Ranch Hand

25 ft

full-service catering

healthy

Ranch Hand in Austin was born in a classroom at UT when two guys understood the assignment. They sourced a local product, created a business model, and crafted the culinary adventure presented to you today.
 
The guys being MBA students with grown-up taste buds were tired of “eating shit for lunch” on campus. They set out to create an experience where even a college student would have access to something delicious and nutritious! They sought out local ranchers in the Austin area who could provide locally and ethically sourced proteins, and they entered the Beeman Family Ranch right outside of town. The produce was the next step, so of course, they went on the hunt for Texas-based organic farms. The results were clean dishes that melt in your mouth, like those you would only expect to find in fine dining. The project was so successful that after their presentation, their inboxes started filling up daily with orders from students who told other students, who told other students, and so on. In the end, the professors went in as their first investors for a food truck!
 
While the founders have moved on to successfully launch Ranch Rider Spirits (where they play with tequila for a living), the Ranch Hand food truck is still going strong! They transitioned ownership (per pre-prohibition Texas laws) to the original GM, who’s committed to upholding and expanding the concept.
 
Since then, in 2017, they have had the pleasure of expanding their operation. Now, Ranch Hand has multiple locations, a full catering company (nominated Best Caterer of Austin), and that iconic roaming food truck. This ensures they are able to meet all needs wherever and whatever they may be.

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meet keith

Keith is the owner of the Ranch Hand food truck in Austin. He was born to be a chef and has cooked his entire life. He and his team are dedicated to healthy, great-tasting food made from the best local ingredients.

Featured dishes

bowls

burritos with drinks

HEARTBRAND

Chalsa Burger

catering styles

FOOD TRUCK

  • Set the scene of your next event with true Austin vibes. Having our food truck on site adds a fun & engaging experience that truly embraces who Ranch Hand is as a community.

DROPOFF CATERING

  • Individual pre-made Bowls

  • Buffet style

  • Deconstructed Buffet

TRADITIONAL CATERING

  • Elevate your event by selecting from Ranch Hand's classic menu, or create custom menus with Ranch Hand's chefs to curate everything from casual buffets, to passed hors d’oeuvres, family style or coursed dinners.

menu

legend: V*= VEGAN, V= VEGETARIAN, GF= GLUTEN FREE, DF= DAIRY FREE, EF= EGG FREE, NF= NUT FREE, SF= SOY FREE

GRAZING TABLE

  • *Buffet-style appetizers require a minimum order of 10 people per item.

  • CHIPS, SALSA ROJA, GUACAMOLE

  • HOUSE-MADE SALSA ROJA & GUACAMOLE

  • V*, V, GF, EF, NF, SF, DF

  • VEGETABLE CRUDITE

  • ASSORTED SEASONAL VEGETABLES WITH JALAPENO CREME FRAICHE

  • V*, V, GF, EF, NF, SF

  • RANCHERS CHARCUTERIE

  • ARTISAN CHEESES, OLIVES, FARM FRESH FRUITS & STRAIGHT FROM THE RANCH MEAT CUTS

  • GF, EF, SF

  • CAPRESE SKEWERS

  • HERBED MOZZARELLA, CHERRY TOMATO, FRESH BASIL

  • GF, EF, NF, SF,

  • BACON & BOURBON STUFFED MUSHROOMS.

  • BOURBON BACON, CREAM CHEESE, & CARAMELIZED ONION (GF AVAILABLE BY REQUEST)

  • NF, SF,

  • APRICOT GOAT CHEESE STUFFED JALAPENO WITH GRILLED SHRIMP

    GF, EF, NF, SF

  • SOUTHWESTERN SLIDERS

  • SOUTHWESTERN BRAISED PULLED PORK, OR BBQ BRAISED JACKFRUIT, WITH APPLE & GINGER SLAW, AND PEAR SAMBAL ON A POTATO BUN (GF BUNS)

  • EF, NF, SF, DF

  • PEPPERED PULLED BEEF SLIDERS

  • CHICAGO-STYLE ITALIAN PULLED BEEF, PROVOLONE, & GARDENIA ON A POTATO BUN (GF BUNS)

  • EF, NF, SF

  • SKEWERS

  • FARM FRESH SEASONAL VEGETABLES, AND YOUR CHOICE OF SIRLOIN, CHICKEN, OR ALL VEGGIE

  • GF, DF, EF, NF, SF

  • CROSTINI TRIO

  • TOMATO BRUSCHETTA, COWBOY CAVIAR, & HUMMUS

  • V*, V, DF, EF, NF, SF

PASSED

  • *Tiny bites for elevated service staff required. All passed menu items and pricing are customized per event, examples below.

  • BEET HUMMUS WITH GOLDEN TOMATO CHUTNEY ON PETITE NAAN

    V*, V, EF, NF, SF, DF

  • CHORIZO STUFFED DATES

    GF, EF, NF, SF

  • WATERMELON GAZPACHO SHOOTERS

    V*, V, EF, NF, SF, DF

  • HOUSE SMOKED SALMON WITH CAPER CREME FRAICHE & CAVIAR

    GF, EF, NF, SF

  • BAKED FIGS WITH PORK BELLY AND SWEET CHILI

    GF, EF, NF, SF

  • MERLOT POACHED PEAR & GORGONZOLA BRUSCHETTA

    EF, NF, SF

  • SPICY BLOODY MARY SPRIMP COCKTAIL

    GF, DF, EF, NF, SF

  • COFFEE & PEPPER STEAK BRUSCHETTA

    DF, EF, NF, SF

bowls

  • *All of the items below are vegetarian, but are source from dedicated ranchers who pasture-raise happy, healthy animals. It is suggested to adding a hot protein as well!

  • ROSEMARY BOWL

  • ORGANIC SPINACH, FORBIDDEN RICE, ROSEMARY ROASTED SWEET POTATOES, ROASTED PEPITAS & GOAT CHEESE, WITH APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE

  • V, GF, EF, SF,

  • CILANTRO BOWL

    ORGANIC SPINACH, FRESH GRILLED SWEET CORN, BLACK BEANS, CUCUMBER, PICKLED WATERMELON RADISH, & AVOCADO, WITH JALAPENO LIME VINAIGRETTE

  • V*, V, GF, EF, NF, SF, DF

  • BASIL BOWL

  • BABY ARUGULA, ROASTED PETITE CARROTS, BROCCOLINI, ROASTED RED BEETS, BUTTERNUT SQUASH, & QUINOA WITH BASIL PESTO VINAIGRETTE

  • V*, V, GF, EF, SF

  • GREEN BOWL

  • ORGANIC SPINACH, ARUGULA, AVOCADO, BROCCOLINI, CUCUMBER, ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS, ROASTED PEPITAS, CHIMMI-KALE SLAW, GREEN LENTILS, WITH GREEN ONION VINAIGRETTE

  • V*, V, GF, EF, NF, SF, DF

  • HEARTBRAND PLATE

  • LEMONY GRILLED KALE, ROSEMARY ROASTED SWEET POTATOES, AVOCADO, HABANERO CHIMICHURRI, & ROASTED PEPITAS

  • V*, V, GF, EF, NF, SF, DF

ADD PROTEIN

  • COFFEE & PEPPER AKAUSHI SIRLOIN

  • ROSEMARY & GARLIC CHICKEN

  • SOUTHWESTERN PULLED PORK

  • LEMON & HERB GRILLED TOFU

  • BBQ BRAISED JACKFRUIT

MAINS

  • INDIVIDUAL GRAB & GO BOWLS

  • ASSEMBLED BUFFET

  • DECONSTRUCED BUFFET

  • FOOD TRUCK ITEMS

HANDHELD (FOOD TRUCK ONLY)

  • CHALSA BURGER

    1/2 lb WAGYU BEEF, ARUGULA, GOAT CHEESE, CHIMMI-KALE SLAW, & CHALSA (GF BUNS)

  • BBQ JACKFRUIT SANDWICH

    SOUTHWESTERN BRAISED PULLED PORK, WITH APPLE & GINGER SLAW, AVOCADO, AND PEAR SAMBAL ON A BRIOCHE BUN (GF BUNS)

  • PULLED PORK SANDWICH

    SOUTHWESTERN BRAISED PULLED PORK, WITH APPLE & GINGER SLAW, AVOCADO, AND PEAR SAMBAL ON A BRIOCHE BUN (GF BUNS)

  • THE MIKEY

    CHICAGO-STYLE ITALIAN BRAISED BEEF SANDWICH, CHOPPED GARDENIA SERVED ON PAIN AU LAIT BREAD ROLL WITH CHIMMI-KALE SLAW

THE WAGONEER

All of the amazing ingredients that make our bowls delicious, available for a build-your-own bowl experience.

SELECT YOUR BOWL BASE, PICK 2 OF THE FOLLOWING:

  • FORBIDDEN BLACK RICE

    GF, DF, V, V*, NF, SF, EF

  • ROSEMARY ROASTED SWEET POTATOES

    GF, DF, V, V*, NF, SF, EF

  • ORGANIC SPINACH

    GF, DF, V, V*, NF, SF, EF

  • GRILLED LEMON KALE

    GF, DF, V, V*, NF, SF, EF

time for toppings! PICK 5 Of the toppings

  • SLICED AVOCADO

    GF, DF, V, V*, NF, SF, EF

  • GRILLED CORN

    GF, DF, V, V*, NF, SF, EF

  • BLACK BEANS

    GF, DF, V, V*, NF, SF, EF

  • PICKLED WATERMELON RADISH

    GF, DF, V, V*, NF, SF, EF

  • SLICED CUCUMBERS

    GF, DF, V, V*, NF, SF, EF

  • PEPITAS

    GF, DF, V, V*, NF, SF, EF

  • GOAT CHEESE

    GF, DF, V, NF, SF, EF

  • HONEY CRISP APPLES

    GF, DF, V, V*, NF, SF, EF

  • SAUTEED SEASONAL VEGETABLES

    GF, DF, V, V*, NF, SF, EF

  • APPLE GINGER SLAW

    GF, DF, V, V*, NF, SF, EF

PICK 1 PROTEIN PER PERSON | CAN MIX & MATCH

  • ROSEMARY & GARLIC GRILLED CHICKEN

    GF, DF, NF, SF, EF

  • SOUTHWESTERN PULLED DUROC PORK

    GF, DF, NF, SF, EF

  • COFFEE & PEPPER CRUSTED AKAUSHI SIRLOIN STEAK +2 PER PERSON

    GF, DF, NF, SF, EF

  • CITRUS GINGER SEASONED TOFU

    GF, DF, V, V*, NF, SF, EF

  • BBQ BRAISED JACKFRUIT

    GF, DF, V, V*, NF, SF, EF

SAUCE IT UP: PICK 2 OF THE FOLLOWING DRESSINGS

  • LEGEND: V*=VEGAN, V=VEGETARIAN, GF=GLUTEN FREE, DF=DAIRY FREE, EF=EGG FREE, NF=NUT FREE, SF=SOY FREE

  • APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE

    GF, DF, V, V*, NF, SF, EF

  • HAND CHOPPED CHIMICHURRI

    GF, DF, V, V*, NF, SF, EF

  • PEAR INFUSED SAMBAL

    GF, DF, V, V*, NF, SF, EF

  • LIME JALAPENO DRESSING

    GF, DF, V, V*, NF, SF, EF

the stage coach

Enjoy all of the amazing ingredients that make each bowl delicious in a build-your-own bowl experience.

SELECT YOUR BOWL BASE: PICK 2 BELOW

  • SAFFRON SCENTED BASMATI RICE

  • ROSEMARY ROASTED SWEET POTATOES

  • ORGANIC BABY ARUGULA

  • ORGANIC RED QUINOA

  • GF, DF, V, VG, NF, SF, EF

TIME FOR TOPPINGS: PICK 5 BELOW

  • SLICED AVOCADO

    GF, DF, V, VG, NF, SF, EF

  • ROSEMARY ROASTED BROCCOLINI

    GF, DF, V, VG, NF, SF, EF

  • ROASTED BABY CARROTS

    GF, DF, V, VG, NF, SF, EF

  • CITRUS SEARED BRUSSEL SPROUTS

    GF, DF, V, VG, NF, SF, EF

  • ROASTED RED BEETS

    GF, DF, V, VG, NF, SF, EF

  • ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

    GF, DF, V, VG, NF, SF, EF

  • DRIED CRANBERRIES

    GF, DF, V, VG, NF, SF, EF

  • SEA SALT ROASTED CASHEW NUTS

    GF, DF, V, VG, SF, EF

  • GOAT CHEESE

    GF, V, NF, SF, EF

  • SLICED BARTLETT PEARS

    GF, DF, V, VG, NF, SF, EF

  • CHIMICHURRI KALE SLAW

    GF, DF, V, VG, NF, SF, EF

PROTEIN: PICK 1 PROTEIN PER PERSON CAN MIX & MATCH

  • ROSEMARY AND GARLIC GRILLED CHICKEN

    GF, DF, NF, SF, EF

  • SOUTHWESTERN PULLED DUROC PORK

    GF, DF, NF, SF, EF

  • COFFEE AND PEPPER CRUSTED AKAUSHI SIRLOIN STEAK +2 PER PERSON

    GF, DF,NF, SF, EF

  • CITRUS GINGER SCENTED TOFU

    GF, DF, V, VG, NF, SF, EF

  • BBQ BRAISED JACKFRUIT

    GF, DF, V, VG, NF, SF, EF

  • BALSAMIC BACK PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

    GF, DF, V, VG, NF, SF, EF

SAUCE IT UP: PICK 2 DRESSINGS BELOW

  • APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE

    GF, DF, V, VG, NF, SF, EF

  • HAND CHOPPED CHIMICHURRI

    GF, DF, V, VG, NF, SF, EF

  • BALSAMIC BASIL VINAIGRETTE

    DF, V, VG, NF, SF, EF

  • GREEN ONION VINAGRETTE

    GF, DF, V, VG, NF, SF, EF

meal stations

  • DECONSTRUCTED BUFFET

  • 10 PERSON MINIMUM PER BAR OPTION

  • ADD STAFF FOR ACTION STATIONS

STREET TACO BAR

  • Flour Tortillas

  • Corn Tortillas

  • Salsa Roja

  • Queso Fresco

  • Grilled Corn

  • Black Beans

  • Black Rice

  • Pickled Red Cabbage

  • Shredded Romaine

  • Diced Roma Tomatoes

  • Red Onion

  • Grilled Chicken

  • Coffee & Pepper Sirloin

  • BBQ Braised Jackfruit

SLider bar

  • Mini Brioche Buns

  • Southwestern Pulled Pork

  • Chicago-style Pulled Beef

  • BBQ Braised Jackfruit

  • Chimi-Kale Slaw

  • Ginger & Apple Slaw

  • Baby Arugula

  • Goat Cheese

  • Queso Fresco

  • Caramelized Red Onions

  • Pear Sambal

  • Pickled Watermelon Radish

  • Whole Grain Mustard

STUFFED AVOCAdO bar (*add protein)

  • Avocados (raw or grilled)

  • Cilantro Yogurt

  • Citrus Vinaigrette

  • Goat Cheese

  • Red Onions

  • Roasted Pepitas

  • Red Quinoa

  • Pico de Gallo

  • Diced Pork Belly Bits

SWEET POTATO BAR (*Add PROTEIN)

  • Baked Sweet Potatoes

  • Garlic Confit Butter

  • Chive Creme Fraiche

  • Queso Fresco

  • Green Onions

  • Diced Pork Belly Bits

  • Chopped Pecans

  • Chalsa Black Beans

  • Corn Salsa

ADD PROTEIN

  • COFFEE & PEPPER AKAUSHI SIRLOIN

  • ROSEMARY & GARLIC CHICKEN

  • CHICAGO-STYLE PULLED BEEF

  • SOUTHWESTERN PULLED PORK

  • CHIMICHURRI CHILI

  • LEMON & HERB GRILLED TOFU

  • BBQ BRAISED JACKFRUIT

CUSTOM MENUS & DESSERTS AVAILABLE BY REQUEST

breakfast

  • DECONSTRUCED BUFFETS DESIGNED TO BUILD YOUR OWN BREAKFAST

BREAKFAST TACO BAR

  • Flour Tortillas

  • Corn Tortillas

  • Picadillo Beef

  • Smoked Pork Belly Bites

  • Roasted Rosemary Sweet Potatoes

  • Cage Free Scrambled Eggs

  • Grilled Corn

  • Pickled Red Onions

  • Sliced Avocados

  • Chalsa Black Beans

  • Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

  • Salsa Roja

  • Habanero Chimichurri

ENGLISH MUFFIN STATION

  • English Muffins

  • Whipped Butter

  • Sliced Canadian Bacon

  • Scrambled Eggs

  • Sliced Muenster Cheese

  • Fruit Preserves

  • Fresh Berries

  • Baby Arugula

  • Sliced Heirloom Tomatoes

  • Sliced Avocado

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

  • Fresh Muffins, Bagels, and Breakfast Breads

  • Whipped Butter

  • Cream Cheese

  • Assorted Fruit Preserves

  • Fresh Assorted Berries

  • Assorted Cold Breakfast Meats

  • Assorted Sliced Cheeses

  • Honey Vanilla Yogurt

  • Toasted Granola

MUFFIN AND DANISH STATION

  • Assorted Bakery Fresh Muffins and Danishes

  • Whipped Butter

  • Fresh Berry Jams and Marmalade

  • Strawberries

  • Blueberries

  • Raspberries

  • Sliced Bananas

  • Toasted Granola

  • Honey Vanilla Yogurt

  • Fresh Local Honey

BAGEL STATION

  • Assorted Bakery Fresh Bagels

  • Smoked Salmon

  • Sliced Rosemary Ham

  • Capers

  • Sliced Red Onions

  • Chive Whipped Cream Cheese

  • Chopped Hard Boiled Egg

  • Sliced Monterey Jack Cheese

  • Sliced Cucumbers

  • Whipped Butter

  • Sliced Avocado

hot breakfast

  • Sliced Smoked Bacon

  • Grilled Breakfast Sausages

  • Scrambled Eggs

  • Shredded Jack Cheese

  • Rosemary Roasted Sweet Potatoes

  • Chalsa Beans

  • French Baguettes

  • Whipped Butter and Jelly

COFFEE, TEA, & OTHER BEVERAGES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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