Chef Crusco Catering

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(124 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
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512-970-2200
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About The Business

Chef Crusco Catering is a culinary business based in Austin, Texas, specializing in providing catering services for various events and occasions. The establishment offers tailored menus and service styles for corporate functions, private parties, and special gatherings, focusing on fresh, high-quality ingredients.

Beyond catering, Chef Crusco provides engaging cooking classes designed for different groups and purposes. These hands-on classes allow participants to learn new skills and create delicious meals under guidance. Offerings include private classes for individuals or small groups, couples’ cooking experiences, corporate team-building sessions, and interactive parties for children.

The classes cover a variety of cuisines and techniques, with menu options often customized to suit the group’s preferences. Led by Chef Michael Crusco, a professional chef with extensive experience, the sessions typically last two to three hours. Classes can be held at their location or a preferred venue, providing flexibility for clients seeking a unique culinary activity. BYOB is an option available for private class events.

Location & Hours

Chef Crusco Catering

5217 Old Spicewood Springs Rd, Austin, 78731

512-970-2200

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Hours
Mon
9AM-5PM
Tue
9AM-5PM
Wed
9AM-5PM
Thu
9AM-5PM
Fri
9AM-5PM
Sat
9AM-5PM
Sun
9AM-5PM

Additional Information

Class types:

Date night, Couples, Corporate events, Team-building, Kids’ classes, Unspecified

Age groups:

Kids, Adults, Unspecified

Skill level:

Unspecified

Class themes:

Italian, French, Thai, Mexican, Knife Skills, Pasta Making, Sauces & Stocks, Unspecified

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking class

Class duration:

Single-sessions

BYOB allowed?

Allowed

Chef Crusco Catering Reviews

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Avoid Gather & Forge – My Experience with Their Private Chef Services

September 12, 2025

I don’t usually write negative reviews, but I wanted to share my experience in case it helps someone else avoid the same mistake.

I hired Gather & Forge well in advance to provide a great private dining experience for guests I had flown in from across the country—two nights in a row. Both nights were a letdown.

The chef showed up 45 minutes to an hour late each night.

The food wasn’t hot. It came out lukewarm or even cool.

The quality of the meal didn’t justify the price. Honestly, I’d say the value was maybe 60% of what we paid.

I gave them plenty of chances to make it right, but they had no interest in doing so. As much as I think Brandon (the chef) worked hard, the overall service just didn’t live up to the cost or the expectations.

Bottom line: Gather & Forge is overpriced, underdelivers, and doesn’t seem to care about customer satisfaction. I really wanted this to be a great experience, but I would never use them again and highly discourage anyone from booking them for private chef services.

Clay

Fabulous venue for events & Italian cooking classes!

August 25, 2025

Our BYOB wine group had an amazing experience Saturday night at A Taste of Milan in the Southside with Chef Sidney and Katie! We learned how to make home made pasta and enjoyed her family recipes handed down from generations! Truly beyond 5 stars and it was a magical evening! Thank you Sidney and Katie

Kim Marie Angiulli