Live-fire catering · Austin & Central Texas

A feast worth gathering for.

Chef-led cooking for weddings, company gatherings and private celebrations. At your venue or ours.

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Mike Torres at his live-fire rig, with oak, hanging tomahawks and glowing flames.
Mike Torres, at the fire.Gold Epicure

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Former clients include

Willie Nelson · Zach Bryan · Zella Day

Corporate clients include Tesla, NBA, Prototown and many more. We have also cooked for some of Austin’s top founders.

Guests sharing dinner while Gold Epicure staff serve the long table at Duetts.
Mike cooking at the pond.

Our signature · Live fire

An evening around the fire.

Tomahawks over oak coals. Whole fish and seasonal vegetables at the grill. Our custom-built rigs make the cooking part of your gathering.

We plan the menu, crew and cooking setup around your event, from passed bites to a generous shared dinner.

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A dinner table set with flowers, glassware and candlelight inside Duetts.

Duetts Texas Club · Martindale

Our tasting home.
Your next gathering.

Meet us at Duetts, our bar, tasting room and event venue. Taste the food and talk through your plans, whether your event is here or somewhere else.

Tastings are by appointment. We also host weddings, rehearsal dinners and private celebrations for up to 300 guests.

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The people behind Gold

Mike & Vanessa.

We are a husband-and-wife team in Central Texas. Gold Epicure brings together our love of food, beautiful gatherings and taking care of people.

Mike leads the cooking. Vanessa brings her eye for photography and the details that make a gathering feel personal.

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Vanessa and Mike Torres together beside their outdoor cooking setup.

A little clarity

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Can we schedule a tasting before booking?
Tastings are available by appointment and are currently $75 per person. We will confirm the location, available date, menu, payment details, and any event-booking credit before you reserve. Tastings are often hosted at Duetts.
Is the menu customizable?
Yes. Our standard seasonal dinner format includes one salad, two mains, and two sides. We will develop the selections with you. Premium proteins, additional courses, and specialty experiences are priced for your event.
How do we reserve our date?
We confirm your booking after the required agreement and retainer are completed. Catering agreements commonly require a 25% retainer, but your specific agreement and payment schedule control. A proposal or tasting appointment alone does not confirm the event date.

Your date. Your gathering.

Tell us the location, guest count and what you have in mind.

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WHO WE ARE

The quintessential mom & pop shop, we are a husband and wife team located in Central Texas and specializing in open-fire + farm-to-table foods. We work closely with our clients to curate dining experiences that are authentic and beautiful.

LIVE-FIRE CATERINGSpecialists

WEDDINGS • CORPORATE • PRIVATE EVENTS

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What our clients say…

Chef Mike Torres cooks hanging cuts of meat over Gold Epicure’s live-fire rig.

SARAH M.

Stunning and Delicious Catering

Absolutely jaw-dropping food service. The team was professional, the food was incredible and fresh, and our guests were in awe of the meal.

ANNIE J.

The GOLD Standard

We wanted our 70-person wedding dinner to feel like an intimate dinner party. Gold understood the vision, offered thoughtful options across price points, sourced incredible ingredients, and made the entire process feel easy.

ZACHARY S.

Beautifully Tailored Food and Experience

Mike, Vanessa, and the entire Gold Epicure crew created food and atmosphere that felt personal and expertly tailored. Months later, our guests still talk about the meal.

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