Iron Chef, Culinary Education & Private Dining in Houston
Exceptional food. Lasting confidence. Meaningful connection.
Elevated events designed to feel effortless
Plan an Iron Chef team challenge, a private dinner or a cooking lesson with Chef Robbie. Choose the menu, setting and format that fit your guests. We handle the food and event details.
At home, at work or at The Luxury Tree House.
October cooking classes with Chef Robbie
Hands-on instruction at The Luxury Tree House. Each class is limited to 32 guests.
October 9 · Knife skills
Friday, 1–2:30 PM · $100 plus tax per guest. Practice slicing, dicing, herbs and citrus with individual guidance. Complimentary bites and beverages included. View details and reserve
October 10 · Taco workshop
Saturday, noon–2:30 PM · $175 plus tax per guest. Make mahi mahi, steak and shrimp tacos with fresh salsas, then enjoy the lunch you prepared. View details and reserve
October 23 · Knife skills
Friday, 1–2:30 PM · $100 plus tax per guest. Build confidence with essential cuts and knife care. Complimentary bites and beverages included. View details and reserve
October 24 · All about salmon
Saturday, noon–2:30 PM · $175 plus tax per guest. Learn to sear and roast salmon, make sauces and sides, and enjoy your finished lunch. View details and reserve
Instruction, ingredients and equipment are included. View each listing for the menu and class details.
October evenings at The Luxury Tree House
Choose a five-course dinner for two or an Iron Chef challenge with friends.
October 9 · Chef’s table date night
Friday, 6:30–9 PM · $500 per couple, including fees and tax. Five courses prepared and presented by Chef Robbie, with wine pairings and conversation around the kitchen islands. One reservation admits two. View details and reserve
October 10 · TLTH culinary challenge
Saturday, 6–9 PM · $200 per guest, including fees and tax. Discover your team’s secret ingredient, cook an entrée and two sides, and compete for the Gold Pan. Your meal, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages are included. View details and reserve
October 23 · Chef’s table date night
Friday, 6:30–9 PM · $500 per couple, including fees and tax. Settle in for a hosted five-course dinner with wine pairings. Watch Chef Robbie finish each plate and enjoy the evening together. One reservation admits two. View details and reserve
October 24 · TLTH culinary challenge
Saturday, 6–9 PM · $200 per guest, including fees and tax. Come with friends or join a team at the event. Plan, cook and present your dish, then share the meal. Ingredients, equipment, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages are included. View details and reserve
All dates are October 2026; times are Houston local time.
The Luxury Tree House · 1324 West Clay Street, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77019.
Iron Chef Team Building
Starting at $150 per person
Teams receive a surprise ingredient and a pantry of produce, proteins and spices. After ten minutes to plan, they have one hour to cook an entrée and two sides.
Chef Robbie leads the challenge and judges taste, presentation, originality and cleanliness. Teams present their dishes, then everyone shares the meal. Allow three hours for the event.
What’s Included?
Includes the chef to facilitate the event, all food and equipment needed, and aprons.
What’s not Included?
The base fee does not cover additional options and staff.
Options
Prices Per Person
$35 | Charcuterie and grazing board | $40 Beer and Wine
$50 | Pre event small plates cocktail party | $40 Craft cocktail bar
$35 | Custom branded aprons | $250 | $500 | $750 Prize package
$175 | Engraved prize pans with branding, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
$35 | Engraved branded cutting board take home gift
See private dinners, cooking classes and Iron Chef competitions we have hosted in Houston.
In Home Private Chef Events
Host a private dinner at home with Chef Robbie. We plan the menu around your preferences, dietary needs and occasion, then prepare and serve it in your kitchen.
5 course dinner
$250 per person
Five courses prepared and served by Chef Robbie at your table. Your menu reflects seasonal ingredients, your preferences and any dietary requirements.
Cocktail Party
$75 per person
Chef-prepared small bites for celebrations, receptions and gatherings. Choose your menu and discuss bar service and staffing when planning your event.
Personalized Menus
Designed around you
Build your menu with Chef Robbie around the flavors you enjoy, seasonal ingredients and your guests’ dietary needs.
Beverage Pairing
$125 per person
Choose wine, cocktails or non-alcoholic pairings to complement your menu. Your proposal confirms the selections and service.
Signature 5 Course Menu
Soup
Butternut & Pear Squash Soup with Crispy Applewood Bacon, Whipped Boursin, Crushed walnuts, Pomegranate Foam, EVOO and Fennel Pollen
Salad
Arugula salad with roasted golden beets and champagne orange blossom vinaigrette, lavender infused goat cheese, candied pecans, fresh marinated Granny Smith apple, cherry jam, and sweet honey comb.
Fish
Seared halibut with mango puree, lemon scented asparagus, parsnip puree, blood orange vinaigrette and beet
Entree
Herb and garlic butter poached Sous Vide Filet Mignon, Roasted poblano Corn, Purple Potatoes, charred Brussels Sprouts, Cracked Pepper Whipped Cream, jus gelee
Dessert
Cherries Jubilee with Vanilla, cinnamon and Orange Ice Cream, and Pistachio Brittle
Espresso martinis with coffee snow and milk bubbles
Menus are customized to each dinner based on seasonality, allergies, dietary restrictions, and venue
Hands on Cooking Classes
Private group classes from $150 per person
Learn practical techniques with Chef Robbie, including knife skills, cooking proteins, sauces and seasoning. Private lessons are tailored to your experience and goals.
For scheduled public classes, dates and pricing, visit the October calendar above or The Luxury Tree House booking page.
Culinary Wellbeing | Culinary wellness workshops
Build practical kitchen skills that make better eating easier to sustain. Our chef-led wellness workshops turn knife technique, flavor, meal planning and flexible prep into routines that fit your life.
Cook, taste and learn with others in a welcoming, hands-on setting. Explore Knife Skills for Real Life, The Twenty-Minute Wellness Kitchen, and Meal Prep Without Eating the Same Thing All Week.
Ask about private workshops, workplace programs and personal chef coaching. Public workshop dates are being developed.
Savory Celebration brings Chef Robbie’s personal approach to every experience, from Iron Chef team building and bespoke private dinners to cooking lessons and culinary wellbeing. Thoughtful guidance, exceptional food and attention to the individual are at the heart of it all.
“I take a personal approach to everything I do because everyone lives, cooks, and entertains differently. I strive to capture those unique details, whether it’s a specific dining style they love or making their vision come to life. My goal is to wow each client in a way that’s meaningful to them, every detail matters.”
Est. 2012
Savory Celebration is Houston’s premier luxury private events company. Known for Iron Chef team building and in-home private chef events, every detail is uniquely crafted through customization, personalization, and out-of-the-box innovation.
Based in Houston, TX — Serving clients across Texas and beyond.