We had a party of eight that Chef Nic thoughtfully prepared for us. The process, from beginning to…read moreend, was easy and the communication was excellent. I'm sad I was so busy enjoying the food that we forgot to take pics! We are an older foodie bunch, all whom have hosted with private chefs before and this one did not disappoint any of us! I asked for unique items (i.e. something I don't usually have or can cook myself) and Chef Nic sent me suggestions to choose from. We ended up with a 5-course meal which was way too much food, so afterwards we asked, "What course would we have skipped?" and couldn't decide! Chef brought most of the food prepared enough for ease of cooking and serving, and brought it all out in surprisingly even serving times. The chef immaculately clean-up my kitchen and even started the dishwasher. We highly recommend Chef Nic and Gather & Forge.

Completely incredible dinner with Chef Dan at Gather & Forge. The meal was truly exceptional,…read moreunique, & everything that came out was presented beautifully. Dan was so nice, helpful at explaining each dish, and made the overall experience seamless for all the guests. We had a large 15 person group and this was the perfect evening meal. EVERYONE was impressed and had the best evening. I highly recommend using them for your future chef needs!

We hired this private chef team led by Chef D and his wonderful mother for a bachelorette party,…read moreand they absolutely exceeded our expectations! From the very beginning, communication was prompt, professional, and easy. They arrived right on time, fully prepared with a clear plan and a fantastic team. The food was phenomenal--delicious, beautifully presented, and the portion sizes were perfect. Everyone left full and happy! Pricing was very fair for the quality and service we received. What really stood out was how well the team balanced professionalism with personality. They were fun, engaging, and added to the vibe of the evening. I would 100% work with them again and highly recommend them for any special occasion. They helped make our night unforgettable! Thank you Chef D and team.

Do yourself a favor and hire D'Jour for your event. Chef D, his mom, and their team are…read moreprofessional, kind, and make delicious food. They came and catered our bachelor party breakfast, and it was just what we needed to bring our crew back to life. Chef D took care of everything, all we had to do was approve his suggested menu. The food was fantastic, they even surprised us with shrimp and grits which ended up being my favorite. Highly recommend Chef D for your breakfast, and based off my experience I'm sure he's great for lunches and dinners as well.

I got to attend a Whiskey dinner thrown by Leave it to Kievit and had such a good freaking time! I…read moreloved the feast of appetizers and all of the flavors. Chef Danny created some amazing small bites that jived really well with the tasting. He also interacts with the group and you can see how much this man really loves cooking! My ultimate favorite was his bread pudding. Drooling just thinking about it. I think dinner parties are way cooler than restaurants after this Whiskey dinner. Cheers to being a winner winner chicken dinner!

Danny cooked us and our friends an incredible meal during the holidays! His appetizers were…read moreamazing and the main course was nothing short of spectacular. The best part about having Chef Danny cook at your place was he makes everyone feel like they are part of the action! He educated and entertained us! Our friends have since had him back to cook for them at their house. Don't miss it!

Chef Steph is truly exceptional. We are vegan, and she has an incredible ability to transform any…read moremeal we choose into a thoughtful, elevated, and genuinely delicious vegan dish. Every single week we are blown away by the flavor, creativity, and care she puts into her cooking. Her meals are so good that we honestly no longer want to eat out. The food she prepares for us at home is consistently better than what we would order at restaurants, and that says everything. Each dish feels intentional, nourishing, and beautifully balanced, with just the right touches to make it feel special without ever being heavy. Every meal has been outstanding, and the consistency is what truly sets her apart. Chef Steph has completely changed the way we eat at home, and we feel incredibly lucky to have found her. If you are considering working with her, do it. You will not be disappointed.

I never thought I'd be able to justify the luxury of a private chef service, but I keep this…read moreservice as a lifeline in my back pocket for weeks that we just need a little extra help, like when the demands of parenting and working during a global pandemic seem extra burdensome. So far, we've had three appointments, and they've all been wonderful. For each one in advance, you choose the time/date for your chef, three entree items and three sides. The "sides" is a bit of a misnomer, as you can often make meals of these in themselves. They include salads, hot breakfast casseroles, pies, and more. Recipes range from Mongolian Beef to Shepherd's Pie, homemade granola bars, Thai Chicken salad, etc. I imagine if we did this weekly, the options might get monotonous, but doing it every once in a while works out well for us so that there are usually a few new options that appear the next time we're ready to book an appointment. For each item you'll see an estimate on how much extra it will add to your bill in groceries in addition to the base chef cost. The chef will stop at your local HEB to shop for your ingredients fresh right before your appointment. You pay a $35 deposit, which you can get refunded if you cancel the appointment by the stated deadline (and they send you frequent reminders -- they're not trying to pull one over). On average with tip and the cost of groceries, we usually spend around $225 for our family of four. The meals last us a while. Sometimes we share them with friends who could use an extra meal, or sometimes we freeze the leftovers. There are instructions for reheating, freezing, etc. As stated in other reviews the chefs are generally efficient and very tidy, leaving your kitchen looking spotless, with a huge amount of prepared food for you to enjoy (it's hard not to dive right in). Communication by text is great. During COVID, the chef has worn a mask during the appointment and the service has had very clearly communication about canceling in the event of COVID exposure, etc. I appreciate that they're taking it seriously. If I had a couple of critiques, it would be that whatever process gets communicated to the chef regarding ingredients might need to be streamlined. The past two appointments, our chef has had to make a couple of grocery store trips because he forgot items, and this prolongs the preparation process. I would also love to see a bit more variety to the menu options. It would be nice to have it broken down roughly by type of dish (seafood, beef, casserole, etc.) and price (budget friendly or special splurge). Other than those minor tweaks, we love the service, and I imagine we'll keep using it as occasional customers.

We had the pleasure of Monique cooking for us for Galentines and it was a great experience from…read morestart to finish. She was very communicative and we were able to customize our menu as well, which you aren't generally able to do with large groups. We loved the multi course meal and highly recommend her services!

Monique was amazing to work with. We hired her to cater a private family dinner for about 25…read morepeople. We had family flying in from around the world for my husband's military promotion ceremony. She fit us last minute into her schedule on a Friday night during sxsw. She went above and beyond, to make our event go as smoothly as possible. Food was excellent -- the Chipotle Lime Shrimp and the Cinnamon Cheesecake were incredible. We also had her recommend wines to go with each course and her incredible knowledge of wines introduced us to some tasty new wines. We highly recommend Monique!

They catered a Celebration of Life on short notice. We were from out of town and had never done…read moreanything like that before and Chef Shawna was a huge help. Way more people than we anticipated ended up wanting to come and they were able to take care of everything and food was fantastic!

Shawna was great! Our meal was excellent. She was on time, responsive, flexible and cleaned…read moreeverything up. We had a wonderful experience!

Delicious! Chef Adam did heavy hors deouvres for a party we hosted, and they were all smash hits…read moreand gluten-free!

Brunch was phenomenal!!! He came to do brunch bfast during my bachelorette party - specifically for…read morea Pancakes & Panties Brunch - and everything served was super delicious!! Carbs were somewhat needed and he delivered!! Most scrumptious pancakes, super light & fluffy, incredible frittata with goat cheese and veggies that just melted in your mouth, bacon exactly how I like it cooked, and this homemade granola that everyone lusted after & kept going back for more!! There were at least 5 of us who searched the house high & low for the leftover granola, which outta tell ya. Everything was just divine!! You cannot go wrong hiring this chef for your personal event!! You'll be extremely happy and have an overly satisfied belly for sure.

Arturo and his wife Ana were incredible for a private dinner for my sisters combination birthday…read moreand bachelorette dinner. From the beginning Arturo was very communicative and helpful, he walked me through all the steps and was very confident and gave me a sense of ease since all 11 of us were traveling in from out of town. During the dinner and prep they were so professional, kind, and had an air of high class restaurant vibes. It felt like a luxury dinner at home! The food was timed perfectly and delicious. Arturo put "wedding flowers" on the birthday cake as a special touch. My sister is a big home cook and she asked Arturo a bunch of questions about his technique and he took his time to give us all his attention! 100% recommend.

What an incredible experience to have with my family! Chef Arturo brought the energy and the…read moreenvironment that was intimate with my loved ones without the reservation hassles. I cannot stress enough how impressed we were with the taste and presentation of everything! 1000% recommend Hosting Austin

Chef Natalie was outstanding!…read more I used her services to cook dinner for my fiancé and her friends on her bachelorette party. Her friends are still raving about how awesome the meal was and most importantly how awesome Natalie and staff were. If you need breakfast, lunch or dinner served for a group, do not hesitate to book Natalie!

My wife planned a casual dinner party for my birthday with family and friends and received a…read morerecommendation to use Natalie as a caterer. My wife and Natalie worked the menu together discussing likes and dislikes and tweaking some of the dishes. Natalie arrived right when planned, quickly got setup and went straight to preparing the hors d'oeuvre and buffet dinner for 20 people. The ingredients were high quality and everyone thought the food was delicious. Natalie worked very hard the whole 5 hours she was here and left the kitchen clean. I highly recommend her and we will definitely be trying her for a more formal seated dinner party.

Hires this team for a work event and the food was fantastic. Punctual and professional and a great…read morespread. The swordfish was incredible! Thanks y'all

The food was excellent and cooked perfectly. The choice of hors d'oeuvres and entrées was exactly…read morewhat we wanted. Blake came, brought his own cooking, utensils, and pots, prepared all the food appropriately and dinner was served exactly on time. He cleaned up afterwards.