What does a private chef cost in San Antonio?
Pricing usually depends on guest count, menu complexity, service style, and whether you want a casual or polished hosted format.
Pricing factors
Guest count
Menu style
Service level
One of the biggest inputs into chef pricing and staffing.
More courses or specialty prep usually increase the quote.
Drop-off, family-style, and plated service each affect the scope differently.
Kitchen access, rentals, and travel can shape the final estimate.
Curated menus for hosting in San Antonio
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San Antonio
American, French, Indian
Min. Order $120+
Ribe Rubio
Chef-led dining with custom pricing based on your event.
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San Antonio
American, French, Indian
Min. Order $300+
Kennedy
Chef-led dining with custom pricing based on your event.
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San Antonio
American, Chinese, French
Min. Order $400+
Kenney
Chef-led dining with custom pricing based on your event.
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San Antonio
American, Chinese, Italian
Min. Order $0+
Chin
Chef-led dining with custom pricing based on your event.
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San Antonio
Fusion
Min. Order $700+
Castro
Chef-led dining with custom pricing based on your event.
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San Antonio
American, French, Indian
Min. Order $450+
Taylor
Chef-led dining with custom pricing based on your event.
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San Antonio
Global Hors dOeuvres
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Backyard Grill Party
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Pasta Bar Experience
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Tex-Mex Taco Fiesta
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Spanish Delight
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Mediterranean Delight
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Mediterranean Magic
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Indian Inspiration
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Custom Party
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Veggie Virtue
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Mexi-Fusion
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OtsuMami
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lunch Party
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Brunch
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Steak House Premium
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French Riviera
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Italian classics
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Italian N French fusion
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Mediterranean
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Italian
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San Antonio
Customize my Menu
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American
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American
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Italian
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Global Hors dOeuvres
Chef: Kennedy
City: San Antonio
Cuisine: Fusion
Starting at: $58.00/person
Minimum spend: $450.00
Appetizer
- Fusion Chicken Wings
- Deviled Eggs with Goat Cheese & Bacon
- Caprese Skewers
- Mini Beef Sliders
- Buffalo Chicken Bites
- Mini Lobster Rolls
- Mini BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders
- Tex-Mex Quesadillas
- Jalapeño Poppers
- Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Spanish Delight
Mediterranean Delight
Chef: Taysi
City: San Antonio
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Starting at: $149.00/person
Minimum spend: $1000.00
Appetizers
- Hummus with Pita & Crudités
- Labneh with Pita & Crudités
- Baba Ganoush with Pita & Crudités
Second Course
- Stuffed Dumplings with Yogurt & Paprika
- Sour Cherry Grape Leaves
- Olive Salad
Entree
- Braised Lamb Shank with Smoked Eggplant Purée & Dry Fruits
- Braised Short Ribs
- Grilled Keverek
Dessert
- Baklava
- Cold Rice Pudding
- Knefe
Mediterranean Magic
Chef: Kennedy
City: San Antonio
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Starting at: $58.00/person
Minimum spend: $600.00
Starters
- Dolmas
- Tuna Croquettes
- Feta Saganaki
- Lamb Meatballs
- Shakshuka Deviled eggs
- Fried Calamari
- Marinated feta
- Fried Goat cheese
- chicken souvlaki
Mains
- Falafel burger
- Gryos
- Lamb Pita
- Moroccan chickpea stew
- Turkey Panini
- Greek spaghetti
salads
- Mediterranean quinoa
- Greek Pasta Salad
- Couscous salad
- Chickpea and feta
Desserts
- Honey Cakes
- Galak toboureko
- Lemon ricotta cake
- Imqaret
- Om ali
Indian Inspiration
Chef: Kennedy
City: San Antonio
Cuisine: Indian
Starting at: $58.00/person
Minimum spend: $400.00
Starters
- Pakora
- Samosas
- Pani Puri
- Chicken Kathi rolls
- Aloo Gobi
- Stuffed Dosa Rolls
- Tandoori Shrimp
Mains
- Chicken Madras
- Butter Chicken
- Lamb Curry
- Lentil Dahl
- Gobi Manchurian
- Malai Kofta
Soups
- Mulligatawny
- Tomato
- Garam Masala Carrot
- Manchow
Bread
- Naan
- Chapati
- Parotta
- Thepla
Desserts
- Mango Lassi
- Kulfi
- Jalebi
- NanKahati
Veggie Virtue
Chef: Kennedy
City: San Antonio
Cuisine: Other
Starting at: $40.00/person
Minimum spend: $350.00
Finger Foods
- Stuffed mushrooms
- Vegan crab cakes
- Cauliflower poppers
- Vegan Meatballs
- Kale & artichoke crostini
- Zucchini Fritters
- Tex Mex Potato skins
- Orzo Stuffed Tomatoes
- Jerk Mushroom Kebabs
- Fruit Skewers
- Vegan Lumpia
Mains
- Beer Batter Tofu
- Cauliflower steaks
- Lentil Bolognese
- Chickpea curry
- Portobello tacos
- Kimchi Tofu Bowl
- Sesame Soba
Soups
- Butternut squash
- Lentil soup
- Watermelon Gazpacho
- Vegan Tortilla soup
Desserts
- Blueberry Crisp
- Mango lime granita
- Vegan Cookies
- Vegan Banana Bread
Mexi-Fusion
Chef: Kennedy
City: San Antonio
Cuisine: Fusion
Starting at: $65.00/person
Minimum spend: $300.00
Starters
- Elote Corn Ribs
- Porchetta Burnt ends
- Mexi-Cali quesadillas
- Fajita egg rolls
- Sopes Con Salmon
Mains
- Pork Chop al Pastor
- Duck Confit & Mole Tacos
- Calle Guerrero Ribs
- Chicken Tinga Pasta
- Chinese 5 spice tacos
Desserts
- Flan
- Helado Fruta con crema
- Cajeta Gelatin
- Coconut Pana Cotta
OtsuMami
Chef: Kennedy
City: San Antonio
Cuisine: Japanese
Starting at: $68.00/person
Minimum spend: $400.00
Passed appetizers
- Crab Onigiri
- Chicken Yakitori
- Chicken Tempura
- Spring rolls
- Pan fried Edamame
- Miso eggplant
- Shumai
- Rumaki
- Shrimp & avocado bites
- Broccoli Tempura
- Miso Deviled Eggs
- Sweet Sticky Pork belly
- Oysters & Ponzu
lunch Party
Chef: Kennedy
City: San Antonio
Cuisine: American
Starting at: $57.00/person
Minimum spend: $500.00
Starters
- Caesar Salad
- salmon Tostada
- Broccoli salad
- Quinoa Pesto Sweet potatoes bowls
Mains
- BLT
- Pulled Pork Sandwich
- Turkey Club
- Chicken Avocado wrap
- Fish Tacos
- Beef Skewers
Sides
- Macaroni Salad
- Potato Salad
- Broccoli Cheddar soup
- Assorted Seasonal Fruit
- Twice baked garlic parmesan Fingerlings
Brunch
Chef: Kennedy
City: San Antonio
Cuisine: American
Starting at: $60.00/person
Minimum spend: $500.00
Starters
- Charcuterie
- seafood platter
- Assorted Pastries
- Sweet rolls
- Smoked salmon Platter
Mains
- Croque Monsieur
- Barn Yard Wagyu Burger
- Chicken and waffles
Sides
- House fries
- Sour dough toast
- Seasonal Fruit
- Parfaits
- Deviled eggs
- Muffins
- Avocado Toast
Steak House Premium
Chef: Kennedy
City: San Antonio
Cuisine: American
Starting at: $72.00/person
Minimum spend: $700.00
Starters
- Lobster Bisque shooters
- Bacon wrapped dates
- Chicken skewers
- grilled octopus
- crab cake
- Mexican shrimp cocktail
- Humus and vegetables
- Tempura Vegetables
salads
- Strawberry blue cheese
- Southwest salad
- Clemintine & pecan w/ goat cheese
- Cobb salad
- Wedge
- Caesar
Mains
- NY Strip
- Lamb
- Ribeye
- Tomahawk
- 7 oz Filet
- 10 Oz filet
- Flank Steak
- Pork Chop
Sides
- Grilled asparagus
- Pommes anna
- Lobster chowder bake
- Broccolini
- Brussel sprourts
- South west Mac & Cheese
French Riviera
Chef: Kennedy
City: San Antonio
Cuisine: French
Starting at: $71.00/person
Minimum spend: $550.00
Starters
- seafood platter
- Mussels
- Steak Tartare
- Gougeres
- stuffed mushrooms
- Spinach & Feta Filo triangles
Mains
- Coq Au Vin
- Beef Burguigon
- Duck confit
- Blanquette De Veau
- Cassolet
- Ratatouille
Desserts
- Champagne Poached pears al a mode
- Creme Brule
- Eclair
Salads
- Salad Niçoise
- French Green salad
- French potato salad
- Carrot salad
- Endive Pear and blue cheese salad
Soups
- Chesnutt soup
- Mushroom soup
- Potato & Leek soup
- Pumpkin soup
Italian classics
Chef: Kennedy
City: San Antonio
Cuisine: Italian
Starting at: $60.00/person
Minimum spend: $450.00
Starters
- Tomato & Cheese Bruschetta
- Vegetable & Cheese Focaccia
- meatballs
- Arancini
Mains
- Lemon Parmesan Orzo
- Chicken Parmesan
- Shrimp & Spinach Risotto
- Scallop Fettuccini
- Spaghetti Carbonaro
- zucchini risotto
- Cacio e Pepe
- Short rib lasagna
Desserts
- Tiramisu
- Strudel AL a Mode
- watermelon Granita
- Sebadas
- Lemon Anise Biscotti
Salads
- Caprese salad
- Ferro salad
- Tomato, Heircots verts, & potato salad
- Prosciutto & arugula salad
Soups
- minestrone soup
- Italian vegetable soup
- White bean and cabbage soup
- Tuscan Tomato soup
Italian N French fusion
Chef: Taylor
City: San Antonio
Cuisine: Fusion
Starting at: $138.00/person
Minimum spend: $500.00
Amuse bouche
- Anchovy toast, pickled pepper, salted butter, Italian parsley, sliced shallot
Appetizer
- • Pan-seared scallop, citrus supremes, beurre blanc, guanciale, basil oil
- • Arancini, garlic tomato sauce, parmesan, basil chiffonade
Main
- • Tagliatelle, bolognese sauce, brown butter panko, parmesan
- • Beef short rib ragu, pappardelle, brown butter panko, parmesan
- • Chilean sea bass, citrus beurre blanc, roasted herb potatoes, arugula basil pesto
Dessert
- • Classic Tiramisu
- • Panna cotta, blackberry compote, graham cracker crumble
- • Vanilla bean crème brulee, fresh berries
Mediterranean
Chef: Kenney
City: San Antonio
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Starting at: $120.00/person
Minimum spend: $300.00
Appetizers
- Red Pepper hummus
- Caponata
- Croquettes
- Pesto Buratta
- Grilled Eggplant
Entrees
- Chicken with Quinoa salad
- Lamb rack
- Bronzino
Desserts
- Raspberry Clafoutis
- Moroccan rice pudding with toasted dates
- Mediterranean chocolate cake
Italian
Chef: Kenney
City: San Antonio
Cuisine: Italian
Starting at: $100.00/person
Minimum spend: $300.00
Appetizers
- Baguette with Extra virgin olive oil with Balsamic vinegar
- Pinzimonio
- Stuffed mushrooms
- House salad
- bruschetta
Entrees
- Classic Alfredo
- Mushroom Risotto
- Chicken Parm
- Prosciutto and sun-dried tomato stuffed chicken breast
- Sweet potato cavatelli
Desserts
- Crème Brulee
- Panna cotta
- Olive Oil cake with Whipped Mascarpone icing
American
Chef: Ribe Rubio
City: San Antonio
Cuisine: American
Starting at: $110.00/person
Minimum spend: $90.00
Appetizers
- Burrata with Heirloom Tomatoes & Basil Oil
- Classic Shrimp Cocktail with House Cocktail Sauce
- Deviled Eggs with Smoked Paprika & Crispy Bacon
- Baby Gem Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Honey Balsamic Glaze
- Maryland-Style Mini Crab Cakes with Remoulade
- Sweet Corn & Crab Chowder
- Buttermilk Fried Green Tomatoes with Herb Aioli
- Steakhouse Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese & Candied Bacon
- Spinach & Artichoke Dip with Toasted Crostini
Main
- Garlic Butter Ribeye with Rosemary Jus
- Braised Beef Short Ribs with Red Wine Reduction
- Herb Roasted Chicken with White Wine Pan Sauce
- Southern Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Hot Honey
- Seared Atlantic Salmon with Lemon Caper Butter
- Blackened Salmon with Corn Succotash
- Prime Rib with Horseradish Cream
- BBQ Glazed Pork Chop with Apple Slaw
- Classic Meatloaf with Brown Gravy
- Lobster Mac & Cheese
- Truffle Wagyu Burger
- Wagyu patty, truffle aioli, fontina, arugula, brioche.
Desserts
- Warm Chocolate Lava Cake
- New York Cheesecake with Berry Compote
- Bourbon Pecan Pie
- Apple Crisp with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
- Banana Pudding with Whipped Cream
- Classic Tiramisu (American-Style)
- Dark Chocolate Pot de Crème
- Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Key Lime Pie
- Bread Pudding with Bourbon Caramel Sauce
American
Chef: Kenney
City: San Antonio
Cuisine: American
Starting at: $91.00/person
Minimum spend: $300.00
Appetizers
- Bruschetta
- Prosciutto bites
- Crab Cakes
- Shrimp cocktail
- Caesar salad
- Goat cheese and blueberry salad with agave vinaigrette
Entrees
- NY strip
- Filet
- pork chops
- Ribeye
- Pepper steak
- Market fish
Desserts
- Buttermilk pie
- Bread pudding
- Peach cobbler
- Olive oil cake with whipped mascarpone icing
- Texas sheet cake
- Crème brûlée
- Berry parfait with granola
Sides
- Rosemary honey carrots
- Maple bacon Brussels
- Whipped Cauliflower mash
- Truffle mash potato
- Loaded baked potato
- Garlic Spinach
- House salad
- Steamed Broccoli
- Corn on the Cobb
Add ons
- Oscar Style
- Surf and Turf
- Hollandaise sauce
- Sauce Charcuterie
- Mushroom and onions
Italian
Chef: Ribe Rubio
City: San Antonio
Cuisine: Italian
Starting at: $105.00/person
Minimum spend: $500.00
Starter
- Citrus–Marinated Shrimp with Fennel Light, refreshing, and herbaceous
- Roasted Tomato & Basil Soup with Crostini Slow-roasted tomatoes blended smooth, finished with basil oil
- Citrus–Marinated Shrimp
- Burrata Crostinis
- Crispy Polenta with Wild Mushrooms
- Prosciutto & Melon
First Course
- Burrata with Prosciutto, Arugula & Aged Balsamic Creamy, salty, sweet — a perfect combination
- Charred Octopus with Lemon & Smoked Paprika Tender octopus with olive oil, capers, and herbs
- Ricotta Gnocchi
- Pappardelle with Rib Ragu
- Cacio e Pepe
- Mushroom Ravioli with Lemon Butter
Main Course
- Seared Branzino with Beurre blanc sauce served with lemon and parsley
- Chicken Piccata Pan-seared chicken in a lemon–capers–white wine sauce
- Wild Mushroom Risotto Creamy arborio rice simmered with parmesan and white wine
- Grilled Filet Mignon
- Lamb Chops
- Braised Short Ribs
- Eggplant Parmigiana
Dessert
- Tiramisu (Classic Style) Creamy mascarpone, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, cocoa
- Pistachio Panna Cotta Silky panna cotta with crushed pistachios
- Limoncello Cheesecake
- Chocolate Hazelnut Torte
Sides
- Side (Choose One) Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Zest Lightly charred and finished with olive oil
- Side (Choose one) Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Sea Salt Crisp and buttery with herbs
- Garlic Sautéed Broccolini
- Parmesan Truffle Fries
- Tuscan White Beans with Olive Oil & Herbs
- Arugula & Shaved Parmesan Salad
Private chef pricing context for 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.
What usually changes chef pricing in San Antonio
Private chef cost in San Antonio can change based on guest count, menu style, service level, and the kind of event you are hosting. A smaller private dinner, brunch, chef tasting, or larger celebration can each create a different pricing range, so it helps to compare chefs and formats before requesting a quote.
Explore private chef booking options in San Antonio- Guest count is one of the biggest pricing factors
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