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Minimums apply: $850 for private events
Based in Houston, TX, Mel’s Table Catering Services offers premier private chef and catering experiences — and yes, we travel! Serving Houston (HTX), Austin (ATX), Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW), and San Antonio (SA). Please inquire for travel accommodations and fees.
At Mel’s Table, we curate unforgettable dining moments with bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and fully customized menus tailored to your event. From intimate dinners and private parties to corporate luncheons and weddings, we bring exceptional service and elevated cuisine to every table.
There is a price minimum for service. Please inquire
My invoices are generated by menu price + labor + fees.
Traveling Chef Services: Available by request, travel fees apply.
Let’s make your next event unforgettable. Your table deserves the best.
Overview
Hired 24 times
Background checked
3 employees
5 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
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2025
Services offered
Event type
Wedding
Birthday or anniversary party
Dinner party
Corporate event
Meal
Breakfast or brunch
Lunch
Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres
Dinner
Drinks and dessert
Dessert
Non-alcoholic drinks
Alcoholic drinks
Coffee or tea
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Jason H.
Jul 20, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had a great family dinner with Mel. She made the entire experience easy and stress-free! She curated a custom menu for us and helped us explore new tastes and flavors.
Details: Regular meal • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Dessert • American - casual • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Gluten free or celiac • I'm flexible • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Haley M.
Apr 7, 2026
Chef Mel brought the energy, spice and everything nice to my sister’s bachelorette celebration. She crafted sumptuous displays of expertly prepared food that left us in awe and her wonderful personality added that special touch.
Thank you, Chef Mellllll!!
Misty A.
Jul 3, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Mel is amazing! She did the food for my daughters sweet sixteen and it was delicious. She was very responsive to me and all my questions. Her her professionalism is unmatched. We will definitely be using her again in the future. Not only was the food delicious and top quality, but it was far cheaper than other caterers I had checked with. You will not regret using Mel's table for sure!
Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Lunch • Dessert • Non-alcoholic drinks • Coffee or tea • American - casual • Mexican or Latin American • Mediterranean or Middle Eastern • Asian • American - Southern • American - formal • French • I'm flexible • I'm flexible • Banquet hall or ballroom • Yes, partial kitchen (fridge and sink only) • 70 - 79 guests • I'm flexible
Wedding and Event Catering
Ryan M.
May 25, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Mel was absolutely fantastic. She prepared an incredible menu with very little input from me to create a very memorable experience. I cannot recommend her enough. Will keep her number handy for many more dinners.
Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - casual • American - formal • Southern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Brittany D.
Sep 11, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Mel was amazing at providing quality custom meals for my client and helping us on short notice. Will definitely use her again when we’re traveling in the area!
Details: Regular meal • 3 - 5 guests • Breakfast / brunch • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - casual • Meal delivered • Only once • At the pro’s location
Personal Chef
Credentials
Background Check
Melissa Helton
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I am very transparent. Every invoice will include:
Taxes
Travel ( local, out of city, and out of state all have different fees)
Gratuity
Anything additional given by my client is by their own will and never required.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
First step is a thorough text or call consultation. There I would send you a questionnaire that will help me get to know your good personality. In the consultation we also discuss pricing and possible event add ons to ensure we understand what is to be done. Also to determine if any site visits need to be done.
Secondly, I will draft a service contract and send you a proposed menu. You have a number of revisions to make sure every element of your menu is perfect.
Lastly, I will send you reminders and follow ups, and show up!
How did you get started doing this type of work?
After working Women’s Day 2020 in the James Beard Kitchen in NYC, I quickly realized where my passion lies.
