Elevate your next get together with an a la carte meal 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!
build your memorable meal from our most popular menus
Choose a cuisine below to make your menu & book. Have something else in mind? Submit a custom request.
Includes your choice of Main Dish + 2 Starters/Sides or Main Dish + 1 Starter/Side + 1 Dessert
Includes your choice of Main Dish + 3 Starters/Sides or Main Dish + 2 Starters/Sides + 1 Dessert
Includes your choice of Main Dish + 4 Starters/Sides or Main Dish + 3 Starters/Sides + 1 Dessert
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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 ~
Bring the Amalfi coast to you!
Build-your-own menu from our most popular Italian dishes.
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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 ~
Mezze meets modern cuisine. Choose from a variety of crowd-pleasing, hearty dishes to make your own Mediterranean dining experience.
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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 ~
Take meat and potatoes to the next level of flavor and fun! Create your own Steakhouse experience from our tried and true options.
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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 ~
Savor the vibrant tastes of our take on Latin American cuisine with bold flavors, smoky grilled meats and rich sauces.
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southern comfort
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hearty mains
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CLASSIC DESSERTS
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southern comfort ~ hearty mains ~ CLASSIC DESSERTS ~
Enjoy a taste of the South with comfort food that brings big flavor.
SIP ELEVATED:
CHEF-PREPARED COCKTAIL MIXER SERVICE
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You bring the booze (or non-alcoholic spirit), we’ll bring the artisan mixers and garnishes to craft chef-driven cocktails. Choose from our chef-curated cocktails:
Lychee Martini (host provides vodka)
Brown Sugar Paloma (host provides tequila or mezcal)
Spicy or Skinny Margarita (host provides tequila and optional triple sec)
Roasted Strawberry Basil Spritz (host provides vodka and optional champagne)
Spiced Honey Old Fashioned (host provides bourbon)
Lavender Bee’s Knees (host provides gin)
Day-of, your chef will set out the artisan mixer and garnish when they arrive so guests can help themselves throughout the dinner.
$15 per guest (includes 2 servings of the selected drink)
GET A QUOTE
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GET A QUOTE
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GET A QUOTE ~ GET A QUOTE ~
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Why book happy cooking?
your dinner, your way
Build-your-own menu from our most popular dinner party services. Choose the cuisine and number of courses that best fit your event and budget. Elevate your meal with an experience add-on, like 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 45-60 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.
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 $720 service minimum.
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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.
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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.
Note: The time selected is the chef arrival time. Your meal will be served ~45 minutes after that time.
Need a day or time that isn’t listed? Email us at hello@happycookingatx.com and we’ll advise if it’s available.
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Fill out the short booking form to:
Share more information about your event with us, such as the address, 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! +$150 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). +$15 per guest.
Custom Printed Menus designed to match you event’s theme. +$50 total.
And more!
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Reserve your booking date by submitting your $720 deposit through our secure checkout powered by Stripe. You can choose to pay in full at this time as well.
Why $720? It’s our service minimum. You’ll receive your full invoice within 24 hours. Your deposit will go towards your final balance, which is due 1 week prior to your event.
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You’ll receive your final invoice from us- adjusted for add-ons selections 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.
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Meet the Chef Party
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Looking for an interactive meal? Add-on a Chef Party!
The Chef Party is part entertainment, part dinner 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. Each game provides a nod to the skills of a great chef: Communication (the “yes chef” challenge), Cooking Knowledge (culinary trivia), Refined Taste (blindfolded ingredient taste test) and Creativity (a drawing contest themed around the guest of honor or occasion).
✨ 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 (+$150 dollars).