Chef Luke Patton working a brick fire oven

Private chef · Austin, Texas

Well Playted,
sir.

Restaurant-level food, in the comfort of your home. Custom menus for every kind of gathering.

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How it works

Three easy steps.

  1. 1

    Pick a date

    Select your date, headcount and the occasion below. Got a vibe in mind? No problem!

  2. 2

    Get your menu

    We'll work 1-on-1 with you to create your custom menu, or pick from our pre-set menus (coming soon).

  3. 3

    Relax

    We'll do the rest.

The food

You deserve this.

Food highlights from 2026 so far.

Tuna tostadas with raspberry and avocado, passed aboard a yacht charter
Golden croquettes with dipping sauce and herbs
Seared lamb chop over a vivid green purée with radish
Tray of fresh-baked buns with a glossy finish
Dark, glossy mole in a container
Roasted fish with citrus, herbs and sauce on a platter
Fresh-cut sourdough with an open, glossy crumb
Delicate herb salad with flowers and shaved vegetables
Plated dessert with piped cream lattice and a dusting of spice

Kind words

Word around the table.

Absolutely the best dinner party of our lives. (All guests agree!) Food was absolutely incredible, we were dreaming about it and regretting our own dinner choices for nights to come. Planning was easy, timing was perfect, and Chef Luke was amazing. Fun to talk to, easy to work with, and BRILLIANT in the kitchen.
Brent B.Dinner party in Austin
We were absolutely spoiled by the talent of our onboard Chef Luke during our time in the Bahamas. Every single meal was a standout—beautifully presented, bursting with flavor, and thoughtfully crafted to suit everyone on board. … What truly set the experience apart was the ability to delight guests of all ages.
Cindy & Patrick G.Yacht charter in the Bahamas
Luke blew us away with a custom menu for our private dinner to celebrate our 10 year anniversary and vow renewal ceremony! … But the food was AMAZING! … I'm ready to do it again!
Joy H.Anniversary dinner in Austin
His passion for creating beautiful and delicious plates was amazing. We were able to communicate prior to our event and the result was superb. He was very focused on our tastes and put together an exceptional presentation. He was professional and considerate and a humble artist.
Emily B.Private event
The food was spectacular, chef Luke made probably the greatest dessert of all time, would definitely recommend adding that on, totally worth it.
Austin H.Bachelor party in Austin
Chef Luke Patton created a delicious meal for me and our guests. Light, beautiful and healthy with high quality ingredients. The planning process and execution was easy and straight forward.
Stephanie K.Private dinner
Chef Luke Patton checking a tray of plated desserts

Your chef

Hi, I'm Luke, your founding chef.

Thank you for choosing Well Playted.

I'm an 8th-generation Texan raised in Austin. My cooking career started in the chaotic, bustling restaurant scene of Los Angeles in 2013, which catapulted me into kitchens around the world - Mexico, France, Slovenia, and Ecuador. From kitchens in the jungles of Tulum to the galleys of superyachts from 85' to 295' - and, when I'm not at sea, the comfort of private homes.

I have a passion for creating good food with good ingredients in good company - and my priority is creating a memorable experience for you and your guests.

Can't wait to meet you.

Book a date

Let's get you on the calendar.

A few quick details and we'll get back to you with menu ideas and a quote.

Rather email directly? luke@wellplaytedatx.com