How much does a whole babi guling cost?
What a whole babi guling at a Bali villa costs: per-person pricing, minimum guests, worked examples, and how that differs from delivery-only per-pig offers.
A whole babi guling at your villa with myCHEF costs IDR 700,000 per person ++, with a minimum of 10 guests. That flat rate covers the roast, the Balinese sides, our team coming to the villa, setup, service, a beautiful dinner setting and cleanup. You can see the full babi guling catering prices on the catering page; this guide walks through worked examples and how villa pricing differs from delivery-only pigs.
All figures below use David's 14 Oct 2026 price. Older tier prices are retired and should not appear on quotes.
- IDR 700,000 per person ++, minimum 10 guests.
- One flat rate from 10 to 100 guests; above 100 is a custom quote.
- Included: whole pig, sides, team, setup, service, dinner setting, cleanup.
- 10 guests = IDR 7,000,000++; 20 = 14,000,000++; 30 = 21,000,000++; 50 = 35,000,000++.
- Delivery-only sellers often price per pig; we price per person because service is included.
What is included in the IDR 700,000 per person rate?
- The whole roast pig, stuffed with basa gede and roasted for your event.
- The Balinese accompaniment spread (lawar, nasi kuning, sate lilit, sambals, urap and dessert or fruit as on your quote).
- Our team coming to your villa.
- Full setup, service and a beautiful dinner setting.
- Cleanup afterwards.
Travel is included across our standard South Bali and Ubud coverage. Out-of-area travel is quoted upfront when it applies. Extra stations such as seafood, extra sate or a cocktail package are optional and quoted separately.
Worked examples before ++
| Guests | Subtotal before ++ | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 10 (minimum) | IDR 7,000,000 | Smallest group we roast a whole pig for |
| 15 | IDR 10,500,000 | Common villa dinner size |
| 20 | IDR 14,000,000 | Family celebration territory |
| 30 | IDR 21,000,000 | Often a carving station plus buffet |
| 50 | IDR 35,000,000 | Larger villa party |
| 100 | IDR 70,000,000 | Top of the flat per-person band |
| 100+ | Custom quote | Multi-pig brigade plan |
Remember ++: multiply by 1.21 for 11% government tax and 10% service. Your written quote shows both the base and the total.
“A whole pig is priced per person because you are booking a dinner service, not only a delivery box.”
Per person vs per pig: why the numbers look different
Delivery-only whole-pig sellers often list one price per pig, then add sides, rice and delivery. One example checked on writing day (babigulingbali.com, 14 Oct 2026) lists a whole pig from IDR 2,300,000, with optional sides and delivery by area. That can look cheaper at first glance. It is a different product: food delivered, not a staffed villa dinner with setup, carving, service and cleanup.
We do not invent pig weights on quotes or in this guide. Headcount drives the booking. Ten guests is the minimum because a whole pig is a lot of meat; smaller groups leave too much uneaten.
How this sits next to other myCHEF prices
A full-day villa chef is a different service: IDR 2,700,000++ a day for a chef and assistant with three meals, groceries at cost. Couples Collection dinners are one total price for two from IDR 3,950,000. Babi guling is event catering: one celebration roast for a group. Compare published figures on our pricing page when you are choosing between a stay chef and one feast.
Deposit, balance and lead time
A 50% deposit confirms your date after you accept the written quote. The balance is due the day before the event. We need at least 5 to 7 days' notice for a whole pig, and more in peak season. Cancellations follow our published cancellation policy.
What can change the final total?
- Guest count (the main driver on the flat per-person rate).
- Out-of-area travel, always quoted upfront when it applies.
- Optional add-ons: seafood station, extra sate, dessert table, cocktail package.
- Serving style: whole-pig display, staffed carving station or buffet line.
- Village or estate function fees for loud or larger events; we tell you if one applies and never mark it up.
Your written quote itemises these so you are not surprised the day before. Premium upgrades such as lobster or imported beef are agreed before they are bought.
Quick decision guide
- Want a staffed villa feast for 10 or more pork-eating guests: book the IDR 700,000 per person roast.
- Want only the pig delivered with no service: look at delivery-only sellers and budget separately for sides, rice, plates and someone to carve.
- Want no pork at all: skip babi guling and ask for Indonesian BBQ or buffet catering instead.
- Want a chef for breakfasts and lunches all week: that is the full-day chef, not babi guling.
How to read ++ on the quote
On published catering prices, ++ means 11% government tax and 10% service are added to the listed amount. In practice, multiply by 1.21. So 20 guests at IDR 700,000 is IDR 14,000,000 before ++, and IDR 16,940,000 after ++. Your written quote shows both lines so you can approve the total before the deposit.
Halal and mixed groups: cost implications
If part of the group does not eat pork, budget for a parallel non-pork station rather than assuming leftovers from the roast will cover them. We quote that station on headcount. Fully pork-free events skip babi guling and move to Indonesian BBQ or buffet catering instead, with their own per-guest quotes.
Want a fixed babi guling quote?
Send your date, guest count and villa area. We will reply with availability and an itemised total.
What to send so the quote is accurate
- Date and preferred serving window.
- Exact guest count, including children.
- Villa area and any open-flame rules.
- Whether you want whole-pig display, carving service or buffet style.
- Any non-pork guests who need a parallel spread.
Email bali@mychef.id or call +62 896-7407-2020 if WhatsApp is not convenient (calls and WhatsApp only; no SMS).
FAQ
How much does a whole babi guling cost with myCHEF?
IDR 700,000 per person ++, minimum 10 guests. The price includes the whole roast pig, sides, our team at your villa, setup, service, dinner setting and cleanup.
Why is it priced per person, not per pig?
A whole pig is a lot of meat, and our booking includes service and setup. Pricing per person keeps the quote fair across group sizes from 10 to 100 guests.
What does 20 guests cost?
Twenty guests at IDR 700,000 per person is IDR 14,000,000 before ++ (11% tax + 10% service).
Are there cheaper delivery-only options?
Some sellers list a whole pig for delivery from around IDR 2,300,000 per pig, with sides and delivery often extra. That is food delivery only, not a staffed villa dinner.
What notice do you need?
At least 5 to 7 days, more in peak season, so the pig can be sourced and prepped. A 50% deposit confirms the date.
Your next step
Read the full inclusions on our babi guling page, skim other rates on pricing, then send your headcount on WhatsApp.
