Private Chef FAQ's | San Antonio | Chef Mark Powers LLC

Private dining starts at $120 per guest for a three-course dinner: salad, entrée, and dessert. Food is included. A 20% service charge applies, and staffing fees apply for parties of four or more. Premium menu selections may cost extra. Travel outside San Antonio is $1.50 per mile round trip. Additional gratuity is optional. Your proposal will show complete pricing before you reserve.

Choose your dishes from the menu on this website. Your experience includes shopping, ingredients, preparation, cooking, in-home service, and kitchen cleanup. You provide glassware, silverware, and napkins. A 20% service charge applies; staffing and travel charges may also apply. Your proposal will show the applicable charges before you reserve.

Please review the menu and tell me about any food allergies or dietary needs when you inquire. I’ll confirm whether your selected dishes can be accommodated. Vegan and vegetarian options are not available.

*Yes. An in-home private chef experience provides the intimacy of dining at home with the food, presentation, and hospitality of an upscale restaurant. Chef Mark creates personalized anniversary and romantic dinners for couples throughout San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country, including customized multi-course menus and optional wine pairing and luxury enhancements.*Anniversary Dinners are priced separately from regular dining options.

Yes. Chef Mark provides private chef experiences for birthdays, dinner parties, family gatherings, and other special occasions. Each event is designed around the size and style of the celebration, with customized menus, professional in-home preparation and service, and complete cleanup afterward.

Yes. Chef Mark provides customized private dining for corporate dinners, executive entertaining, business gatherings, and retreats throughout San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country. The experience can be tailored to the occasion, guest preferences, desired level of service, and setting.

Yes. Chef Mark Powers serves clients throughout San Antonio and select Texas Hill Country destinations, including private homes, vacation properties, and special-event locations. Availability and travel requirements vary by location, so guests are encouraged to inquire with their event date, location, and party size.

A private chef brings the fine-dining experience directly to your home, allowing you and your guests to enjoy a customized menu in a private, relaxed setting without restaurant crowds, fixed dining times, or traveling after dinner. Chef Mark handles the menu planning, shopping, preparation, cooking, service, and cleanup so the evening can focus entirely on your guests and the occasion.

Booking as early as possible is recommended, particularly for weekends, holidays, anniversaries, and other popular dates. Availability is limited because each private dining experience is personally planned and prepared. If you have a specific date in mind, contact Chef Mark with your date, location, party size, and occasion to check availability.