Want to host an elegant dinner at home? Looking to celebrate a special event but don’t feel like leaving the house? One of Austin’s top private chefs may be the missing ingredient in an unforgettable experience.

These private chef teams in the Austin area are a great first place to check when you’re ready to host or bring an elevated experience to your home.

See also: Unforgettable Private Event Venues in Austin: Where Style Meets Southern Charm

ATX Chefs

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Led by Chef Blake Calfin, this service crafts intimate culinary experiences inspired by Austin's vibrant food scene. Representing Austin's local talent and putting Texas hospitality at the forefront, ATX Chefs offer in-home services for any occasion. Led by chef Blake Calfin, this team focuses on local farmers' markets to gather ingredients and blend traditional recipes with innovative techniques. The chef's don't just cook. They also create an ambiance perfectly catered to the mood of your evening. Packages include three-course meals, family-style meals, influencer buffet-style meals, "graze and mingle" hors d'oeuvres and tapas meals and more.

Take a Chef

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This national service lets you choose from one of 190 private chefs in the Austin area, so you can bring the most personalized dining experience to life with exactitude and ease. Fill out a form with your personalized request, receive menu proposals from talented chefs, chat a bit to perfect the experience, book the event and enjoy the fun. Plus, clean-up is included in the price.

Friend That Cooks

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If you're looking for a weekly meal prep service to fill the blind spots of your busy schedule, Friend That Cooks is an in-home personal chef service unique to Austin designed to cater to busy families and couples. The vetted chefs are full employees of the company, not just contractors, and they create customizable, personalized plans for each client, prepping your week of meals in your own kitchen to your unique needs and desires. The company also offers in-home parties and in-home cooking lessons.

Gather & Forge

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As the name implies, Gather and Forge is all about bringing people together over beautiful plates of food. Putting conscientious dining and creative collaboration at the heart of its mantra, this company of Austin private chefs will tailor your menu to your preferences and dietary needs, whether its a romantic date for two or a larger event at a communal venue. Just tell the chef what you're looking for, pay a deposit, then customize your menu, confirm headcount, and let the chef buy the groceries, cook and clean before paying your remaining balance.

Looking for a place to host your private dinner event? Check our list of top venues for a chic experience with plenty of Southern charm.