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Hire a Personal Chef in San Antonio

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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Cook
Cook
San Antonio
Chinese, Italian, Mexican & more...
Min. Order $0+

Cook

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Pruyne
Pruyne
San Antonio
American, French, Italian & more...
Min. Order $500+

Pruyne

As a personal chef based in Austin, Texas, Pruyne specializes in custom-curated culinary experiences designed to awaken the senses. With a passion for fresh, locally sourced ingredients and a creative approach to flavor, he crafts unique menus tailored to your tastes, dietary needs and occasions. Whether you’re looking for an ....& more

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Mark Texas BBQ
Mark Texas BBQ
San Antonio
Fusion
Min. Order $500+

Mark Texas BBQ

We create slow smoked Texas BBQ staples as well as a variety of specialty items. Only USDA Angus Prime, scratch made sauces and unique flavors you won't find anywhere else.

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

Cazares

I like to follow an all inclusive style of cooking, whether someone is looking for something elegant, light and healthy, vegetarian/vegan, exotic, or gluten free (we can also accommodate large buffet style gatherings!); the fun is in the variety and challenge for me. I have been cooking in the restaurant ....& more

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Castro
Castro
San Antonio
Fusion
Min. Order $500+

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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Mathi
Mathi
San Antonio
American, Indian, Mexican & more...
Min. Order $15+

Mathi

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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

Serving all of San Antonio

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

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.

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

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