tastingsatx.com

Tastings is an Austin, Texas, private chef service led by Chef Dan Bruce. The brand creates personalized, farm-to-table dining experiences, with menus shaped by local and seasonal ingredients and the preferences of each client. Its approach combines thoughtful, ingredient-driven cooking with warm service and a relaxed, restaurant-style atmosphere at home or at an event.

Tastings offers private dinners, multi-course tasting menus, and seasonal catering for intimate gatherings and special occasions. Events include birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, micro weddings, ceremonies, bachelor and bachelorette parties, corporate retreats, and company picnics. Catering options can include appetizer buffets and grazing tables, while custom menus are designed to suit the occasion and dining style.

Sample dishes span courses such as farm salad, local New York strip, hamachi crudo, Texas quail, lemon tart, and strawberry parfait. Brunch selections include almond flour pancakes, sweet potato hash, eggs, and house-made date bites. The booking process begins with an inquiry and availability confirmation, followed by menu planning and a deposit.