Spend more time with friends, family and teammates and less time in the kitchen this holiday season.
From small bites catering for team holiday parties to festive multi-course meals for Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving feasts or Christmas dinner, we make your gathering delicious, effortless, and memorable.
Handheld Bites
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Seasonal Flavors
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Handheld Bites 〰️ Seasonal Flavors 〰️
Small bites, big flavor. Plated for your guests to grab ‘n go so they don’t miss a moment of the festivities.
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Savory Appetizers
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Hearty Mains
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Festive Desserts
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Savory Appetizers 〰️ Hearty Mains 〰️ Festive Desserts 〰️
The full festive meal without having to do days of prep and cooking. Prepped, served and cleaned by a Happy Cooking personal chef. Available as a buffet or a plated service.
happy cooking,
happy holidays
Have something else in mind? Work with us to create your own memorable food experience this season.
how to book
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To start your booking request, hit the “Book” next to your chosen Holiday Menu.
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Choose your desired date and time on the calendar widget.
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Complete the Holiday 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 and attendee count.
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Submit your request & pay your deposit.
Hit “Pay Now” and submit your deposit (the $540 minimum) to book your service. The deposit will go towards your final balance.
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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 72 hours 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 clean kitchen space for the chef
-All tables and chairs (we recommend placing them in a U or L shape to maximize interaction)
-All plates, bowls, silverware, cups and napkins
-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 small bites service comes with tent cards for each dish that lists the dish name and any common allergens.
Each Happy Cooking dinner service 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. “The Browns’ 2025 Holiday Gathering”; “Sarah’s Birthday Dinner””). We’ll print one per guest on cardstock to include on their table setting.
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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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You bet! When you book, you’ll have the option to choose a buffet service style or a plated dinner service for the Holiday Feast.
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Thanksgiving: Friday, November 21
Christmas: Friday, December 19
NYE: Friday, December 26
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Yep! Feel free to build your own menu by mixing our holiday menus with any of the dishes from our dinner party or catering offerings. Book your holiday service and then email us at hello@happycookingatx.com with your selections from the dinner party/catering menus, and we’ll update your menu selections on the back end.
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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 refund or to reschedule at no additional charge.
Service cancellations made at least 7 days prior to the event will receive a full refund minus the 3% processing fee.
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!
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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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Sure thing! We know the holidays are all about tradition and family recipes. You’re welcome to supplement your Happy Cooking meal with 1-2 dishes of your own. Want us to make a family recipe for you? Reach out to us at hello@happycookingatx.com and we’ll let you know if it’s do-able!
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Yes! We’re testing new seasonal offerings on a regular basis. Sign up for our mailing list to be notified when they’re available.
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We offer an artisan cocktail mixer service (click to see the menu). It includes all chef-made non-alcoholic mixers and garnishes to make our signature cocktails (we just added holiday options too!), and we’ll also bring straws and cocktail napkins. Hosts provide the alcohol, ice and glassware.