At Flavors on Fire, our heart beats a little faster when we cook on an open fire. We use French cooking techniques to bring local ingredients and international flavors together, resulting in amazing food with none of the pretentiousness. Join us on Fridays and Saturdays for our our 5-course tasting menu.
Looking for a specific culinary tasting menu, or would you rather learn to cook yourself? Browse the Events section.
Flavors on Fire
Chef Tim van Ee, originally from the Netherlands, is the executive chef and owner of Flavors on Fire, a cooking studio located in Katy, Texas. … Katy TX, 77493.
Alanna Buchman
We celebrated my birthday at Surf & Turf Night, and it was truly one of the best culinary experiences I’ve had. The chefs made the evening feel incredibly personal as they walked us through each course, explaining the origin of the ingredients, how everything was prepared and what made each dish special. An unforgettable experience to celebrate a birthday and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for something special.
… moreNatasha E
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A Culinary Experience to Remember – Flavors on Fire, Katy, TX
I had the absolute pleasure of celebrating my birthday at Flavors on Fire for their Kaiseki Tasting, and it was nothing short of incredible. From start to finish, the evening was a beautifully curated experience.
The ambiance was elegant yet intimate, with only about 12-15 guests, which made it feel personal and exclusive. Chefs Tim and Shannon were not only talented but also warm and hospitable — they prepared each course right in front of us, sharing insights and creating an inviting atmosphere throughout the night.
This was a 9-course culinary journey, each dish paired with a perfectly matched wine. I tasted flavors and ingredients I wouldn’t typically choose off a menu — and I’m so glad I did. The standout for me? The miso-marinated black cod — absolutely ! It was hands down the best dish of the night and honestly one of the best bites I’ve had in a long time.
The vibe was elevated with great music, fun interactions between guests, and just a very thoughtful flow from beginning to end. I attended as a party of four, and we all left raving about the experience.
If you’re looking for something unique, elevated, and personal, I 100% recommend attending one of their tasting events. It was the perfect way to celebrate and make lasting memories.
… moreLeigh Vitols
We went to the surf and turf tasting last night and it was fantastic! I would go every week if I could! The food was beyond amazing and the chefs did a great job explaining all the food and interacting with the guests. If you want a unique date night where you are going to have a great time and amazing food this is the place!
… moreGraham S
We went to Flavors on Fire for my brother-in-law’s wedding dinner. The atmosphere was wonderful. Perfect for an intimate family occasion. Tim was a fantastic host and chef. He prepared corn gazpacho, crab cake (and he made a salmon cake for me since I don’t eat shellfish), filet, elote corn, mac n cheese, and a lava cake.
The ‘hands on’ part was we broke out in couples to prepare our own tartar sauce for the crab/salmon cakes. He had a little station set up with all of the ingredients we would need. Tim and his team sampled all of them to determine their favorite. This was a fun little competition (which my mother-in-law won).
All of the food and the experience were extraordinary. I could not recommend this place highly enough. I would absolutely love to return for other events or cooking classes.
… moreFrancis Lerios
We had a birthday dinner here and did the Tomahawk Dinner. Chef Tim & his team were excellent! The food was definitely on “fire”! Amazing Looking forward to coming back again!
… morePamela Latham
Flavors on Fire was an A-Mazing experience! It felt as though Tim, the owner, invited the eight of us friends to his beautiful kitchen for an exceptional cooking/dining experience.
The best part, we sat, we drank, we thoroughly enjoyed watching him, Shannon and Brett prepare a fabulous meal! 10/10! We highly recommend.
We enjoyed the Truffle Tasting Menu, it was fabulous, I’m looking forward to my leftovers.Grab a few good friends and experience Flavors on Fire Katy for yourself.
Sorry there weren’t more food pics I dove in immediately. Our menu was scallops in a rich buttery sauce, pasta divinely filled with smoked potatoes in a delightfully creamy sauce, risotto (to die for) perfectly grilled steak and a chocolate on chocolate on chocolate something or other that was delish and I’m not even a chocolate fan!
Great job Tim Shannon and Brett!
… moreAmy C
Wow! What an awesome experience! We went to the European Date night and the food, wine, cleanliness, and hospitality were on point! My favorite was the French onion soup! So much yum! Everything was cooked to our liking…..gorgeous seasoning, perfectly prepared succulent sauces, and that tiramisu (from the Gods)! It’s pretty special that Katy, TX offers a chefs table experience such as this! It’s worth the drive from all around for sure. The cozy environment makes it easy to converse with friends, an absolutely perfect date night, or a single culinary adventure. We have already booked two additional adventures to Flavors on Fire, one for my Birthday and one for a girlfriends group! Another impressive note…..they did such a great job with allergies and dietary needs. This truly impressed us. 5 big stars! See you soon!
… moreLori Pope
My husband and I enjoyed a fantastic evening with Chef Tim and team. Not only was the food fabulous, but the experience of sitting around the bar with other guests and watching how the meal was prepared made the evening magical for us. I was absolutely in love with those fantastic scallops and truffle ravioli and the wine parings were perfection. I highly recommend this experience when you’re looking for something special and unique. I can’t wait to go again to sample other menus. Thanks Tim and staff for the great time.
… moreMonica Le
Flavors on Fire popped up on my social media feed with rave reviews, so I had to check it out for myself. Viewing their calendar online, when I spotted Truffles dinner, i had to book a reservation! We arrived for 7pm dinner and was immediately welcomed. We were two out of right dinners. Chef Tim and Ryan prepared an amazing tasting menu highlighting truffles. We enjoyed a sautéed shrimp with a luscious hollandaise and grated truffles. The hollandaise was light, and I could have drank the entire bowl. We also enjoyed a smoked potato ricotta ravioli with cheese sauce and shaved truffles. It was smokey, light, and delicious. The main entree was a perfectly cooked risotto with filet, carrot, a wine reduction, and finished with grated truffles on top. There was an option to add a seared fois gras, and when fois is offered, I take it!! It was unctuous! The filet was seasoned and cooked to my desired temp. We ended the meal with a light vanilla Panna cotta with fresh blueberries. The entire meal was delectable. The service was impeccable. My husband does not cook. However, he enjoyed listening and seeing the process of how a sauce is prepared, how risotto is made, and what equipment was used to create our meal.
We will definitely come back for another dinner in the future. It is such a treasure to have Flavors on Fire in Katy. It’s close to home. However, even if it was an hr away, the drive is definitely worth it!
… moreKonstantina Dimitropoulou
We had the best time at the pizza making class yesterday! Food and drinks were delicious and they were able to adjust recipes according to dietary restrictions.
Chef Tim and Ryan are great hosts, explain everything in simple steps and give useful tips.
The space is gorgeous and the atmosphere is warm and friendly.
It’s my third class so far and I enjoyed each one of them!
Looking forward to going back and try all the different cuisines.
Perfect way to celebrate a special occasion or just for date night.
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