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Ribe Rubio
Waco
American, French, Indian & more...
Min. Order $120+

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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JK
Waco
American, Indian, Italian & more...
Min. Order $100+

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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Luis Bello
Waco
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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Secundino
Waco
American, French, Italian & more...
Min. Order $300+

Secundino

Make your event unforgettable with Chef Luis Secundino I offer personalized menus for weddings, private dinners, parties, and more. I am an experienced and dynamic culinary professional serving as a private Chef at USA. Over more than 16 years in the culinary world, he has built a career defined by ....& more

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Taylor
Waco
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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All-inclusive from $80/person Groceries included Cooking + serving Cleanup after

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Serving all of Waco

We serve Downtown Waco, Baylor University area, Lake Waco, Woodway, Hewitt, China Spring, Robinson, and surrounding Central Texas communities. Whether you're hosting a Baylor graduation celebration, planning a lake house dinner, or booking a chef for an Airbnb near Magnolia Market, our Waco personal chefs travel to you and handle everything from grocery shopping to cleanup.

Downtown Waco Baylor University Lake Waco Woodway Hewitt China Spring Robinson Central Texas

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

Waco 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 & plating
Serving (when selected)
Cleanup after

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Share your details- Date, guest count, cuisine preferences, location of the event in Waco.

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Choose from the various menu & chef proposals. Pay to confirm the experience & chat with the chef.

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Your chef handles everything end-to-end — you just host.

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Why Platesfull

Provides Personalized dining and Personal Chef services

Why should customers choose Platesfull

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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

We serve Downtown Waco, Baylor University area, Lake Waco, Woodway, Hewitt, China Spring, Robinson, and surrounding Central Texas communities. Our chefs travel to private homes, lake houses, and vacation rentals throughout the region.

Yes. Many clients book our Waco personal chefs for Baylor football weekends, graduation celebrations, family gatherings, and alumni events. We handle the groceries, cooking, serving, and cleanup so you can enjoy the occasion.

Absolutely. Our chefs frequently serve Airbnb and short-term rental properties near Downtown Waco, Magnolia Market, and Lake Waco. We bring all ingredients, cook onsite, plate beautifully, and leave your kitchen spotless.

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