Make your next get together more memorable with a unique dining experience prepared and served by a Happy Cooking personal chef.

Perfect for dinner parties, bachelorette and bachelor parties, family gatherings, birthday parties, team events and more!

Why book a happy cooking dinner party?

your dinner, your way

Build-your-own menu from our most popular dinner party services. Choose the cuisine, number of courses and service style that best fits your event and budget. Elevate your meal with an experience add-on, like a professional camera rental, custom menus or a cocktail mixer service. Looking for something specific? Work with us on a custom experience.

more time with friends

Get out of the kitchen and enjoy your memorable moments. When you hire Happy Cooking, you’re in good hands with a seasoned, professional chef. Your Happy Cooking chef will arrive 30-60 minutes prior to your party to do the last mile food preparation. We’ll handle all the cooking, serving and cleaning so you can focus on hosting.

celebrate in your space

Ditch the dinner reservation and crowded restaurants for the convenience of having a unique dining experience in your home. You’ll save money on the bar tab by providing your own alcohol, and you can bring your event vision to life by decorating for your occasion.

With our rentals service, we’ll even bring the table settings you need to accommodate your group, so you don’t need to purchase anything new.

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Bring the Amalfi coast to Texas! Build-your-own menu from our most popular Italian dishes.

FLAVORFUL PASTAS

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BALANCED SALADS

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MODERN ANTIPASTI

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UNIQUE DESSERTS

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FLAVORFUL PASTAS ~ BALANCED SALADS ~ MODERN ANTIPASTI ~ UNIQUE DESSERTS ~

Personal Chef Dinner Party Steak

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Take meat and potatoes to the next level of flavor and fun! Create your own Steakhouse experience from our tried and true options.

HAND TORCHED STARTERS

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MOUTHWATERING STEAK

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indulgent DESSERTS

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HAND TORCHED STARTERS ~ MOUTHWATERING STEAK ~ indulgent DESSERTS ~

Mezze meets modern cuisine. Choose from a variety of crowd-pleasing, hearty dishes to make your own Mediterranean dining experience.

FRESH HERBS

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ZESTY RUSTIC MAINS

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AROMATIC SWEETS

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FRESH HERBS ~ ZESTY RUSTIC MAINS ~ AROMATIC SWEETS ~

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Enjoy a taste of the South with comfort food that brings big flavor.

southern comfort

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hearty mains

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CLASSIC DESSERTS

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southern comfort ~ hearty mains ~ CLASSIC DESSERTS ~

Fiesta Meal

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Savor the vibrant tastes of our take on Latin American cuisine with bold flavors, smoky grilled meats and rich sauces.

RICH & BOLD SAUCES

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SMOKY GRILLED MEATS

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CRISPY FRESHNESS

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RICH & BOLD SAUCES ~ SMOKY GRILLED MEATS ~ CRISPY FRESHNESS ~

Have another idea in mind?

  • Select from Italian, Steakhouse, Mediterranean, Southern or Fiesta menus. Want to mix-and-match between menus? No problem! Make a note in your booking form to tell us which courses you’d like to sub out.

    In the mood for something else? Submit a custom experience request.

  • When you click “Book Now”, you’ll see a calendar with available dates and times for your booking. Choose the one that’s right for your event. Need a day or time that isn’t listed? Email us at hello@happycookingatx.com and we’ll advise if it’s available.

  • Fill out the short booking form to:

    • Share more information about your event with us, such as the address, guest count, occasion, dietary considerations and more.

    • Select your desired dishes from our tried and true options to create your own menu. Want to mix-and-match between cuisines? Make a note in your booking form on what you’d like to sub out and we’ll make it happen!

    • Select your Add-Ons. Popular add-ons include -

      • The Chef Party service: A one-of-a-kind energetic dining experience with chef-led games, activities and cooking tips between each course. A favorite for bach parties, birthday parties and family gatherings! +$50 total for materials.

      • The Artisan Cocktail Mixer Service: Your chef will mix-up cocktails with 2 artisan cocktail mixers of your choice (hosts provide alcohol). +$5 per guest.

      • Custom Printed Menus designed to match you event’s theme. +$50 total.

      • And more!

  • Reserve your booking date by submitting your $550 deposit through our secure checkout powered by Stripe.

    Why $550? It’s our service minimum. You’ll receive your full invoice within 24 hours.

  • You’ll receive your final invoice from us- adjusted for your menu selections and guest count- within 24 hours of submitting your book. Once you’re ready, pay your invoice and add a tip if you’d like. Note: Final invoices must be paid no later than 1 week prior to service to keep your booking.

Our fully self-service process and transparent pricing makes booking your Happy Cooking dinner party a breeze. No need to spend time going back and forth with us to get a quote. Follow our 5 simple steps, which take less than 7 minutes to complete, and you’re all set!

Note: We have a $550 service minimum.

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Meet the Chef Party

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You’ve never experienced a dinner like this! The Chef Party is part entertainment, part meal and 100% a deliciously good time.

In addition to a personal chef meal service, the Chef Party includes:

✨ High Energy Fun: In between each course, your chef will lead the group in games and activities- like the “yes chef challenge”, ingredient sniff test and a drawing contest.

✨ Chef Q&A: Get answers to your burning cooking questions from your chef and receive cooking tips throughout your service.

✨ Special Touches for the Guest of Honor: The guest of honor will receive a chef’s hat signed by each guest. They’ll also be served first for each course.

✨ Memory Making Moments: The Chef Party is designed to guarantee your guests leave with full camera rolls, not just full bellies. Plus, your chef will get a group photo at the end of your event.

Ready to book? Choose the “Chef Party” as your service style in the booking form. +$50 total to cover costs of materials.

Not interested in a Chef Party? No worries! Choose “Traditional Dinner Party” as your service style.

 FAQs

  • Yes, our minimum per service is $550. The minimum is what you will pay as your deposit when you book. You’ll have the option during booking to select a variety of add-ons to help you meet the minimum if you have a smaller group.

  • We service the greater Austin and Dallas/Fort Worth areas. You choose the location, and we're there.

    The first 15 miles of travel from our commercial kitchen to your location are free. After 15 miles, we charge $2 per mile.

  • Yep! Feel free to build-your-own menu from items across the Italian, Steakhouse and Mediterranean menus. Drop us a note in your booking form on which items you’d like to sub, and we’ll make it happen.

  • Yes! You can choose up to two main dish options when booking your dinner service.

    For Starters/Sides and Desserts, all guests will receive the same dish unless a dietary accommodation is needed.

  • Yep! Fill out the custom Happy Cooking experience request form. We’ll be in touch within 48 hours.

  • We take allergens and dietary restrictions seriously, and we try our best to accommodate whenever possible. Please list all allergens and/or dietary restrictions in the booking form. We'll confirm specifics prior to your party. ALL ALLERGENS AND DIETARY RESTRICTIONS MUST BE COMMUNICATED PRIOR TO 72 HOURS BEFORE YOUR PARTY. WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCOMMODATE REQUESTS AFTER THAT TIME.

  • We ask that all invoices be paid no later than 7 days prior to your event to keep your booking.

  • Hosts are expected to provide:

    -A clear pathway to the kitchen and a clean kitchen space for the chef

    -All tables and chairs (we recommend placing them in a U or L shape to maximize interaction), unless you choose to rent from us. See our Rentals page for more info.

    -All plates, bowls, silverware, cups and napkins- unless you choose to rent items from us. See our Rentals page for more info.

    -All post-event cleanup and trash bins/bags

    Bonus Points: Play music and offer to-go cartons for leftovers.

    For outdoor events, consider providing lighting for outdoor nighttime events, bug spray and/or fly deterrent .

  • Your chef will arrive at the start of your booking time. The chef will set up during the first 30 minute of your 90 minute time slot. The chef will then kick off your Happy Cooking Party. Each party lasts ~1 hour.

  • Each Happy Cooking party comes with a single printed menu with Happy Cooking branding that we’ll display in an acrylic sign holder by the chef’s workspace.

    With the custom menu add-on for $50 total, we’ll work with you to design a personalized menu card that matches your event theme (e.g. “Sarah’s Bach Dinner”). We’ll print one per guest on cardstock to include on their table setting.

  • Please email hello@happycookingatx.com as soon as possible so we can make sure to bring the right amount of food. You can update your guest count up to 3 days before your party.

  • A damn delicious and unique good time!

    • Your chef will prepare and serve a starter, salad and main course based on the Party theme you selected.

    • Between each course, the chef will lead your group in games and activities (like the “yes chef” challenge, the ingredient sniff test, a drawing contest and more).

    • The chef will also share cooking tips and answer your most burning culinary questions.

    • The guest of honor will receive a chef hat signed by all guests to commemorate the meal.

  • Yes, we offer a cocktail mixer service. for $10 per guest. The service includes your choice of 2 chef-created cocktails. We'll provide the artisan mixers and garnishes and hosts provide the alcohol. Your chef will prep one cocktail per guest before the meal and another mid-way through the meal.

  • One of the benefits of booking a Happy Cooking service is that you're welcome to provide your guests with any beverage you'd like. This keeps alcohol costs much lower than what you’d pay at a restaurant.

    We do offer a custom cocktail mixer service for $10 per guest, which includes your choice of two chef-made artisan cocktail mixers and garnishes. Your chef will let you know what alcohol to get to complete the drink. Day-of, your chef will prepare a drink for each guest before the service and one more mid-way through dinner. Add the cocktail mixer service to your dinner party in the booking form.

  • Tips are greatly appreciated! Our chefs work hard to give you a great experience. You can add a tip using your payment link or bring cash to your event. 20% gratuity is automatically added to groups or 8+.

  • Kids are welcome! We charge a standard $35/kid, and kids count towards any party minimum. To add a kid guest, please email us at hello@happycookingatx.com after booking.

  • Nope, we can modify any of our parties to take place inside or outside. If your party is outdoors and the weather is raining or over 90 degrees, please provide the chef with a covered area for cooking.

  • We understand things come up. If you need to cancel or reschedule, give us a head's up at least 72 hours before your party to receive a full refund or reschedule without a charge. Reschedule requests after that time will be subject to a 50% fee. Why? The chef will grocery shop and begin to prep 72 hours before your party.

  • With this add-on, your chef will bring an additional set of professional hands to help serve and bus your meal. A server provides an elevated touch and helps the meal service move more efficiently. This add-on is highly recommended for groups over 8 and is required for groups over 15.

  • Your chef will bring a professional camera- Sony A7iii with a flash - to your event. Your chef will show you how to use it so you and your guests can capture quality photos. You’ll receive your unedited photos within 24-48 hours of your event.

  • Yes! We offer rentals for:

    • Salad plate & fork

    • Dinner plate & fork

    • Dessert plate & fork or spoon

    • Water carafes

    • Pale sage cotton napkins

    • Beige cotton napkins

    • Beige linen table cloths (90 × 132 inch OR 60 × 102 inch)

    • Ivory satin tablecloths (102 × 58 inch)

    • Green checkered tablecloths (60 × 102 inch)

    • 6ft folding tables

    • Black folding chairs

    Visit our Rentals Page for more info.