there is nothing better than a perfect dinner party
Give your guests a dining experience they’ll remember. At Gather and Forge we’ll create the customized menu that’ll be perfect for your private dinner party in Austin.
Being the host doesn’t mean you have to do everything. Book a chef at Gather and Forge and we’ll help you create the right dining experience for your event. You enjoy and look after your guests, we’ll make sure what you serve delights and impresses. Of course, it’ll be delicious too.
There are different services that are customized toward the kind of your event you have in mind. Whether you’re setting up a romantic evening or organizing a birthday party, our private chefs will make your event that much more special.
Boutique Style Dinner Parties
starting at $75 per person, up to 60 guests
After learning exactly what you want in an event, we devise a custom menu that is executed the day or night of your gathering. Ingredients are sourced from local farmers and grocers whenever possible, so you get the best ingredients Austin, Texas has to offer.
FAMILY STYLE
Think of this as having close friends around for a Thanksgiving-style dinner where we plate large format dishes and allow everybody to serve themselves. Typically includes 2 large main dishes and 2-4 side dishes. Recommended for larger groups that want a less formal evening.
PLATED MEAL
This is our most requested dinner party option by far. A 3-4 course custom menu for your guests. Featuring individually composed dishes that are inspired by creativity and seasonal ingredients. A fun night for “foodies”!
TASTING MENU
This choice is for the serious food guru who enjoys the flavors of the world. A 5-7 course tasting menu that allows for a true sit down experience that will be sure to blow you away. This is for those evenings that are worth going BIG for!
BACKYARD BBQ
Maybe you are just getting off the water, or maybe you just want to have a backyard BBQ! Either way, we will do all the grilling and make a menu that is geared towards hangin’ in the backyard and “grillin’ out”.
We also offer seasonal crawfish boils.
Choosing Gather and Forge
Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or need private catering for an event, hiring our personal chefs at Gather and Forge means enjoy:
Delicious, Local, and Organic Food
You get unique culinary creations made from local and organic ingredients. We source our ingredients from farmers and grocers in Austin, ensuring that you enjoy the freshest meals at your private dinner party.
Professional Chefs
Our personal chefs are professionally trained and passionate about pleasing your guests and making your event extraordinary. Before the event, we work with you to design a menu that fits your theme and caters to your guests’ preferences.
Personal Touches
We’re bold and creative but we never forget, it’s about giving your guests a fantastic dining experiences. Our staff will set up your preferred venue and plate your selected menu with style.
High-Quality Service
Enjoy the party and entertain your guests while we take care of the preparation, cooking, serving, and cleaning. Our staff will come to your preferred venue with all the necessary equipment. Don’t worry, we’ve got this.
Our Chefs
Chef Ryan Francis
Food has been Chef Ryan’s love since childhood, and this passion has never waned. Ever learning and ever trying out new ideas, he’s a true chef at heart. Though he’s known as the owner of Gather and Forge, you can see him as a chef at private catering events in Austin, using different styles of cooking to create unique experiences.
Chef Daniel Wayne Bruce
Chef Daniel has been in the culinary industry for over fifteen years, or what he calls a lifelong journey driven by great food. Born in Louisiana and raised in Michigan, he has now found his home in Austin, where he has impressed guests with fun, modern dishes using fresh and local ingredients.
Chef Anthony Nicaj
A long trip across America and a chance encounter with the culinary field led Chef Anthony to take up roles in different restaurants, catering companies, and food trucks before he co-started Gather and Forge. Expect a taste of New Southwestern, Asian, or Mediterranean cuisine when have Anthony.