What is the minimum booking for a private chef in Bali?
The minimum chef booking in Bali is three meals, used on one day or across several. Why there is no breakfast-only chef, and when to book catering.
The minimum booking for a private chef with myCHEF is three meals, which is one full-day villa chef package at IDR 2,700,000++ for a chef and assistant. The three meals do not have to fall on the same day, and each one can be a breakfast, a lunch or a dinner. If you only want one dinner or one party, that is booked as catering instead.
This guide explains why the minimum exists, how flexible the three meals are, and what to book when your plans are smaller or bigger than that.
- The minimum chef booking is three meals: one full-day package at IDR 2,700,000++ for a chef and assistant.
- The three meals can be used on different days, as breakfast, lunch or dinner.
- Groceries are extra, bought at cost and shown with receipts.
- There is no breakfast-only, one-course or dessert-only chef booking.
- One lunch, one dinner or one party is booked as catering instead.
What does the minimum booking include?
One full-day package is the smallest chef booking we take. It covers a chef and an assistant, three meals planned around your group, shopping for your menu, cooking in your villa kitchen and cleaning the kitchen after each meal. It suits up to about 10 guests.
The day rate is IDR 2,700,000++. The ++ means 11% government tax and 10% service are added to that amount. Groceries are separate: the team buys them for your menu and you pay what they cost, with receipts.
| Item | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Minimum booking | Three meals, one full-day package |
| Day rate | IDR 2,700,000++ for a chef and assistant |
| Group size | Up to about 10 guests |
| Groceries | Extra, at cost with receipts |
| Meal timing | Three meals, on one day or spread across days |
| Notice | At least 3 to 5 days; no same-day bookings |
Can the three meals be on different days?
Yes. This is the part many guests do not expect. You can use your three meals on one day, or spread them across your stay. Each meal can be a breakfast, a lunch or a dinner, so the package bends around your plans rather than the other way round.
A few common ways guests use it:
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner on one relaxed villa day.
- A welcome dinner on arrival, then breakfast and lunch the next day.
- Two slow breakfasts and one dinner across a long weekend.
- A late lunch on one day and a dinner on the next, plus a breakfast before you check out.
Your coordinator agrees the dates and times with you when you book, so the chef plans the shopping and travel around them.
“Three meals is the smallest chef booking, but you choose when they happen.”
Can you book a private chef just for breakfast?
Not as a breakfast-only booking. A chef and assistant still need to plan, shop, travel and set up the kitchen, whether they cook one breakfast or a full day of meals. That is why the minimum is three meals.
Breakfast works well inside the package, though. Many guests use two of their three meals as breakfasts: fruit, eggs cooked to order, fresh juice and pastries, served when you wake up. The third meal can then be a dinner on whichever night suits you.
Can you book a chef for one course or a dessert only?
No. We do not take single-course or dessert-only chef bookings. A chef visit for one course would carry most of the cost of a full meal without the value of one.
If you want a special dessert or cake for an occasion, mention it when you plan your three meals and the chef can build it into a dinner. If you only need food for one evening, see the next section.
What if you only want one dinner or one party?
Then catering is the right service. One lunch, one dinner, one BBQ or one party is booked as catering, quoted on your menu, guest count and villa area. Catering is also the better fit for bigger groups, because the team and setup are sized for the event.
The simple rule is this. If you want a chef looking after your meals across a day or a stay, book the full-day package. If you want one meal or one event done well, book catering for a single meal or party. Our guide to stay chef vs catering compares the two in more detail.
How does the minimum work on a longer stay?
On a longer stay, most guests book one full-day package for each day they want the chef, and use the three meals each day as they like. From 7 days the day rate drops 10%, to IDR 2,430,000++ a day. From 28 days it drops 20%, to IDR 2,160,000++ a day. Groceries stay separate at cost.
You do not have to book every day of your holiday. Some families book the chef for the first two days to settle in, take a break for day trips, then book again for the last evening. Tell your coordinator the shape of your stay and we will suggest a plan.
Planning your three meals?
Send your dates, villa area and guest count. We will suggest how to use the package and send a written quote.
What should you include in your WhatsApp request?
- Your dates, and which meals you want on each day.
- The villa name or area.
- Number of adults and children, with children’s ages.
- Allergies and dietary needs, by guest.
- Any occasion, such as a birthday on one of the evenings.
We need at least 3 to 5 days’ notice, and we do not take same-day bookings. Your date is confirmed when the 50% deposit is paid, and the balance is due the day before service.
FAQ
What is the minimum booking for a private chef in Bali with myCHEF?
Three meals, which is one full-day package at IDR 2,700,000++ for a chef and assistant. Groceries are extra, bought at cost with receipts.
Do the three meals have to be on the same day?
No. You can use the three meals on different days, and each one can be a breakfast, a lunch or a dinner. Your coordinator agrees the timing with you when you book.
Can I book a chef just for breakfast?
Not as a breakfast-only chef. A breakfast can be one of your three meals, so many guests use the package for two breakfasts and a dinner, or similar.
Can I book a chef for one course or a dessert only?
No. We do not take single-course or dessert-only chef bookings. If you only need one dinner or one party, catering is the right service for that.
What should I book if I only want one dinner?
Book catering. One lunch, one dinner or one party is quoted as catering, based on your menu, guest count and villa area.
Your next step
Read how the full-day package works on our villa chef page, or compare all published rates on our pricing page. When you are ready, send your dates on WhatsApp.
