Join the hundreds of Austin bachelor and bachelorettes
who chose Happy Cooking for a memorable meal.
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Chef Parties
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Buffets
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Custom Experiences
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Bach Packages
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Chef Parties 〰️ Buffets 〰️ Custom Experiences 〰️ Bach Packages 〰️
Bring your bach theme to life with a one-of-a-kind meal. Starting at $90 per guest for a 3-course seated meal or $540 per group for catering.
Bundle and save! Book 2+ services, get 10% off each booking. Discount applied to your final invoice.
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Steakhouse Dinner
A Bachelor Party favorite! Or perfect for bachelorette themes like:
Glitz & Glam ~ Luxe in Love ~ Veuve Before Vows ~ Prosecco & Pearls -
Italian Dinner
Perfect for themes like:
That’s Amore ~ Mama Mia ~ La Dolce Vita ~ Love at First Spritz ~ Italian Disco ~ Amalfi Coast ~ Ciao Bella -
Mediterranean Dinner
Perfect for themes like:
Last Toast on the Coast ~ He’s a Catch ~ Let’s Get Nauti ~ Toga Party -
Southern Dinner
Perfect for themes like:
Boots & Bubbles ~ Saddle Up ~ Pink Pony Club ~ Last Rodeo ~ Wild West ~ Same Cowboy Forever ~ Denim & Diamonds -
Fiesta Dinner
Perfect for themes like:
Margs & Matrimony ~ Final Fiesta ~ Tequila Sunrise -
Brunch Buffet
Wake up to a ready-to-eat brunch! Start the day strong without any cooking.
Perfect for themes like:
Hangover Brunch ~ PJ’s & Prosecco ~ Love is Brewing ~ Mimosa Mamis -
Taco Bar Buffet
Uplevel your pool party or have lunch ready to go for your group!
Perfect for themes like:
Margs & Matrimony ~ Final Fiesta ~ Tequila Sunrise -
Wellness Bowls Buffet
Feel good about how you fuel up before your boat party, or pair with a facial service for a relaxing day in.
Perfect for themes like:
In Love & Well ~ Zen Before the Big Day ~ Girls Gone Mild ~ Om in Love -
Italian Buffet
Perfect for themes like:
That’s Amore ~ Mama Mia ~ La Dolce Vita ~ Love at First Spritz ~ Italian Disco ~ Amalfi Coast ~ Ciao Bella
ADD-ONS
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Chef party
Part entertainment, part meal and 100% a deliciously good time.
When you book a Chef Party, your chef will lead the group in games and activities between each course- like the “yes chef challenge”, ingredient sniff test and a drawing contest. You’ll also have the chance to get your cooking questions answered & enjoy special moments that make the guest of honor feel the love.
+$100
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Cocktail Mixer Service
You bring the booze (or non-alcoholic spirit), we’ll bring the artisan mixers and garnishes to craft chef-driven cocktails.
+$15 per person
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Custom Menus
Bring your theme to life! Work with us to create a fully custom menu design that matches your bach theme. We’ll print one per guest.
+$50
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Tablescape Rentals
Get everything you need to elevate your table scape and ensure you have enough plates and silverware for every course. We offer rentals for plates, bowls, silverware, carafes, tablecloths, tables, chairs, napkins and more!
have something
else in mind?
Work with us to create a personalized dining experience.
Why choose Happy Cooking
for your Austin bach?
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You have enough on your plate when it comes to planning a bach party- we make booking a personal chef service simple.
Use our cost calculator to get a quote in real time. No need to hop on phone calls and exchange multiple emails just to get a price estimate. Complete a handful of questions to get your estimate asap.
Book in <5 minutes. When you’re ready, use our self-service booking to reserve your spot by completing the short booking form, choosing your menu options and paying the $550 deposit. We’ll be in touch within 24 hours of booking with your final invoice, which you don’t need to worry about paying until 1 week prior to the event.
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With our a la carte menus, you can feel confident that everyone in your group has a great meal. Select from a variety of starters, sides and desserts the whole group will love and choose up to two different main dish options to give your crew options.
We also accommodate for dietary restrictions and allergies.
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No need to leave the comfort of your AirBnB- your Happy Cooking chef will come to you! Experience a restaurant-quality meal without the hassle of booking a group dinner reservation or transportation.
Each of our chefs have 10+ years of culinary experience and have serviced many, many bach groups, so your meal is in good hands.
Want an entire weekend of meals? Book more than one service and save 10%!
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Choose from one of our tried and true menus for popular Bach Party themes- such as…
a Southern menu for “[Bride]’s Last Rodeo” or “Pink Pony Club”
an Italian menu for “That’s Amore” or “Amalfi Coast”
a Mediterranean menu for “Last Toast on the Coast” or “Let’s Get Nauti”
a Fiesta menu for “[Bride]’s Final Fiesta” or “Tequila Sunrise”
a Glam menu for “Veuve Before Vows” or “Prosecco and Pearls”
Have something specific in mind? Collaborate with us to design a custom menu to match your vibe and budget.
We can even work with you on Custom Printed Menus (+$50) that reflect your bach theme.
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Our services are wallet-friendly so your guest don’t blow their entire budget on one meal. Plus, save on money for drinks- all Happy Cooking services are BYOB.
Pump up the fun by adding on our artisan cocktail mixers or a Chef Party experience: chef-led games, activities and culinary tips between each course. Our Chef Party service option is the most popular with bach groups. You won’t find anything else like it. The Chef Party offers dinner & entertainment with many photo-worthy moments and laughs along the way.
Treat yourself to a Glam & Graze hair/make-up and catering package or a Relax & Refuel facials & catering package! We work with highly rated local estheticians to bring the best of the self-care and culinary worlds to you.
how to book
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To start your booking request, hit the “Book” next to the Dinner Party or Catering Buffet you’d like.
If you’re interested in something else, fill out the custom inquiry form.
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Pick your number of courses (3-courses or 4-courses) and your number of guests. For example, if you want to book 3 dishes for 7 guests, you’d select “3-course meal for 07 guests total”.
Choose your desired date and time on the calendar widget.
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Complete the booking form to select your menu items. This is also where you’ll share more information about your event with us, such as the address, dietary restrictions and the guest of honor’s name.
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Elevate your Happy Cooking with a variety of optional add-ons including:
Menu Add-Ons: Extra Courses and Premium Ingredients
Experience Add-Ons: Printed Individual Custom Menus, a Professional Flash Camera Rental or a Server
Table Setting Add-Ons: Rent Plates, Forks, Spoons, Carafes and/or Cotton Napkins. See our Rentals page for more info.
Chair, Table and Tablecloth Rentals: See our Rentals page for more info.
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Submit your request & pay your deposit
Hit “Pay Now” and submit your deposit (the $540 minimum) to book your service. You can also pay in full if you prefer.
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You’ll receive your final invoice from us- adjusted for your add-ons if any- 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.
FAQs
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We bring parties to the greater Austin area. You choose the location, and we're there. The first 15 miles of travel from 78721 to your location are free. After 15 miles, we charge $2 per mile.
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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.
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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 selected Catering or 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 .
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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.
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Our Traditional Dinner Party and Chef Party services come 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.
For our Catering service, we provide tent cards for each menu item with a list of dietaries.
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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.
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Yep! Fill out the custom Happy Cooking experience request form. We’ll be in touch within 48 hours.
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Friday & Saturday night service times tend to book out 3-4 months in advance during peak bachelor and bachelorette party seasons (Late February-May and September-October).
Weekday services and off-season services book out 6-8 weeks in advance.
If you plan to book an experience package, please allow 2-3 weeks of additional time for coordination with our service partners.
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Yep! Feel free to build your own menu from any of the menu options above. Email us at hello@happycookingatx.com to create your cross-menu experience.
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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.
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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. Cancellations after that time will receive a 50% refund and reschedule requests will be subject to a 50% fee. Why? The chef will grocery shop and begin to prep 72 hours before your party, so we'll need to cover those costs.
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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 over 8.
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Nope! The Bach dinner menus can be booked for any event. You can tell us more about your specific event in the booking form.