CATERING AUSTIN

Give your group a memorable meal with chef-driven small bites, buffets or interactive experiences. Perfect for corporate events, team lunches, set catering, baby and bridal showers, SXSW events and more.

CHOOSE YOUR CATERING VIBE

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CHOOSE YOUR CATERING VIBE ~

SMALL
BITES

interactive experiences

BUFFETS & Bars

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Wow your guests with elevated bites, portioned to please. Serve them buffet style or add on servers for a passed bite experience.

Note: $1000 Service Minimum

Bite-Sized Apps

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Big flavor

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Bite-Sized Apps ~ Big flavor ~

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Start the day off right with a flavor-packed, chef-driven breakfast spread.

Note: $1000 Service Minimum

Fresh Fruits

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SAVORY PROTEINS

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fluffy pancakes

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crowd-pleasing main bites

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Fresh Fruits ~ SAVORY PROTEINS ~ fluffy pancakes ~ crowd-pleasing main bites ~

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Offer something for everyone with our build-your-own taco bar. Round out the meal with modern takes on classic latin-inspired sides and desserts.

Note: $1000 Service Minimum

flavor-packed bites

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Colorful BYO Taco Station

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modern + indulgent SWEETS

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flavor-packed bites ~ Colorful BYO Taco Station ~ modern + indulgent SWEETS ~

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Nonna-approved dishes that offer something for everyone.

Note: $1000 Service Minimum

delectable sweets

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crave-worthy pasta

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zesty & hearty starters and sides

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delectable sweets ~ crave-worthy pasta ~ zesty & hearty starters and sides ~

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build-your-own pizza bar

Your choice of ingredients and garnishes for your guests to make their own 12" gourmet pizzas on a scratch-made New York style dough and fired by a chef in an Ooni oven onsite. Also includes a side Chopped Salad.

Starting at $1000 for 15 guests

dessert show

End your event on a high note with an interactive plating experience. Your chefs will turn your choice of dessert pairings into edible art for your guests to dish up buffet-style.

Starting at $540 for 25 guests

  • “We booked Happy Cooking to do catering for our Client Appreciation Party & they absolutely killed it! All of our clients were RAVING about how incredible the food was.”

    -Silver Real Estate

  • “Most fun team event, ever! The food was out of this world. The brunch selection had something for everyone; we all left stuffed and with giant smiles on our faces. Thank you so much!”

    -Meta

  • “We recently had the pleasure of working with Happy Cooking for a corporate event, and I can't say enough about how incredible the experience was. From start to finish, every detail was handled with care, creativity, and professionalism. The food was absolutely outstanding- fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Each dish was a work of art, with thoughtful touches that showed their commitment to both taste and aesthetic. The service was equally impressive. The team was warm, attentive, and efficient, seamlessly managing the flow of the event while making every guest feel taken care of. It’s rare to find a caterer that nails both hospitality and high-end cuisine so perfectly, but Happy Cooking exceeded every expectation! This is catering at its absolute best!”

    -Strada Wealth Management

  • “An easy 5 star review. I had my bachelor party in Austin and wanted some tex mex taco catering to the house we were staying. Found Happy Cooking and reached out. Truly couldn't be easier. Super reasonably priced, amazing options, absolutely delicious, and Chef Tony and his staff were incredibly responsive, helpful & kind. Do yourself a favor and use them for your next event, they were awesome.”

    -Bachelor Party Client

  • “I had the most incredible experience. Chef Tony and his team were kind, professional and made the entire experience fun and easy. It was the highlight of my party. 10/10 would recommend them and will definitely be using them for my dinner parties and events.”

    -Chloe Chiang, Realtor & Event Producer

Have another idea in mind?

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 5 minutes to complete, and you’re all set!

Note: We have a $540 service minimum.

  • Select from our Buffets or Passed Bites menus. Click “Book Now” to get started.

    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.

  • The short booking form is where you’ll:

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

    • Select your desired dishes from our tried and true options to create your catered meal. 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!

    • Choose your add-ons like sterno sets and/or a tablescape service to uplevel your buffet’s aesthetic.

  • 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.

    Final invoices must be paid no later than 1 week prior to service to keep your booking.