $400+

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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Luis Bello
Luis Bello
San Antonio
American, French, Italian & more...
Min. Order $400+

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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Taylor
Taylor
San Antonio
American, French, Indian & more...
Min. Order $450+

Taylor

My love for cooking began at a young age, learning alongside my dad in the kitchen. That early passion led me to pursue formal training at Le Cordon Bleu, where I earned my degree in Culinary Arts in 2009. After graduation, I spent several years working in a variety of ....& more

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Preview menus in San Antonio

Browse menus available in San Antonio, preview the courses, and book the one that fits your event.

Backyard Grill Party San Antonio

Backyard Grill Party

By Chef Ribe Rubio • American

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From $84.00/person Min. $850.00 180 mins
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Italian Pasta Bar Experience San Antonio

Italian Pasta Bar Experience

By Chef Ribe Rubio • Italian

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From $82.00/person Min. $900.00 180 mins
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Tex-Mex Taco Fiesta San Antonio

Tex-Mex Taco Fiesta

By Chef Ribe Rubio • Mexican

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From $84.00/person Min. $850.00 180 mins
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Spanish Delight San Antonio

Spanish Delight

By Chef Taysi • Spanish

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From $149.00/person Min. $1000.00 180 mins
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Mediterranean Delight San Antonio

Mediterranean Delight

By Chef Taysi • Mediterranean

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From $149.00/person Min. $1000.00 180 mins
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Mediterranean Magic San Antonio

Mediterranean Magic

By Chef Kennedy • Mediterranean

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From $58.00/person Min. $600.00 180 mins
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Indian Inspiration San Antonio

Indian Inspiration

By Chef Kennedy • Indian

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From $58.00/person Min. $400.00 180 mins
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Custom Party San Antonio

Custom Party

By Chef Kennedy • Other

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From $75.00/person Min. $300.00 180 mins
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Veggie Virtue San Antonio

Veggie Virtue

By Chef Kennedy • Other

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From $40.00/person Min. $350.00 180 mins
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Mexi-Fusion San Antonio

Mexi-Fusion

By Chef Kennedy • Fusion

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From $65.00/person Min. $300.00 180 mins
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Chef Packages

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Personal Chef Services in San Antonio

Elevated dining at home — menu planning, cooking, plating & cleanup.

What to expect

Platesfull helps customers in San Antonio book chef-led dining and event support for gatherings that feel more personal, flexible, and memorable than a standard restaurant outing. Some customers want a refined dinner at home, while others are planning birthdays, bachelorette weekends, brunches, or Airbnb-style group stays where a chef or event professional helps make the experience easier to host. San Antonio works especially well for these bookings because events often center around homes, rentals, and private settings where people want comfort, privacy, and a custom experience.

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Personal Chef in San Antonio

Luxury In-Home Dining in San Antonio

All-inclusive from $80/person Groceries included Cooking + serving Cleanup after
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Serving all of San Antonio

San Antonio is a strong market for chef-led dining because celebrations often happen at homes, rentals, and group stays where hosts want a more personal experience than a restaurant can offer. Platesfull helps customers in San Antonio compare private chefs, personal chefs, bartenders, and event professionals for birthdays, bachelorette weekends, brunches, intimate dinners, and vacation-style gatherings.

Downtown San Antonio The Pearl Alamo Heights Stone Oak Hill Country outings River Walk stays

Pricing that’s clear (and actually all-inclusive)

San Antonio 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 San Antonio

Personal chefs in San Antonio 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 San Antonio

Personal chef menus in San Antonio 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.

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Why It Matters

Hosting should feel effortless, intimate, and elevated.

Why should customers choose Platesfull
Why should customers choose Platesfull
Why should customers choose Platesfull
Why should customers choose Platesfull

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

Popular bookings in San Antonio include private dinners, birthdays, bachelorette weekends, Airbnb stays, brunches, and hosted celebrations at home.

Yes. Many customers use Platesfull to explore chef-led dining for vacation rentals, group stays, and special weekends in San Antonio.

Yes. Pricing can change based on guest count, menu complexity, service style, and whether the event is a casual dinner, brunch, multi-course celebration, or a larger hosted gathering.

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