Getting Started
Everything you need to know for your first booking, from message to service day.
3 Steps to Book Your Private Chef
From first message to dinner on the table — here is how it works.
Tell us the details
Share your villa, date, guest count, and cuisine preferences via WhatsApp or our quote form. The more detail you give, the faster we can match you.
Receive your proposal
We match you with the right chef and send a personalised menu proposal within 24 hours. Chef bio, menu options, team size, and full pricing — no obligation.
Relax and enjoy
Your chef arrives at your villa, sets up, cooks, serves, and cleans up completely. You and your guests enjoy a restaurant-quality experience without leaving the villa.
Everything Your Chef Brings
You do not need to prepare a thing. Your chef and team handle it all.
- Professional cooking equipment and specialty tools
- Fresh ingredients sourced from local markets that morning
- Serving platters, garnishes, and presentation tools
- Complete cleanup — your villa kitchen is left spotless
The Full Booking Flow
Message us on WhatsApp
Send a message with your date, villa area, guest count, and what you're looking for. We reply within 1 hour.
- Include your preferred date(s)
- Tell us your villa location (Seminyak, Ubud, etc.)
- Let us know how many guests
- Share any menu preferences or dietary needs
We propose options
We send you a proposal with suggested chefs, menus, pricing, and what's included. No obligation to accept.
- Chef bios and experience
- Proposed menu options
- Team size and service setup
- Total cost and what's included
- What to prepare at your villa
Confirm & prepare
You approve the proposal, we lock the team and send pre-arrival checklists. You confirm your villa kitchen setup.
- Kitchen layout check
- Equipment we provide
- What your villa should have
- Pre-arrival shopping list
- Guest count finalisation
Service day
The chef team arrives 2–3 hours before service, sets up everything, cooks, serves, and cleans.
- Team arrives and preps
- Guests dine at scheduled time
- Full service & table management
- Kitchen left spotless after
- Optional: team stays for after-dinner drinks
Timeline Expectations
Within 1 hour
Initial WhatsApp reply
We acknowledge your message and ask clarifying questions
Within 24 hours
Proposal sent
Full breakdown: chef, menu, team, price, and logistics
After approval
Deposit taken
50% to lock the team and ingredients
1–3 days before
Final confirmation
Guest count, menu review, and villa setup walk-through
Service day
Team arrives
Usually 2–3 hours before your scheduled dinner time
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before booking your first private chef in Bali.
How do I book this with myCHEF in Bali?
WhatsApp date, guest count, villa area and your goal. Or use <a href="/book">book</a> / <a href="/quote">quote</a>.
Where can I see prices?
Published tables on <a href="/pricing">pricing</a> and <a href="/private-chef-bali">private chef</a> day rates.
Is service available island-wide?
Yes across major villa regions. <a href="/locations">Locations</a>.
Can you handle dietary requirements?
Yes when briefed early — no extra charge for standard adaptations.
What is included vs extra?
Quotes list inclusions; premium ingredients, alcohol and extra staff are itemised when needed.
Deposit and cancellation?
Usually 50% deposit; refund tiers on <a href="/cancellation">cancellation</a>.
How fast is a proposal?
Often within 2–24 hours of a complete brief.
Can this combine with other services?
Yes — chef, catering, staff and transport can stack in one plan.
Do you clean up?
Yes on serviced formats.
Kids welcome?
Yes with adapted menus when needed. <a href="/kids-menus">Kids menus</a>.
Who is myCHEF?
Bali villa hospitality company — chefs, catering, events and staffing. <a href="/about">About</a> · <a href="/why-mychef">Why myCHEF</a>.
More questions?
See the central <a href="/faq">FAQ</a>.
What deposit do you require?
A 50% deposit confirms your booking and locks the date. The balance is typically due the day before service. Full terms: <a href="/cancellation">cancellation policy</a>.
What does "++" mean on prices?
"++" means 11% government tax and 10% service charge are added to the listed price. Written quotes show the all-in total before you pay.
Which areas of Bali do you cover?
Island-wide villa coverage including Seminyak, Canggu, Ubud, Uluwatu, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Sanur, Berawa and Pererenan. Browse <a href="/locations">locations</a>.
How far in advance should I book?
A few days for most dinners; one to two weeks for larger events; longer for peak season and weddings. Last-minute is often possible — ask on WhatsApp.
Can you accommodate allergies and special diets?
Yes — vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, shellfish allergy, pregnancy-safe and halal-sensitive menus when briefed in advance, at no extra charge. Guide: <a href="/blog/food-allergies-dietary-requirements-private-chef-bali">food allergies</a>.
Do you clean up after service?
Yes on serviced chef, catering and fine-dining formats — kitchen and service areas restored before we leave.
How do I get a quote?
WhatsApp date, guest count, villa area and what you want. Or use <a href="/quote">quote</a> / <a href="/book">book</a> / <a href="/faq">FAQ</a>.
What if a chef or staff member cannot make it?
We send a verified replacement of equivalent role or refund that service. Details: <a href="/why-mychef">why myCHEF</a>.
Ready to book your private chef?
Tell us your villa, date, and guest count. We reply within 1 hour and send a full proposal within 24 hours.
Chat with Us on WhatsApp to Get StartedNo commitment. We respond in under 1 hour.
