How to book a private chef in Bali via WhatsApp: 2026 workflow
Book a chef in Bali on WhatsApp in six steps: what to send first, a copy-paste message, how the written quote and 50% deposit work, and what happens next.
Booking a private chef in Bali over WhatsApp takes one good message, one written quote and a deposit. The more you put in that first message, the faster you get a menu and a clear price. If you have not chosen a service yet, start on our homepage to book a chef for your Bali villa, then come back to this guide for the step-by-step.
Below is the exact workflow we use, a message template you can copy, and what happens between your first message and the chef arriving at the villa.
- Message +62 896-7407-2020 on WhatsApp with dates, villa area, guests and dietary needs.
- You receive a written, itemised quote. Published prices are ++, so 11% tax and 10% service are added.
- A 50% deposit confirms the date; the balance is due the day before service.
- We need at least 3 to 5 days’ notice. Same-day bookings are not possible.
- Menus and timings are confirmed with you before the day, and the team leaves the kitchen clean.
Why book through WhatsApp?
Most of our guests are already in Bali or about to fly in, and WhatsApp is how the island runs. It keeps the whole booking in one thread: your brief, our questions, the menu, the quote and the confirmation. Your coordinator can send photos of menus, you can forward the chat to your group, and nothing gets lost between email and phone calls.
Step 1: Send one complete first message
The quickest bookings start with a message that answers our first questions before we ask them. Copy this and fill it in:
Hi myCHEF, I’d like a chef in Bali.
Dates:
Villa name or area:
Guests: adults and children (ages):
Service: full-day chef / one dinner / BBQ / catering
Dietary needs or allergies:
Occasion or budget (optional):
If you are not sure which service you need, say so. A quick description such as “family of six, five nights, we want dinners and a birthday BBQ” is enough for us to suggest the right option.
Step 2: We ask a few questions and suggest a service
Your coordinator replies with any questions and a recommendation. For a stay, that is often a full-day chef: one chef and one assistant, three meals a day that you use as breakfast, lunch or dinner, at IDR 2,700,000++ a day with groceries at cost. For one evening with a group, it may be a plated dinner, a BBQ or villa catering. For two people, it is usually one of the packages in our Couples Collection, which start at IDR 3,950,000 for two, all-in.
Step 3: You receive a written quote
Every booking gets a written, itemised quote before you pay anything. It shows the service, the menu or menu options, guest count, the ++ price and the all-in total with 11% government tax and 10% service charge. Travel is included in Canggu, Seminyak, Kerobokan, Berawa and Pererenan; for other areas the travel fee is shown on the quote.
| What you see on the quote | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Service and hours | So you know who arrives and for how long |
| Menu or menu choices | So everyone knows what will be served |
| Guest count | Prices and team size follow it |
| Price ++ and all-in total | So you compare like with like |
| Travel | Included in some areas, itemised in others |
| Deposit and balance date | So you know what to pay and when |
Step 4: Confirm with a 50% deposit
When you are happy with the quote, a 50% deposit confirms your date. The balance is due the day before service. Urgent last-minute bookings can require full payment upfront, because the team and shopping have to be arranged at once. Cancellations follow our cancellation policy.
Step 5: Finalise the menu and the details
Once you are booked, we confirm the menu with you and collect the practical details: the exact villa address, the time you want to eat, who to contact at the villa, and any changes to guest numbers or dietary needs. We also check the villa kitchen before the first service, so the chef knows what is there.
- List allergies by guest name and how serious each one is.
- Tell us about children and what they will reliably eat.
- Mention birthdays or other surprises, and who should not see the chat.
- Let the villa staff know a chef team is coming, with the arrival time.
“A complete first message usually saves a full day of back and forth.”
Step 6: The day of service
The chef team arrives with time to prepare, cooks in the villa kitchen, serves, and leaves the kitchen clean before they go. For a full-day booking, the chef and assistant are with you for the day and cook the meals you planned. If anything changes on the day, message your coordinator in the same WhatsApp thread.
Ready to book?
Send your dates, villa area, guest count and dietary needs. Your coordinator will reply with a recommendation and a written quote.
How far ahead should you message?
We need at least 3 to 5 days’ notice for any booking, and we do not take same-day bookings. For a celebration, a large group or a busy holiday week, message earlier. If you are not yet sure of the details, send what you know; a date can be planned in stages, and it is confirmed once the deposit is paid.
What mistakes slow a booking down?
- No date or area. We cannot check chef availability or travel without them.
- “How much is a chef?” without a guest count. Prices follow the group and the service.
- Allergies mentioned on the day. They change the shopping and the menu, so tell us early.
- Changing guest numbers late. Larger groups can need more team members and a new quote.
FAQ
What is the myCHEF WhatsApp number?
+62 896-7407-2020. You can message us there for a private chef, catering or any of our villa experiences, and the same number takes calls.
What should my first WhatsApp message include?
Your date or dates, villa name or area, number of adults and children, the service you want, and any allergies or dietary needs. If you have a budget or an occasion in mind, add that too.
How do I pay to confirm a booking?
After you accept the written quote, a 50% deposit confirms your date and the balance is due the day before service. Urgent last-minute bookings can require full payment upfront.
Can I book for today?
No. We need at least 3 to 5 days’ notice and we do not take same-day bookings. If your date is close, message us anyway and we will tell you honestly what is possible.
Can I change the menu after I book?
Yes, menus are discussed and confirmed with you before the day. Tell us early about changes in guest count or dietary needs, because they can change the quote.
Your next step
Open WhatsApp and send the template above. You can compare published rates on our pricing page while you wait, or read how the full-day chef works.
