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An elegant chef-led experience for intimate dinners, milestone occasions, and beautifully hosted evenings at home.

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Private Dinners

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At-Home Hosting

Intimate hosting

A more private chef experience for anniversaries, proposals, and elevated dinners at home.

Celebrations

From birthdays to family gatherings, enjoy chef service without the kitchen stress.

Vacation homes

Book a private chef for Airbnb stays, retreats, and weekends away in Austin.

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Meet private chefs in Austin

Browse chefs serving homes, lake houses, and special occasions near you.

Malakar
Austin
Mixologists
Min. Order $500+

Malakar

Hi, I am Sushmita Malakar. I am a mixologist with 7+ years of experience developing cocktail program recipes. I have been doing private bar setups and providing bartending services for 5+ years in and around Austin, Houston and Dallas.  All my drinks use fresh ingredients and don't use any cocktail ....& more

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Onuma
Austin
American, Chinese, French & more...
Min. Order $200+

Onuma

Chef Onyeka born and raised in Maryland, brings a rich blend of cultural influence to her style of cooking. Her culinary journey began at an early age, fueled by a deep passion for nurturing people through the art of food. With over a decade of diverse culinary experience—ranging from catering ....& more

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Cazares
Austin
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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Cook
Austin
Chinese, Italian, Mexican & more...
Min. Order $0+

Cook

Great chef with varied expereince I am Cook asoffbqsofbasf

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Smith
Austin
American, Indian, Mexican & more...
Min. Order $350+

Smith

Highly organized with a willingness to follow orders from the head chef while remaining calm, flexible, and focused in urgently paced and demanding environments. Demonstrates superb interpersonal skills and proficiency in building and maintaining relationships with coworkers of all levels and backgrounds. Flexible and able to perform tasks with minimum ....& more

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

Mathi

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Private Chef in Austin

Luxury In-Home Dining in Austin

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

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Serving all of Austin

We proudly serve Downtown Austin, Tarrytown, Westlake, South Congress, Lake Travis and nearby areas including Leander, Liberty Hill, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Manor, and Dripping Springs. Whether you're hosting at home, in a condo, or at an Airbnb, our chefs travel across Austin Metro to create a seamless in-home dining experience.

Downtown Austin Tarrytown Westlake South Congress Lake Travis Leander Liberty Hill Georgetown Cedar Park Round Rock Pflugerville Manor Dripping Springs

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

Austin 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

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

We serve Downtown Austin, Tarrytown, Westlake, South Congress, Lake Travis, and surrounding communities including Leander, Liberty Hill, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Manor, and Dripping Springs.

Yes. Our chefs frequently serve Airbnb properties, private homes, and lake houses around Lake Travis. They travel to your location and handle groceries, cooking, serving, and full cleanup.

Our all-inclusive pricing typically covers menu customization, grocery sourcing, cooking, plating, optional serving, and complete cleanup after your event. Pricing starts around $80 per person and varies based on chef, menu, and guest count.

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