Dastarkhan
How it works

A table set by the whole neighborhood

Dastarkhan is the word for a table laid out for guests. Ours is set by independent home cooks across Austin — bakers, dumpling makers, noodle pullers — each cooking their own version of the dishes on one shared menu.

The bakery

Why we bake the way we do

You order from one menu. Behind it is a roster of real home cooks — every dish is claimed by whoever is available and cooks it best, made fresh for your pickup or delivery window.

Every cook sets their own version: their price, their notes, their photo. Order from a chef's own page and that exact cook makes your food — at the price their page shows.

We confirm every order personally before any money changes hands. You'll always know who's cooking, when it's ready, and what it costs.

What matters to us

What you can count on

Made to order

Nothing sits in a case. Every order is cooked for your window, by a named cook.

One menu, real people

Each dish on the menu has a person behind it — see who cooks what on the chefs page.

Confirmed by a human

We call or message to confirm timing and details before anything is final.

Catering first

Office mornings, dessert tables, family gatherings — one order, several kitchens if needed.

From order to doorstep

How a cake reaches you

1

Browse one menu

Cakes, desserts, pastries, home meals and catering — all in one place, priced upfront.

2

A cook claims it

Your order goes out to the cooks who make that dish; the first one free takes it. Order from a chef's page and it goes straight to them.

3

Fresh handoff

Pickup at an arranged window or delivery across Austin — timing confirmed with you directly.

Find us

Where to find us

Visit, hours & FAQ

Come and taste the difference

Browse the menu and place an order — we'll confirm everything with you before we bake.

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Who actually cooks my order?

A named home cook from our roster. The menu is shared; whoever is available and makes that dish claims your order. Order from a chef's own page and that exact person cooks it.

How do I pay?

We confirm every order personally first — timing, details and total — and take payment on confirmation. No surprise charges.

How far ahead should I order?

Most dishes need 24 hours' notice; some pastries can be same-day when a cook is free. Each item shows its lead time. Catering needs 48 hours.

Do you deliver?

Pickup is free at an arranged window. Delivery is available across Austin — the fee depends on distance and is confirmed when we call.

Can a cook I like make my whole order?

Yes — open their page from the chefs list and order there. The whole order goes to them, at their prices.

Allergens?

Listed per dish. These are home kitchens with shared equipment — flag any critical allergy in the order notes and we'll confirm with the cook before accepting.

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