The Starving Gypsy
The Starving Gypsy

The Starving Gypsy

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Introduction: Before contacting us, please read over our basic info to decide if we may be remotely close to what you are looking for. COVID Clause: We are taking extra safety and health precautions. Therefore, with the current climate, we are not doing events with more than 30 people. Please read this and do not contact us if you have a party that exceeds this amount. We are still providing full service. Our staff brings gloves, face masks, hand sanitizer, etc. Some quick "Snapple Facts" about us: -We are a South Austin based company, but we do travel. -Our main goal is to provide exceptional restaurant style service and experiences framed by fantastic food. -Our chef is a USAF Veteran that grew up in between Germany & Louisiana. She served in England & South Korea and then attended culinary school in Hawaii. That means she is not afraid of embracing many different flavors and uses them to inspire every portion of all of our menu options. She also was on the Food Network's Cooks Vs. Cons. -We provide casual yet elevated chef services by way of personalized events, date nights, group gatherings, cooking classes, etc. -We like for everyone to feel included so dietary restrictions/preferences are not an issue here. Our chef believes its essential to provide the full experience which means any vegan, vegetarian, gluten free or dairy free guests will not be served a collection of sides. We are well versed in making delectable entrees that appease any palette. -Don't be scared if you have never hired a private chef before. Our goal is to make this as painless as possible and if you have an idea or a theme, we will make this even easier. Policy: Upon booking with us, we have a 25% deposit to be made 3 weeks prior to the event. If for any reason you need to cancel, please do so before your final payment to receive the deposit back. If after the final payment is made, you will receive 50% back (if it is before 7 days before the event.) If a cancellation is made the day of the event, you will forfeit all the funds paid unless a reschedule is planned and made within 48 hours.
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Hired 47 times

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6 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Credit card, Stripe, and Venmo.

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2021

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2020

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

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Will L.
May 21, 2022
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Awesome dinner with Chef D! She did an amazing job catering the meal to the group and was a joy to have around for the evening. Thanks so much, Chef!

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

The Starving Gypsy's reply
Thanks Sir!!! You guys were a joy. If you’re ever in town again, you know how to find me.
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Shatia h.
May 15, 2021
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If I could choose all five options I would!! This was my first experience hiring a personal chef for a small event and omg what a great experience! Chef you are truly amazing and ALL of your food was amazing!! You threw down in the kitchen and you were so patient with ALL of the hiccups the location had (sorry about the craziness!!). My guest were so satisfied we didn’t even eat cake!! Hands down the best food I have eaten in Austin Texas and I’ve eaten a LOT of food lol 😂 Again, I thank you so much and I can’t wait to have you again!! Everything was so delicious!

Details: Dinner party • Breakfast or brunch • American - casual • Plated meal • Yes, full service • Community center • No kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Standard (basic ingredients)

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Jose T.
Feb 15, 2021
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The chef did an amazing job. She was punctual, provided a beautiful dinner setup for valentines day, everything was from scratch and the food was honestly amazing. I already recommended her to several of my friends. I will definitely be hiring her again for future events.

Details: Date night • 2 guests • Lunch • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Southern • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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TIM R.
Dec 6, 2020
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Chef Demeatrie went out of her way to make our Thanksgiving holiday most memorable and special. We hosted a dinner for our son and some of his fellow soldiers. We wanted to serve the traditional Thanksgiving meal and she was most accommodating to everything we wanted to serve. The meal was amazing and the dessert which was a pumpkin caramel cheesecake most delicious. She took time from her holiday celebrations to deliver from Austin to Killeen. We know the guys thoroughly enjoyed the dinner after watching them go back for thirds. I would highly recommend Chef Demeatrie at The Starving Gypsy for any of your catering needs. Thank you again Chef Demeatrie for making our holiday so special and thank you for your service. Tim and Terri Riddle

Details: Dinner party • Dinner • Non-alcoholic drinks • American - casual • Buffet • No, drop off only • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Premium (high end ingredients)

The Starving Gypsy's reply
Thank you so much! It was indeed a pleasure.
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Julia J.
Aug 17, 2020
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Demeatrie and her team were absolutely amazing! All of our guests ( 9 total) were so impressed with the food and the time she took to add personal touches for our group’s event was so thoughtful! Thank you for making the evening so special!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

The Starving Gypsy's reply
Thank you so much! It was our pleasure.
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