What does a private chef cost in Waco?
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.
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Waco
American, French, Italian
Min. Order $400+
Luis Bello
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American, French, Indian
Min. Order $120+
Ribe Rubio
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Waco
American, French, Indian
Min. Order $300+
Kennedy
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Waco
American, French, Indian
Min. Order $450+
Taylor
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Waco
American, French, Italian
Min. Order $300+
Secundino
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Waco
American, Indian, Italian
Min. Order $100+
JK
Chef-led dining with custom pricing based on your event.
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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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American
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Classic Southern Comfort Cuisine
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Customize my Menu
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Fine-Dining American Menu
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Mexican Menu
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Italian Menu
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Customize Appetizer Menu
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Italian
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Brunch menu
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Customize my Menu
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Modern Mexican Heritage
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Japanese Omakaze Experience
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Mediterranean Magic
Chef: Kennedy
City: Waco
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: Waco
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: Waco
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: Waco
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: Waco
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: Waco
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: Waco
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: Waco
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: Waco
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: Waco
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: Waco
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
American
Chef: Ribe Rubio
City: Waco
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
Classic Southern Comfort Cuisine
Chef: Secundino
City: Waco
Cuisine: Other
Starting at: $68.00/person
Minimum spend: $200.00
Appetizers
- Fried Green Tomatoes with Remoulade Sauce
- Crispy Chicken Tenders
- Southern Deviled Eggs
- Fried Shrimp with Cajun Aioli
Main Entrées
- Southern Fried Chicken
- Smothered Pork Chops with Onion Gravy
- Slow-Braised Beef Short Ribs
- Crispy Catfish Fillets
Classic Sides
- Southern Green Beans
- Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
- Buttered Corn on the Cob
Breads
- Buttermilk Biscuits
- Sweet Southern Cornbread
Desserts
- Banana Pudding
- Red Velvet Cake
Fine-Dining American Menu
Chef: Secundino
City: Waco
Cuisine: American
Starting at: $103.00/person
Minimum spend: $500.00
appetizer
- Lobster Bisque
- Seared Scallops
- Wild Mushroom Tart
Salads
- Harvest Field Greens
- Classic Wedge
Main Courses
- Filet Mignon
- Pan-Roasted Salmon
- Herb-Roasted Chicken Supreme
- Short Rib Braise
Desserts
- Chocolate
- Caramel Apple Tart
Mexican Menu
Chef: Secundino
City: Waco
Cuisine: Mexican
Starting at: $86.00/person
Minimum spend: $300.00
Appetizers
- • Guacamole & Chips
- Ceviche
- Quesadillas
- Mini Tostadas
Main Dishes
- Chicken Mole
- Enchiladas Verdes
- Asado de Puerco
- Birria de Res
Sides
- Mexican Rice
- Refried Beans
- Street Corn
- Nopal Salad
Desserts
- Churros
- Flan
- Tres Leches Cake
Beverages
- Horchata
- Tamarindo
- Agua de Jamaica
Italian Menu
Chef: Secundino
City: Waco
Cuisine: Italian
Starting at: $102.00/person
Minimum spend: $300.00
Antipasti (Appetizers)
- Bruschetta al Pomodoro
- Caprese Salad
- Prosciutto e Melone
Pasta
- Fettuccine Alfredo
- Vodka
- Lasagna Bolognese
- Spaghetti Carbonara
Secondi (Main Courses)
- Chicken Marsala
- Veal Piccata
- Salmon al Limone
- Eggplant Parmesan
Dolci (Desserts)
- Tiramisu
- Cannoli Siciliani
- Panna Cotta
Italian
Chef: Ribe Rubio
City: Waco
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
Brunch menu
Chef: Ribe Rubio
City: Waco
Cuisine: American
Starting at: $120.00/person
Minimum spend: $500.00
Main Course
- Seasonal Fruit Plate with Honey–Mint Syrup A colorful selection of peak-season fruit finished with a light honey–mint drizzle
- Greek Yogurt Parfait with Berries & Granola Creamy yogurt layered with house granola, berries, and a touch of maple
- Smoked Salmon Crostini Toasted baguette with whipped cream cheese, capers, lemon zest, and fresh herbs
- Soft-Scrambled Eggs with Chive & Crème Fraîche Silky eggs, buttery and luxurious, finished with chives and crème fraîche
- Avocado Toast “Chef’s Style” Sourdough topped with smashed avocado, lemon, chili flakes, microgreens, and optional poached egg
- Shakshuka with Feta & Herbs Slow-simmered tomato–pepper sauce with baked eggs, served with warm crusty bread
- Lemon Ricotta Pancakes Fluffy, citrusy pancakes topped with whipped butter and berry compote
- Breakfast Croissant Sandwich Flaky croissant with soft-scrambled eggs, cheddar, bacon or turkey bacon, and herb aioli
- Seared Salmon with Citrus–Herb Salad Light, vibrant, and perfect for guests wanting something clean and fresh
- Shrimp & Polenta Creamy parmesan polenta topped with garlic-butter shrimp
- Mini Lemon Loaf with Glaze Moist, vibrant, citrusy
- Chocolate Chunk Cookie “Skillet Style” Served warm with vanilla ice cream
Modern Mexican Heritage
Chef: Luis Bello
City: Waco
Cuisine: Mexican
Starting at: $125.00/person
Minimum spend: $400.00
Starter
- Esquites with Roasted Corn, Epazote & Lime Aioli
Appetizer
- Tuna Tostada with Avocado Purée & Crispy Leeks
- Roasted Pumpkin Soup with Ancho Chile Oil & Pepitas
- Ceviche Verde with Cactus, Tomatillo & Jalapeño Oil
Main
- Short Rib Mole Negro with Plantain Purée & Pickled Onions
- Duck Breast with Mole & Charred Pineapple
- Seafood Enchiladas with Epazote Bechamel & Achiote Oil
Dessert
- Cajeta Flan with Candied Pecans & Orange Zest
- Pineapple Mousse with Agave Toffee & Ancho Chile Dust
Japanese Omakaze Experience
Chef: Luis Bello
City: Waco
Cuisine: Japanese
Starting at: $135.00/person
Minimum spend: $600.00
Starter
- Miso Soup with Tofu, Scallions & Wakame
Appetizer
- Kampachi Crudo with Yuzu Kosho & Shiso Oil
- Salmon Tataki with Shiso & Sesame Ponzu
- Snow Crab Sunomono with Cucumber & Ginger Vinaigrette
Main
- Nigiri Selection
- Miso-Glazed Black Cod with Daikon & Pickled Plum
Dessert
- Matcha Mochi with Vanilla Cream & Toasted Sesame
- Yuzu Cheesecake with Sesame Crust
Private chef pricing context for Waco
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