Mel’s Table

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PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING. 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.

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Current Top Pro

Hired 22 times

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3 employees

5 years in business

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

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2025

Services offered

Event type

Date night

Brunch

Holiday meal

Shower

Additional food/drink

Dessert

Cold beverages (non-alcoholic)

Cold beverages (alcoholic)

Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.)

Cuisine types

American - casual

American - formal

Italian

Southern

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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

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

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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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

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!!

Heidy P.

Feb 25, 2025

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We recently hired Chef Mel's catering service to provide breakfast and lunch for our C-suite team during their visit to our office last week, and we couldn't be more impressed. The food was absolutely spectacular—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Our executives were thrilled with every meal, praising the quality and taste. The service was exceptionally professional. Chef Mel is incredibly talented and went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. Her culinary skills and attention to detail truly made a difference. Chef Mel has now become our go-to caterer whenever our executives are in town. Highly recommended!

Details: Corporate event • Lunch • French • Family style • No, drop off only • Office • No kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Disposable plates, utensils, and cups • Premium (high end ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering

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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.