Catering

Living near a city like Austin definitely has many perks! One of our favorites is the culinary scene. We have partnered with some of Austin’s finest to bring the best menus to your event.

Sweet Magnolia Events has a unique service in which they offer clients the ability to have their favorite meals catered. Clients simply select their menu and all of the details are taken care of by the Sweet Magnolia staff.

Event Staff

Secure staff and bartenders at an hourly rate for all of your event needs.

Chef Phil

Since his first job bussing tables at 16, Phil has worked every position in the restaurant industry.

Working his way up to server and bartender at national chain restaurants he turned his attention to fine dining where he gained his knowledge on high end service, wine, and global cuisine continuing years of experience in all areas of service and management.

With aspirations of cooking professionally since his youth Phil was finally inspired to move to the kitchen when he met his mentor Troy Guard. At Troy’s suggestion Phil set his foundation with a degree in culinary arts focusing on farm to table, sustainable, and biodynamic practices, all while interning with Chef Troy at his newly opened restaurant TAG. After graduating Phil remained with Troy and continued to grow and learn with the best cooks and chefs in Denver, and was selected to open two new concepts in the growing company. On a mission to build his own business Phil opened his first concept, Taco Bar, high end street tacos using duck, offal cuts, octopus and the like.

Phil, being the Texan he is, returned home to family and friends. He continued to explore and grow in Austin kitchens, most notably Swift’s Attic and Salt and Time, all while catering weddings, special events, backstage at concerts, and private dinners at the homes of Austin’s top business professionals, musicians, and pro athletes. The past two years have seen great growth for Phil with his catering concepts. His anchor client, a local software company, which he and his team provides lunches to 80 employees each week. The love he has of his craft keeps him motivated and pushes him to continue to learn and grow.

Past experience

• 35+ years Front and Back of House Hospitality Industry
• Team member Pitts and Ashes Competition BBQ team HLSR
• Steamboat Food and Wine Festival
• Taste of the NFL
• Colorado Avalanche – private team event
• HAAM – Health Alliance for Austin Musicians
• Live Vibe, Love Hope Strength Charity Concert Series
• Backstage Catering – Circuit of the Americas, Bass Hall, HEB Center Cedar Park