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Chef Nick Mucè

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About
Hiring me means more than hiring a private chef—you are commissioning a refined, restaurant-caliber dining experience in your home. I am an award-winning executive chef with decades of experience in fine dining, luxury resorts, and private events, known for transforming meals into memorable occasions. I bring the standards of top-tier restaurants into private homes through thoughtfully curated menus, impeccable presentation, and seamless service. Every experience is tailored—whether an intimate dinner, a celebratory gathering, or a multi-course tasting—using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and a collaborative approach that reflects your tastes and dietary preferences. What truly sets me apart is my ability to create atmosphere as well as cuisine. I am highly engaging yet discreet, comfortable interacting with guests or working quietly behind the scenes. For clients seeking something exceptional, I also offer the option to incorporate live music, elevating your evening into a one-of-a-kind experience. From menu planning and execution to clean-up and final presentation, I handle every detail with professionalism, creativity, and care—so you can relax and enjoy your guests. If you are looking for a private chef who delivers fine dining without compromise, precision without pretension, and experiences your guests will remember long after the last course, I would be honored to for you and your esteemed guests
Overview

Hired 8 times

Serves Austin, TX

Background checked

1 employee

6 years in business

Business hours

SunClosedMon8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Stripe and Venmo.

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Services offered
Event type
Meal

Breakfast or brunch

Lunch

Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres

Dinner

Drinks and dessert

Dessert

Non-alcoholic drinks

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, value, and work quality.

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Skye D.

Jul 23, 2026

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Chef Nick made my husband’s birthday so special! It was my first time hiring a private chef, and he made the process from start to finish so easy and stress free. I had a Viking theme for my husband’s birthday, and chef was more than up for the challenge to cater meals and desert to stick within the theme. I’m also Scandinavian so it meant a lot that he took so much care in the meals he planned. He researched an authentic cake that Vikings ate and recreated it with his own spin. That was so special. I would 100000000000 % hire Nick again. Such an amazing guy and phenomenal food artist. Thank you again Chef for everything!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - casual • American - formal • Asian • Italian • Barbecue • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Southern • Indian • French • Gluten free or celiac • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

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Steven S.

1 month ago

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Chef Nick created, prepared, and served an amazing gluten fee, Italian multi course dinner for our daughter’s 16th birthday party. It was perfect! What a great evening.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Dessert • Italian • Gluten free or celiac • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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George R.

3 weeks ago

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Let me start by saying Nick was amazing! Hired him today for my Wife, Kid, and me and we enjoyed all the food he prepared! Described all the dishes so well! Will definitely be booking again in the near future!

Details: Regular meal • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Dessert • I'm flexible • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Southern • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • French • Barbecue • Indian • Meal prepared onsite • A few times per month • My home, venue, etc.

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Wendy R.

Jul 13, 2026

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Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Italian • I'm flexible • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Taylor N.

Sep 6, 2026

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We had such an amazing experience with Chef Nick! We hired him as a private chef for the evening, and everything from the food to the overall experience exceeded our expectations.

He prepared queso, crab cakes, short rib, and a flourless chocolate cake, and every single course was incredible. The food was beautifully prepared, full of flavor, and genuinely one of the highlights of our evening. The short rib and chocolate cake were especially unforgettable!

Beyond the food, Nick was wonderful to work with. We had to make a few adjustments to our timing and plans, and he was incredibly flexible, accommodating, and easygoing throughout the entire process. He made everything feel seamless and allowed us to simply enjoy the evening.

We could not recommend Chef Nick more highly and would absolutely hire him again. Amazing food, an amazing experience, and such a pleasure to work with!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • Dessert • I'm flexible • Dessert • French • Italian • American - formal • American - casual • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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