CATERING AUSTIN

Give your group a memorable meal with chef-driven small bites, buffets, boxed lunches 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 ~

Passed Bites Catering

SMALL
BITES

Interactive catering austin

interactive experiences

Austin catering buffet

BUFFETS & BOXED LUNCHes

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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.

Bite-Sized Apps

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Big flavor

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Bite-Sized Apps ~ Big flavor ~

Austin breakfast catering

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

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 ~

austin lunch catering

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Crowd pleasing sandwiches and sides with modern chef twists. Choose from a buffet service or individual boxed lunches for extra ease.

Fresh Flavors

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A LA CARTE

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Fresh Flavors ~ A LA CARTE ~

Taco Bar Austin

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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.

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 ~

healthy lunch catering austin

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Refuel with a chef-driven DIY wellness bowls, fresh and flavor-packed sides and guilt-free desserts.

balanced bowls

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guilt-free dessert

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colorful, fresh sides

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balanced bowls ~ guilt-free dessert ~ colorful, fresh sides ~

italian catering austin

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Nonna-approved dishes that offer something for everyone.

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

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.

Have another idea in mind?

  • 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

 Catering 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 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 $4 per mile.

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

  • 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.

  • Your chef will arrive at the start of your booking time. Set-up will take ~30 minutes to complete.

    If you added on a tablescape service, it will take your chef ~45 minutes to complete your set-up.

  • No, but you can add-on plates, napkins and plastic spoons, forks, and knives for $20 per 10 sets. You’ll select this when booking.

  • 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.

  • We understand that plans can change. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please do so at least 7 days prior to your event to receive a full refund or to reschedule at no additional charge.

    Cancellations made 4-6 days out from an event are eligible for a 50% refund or can be rescheduled for a 25% late rebooking fee.

    Since your chef begins grocery shopping and preparing your meal 72 hours in advance, cancellations made within 72 hours of your event are unable to be refunded or rescheduled. We are happy to still deliver your menu items at no additional cost.

    Thank you for understanding and respecting the time and preparation that goes into creating your dining experience!

  • Your chef will deliver your Catering order in disposable aluminum tins with disposable serving tongs. Cold toppings and some smaller sides will arrive in paperboard containers with disposable serving spoons.

    If you'd like to provide specific servingware or platters, your chef is happy to use them for plating.

    If you’d like to add-on sterno sets (+$50), your chef will place warm items in disposable chafing pans over disposable sternos.

    Want us to style your catering buffet? Add-on a “tablescape service” when booking (+$150) and we’ll provide/set-up multi-level tiers, tablecloths, ikebana floral arrangements and fresh fruit to uplevel your catering aesthetic.

  • 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.

  • Each dish comes with a buffet card that lists the dish and any allergens.