Michelin-Trained Private Chef in Austin – Luxury Dining in Your Home!

Transform your home into Austin’s finest restaurant.

Chef Arturo Navarrete – Michelin-Trained & Globally Inspired

I’m Chef Arturo Navarrete, a Michelin-trained private chef based in Austin. I create custom, in-home dining experiences that blend fine-dining technique with bold, seasonal flavors, turning your home into the best restaurant in town.

My culinary journey began in Vancouver and led me to Le Cordon Bleu in Mexico City, where I earned the Le Grand Diplôme with training in both cuisine and pâtisserie. I later completed stages in some of the world’s top kitchens, including:

• Harbor House Inn (2 Michelin Stars, under Chef Matthew Kammerer)
• Commis (1 Michelin Star)
• Porto (1 Michelin Star)
• Angler (Michelin Guide-listed)

I’ve also trained under Chef Viet Pham, an Iron Chef winner and James Beard nominee, whose mentorship deepened my understanding of flavor, technique, and creativity.

Now based in Austin, I focus on private dinners for bachelorette parties, birthdays, corporate events, and intimate tastings. From personalized menu design and grocery shopping to serving and cleanup, I take care of every detail so you can relax and enjoy an unforgettable experience.

Chef Arturo at Harbor House

Meet Your Private Chef

Arturo Navarrete
Chef / Owner

As Chef and Owner, my mission is to bring a refined, restaurant-quality experience into your home through personalized, full-service private chef offerings. I handle every detail, so you can enjoy a seamless, stress-free, and unforgettable evening.

Every experience includes:

• Custom Menu Design based on your tastes, dietary needs, and event vision
• Grocery Shopping for the freshest, high-quality ingredients
• Chef-Prepared Multi-Course Meals with professional, attentive service
• Full Kitchen Cleanup so your space looks untouched when the night ends

Whether you're planning an intimate dinner, a celebration, or simply want to elevate a night in, I’ll transform your home into a fine dining experience, designed entirely around you.

“I will transform your home kitchen into a restaurant. I promise it will be an unforgettable experience ”

Two plates with fish fillets, cherry tomatoes, radishes, green beans, and green sauce on a wooden board.

Let me create the perfect menu for you.

Two plates of seared fish on pea puree garnished with arugula, radish, and roasted vegetables on a wooden cutting board.
Elegant plated dish featuring a slice of seared meat, garnished with sauce, cherry tomatoes, and a slice of roasted vegetable on a wooden board with a knife.

A Private Chef dinner party for those who desire endless possibilities.