Private dinners
Gather your favorite people. Lino cooks a thoughtful meal in your kitchen, so you can stay right where you want to be: at home, together.
- For 4–12 guests. Never more than 12.
- Usually a starter, entrée & dessert.
- Groceries included.
I’m Lino. I cook for families, for celebrations,
and for the simple joy of a meal together.
Pull up a chair. I’ll take care of the cooking.


For the past 10 years, Lino has been cooking for families across the Hill Country and South Texas. Meals for an occasion. Meals for a regular Tuesday. Meals that bring a little more ease—and a lot more flavor—to life at home.
His kitchen repertoire moves from Mexican favorites to traditional American comfort food and French classics. But the idea is always the same: thoughtful cooking, familiar surroundings, and something everyone looks forward to.
Gather your favorite people. Lino cooks a thoughtful meal in your kitchen, so you can stay right where you want to be: at home, together.
A busy week doesn’t have to mean another takeout order. Lino comes to your home and cooks family meals to carry you through the days ahead.
All the care goes into the cooking. Serving and table setup aren’t included. Final menus and prices are agreed before booking.
Real dishes, cooked by Lino Cantú. A little care in every course.
Inviting someone into your kitchen is personal.
Lino understands that.
Ten years of cooking for families—and references to help you feel at home with your choice.
Ask for family references Client testimonials will be added here.No dining room to book.
No dress code to figure out.
Just your people, at your table.
Share your date, location, group size, and what you’re craving.
Discuss your tastes, agree on the dishes, and confirm the details and price.
Lino cooks in your kitchen. You enjoy a meal that feels like home—because it is.
Based in Wimberley and San Marcos.
Coming to kitchens within 30 miles.
Not sure whether you’re in range? Share your city or ZIP code in your inquiry, and your location can be confirmed.
Let’s see what’s possiblePrivate dinners are designed for 4–12 guests, with a firm maximum of 12. Weekly meal prep is planned around your family’s size and needs.
Lino usually prepares a starter, entrée, and dessert in your home. The average price is $40 per person, including groceries. The final menu and quote are agreed before your date is confirmed.
No. Lino focuses on the cooking and cuisine. Serving, table setup, and event staffing are not part of the service.
Lino comes to your home and prepares 3–4 family meals for the week. Pricing averages $25 per meal per person. Discuss your preferences, schedule, grocery arrangements, and storage needs when planning your visit.
Yes—include them in your inquiry so Lino can discuss what is possible before confirming a menu. Accommodation is subject to confirmation; an allergen-free kitchen cannot be assumed.
Lino is based around Wimberley and San Marcos and travels within 30 miles. Share your city or ZIP code so your location can be confirmed.
Not yet. The form is an inquiry. Your date, service area, menu, and final price need to be agreed before a booking is confirmed.
A family dinner? A birthday around the table? A little help with the week ahead?
Share a few details, and we’ll take it from there.