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Hire a Private Chef in San Antonio
An elegant chef-led experience for intimate dinners, milestone occasions, and beautifully hosted evenings at home.
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 San Antonio.
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Meet private chefs in San Antonio
Browse chefs serving homes, lake houses, and special occasions near you.
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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Mason
Nicholaus Mason, also known to many as Chef Nick is an alumni of the prestigious Johnson & Wales University. (AS14’& BA17’). Chef Nick is a Baltimore, MD native, who has worked for some of Charm City’s most historic establishments. (Maryland Historical Society, Phillips Seafood and, The Candlelight Inn). He has ....& more
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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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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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Cook
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Mathi
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Luxury In-Home Dining in San Antonio
All-inclusive from $80/person
Groceries included
Cooking + serving
Cleanup after
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 & 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.
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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