A Hospitality-Forward Private Dinner Party Experience in Austin, Texas
Host Without Missing the Moment
Host Without Missing the Moment
YOU LOVE TO HOST
but that doesn’t mean you should miss out on the experience.
At Southern with a French Twist, we help you create a dinner party that’s as effortless as it is unforgettable. From the moment your guests arrive to the final toast, you’ll be free to savor the evening, not serve it.
Imagine a candlelit table set just for you, a menu designed around your favorite flavors, and every detail handled with care, from the first amuse bouche to the final dish washed. The only thing left on your to-do list? Be present. Laugh freely. Pour another glass. Let the conversation linger.
This is what it means to gather beautifully.
Our dinner parties blend Southern warmth with refined French-inspired service, gracious, intentional, and quietly luxurious. Whether you're hosting longtime friends or gathering new ones, we'll help you create the kind of evening they’ll still be talking about next season.
We can’t wait to welcome
YOU to the table.
WHY OUR CLIENTS
CHOOSE US
for their Austin Dinner Parties
A HOST-FORWARD
PHILOSOPHY.
We don’t just think like chefs,
we think like hosts.
Every detail is designed with your experience
in mind, from hot towel service
and custom playlists to printed menus and place cards.
SERVICE THAT’S AS SEAMLESS
AS IT IS SOULFUL.
You’ll never have to explain what clean means to us.
We leave your kitchen spotless, your dishes hand-washed,
& your home exactly
as we found it - if not better.
CONNECTION AT
THE CENTER.
We use food as a vehicle for connection.
Our experiences include things like conversation cards,
candlelight, & curated ambiance
because the feeling around the table
matters as much as the menu.
BEAUTIFULLY
BRANDED TOUCHES.
From our seasonal tablescapes
to French press coffee with dessert,
our experiences are filled with signature touches
that elevate the ordinary into the unforgettable.
ABUNDANT HOSPITALITY,
THOUGHTFULLY DELIVERED.
We believe in going beyond what’s expected.
Our service is warm, intuitive,
& quietly luxurious.
Never rushed, never transactional.
Who You’re Trusting With Your Gathering
Southern with a French Twist was created by Chef Ashley Olson, a lifelong host and private chef who understands both the beauty and the burden of gathering.
After years of cooking, hosting, and watching generous hosts miss their own evenings, Ashley set out to create a different kind of private chef experience. One that honors not just the food, but the people, the pacing, and the emotional flow of the night.
Today, our team is made up of chefs and hospitality professionals who care deeply about presence, discretion, and thoughtful service. We read the room. We anticipate needs. We support the host quietly so the evening unfolds with ease.
When we’re in your home, our goal is simple: To care for your table as if it were our own.
WHEN YOU BOOK WITH US, IT’S NEVER JUST A MEAL. IT’S AN EXPERIENCE.
Hi, I’m Ashley Casebier Olson, founder of Southern with a French Twist, and the heart behind every gathering we create. I started this company with one mission: to help people slow down, savor the moment, and share meals that feel as memorable as they are meaningful.
At Southern with a French Twist, we believe that who you invite into your kitchen matters just as much as what’s on the table. That’s why our team is made up of hand-picked professionals who don’t just know their craft—they love what they do.
We’re chefs, servers, stylists, and hosts at heart. Every member of our crew is professionally trained, emotionally intelligent, and deeply committed to creating seamless, meaningful experiences for you and your guests.
We show up early, leave your space spotless, and bring the same care to your dining experience that we would to our own family table. From the perfect spoon drag on a dessert plate to the gentle folding of a napkin, we’re here to help you create something unforgettable.