Super easy to book, loved the preset menus (made it so easy but hard to pick cause every option was…read moreamazing), our chef Jack was incredible & so fun. Made having a private chef not stressful at all & our group got to relax & hangout while we awaited a fantastic Fiesta meal!

If you've been thinking about booking a private dinner party, this is your sign!! I first booked…read moreHappy Cooking in December for my best friend's surprise Amalfi Coast-themed party, and we had the most amazing Mediterranean dinner. Chef Tony not only prepared an incredible meal but also hosted games and trivia, making it such a fun and memorable experience. It went so well that I booked Happy Cooking AGAIN--this time for my own joint birthday party with a childhood best friend. We chose the truffle mac, French onion baked potato, and steak, and wow... everything was so delicious! I can't rave enough about Happy Cooking. If you're looking for a personal chef to take your special occasion to the next level, Chef Tony has got you covered. Already looking for another excuse to book again!

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

Had Chef Mason for a sit down dinner. His food was amazing and he is a versatile chef…read more Plus, booking experience and customer experience with Platesfull was amazing

Want to eat like a king in your own home? Invite Chef Adam into your kitchen! He is really nice and…read morecooks great food. I have 3 young men at home, and they are hungry all the time. It was hard to keep up. Now, every week, Chef Adam comes over and cooks up enough food for 4-6 delicious, hearty meals. It gives me a great break during the week, and I appreciate that he brings all the food, all the supplies, and does a great job cleaning up everything afterwards. The kitchen smells wonderful while he is here, and we eat like royalty for the next few days.

I had the pleasure of having Adam cook 3 meals in my very own kitchen. He did EVERYTHING...the…read moregrocery shopping, the cooking and the cleanup. As a super busy mom of 2 kiddos, this was heavenly!! He even baked some bread (from scratch) with my 7 year...she loved it!! Not to mention he made us some home-made hummus with fresh veggies, which we quickly ate up! It was so wonderful to just pull out dinner from the fridge and re-heat! And his portions were huge! The food was tasty and Adam is such a pleasure to be around. I chose to watch him in action and he was highly entertaining and informative...like having my own personal cooking show in my own kitchen! Thank you Adam for a wonderful experience!!

Chef KC is amazing! She put together a very memorable dinner menu for my dad's birthday that…read morecatered to adults with a variety of dietary requirements while also making amazing food for the kids. My dad still claims the cheesecake, his favorite dessert, she made is the best he has ever eaten and most importantly, he still talks about the meal to this day. KC was great to work with and her culinary skill showed through. Perhaps, more importantly, she was extremely easy to work with and she is a delight. My family enjoyed having her as part of our celebration and you certainly will.

KC provided a wonderful and creative surprise dinner for my husband on his 50th birthday. She took…read moremy ideas, and his food preferences, along with all of our guests, and came up with a menu that delighted everyone! She even traveled out to our lake house in horseshoe Bay for the event as well and was flexible, responsive and very easy to work with Throughout the planning process and execution. I recommend K C highly, And we will definitely engage her the next time we have a special occasion!

Before I go into the details of my experience, I want to say Chef Bon was absolutely wonderful. Not…read moreonly was her food amazing, she was a joy to talk to and full of energy at the party. I set up a bachelor party for my brother and his 15 friends, we were staying in a house outside of Austin. I knew we were going to have barbecue for lunch and asked Chef Bon to help set up a dinner. She set up a call to discuss a menu and e-mailed me an example of menu items. During our call, she asked all of the necessary questions: how many people, any dietary restrictions, what kind of food, etc. Since my brother likes all kinds of food, she instead asked what restaurants he likes. She said she would revisit the menu items and get back to me. She adjusted the menu to factor in the restaurants and the barbecue we were going to have for lunch. It was a perfect balance to accommodate the attendees and compliment the barbecue from earlier. When we finalized all of the details, she reached out to the house we rented to find out what supplies she needed to cook the dinner. Although they had mostly everything she needed, she still brought her own supplies. All of the preparation culminated to a wonderful, perfect dinner! She had everything prepared on time, explained all of the menu items in detail, and even let you try food in the kitchen while she was preparing the food. She made it feel like we were having dinner at her home. All in all, it was a perfect experience. It was incredibly convenient to have a personal chef, but I couldn't imagine our experience would have been better than Chef Bon.

Chef Bonnie was a highlight of our trip to Fredericksburg! After a day of visiting the wineries, we…read morewere treated to a delicious 4 course meal. The apps were ready when we arrived home, and the food kept flowing at a comfortable pace after that. Setting up this meal with Chef Bonnie was super easy as she was on point with her recommendations and price point. I can't rave about her Dijon crusted flank steak and truffled potatoes enough. The leftovers didn't last the evening! Her sparkling personality was the cherry on top. Can't wait to do this again next year when we are back in town. Highly recommend you try her and her amazing meals as well.

I was a guest at a wedding reception where Chef Lenz was the caterer and server. Mike brought beef,…read morechicken, and pork fajita meat, along with corn and flour tortillas, as well as beans, rice, and a smorgasbord of delicious toppings and condiments. What distinguishes Mike's wares from your average fajita buffet is that the meats were seasoned to perfection, not just something average warmed over to check the boxes. The same was true for the rice and beans. He wasn't just phoning it in. It was one of those experiences where, from the first bite, the immediate thought that comes to mind is to ask, "Where did this come from?" Another sentiment was that it tasted like great home cooking--like Mom would've made. While most of you would not pay for catered home cooking, I know too many who've wasted their hard earned shekels for bland, tasteless food with a name. Trust me when I say you won't going be there with Mike. I don't have many events to cater, but he'll be top of the list when making recs to others.

Booked Chef Mike for a private dinner with my partner and I and it was phenomenal. He came on time,…read morehad everything he needed. The food was amazing. Perfect amount of seasoning and spice. I truly couldn't have asked for a better experience. He also walked us through everything he served. I most definitely will book him for future events. Welcome to Austin Chef Mike.

We had Nicholas come to our home for my sisters 30th bday and it was incredible! He provided a full…read more4 course meal for 7 of us and it was the best experience ever. What a great way to enhance an special occasion or surprise friends / family and give them the experience of fine dining in the comfort of your own home. He even does the dishes and provides everything. We opened a few bottles of wine (BYOB) and asked him questions all while keeping a safe distance and he wears a mask the whole time if you request it. It was a hands free evening of family and fun. I worked with him to create a menu beforehand that would be delicious but also cater towards the birthday girl who was pregnant and has a gluten free and dairy free diet. He made everything perfect and we are booking him for all holiday meals and future family gatherings. Even perfect for special clients too!!

I simply can NOT say enough fabulous things about Nick as a private chef!! His food was exquisite…read moreand his knowledge about the ingredients was amazing!! He was super personable and knew how to work with a crowd. The most delicious food for a 4 course meal! He is a MUST hire for your at home occasion!!! Can't wait to book him again!!!