What a chef dinner at your Bali villa includes
What a chef dinner at your Bali villa covers: menu planning, shopping, cooking, plated service and cleanup, plus what is extra and how the quote is built.
A private dinner at your Bali villa includes the menu planning, the shopping, the cooking, plated service at your table and a full kitchen cleanup, all in one price for each guest. This guide sets out what a private dinner at your villa includes, what is not included unless you ask, and how the quote is built, so you can compare it fairly with a restaurant night out.
One question comes up again and again in our WhatsApp chats: does the price already cover the groceries, the serving and the washing up? The short answer is yes for a priced dinner menu, and this page explains the details, the published prices and the few things you add only if you want them. myCHEF has served more than 5,000 events and 20,000 guests across Bali and Lombok.
- Menu planning, shopping, cooking, plated service and cleanup are in the price.
- Dinners start at IDR 847,000 for each guest including tax and service.
- Tables, linens, decoration and drinks are added only if you ask.
- Dietary menus cost nothing extra; children under 8 eat free.
- One written quote on WhatsApp, 50% to lock the date.
What is included in a private dinner at your villa?
Five things are included: a menu consultation on tastes, dietary needs and the mood of the evening, ingredients shopped that day for your menu, cooking from scratch in your villa kitchen, plated courses served at your table, and a full cleanup and kitchen reset before the team leaves. You approve the menu before the date.
| Part of the evening | Included | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Menu planning | Yes | You approve every course before the date |
| Ingredients for your menu | Yes | Shopped that day from trusted markets and suppliers |
| Cooking in your villa | Yes | We bring any specialist equipment the menu needs |
| Plated service at the table | Yes | Service staff are scoped in your proposal |
| Cleanup and kitchen reset | Yes | Nothing left for the morning |
| Premium ingredients | On request | Itemised on the quote |
| Drinks and wine pairing | On request | We supply wine and can pair it by course |
To see how those parts fill an evening, read how long a chef dinner takes from start to finish.
What is not included unless you ask?
Tables, chairs, linens, cutlery, tents, decoration and drinks are not included unless you request them. Most villas already have a dining table and enough tableware for a dinner at home, so many guests never need rentals. When you want a styled table or a tent, we add it as a clear line on the quote.
- Tables, chairs and extra seating for a bigger group.
- Linens, special tableware and cutlery beyond what the villa has.
- Decoration, flowers and candles for a styled table.
- A tent for an outdoor dinner.
- Drinks, wine pairing and a bar set up.
For layout ideas once you know what the villa has, see dining setups for villa guests.
Want a dinner menu and price for your villa?
Send your date, villa area, number of guests with children's ages and any dietary needs. We reply within 1 hour during service hours with a menu idea and one written quote.
How much does a private dinner cost?
A 3 to 4 course dinner starts at IDR 847,000 for each guest including tax and service (IDR 700,000++). Fine dining set menus start at IDR 1,512,500 (IDR 1,250,000++), and signature tasting menus at IDR 2,662,000 (IDR 2,200,000++). Each quote is one fixed figure, confirmed on WhatsApp before you book.
| Menu level | From, for each guest, including tax and service | Before tax and service |
|---|---|---|
| Dinner, 3 to 4 courses | IDR 847,000 | IDR 700,000++ |
| Fine dining set menu | IDR 1,512,500 | IDR 1,250,000++ |
| Signature tasting menu | IDR 2,662,000 | IDR 2,200,000++ |
| Wine pairing | On request | Matched to the menu |
++ means 11% government tax and 10% service charge are added. For a longer, more formal evening, compare our tasting menu dinners at your villa.
Is transport to the villa included?
Travel is free in Canggu, Seminyak, Kerobokan, Berawa and Pererenan. Farther areas add a travel fee for each visit, shown as its own line on the quote: IDR 100,000 for Sanur, IDR 200,000 to 400,000 for Jimbaran, IDR 350,000 for Ubud and IDR 500,000 for Uluwatu. Other areas are quoted when you send your villa location.
How is a priced dinner different from a full-day villa chef?
A priced dinner is one price for each guest that already covers the ingredients for your menu. A full-day villa chef works the other way: a day rate of IDR 3,267,000 including tax and service (IDR 2,700,000++), with groceries billed at actual cost against the original receipts. Dinners suit one evening; a day rate suits a stay.
For several days of meals, see our private chef day rate for villa stays, and read how to plan a week of villa meals with a chef.
What should you send to get an exact quote?
Send five details on WhatsApp: the date, the villa area, the number of guests with children's ages, any allergies or dietary needs, and the menu level you have in mind. Add anything you want beyond the food, such as wine, a styled table or extra staff. With those, the quote comes back as one fixed figure.
- Date and the time you want to eat.
- Villa area, so travel can be shown clearly.
- Number of guests, with children's ages.
- Allergies and dietary needs for each guest.
- Menu level and any extras you want.
FAQ
Does the price include shopping, cooking, serving and cleanup?
Yes. A private dinner priced for each guest covers menu planning, ingredients shopped that day for your menu, cooking in your villa kitchen, plated service and a full cleanup and kitchen reset. Premium ingredients, drinks and extra staff are itemised on the quote when you want them.
How much does a private dinner at a villa cost?
A 3 to 4 course dinner starts at IDR 847,000 for each guest including tax and service (IDR 700,000++). Fine dining set menus start at IDR 1,512,500 (IDR 1,250,000++) and signature tasting menus at IDR 2,662,000 (IDR 2,200,000++). Transport is shown separately.
Are plates, linens and decorations included?
Not unless you ask for them. We cook with our own equipment and serve on what your villa has, which is usually enough for a dinner at home. Tables, chairs, linens, cutlery, tents and decoration are added to the quote only when you request them.
Can you cater for allergies, halal and children?
Yes. Halal, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, allergies and children's menus are built into the menu at no extra charge. Children under 8 eat free and children aged 8 to 12 are half price. List every guest with ages and needs when you enquire.
How far ahead do we need to book?
Normal notice is 3 days and 2 days is fine. In peak season, plan 2 to 4 weeks ahead. We reply on WhatsApp within 1 hour during service hours, 08:00 to 22:00 daily, with a menu idea and a written quote.
What happens if we need to cancel?
Cancel 7 or more days before the dinner and everything you paid comes back. Cancel with less than 7 days to go and half comes back. A 50% deposit locks the date and the balance is due the day before.
Your next step
Read the full list of private dinner inclusions and menu prices, then send your date, villa and guest count on WhatsApp. If you are planning a bigger party, compare catered villa lunches and dinners.
