Private Chef | Austin Caldwell | CookinGenie

Austin C.

Austin C.

Hello! I'm Chef Austin, and I believe that the best meals are about more than just food-they're about creating memories. My love for cooking has taken me on an incredible journey far and wide. It would bring me great pleasure to share this experience at your very table! My culinary path has been wonderfully diverse. I've felt the hustle of a bustling diner and managed the intricate dance of a high...

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Cincinnati, Ohio

Minimum Order Value : $350

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11-15 Years of experience

Build your perfect dining experience by selecting individual dishes from your chef’s full menu.

Brunches

Parfaits

The perfect parfait with lightly honey roasted nuts, flavored granolas, whipped yogurt and light fruit cream dip swirled with chocolate shavings. Various options from a dark chocol...

DairyFruitNutsOats

DairyFruitNutsOats

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$45.00$11.25 per person

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The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Custard Crepes

Rich cream cheese filled crepes gorgeous in taste and Gourgeous in size. Coming in a variety of flavor types savory or sweet always sure to fulfill most preferences.

EggsFlourCream CheeseDairy

EggsFlourCream CheeseDairy

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$54.00$13.50 per person

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Frosted Crunch French Toast

Texas toast soaked in a creamy specialty custard breaded with frosted cornflakes and candied sliced almonds baked in the oven til crispy and moist on the inside, served with fruit ...

DairyAlmondsCornflakesAdded Sugar

DairyAlmondsCornflakesAdded Sugar

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$63.00$15.75 per person

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Appetizers

Layered Potato Cakes

Classic potato skins with a twist, crispy baked skins with dutchess potatoes on top and home made crispy twisted potatoes. Topped with Wisconsin cheddar and bacon bits or beef and green chilies.

DairyHerbs And Spice MixturePotatoDairy

DairyHerbs And Spice MixturePotatoDairy

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$63.00$15.75 per person

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The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Smoked Gouda Croquettes

Smoked Gouda cheese sauce with Ham, mushroom, tomatoes, green onion fried into a lightly breaded disk shape. Comes with various homemade sauces

EggDairyHerbs And Spices MixtureSmoked Gouda

EggDairyHerbs And Spices MixtureSmoked Gouda

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$67.00$16.75 per person

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Tuscan Corn Tomale Cakes

Sweet moist corn cake tamales topped with topped with a zesty guac cream, watermelon salsa and green onion

CornMazzaHerbs And Spices MixtureDairy

CornMazzaHerbs And Spices MixtureDairy

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$72.00$18.00 per person

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Triple Pork Happiness Pockets

Smoky pulled pork, candied bacon bits and cured honey ham packed together in a steam bun, served with a side of red onion bacon jam.

BaconPork ShoulderSliced HamGluten

BaconPork ShoulderSliced HamGluten

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$72.00$18.00 per person

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Triple Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms

Large portobello mushroom caps "stuffed" in thirds to look like a plate with 3 different items. With a base cream sauce and baked breadcrumbs.

MushroomsTomatoesDairyCheeses

MushroomsTomatoesDairyCheeses

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$72.00$18.00 per person

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Deep Dish Mac and Cheese

A comforting and hearty indulgent take on baked macaroni and cheese featuring a rich, creamy sauce made with a blend of sharp cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan cheeses. served in a ta...

Elbow MacaroniSharp Cheddar CheeseGruyère CheeseParmesan Cheese

Elbow MacaroniSharp Cheddar CheeseGruyère CheeseParmesan Cheese

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$94.00$23.50 per person

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Goat Cheese and Mushroom Empanadas

Flaky, golden-brown pastry pockets filled with a creamy, savory mixture of earthy mushrooms and tangy goat cheese. These empanadas are baked to perfection, offering a delightful co...

All-purpose FlourButterGoat CheeseCremini Mushrooms

All-purpose FlourButterGoat CheeseCremini Mushrooms

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$121.00$30.25 per person

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Fruit Assortment Aspic Tray

Beautiful Aspic tray with a selection of fruit spreads, dried fruit, candied and variety of freshly sliced fruit.

FruitsSugarsStrawberriesPineapples

FruitsSugarsStrawberriesPineapples

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$134.00$22.33 per person

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Charcuterie spread to share

Spread of cheeses, cured meats, mustard, pesto, relish, pickled veg, crudites veg, crackers, Parm crisps.

VegetablesCeleryCarrotPepper

VegetablesCeleryCarrotPepper

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$143.00$23.83 per person

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Surf and Turf Tartare

A refined blend of land and sea, featuring finely diced beef tenderloin and succulent Salmon both cured to perfection. This tartare is delicately seasoned and served with a spread ...

Beef TenderloinShallotsCapersChives

Beef TenderloinShallotsCapersChives

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$160.00$40.00 per person

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Salads

Wheelhouse Pasta Salad

Rotelle Wheel pasta in a thick sage and basil ranch inspired pasta salad flavor with roasted red pepper, sun dried tomato pesto, bacon, chipotle pepper, and halved cherry tomatoes

TomatoBaconPastaEgg

TomatoBaconPastaEgg

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$58.00$14.50 per person

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Hawaiian Kale Salad

Diced sweetened baked pineapple chilled and the signature topping over a bed of lightly baked kale, shredded carrot Vidalia onion and sweet/tangy coleslaw and a light drizzle of a sesame ginger dressing.

PineappleOnionCarrotCabbage

PineappleOnionCarrotCabbage

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$67.00$16.75 per person

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Tres Citrus Thai Lettuce Wraps

Lettuce boats with peanut citrus marinated shredded chicken and cabbage topped with chopped cashews shredded carrot, shredded pickled ginger sesame seed and 3 included different citrus dressings.

OrangeLemonGrapefruitLettuce

OrangeLemonGrapefruitLettuce

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$72.00$18.00 per person

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Terragon Tot Salad

A herbaceous sour cream and cauliflower base packed potato salad with a blend of potatoes, cheeses and herbs highlighting terragon and shredded carrot for color and texture.

TerragonMixed HerbsPotatoesCheeses

TerragonMixed HerbsPotatoesCheeses

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$72.00$18.00 per person

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Strawberry Summer Salad

Sliced strawberries and sliced candied strawberries, toasted sliced almonds and marinated sliced red cabbage over a bed of chiffonad spinach and chopped arugula topped with a sweet/tangy watermelon salsa dressing.

StrawberryWatermelonArugalaSpinach

StrawberryWatermelonArugalaSpinach

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$72.00$18.00 per person

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Crispy Caprese Salad

Small medallion sized sliced vine ripened tomatoes and fresh mozzarella lightly tossed in a home-made Italian dressing topped with crispy onion, bacon bits, and toasted parmesan and herbs drizzled with a balsamic vinaigrette.

VinegarSoyOilCheese

VinegarSoyOilCheese

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$72.00$18.00 per person

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Soups

French Onion Roll Bowls

(Vegetarian option available) 3 types of onions and shitake mushrooms in vegetable broth or beef broth seasoned in a crispy crust roll bowl topped sealed on top with the roll and cheese baked til golden to seal it all together.

OnionsBrothBeef (Optional)Bread

OnionsBrothBeef (Optional)Bread

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$54.00$13.50 per person

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Butternut Squash and Coconut Pureed Soup

A velvety smooth soup featuring the natural sweetness of roasted butternut squash. Infused with creamy coconut milk and a hint of warming spices, it offers a comforting and exotic ...

Butternut SquashCoconut MilkVegetable BrothOnion

Butternut SquashCoconut MilkVegetable BrothOnion

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$64.00$16.00 per person

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Entrées

Black Bean Wellingtons

Specialty black bean "burger" mixture with a mushroom pate in a crispy/soft phyllo puff pastry.

BeansMushroomsCornOnion

BeansMushroomsCornOnion

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$89.00$22.25 per person

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Baked Eggplant Napoletana

A classic Italian casserole with a robust ragu of beef bolognese sauce and ricotta cheese layered between tender sheets of air-fried eggplant. Naturally gluten free, this is a great alternative to lasagna.

Ground Italian SausageLean Ground BeefEggplantTomatoes

Ground Italian SausageLean Ground BeefEggplantTomatoes

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$89.00$22.25 per person

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Shephards Pot Pie

Individual flaky buttery crust pies that surrounds a blend of lean ground beef/shredded beef or shredded chicken, veggies such as broccoli, peas, carrots, pan roasted corn, cheese ...

GlutenEggDairyPotato

GlutenEggDairyPotato

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$89.00$22.25 per person

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Philly Steakloaf

Perfect fusion of your classic meatloaf and Philly cheese steak sandwich. Beautiful loaf with a blend of lean ground beef and classic Philly veggies with diced mushrooms peppers an...

Ground BeefStrip SteakPepper BlendOnions

Ground BeefStrip SteakPepper BlendOnions

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$98.00$24.50 per person

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Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breast

Tender marinated chicken breast stuffed with artichoke and spinach cheese filling, that is then lightly breaded in crispy onion bacon bits and toasted parmesan and baked until cris...

ChickenSpinachArtichokeTomato

ChickenSpinachArtichokeTomato

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$98.00$24.50 per person

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Island Paradise Salmon

Tender soft whole salmon side or individual salmon fillets in a savory sweet coconut citrus sauce on a bed of shredded toasted coconut,carrot and pineapple garnished with island fr...

ThymeSalmonCoconutPineapple

ThymeSalmonCoconutPineapple

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$125.00$31.25 per person

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Smoked Chicken Bacon Gouda Pasta

Marinated chicken breast with thick cut seasoned apple wood smoked bacon bits in a smoked Gouda cheese sauce, baked to create a toasty crust. Stylishly topped with tasty sun dried ...

ChickenBaconOnionCheese

ChickenBaconOnionCheese

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$134.00$16.75 per person

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Black Roseberry Braised Lamb Racks

Rosemary blackberry puree sauce baked onto braised lamb racks over a bed of yellow and green zucchini with rosemary garnish

LambRosewaterBlackberryRosemary

LambRosewaterBlackberryRosemary

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$134.00$33.50 per person

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Sides

Brown Sugar Bourbon Carrots

Sweet and zingy tender soft carrots Baked together with a crispy graham cracker oat crust. Served with a complimentary cool creme fraiche drizzle

CarrotsDairyAdded SugarsMolasses

CarrotsDairyAdded SugarsMolasses

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$45.00$11.25 per person

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Air Fried Green Veg

Fresh green beans, asparagus, and snow peas, and ribbons of onions lightly tossed with oil, herbs, and roasted garlic, then air-fried until lightly roasted.

GarlicOnionAsparagusSnow Peas

GarlicOnionAsparagusSnow Peas

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$45.00$11.25 per person

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Au Ju Gratin

A meaty twist on traditional au gratin potatoes. Slices of steak layered between thinly sliced potatoes and baked in an au jus sauce with slices of of provolone and wisconsin chedd...

PotatoesSteakGravyFlour

PotatoesSteakGravyFlour

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$45.00$11.25 per person

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Zesty Wild Southwest Medley

Brown rice and Quinoa blend with roasted red peppers, black beans pan roasted corn and shaved brussel sprouts packed with a subtle tangy chipotle southwest flavor.

ChipotleBrussel SproutsBlack BeansRed Pepper

ChipotleBrussel SproutsBlack BeansRed Pepper

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$45.00$11.25 per person

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Smoked Gouda Mac

Smoked Gouda Mac and cheese sauce flavored with a signature blend of cheeses herbs and spices topped with but not mixed with a various flurring of vibrant veggies such as white mushrooms, tomato, pepper and green onion.

Shell PastaCheesesSmoked GoudaDairy

Shell PastaCheesesSmoked GoudaDairy

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$54.00$13.50 per person

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Rainbow Cole Slaw

A sweet classic subtley sweet coleslaw flavor with familiar components of green and red shredded cabbage as well as shredded yellow and orange carrots a hint of a signature herb mixture topped with a tangy pepper sauce

Red CabbageGreen CabbageCarrotsAdded Sugars

Red CabbageGreen CabbageCarrotsAdded Sugars

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$54.00$13.50 per person

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Desserts

Mini Donut Platter

Variety platter donuts and donut holes ranging the classics with powdered, chocolate, jelly and Boston cream

FlourEggFruitAdded Sugar

FlourEggFruitAdded Sugar

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$54.00$13.50 per person

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The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Flowers

Decadent triple chocolate strawberries cut into the shape of flowers in a beautiful display.

ChocolateSugarDairyStrawberries

ChocolateSugarDairyStrawberries

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$54.00$13.50 per person

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The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Classic New York Cheesecake

A rich and creamy baked cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust. Delicately flavored with vanilla, it offers a perfect balance of tang and sweetness. Served chilled, it's a ...

Cream CheeseGranulated SugarEggsSour Cream

Cream CheeseGranulated SugarEggsSour Cream

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$72.00$9.00 per person

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Crème Brûlée

A classic French dessert featuring a rich, creamy custard base, often flavored with vanilla.The surface is topped with a layer of hardened caramelized sugar.It offers a delightful ...

Heavy CreamEgg YolksSugarVanilla Extract

Heavy CreamEgg YolksSugarVanilla Extract

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$80.00$20.00 per person

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Dark Raspberry Truffle Tiramisu

A classic Italian dessert featuring layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, rich mascarpone cheese cream, and a infusion of Dark cocoa with Raspberry incorperations to compliment the ...

LadyfingersEspresso CoffeeMascarpone CheeseEggs

LadyfingersEspresso CoffeeMascarpone CheeseEggs

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$83.00$10.38 per person

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Cannoli

A classic Sicilian pastry consisting of tube-shaped shells of fried pastry dough.These shells are filled with a creamy, sweetened ricotta cheese mixture.a very delicious traditiona...

Ricotta CheeseSugarVanilla ExtractCinnamon

Ricotta CheeseSugarVanilla ExtractCinnamon

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$86.00$10.75 per person

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Layered Sponge Cake

A delightful multi-layered cake perfect for any special occasion. Features alternating layers of your choice of flavor for sponge cake as well as generously filled with a creamy g...

All-purpose FlourGranulated SugarEggsButter

All-purpose FlourGranulated SugarEggsButter

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$99.00$9.90 per person

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Cheesecake Cones

Homemade New York style thick and creamy cheesecake in a homemade waffle cone. Choice of 1 of 3 varieties: Melba Cheesecake, Dreamy Dark Cookies and Cream, Creme Bruleed Cheesecake Cones.

DairyCheeseFruitChocolate

DairyCheeseFruitChocolate

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$134.00$16.75 per person

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French Macarons

Exquisite French confections, these delicate meringue-based cookies feature a crisp exterior and a soft, chewy interior. They are typically sandwiched together with a rich ganache,...

Almond FlourEgg WhitesGranulated SugarPowdered Sugar

Almond FlourEgg WhitesGranulated SugarPowdered Sugar

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$140.00$17.50 per person

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Croquembouche

A traditional spread of choux pastry puffs piled into a cone and bound with threads of caramel. decorated to match the occasion.Each puff is typically filled with crème pâtissière,...

Choux PastryCrème Pâtissière (Custard Cream)CaramelSugar

Choux PastryCrème Pâtissière (Custard Cream)CaramelSugar

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$264.00$26.40 per person

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Chef Specials

Experience curated culinary journeys with our themed, pre-fixed menus crafted by our chefs

Bold Flavors of the World Variety Platter

Favor combinations and accents that leave you wanting the recipe for a new sensation you never thought simple food could give. With a wide selection for varying appetites and diets you are sure to find many facets of this custom spread delectable. Offering 4 of 6 for 10 people, 5 of 6 for 20 people, all options for orders of 30 or more people.

6 Charcuterie Platter

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$275.00$27.50 per person

Relaxing Home Brunch Chef's Special

Enjoy a leisurely brunch in the comfort of your home with our Chef's Special menu. Featuring a delightful spread of sweet and savory classics. Perfect for a relaxing start to your day.

4 Brunch Specialties 4 Brunch sides 3 Beverage

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$350.00$43.75 per person

Reviews

Hear what our happy customers are saying about this chef!

Customer Reviews

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Yasir D.

April 14, 2026

Chef Austin is friendly and very accommodating! Delicious food!

Laura M.

December 4, 2025

Would hire again!

Bonnie D.

November 10, 2024

food was fantastic

Maxwell D.

November 4, 2024

All dishes from Chef Austin were prepared very well and served in a beautiful manner. Each dish was a favorite of at least one of the diners in the group which absolutely indicates the high quality of the meal as a whole. Personally, the ...

Logan B.

August 5, 2024

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About me

Hello! I'm Chef Austin, and I believe that the best meals are about more than just food-they're about creating memories. My love for cooking has taken me on an incredible journey far and wide. It would bring me great pleasure to share this experience at your very table! My culinary path has been won...

5.0 13 jobs done

$350.00 Minimum order value

My Service Area

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Cincinnati, Ohio

My Availability

July, 2026

About me

Hello! I'm Chef Austin, and I believe that the best meals are about more than just food-they're about creating memories. My love for cooking has taken me on an incredible journey far and wide. It would bring me great pleasure to share this experience at your very table! My culinary path has been won...

5.0 13 jobs done

$350.00 Minimum order value

My Service Area

map-pointer

Cincinnati, Ohio

My Availability

July, 2026