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“Tastings is a private chef service in Austin built around seasonal food, thoughtful menus, and relaxed in-home dining.”

Menu Ideas

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3-Course

FARM SALAD

Swiss chard, little gem lettuce, carrots, radish, cantaloupe, basil, parsley, lemon vinaigrette

LOCAL NY STRIP

long pepper spiced beef, ginger carrot laksa, cauliflower, green chard, zucchini, pepita, lime, heirloom basmati, cilantro

LEMON TART

sweet coconut cream, blueberry, roasted white chocolate, cashew, basil, vanilla, graham crumble

4-Course

HAMACHI CRUDO

orange, jalapeno, cucumber, apple ponzu, citrus, Texas Olive Oil

SOFT EGG

tamari marinated egg, fried sweet potato nest, mirin Dijon cream, herbs

TEXAS QUAIL

pan roasted quail, butternut squash, Texas Iberico, kale crisp, macadamia, fig, lemon-thyme jus
STRAWBERRY PARFAIT

roasted & fresh strawberry, coconut panna cotta, pistachio, basil, chia

Brunch

ALMOND FLOUR PANCAKES
nut butter, chia pudding, coconut

SWEET POTATO HASH
kale, pecan, zucchini, swiss chard

PALEO GRANOLA
almond, cashew, pepita, sunflower seed, coconut flake, honey, cinnamon, blueberry, chia, hemp, vanilla

63-DEGREE EGG
slow-poached eggs or eggs cooked to order

AVOCADO, BACON, SEEDS
guac-style smashed avocado, pepita, sunflower, sesame, lemon, arugula

DATE BITES

toasted oat, pepita, coconut, flax, chia, vanilla, good salt

BANANA BREAD

salted butter

Private Chef Services

Private Dinners

Thoughtful in-home dining with seasonal menus, warm service, and a relaxed restaurant-style experience.

Catering

Seasonal, chef-driven catering for intimate gatherings, dinner parties, and special events across Austin.

Tasting Menus

Multi-course seasonal menus designed around the occasion, with composed dishes and a more intentional dining flow.

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Led by Chef Dan Bruce, Tastings offers exceptional private chef experiences and event catering in Austin, Texas. We specialize in farm-to-table dining that highlights local ingredients and creative menus tailored to your preferences. Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner party or a special celebration, Tastings is your trusted partner for private chef services in Austin. Contact us today to learn more and reserve your date with one of Austin’s local private chefs.

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Private Dinners
Thoughtfully curated, multi-course private chef dinners tailored for any occasion including bachelor and bachelorette parties, intimate dinner parties, birthdays, graduations, micro weddings, ceremonies, and anniversaries.

Event Catering
Seasonal, chef-crafted menus designed to elevate your celebrations. Perfect for corporate retreats, company picnics, appetizer buffets, grazing tables, and formal dinners.

Custom Menus

Seasonal tasting menus built for intimate dinners, special celebrations, and relaxed evenings at home. Each menu is designed around the occasion, with local ingredients, thoughtful pacing, and dishes that feel personal to the table.

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Mango parfait with roasted white chocolate and coconut cream

Private Dinners, Catering & Custom Chef Services

A farm-to-table approach

Locally sourced farm-fresh ingredients and seasonal pairings.

Private Chef driven service

Chef prepared, plated, and served, every detail is handled with care.

Perfect for special occasions

Anniversaries, celebrations, and intimate gatherings.

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Back in the day...

In 2004, I got my start washing dishes at the nicest restaurant in town, just hoping for a shot on the line. It was exactly like Bourdain warned—maybe with a hint of Marco Pierre White. Crab cakes were thrown, pans were kicked, and I was hooked. I wouldn't recommend it, but what a beginning. Five years there, three more in Leesburg, Virginia, and now thirteen here in Austin, Texas. I love everything about the culinary world and feel deeply grateful for the journey.

~Chef Dan Bruce

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