Italian & Mediterranean
Adriano
Executive Chef & Founder
Fine-dining chef. Hand-rolled pasta, whole grilled fish, and the technique the rest of the team is trained on.
Tagliatelle al tartufo · Branzino with salsa verde · Tiramisu
Meet Adriano →
Private Chef Hire · Villas & Airbnb Across Bali
Full-Day Villa Chef Hire in Bali
Full-day staff from IDR 2,700,000++ a day. 11% government tax and 10% service charge are additional.
Spend your villa stay enjoying the meals you want, without organizing the shopping or cooking. Choose the meal plan that fits your days. Your chef team prepares your meals and handles the agreed service and cleanup, with groceries billed separately at cost and supported by receipts.
One lunch, dinner or party is Catering Bali (food included). Intimate dinners for two → romantic villa dinner.
5,000+ events served·20,000+ guests·500+ villa bookings·HACCP-trained chefs·Reply within 1 hour
HACCP-trainedReply within 1 hour50% depositFull cleanupChef + assistant
Fixed quote before any deposit · Chef + assistant on every booking · Reply within 1 hour
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Read on GoogleKey facts — private chef in Bali
Stay chef is a full day of staff at IDR 3,267,000 per day, including tax and service (IDR 2,700,000++ per day) for one professional chef plus a dedicated assistant, about 10 guests. Three meals per day — each breakfast, lunch or dinner as you choose. Groceries are billed separately at cost with receipts. Weekly bookings save 10% and monthly 20% on the full-day rate. One lunch, dinner or party is catering with food included. Service is island-wide; travel is included for Canggu, Seminyak, Kerobokan, Berawa, Pererenan. A 50% deposit confirms your dates; the balance is due the day before the event. Teams are HACCP-trained. Booking lead time: 3 days (2 is fine), no same-day; allow 2–4 weeks for July–August and Christmas/New Year. WhatsApp replies within 1 hour.
Live feed from events
View on InstagramHACCP-trained chefs
Food safety on every booking
WhatsApp reply within the hour
Confirmation within the hour
50% deposit only
Balance due before event
Full cleanup
We pack up and leave
Prices
How much does a private chef in Bali cost?
Stay chef starts at a full day of staff — one professional chef plus a dedicated assistant, at your villa. You get three meals; use each as breakfast, lunch or dinner however you want. We inspect the villa and kitchen first so the kitchen meets our standard. We arrive with the team, not a full catering kit. One lunch, dinner or party is catering (food included).
The minimum booking is 3 meals: one full-day package at IDR 3,267,000 including tax and service (IDR 2,700,000++). The 3 meals can be used on different days.
Most booked
Full day of staff
Full-day stay chef
IDR 3,267,000
per day, including tax and service
IDR 2,700,000++ before 11% government tax and 10% service charge
A full day of staff. You get three meals; use each as breakfast, lunch or dinner however you want — including three breakfasts.
Three flexible meals — breakfast, lunch or dinner as you choose
Chef + dedicated assistant · ~10 guests
Groceries at cost, receipts given
Best for: Villa stays. We inspect the kitchen first so it meets our standard.
Check full-day availabilityOne meal / one party
That is catering
Food included
Not a stay-chef booking
One lunch, dinner or party is catering. We bring food and kit. Stay chef is staff only, after a villa and kitchen inspection — that setup is not done for one meal.
One lunch, dinner or party
Groceries included in the catering quote
Best for: a single sitting, not a stay
See cateringTwo sittings
Still a full day
Minimum is three meals
At IDR 2,700,000++ per day. Tax and service are additional.
The minimum booking is 3 meals: one full-day package. The 3 meals can be used on different days, so you can have two now and one later in your stay, or assign all three as breakfasts, lunches or dinners.
Three flexible meal credits
Weekly −10% and monthly −20% on this full-day rate only
Best for: any stay that needs the kitchen to our standard
Book the full-day stay chefStaying longer? The day rate drops.
Book seven days or more and every full-day rate costs 10% less. Twenty-eight days or more and it drops 20%. Discounts apply to the full-day stay-chef rate only — automatically, you do not have to ask.
| Stay chef | 1–6 days | 7+ days (−10%) | 28+ days (−20%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-day stay chefThree flexible meals — breakfast, lunch or dinner as you choose | IDR 2,700,000++ | IDR 2,430,000++ | IDR 2,160,000++ |
All rates are per day and cover one chef plus one dedicated assistant. IDR 3,267,000 per day including 11% government tax and 10% service charge (IDR 2,700,000++ before tax and service). Groceries billed separately at cost with receipts — not included in the all-in service fee. Weekly −10% and monthly −20% on the full-day rate only. A 50% deposit confirms your dates; the balance is due the day before the event. One lunch, dinner or party is catering, not a stay-chef row.
What will food actually cost?
Groceries are billed separately at cost with every receipt handed over. Before your stay we build a written food estimate from your meal count, cuisine and guests. Example local-market ranges (before premium items). Estimate only — charged at cost with receipts:
- Couple · one dinner — estimate from about IDR 250,000–400,000 in groceries for two (mixed Western/Asian, local markets), charged at cost with receipts.
- Family of six · two meals — estimate from about IDR 600,000–1,000,000 in groceries that day, depending on protein and kids’ plates; charged at cost with receipts.
- Longer stays — we plan a weekly food budget up front so you are not surprised mid-week. Imported wagyu, lobster, oysters and truffle are quoted and approved first (often +IDR 100,000–500,000+ per person when chosen).
Full cost breakdown: private chef cost guide.
Who does the standard team cover?
Every day rate includes one professional chef plus a dedicated assistant — so service and cleanup can run together and you stay at the table. That pair is built for intimate villa dining: typically couples through tables of up to 10 guests on daily hire, with menus planned for how you actually eat.
For larger tables, formal plated service, or party nights, we add waiters before you commit — usually one waiter per 10 guests. Extra staff is quoted in writing (not sprung on the night). Cocktail packages and butlers are available on the same booking thread via in-villa service.
Chef Rotation — free on 7+ day stays
Chef Rotation is reserved for stays of 7 days or longer. On weekly and longer bookings you can change specialist chefs day by day — Japanese, Balinese, Mediterranean, plant-based — at no extra day-rate charge. Each cuisine has a dedicated head chef; when you request a style we check that specialist’s real availability for your dates.
Check 7+ day Chef Rotation availability →Ready for a clear service-fee quote?
Send dates, guest count and villa area. Stay chef is a full day of staff. Reply within 1 hour. Same-day solution if your chef can’t make it · 50% deposit only.
Villa & short-stay dining
Bali villa with private chef — including Airbnb & short stays
Looking for a Bali villa with chef, an Airbnb with chef, or to hire a chef Bali for a few nights? You do not need a long-term rental or a permanent cook on staff. Share your listing link, dates and guest count — we cook in the villa kitchen you already booked.
One meal vs multi-day
One celebration dinner is food-included catering. For a villa stay, book a full day of staff with three flexible meals. The minimum is 3 meals (one full-day package), and you can use them on different days.
Villa private chef logistics
We plan load-in, shopping and cleanup around your check-in. No travel fee in Canggu, Seminyak, Kerobokan, Berawa or Pererenan. Flat travel fees: Sanur IDR 100,000, Ubud IDR 350,000 per visit, Uluwatu IDR 500,000 per visit, Jimbaran IDR 200,000–400,000. Other areas are confirmed in your quote. Additional transportation charges may apply for exceptional locations, additional visits or special logistics.
Stack staff or bar
Add waiters, Bali butler service or a mobile cocktail bar for villa parties — one timeline with the chef team.
Guest reviews
Rated five stars by the guests we cook for
5,000+ events · 20,000+ guests — outcome-led feedback, not generic praise.
Food quality · team
★★★★★
“We had a great meal of babi guling at our villa from the team. The staff were very helpful and friendly and all of our team enjoyed the food!”
Reliability · service
★★★★★
“Great service, very professional and reliable. Highly recommend!”
Allergies · rebooking
★★★★★
“The chef worked around two coeliacs and a nut allergy without reducing the ambition of the menu at all. We booked again before we left.”
What your daily rate covers
- One professional chef, plus a dedicated assistant, at your villa every service day
- Menu planning around your tastes, allergies and dietary requirements
- Halal private chef: most of our menus can be prepared halal by our halal-certified chefs
- All grocery sourcing and market runs — planned, shopped and carried for you
- Cooking, plating and full table service in your villa
- Complete kitchen and dining area cleanup after every meal
- A named head chef matched to the cuisine you actually want
- Menu changes during your stay at no extra cost
- Private chef service anywhere in Bali — we come to your villa
What is billed separately
Published here rather than buried in a quote, because this is where most people get caught out.
- The food itself
- Groceries are sourced and handled entirely by us, then billed separately at cost with receipts. Your daily rate covers the chef, the assistant and all the work — not the price of the ingredients.
- Tax and service
- IDR 2,700,000++ plus 11% government tax and 10% service charge = IDR 3,267,000 per day all-in for staff. Groceries are still extra at cost, and any transport fee is shown separately.
- Premium ingredients
- Lobster, imported wagyu, oysters and similar sit outside a normal market budget. We price them for you and get your approval before buying anything.
- Alcohol
- Not included, but we will source it for you at cost like any other ingredient. Add cocktail packages or a sommelier if you want the service side handled too.
Ingredients & sourcing
We do the shopping. You only pay what it cost us.
This is the part people misunderstand, so here it is plainly. Sourcing your food is a job we do for you — planning, markets, suppliers, carrying it — and that work is already paid for in your day rate. What is billed separately is the food itself, at exactly what we paid for it.
We plan and shop it — all of it
You never go to a supermarket, write a list, or carry a bag. Your chef plans each menu, decides what is needed, and does the run before service.
Fresh every day or every second day
Nothing is bulk-bought and left sitting in a villa fridge for a week. We shop to the menu, on the rhythm the food needs — daily for fish and greens, every second day where it makes sense.
Different markets for different things
Fish from the coast, produce from the highland markets, specialist and imported items from the suppliers who actually stock them. One shop does not cover a good menu, so we do not pretend it does.
You pay what we pay — nothing added
Groceries are billed at cost, no markup. Every receipt is handed over. We do not mark food up, and we do not take a supplier commission — the sourcing work is already covered by your day rate.
Why we do it this way. Most chef services in Bali fold an ingredient budget into the headline price, which means you cannot see what your food actually cost — and you have no way of knowing whether the markup is 10% or 40%. We separate the two so the day rate is honest and the food is at cost. What your groceries come to depends entirely on the menu you choose, so we build the estimate with you before your stay rather than publishing a number that would not apply to you.
Real jobs
From recent villa meals
Dishes our private chefs served in September 2026, shared on our Instagram.
Previous events
Our chefs at work
Real photos from recent myCHEF villa dinners: a seafood party and a 70th birthday.
Our chefs
A specialist head chef for every cuisine.
Most agencies send whoever is available. We do not. Each cuisine has its own head chef who has cooked it for years — so if you want Japanese on Tuesday and Balinese on Wednesday, you get the person who actually specialises in each one.
That's Chef Rotation — included at no extra charge on any booking of 7 days or longer. You're not locked into one chef or one cuisine for the whole stay; request a different specialist for any day, decided day by day as you go.
The six below are part of our head-chef leadership team; behind them are more than 50 head chefs and chefs, each with one or two assistants. Each one runs their own brigade, and behind them sits a trained service team — sous chefs, commis, pastry and kitchen staff trained to the same standard. Whoever cooks in your villa is working to a head chef’s recipes and a head chef’s standard, not improvising on their own.
Japanese & Seafood
Ketut Mahardika
Head Chef — Seafood & Japanese
Japanese knife technique applied to what came off the boat that morning. Sashimi, robata grilling, and clean broths.
Sashimi selection · Robata-grilled fish · Miso-glazed aubergine
Meet Ketut →
Indonesian & Balinese
Ni Putu Asri
Head Chef — Balinese & Asian Fusion
Gianyar-born, raised in ceremonial cooking. Real Balinese food — the slow-cooked, spice-paste kind, not the hotel version.
Bebek betutu · Lawar with coconut · Nasi goreng kampung
Meet Ni →
BBQ & Open Flame
Bayu Pranata
Head Chef — BBQ & Grill
Decades around charcoal in Jimbaran. Wagyu, lobster, whole fish and satay, cooked poolside while everyone watches.
Wagyu brisket · Jimbaran-style whole fish · Lamb ribs with sambal matah
Meet Bayu →
Plant-Based & Wellness
Sari Dewi Kusuma
Wellness & Retreat Chef
Vegan, raw and Ayurvedic menus built for retreats and long stays — food that supports a programme rather than fighting it.
Raw cashew cheese plates · Ayurvedic kitchari · Cold-pressed juice pairings
Meet Sari →
Pastry & Desserts
Wayan Suarjana
Head Pastry Chef
Birthday cakes, plated desserts and petit fours made in-house. The reason our dinners do not end on a fruit platter.
Celebration cakes · Plated desserts · Petit fours
Meet Wayan →Brigade
A trained service team behind every head chef
More than 50
Head chefs and chefs, each with one or two assistants
1–2
Support chefs on every booking, minimum
How to hire a private chef in Bali
01
Tell us your dates and villa
One WhatsApp message. How many people, which area of Bali, how long you are staying. We reply within one hour.
02
We inspect the villa kitchen
A stay chef needs a villa inspection and a full kitchen walkthrough to our standard. That setup is not done for one meal — one lunch, dinner or party is catering.
03
Place your three meals
You buy a full day of staff. Use each of the three meals as breakfast, lunch or dinner however you want — including three breakfasts.
04
We shop, cook, serve and leave
We arrive with the team, not a full catering kit. Groceries at cost with receipts. Kitchen spotless after every meal.
Check your dates on WhatsApp
Fixed quote before any deposit · Reply within 1 hour · Peak Jul–Aug & Christmas/NY often 2–4 weeks ahead
Is hiring a private chef in Bali worth it?
One dinner for two is catering, not a stay-chef booking. Stay chef is a full day of staff at IDR 3,267,000 including tax and service (IDR 2,700,000++) plus groceries — you are paying for the villa kitchen to our standard, the tailored menus, and not having to book a car.
For a group, the maths changes completely. Six people on a full day of staff is IDR 2,700,000++ for the chef team, which is around IDR 450,000 each for the day before food. A single mid-range dinner for six in Seminyak costs more than that, and you still have breakfast and lunch to sort out. By the time you are eight or ten people, a chef is comfortably cheaper than eating out and considerably less hassle.
Marketplace and freelance listings are often priced per person for one meal with a single cook. Our stay-chef rate is a different product: a chef and an assistant for a full day, with service and cleanup — which is why it is a day rate and not a headcount.
Worked example — family of six, seven days
Full-day stay chef at the weekly rate: IDR 2,430,000++ per day = IDR 17,010,000++ for the week. 11% government tax and 10% service charge are additional. Groceries are on top at cost.
We come to you
Private chef service for villas across all of Bali
Main-city travel is free for Canggu, Seminyak, Kerobokan, Berawa and Pererenan. Flat travel fees elsewhere: Sanur IDR 100,000, Ubud IDR 350,000 per visit, Uluwatu IDR 500,000 per visit, Jimbaran IDR 200,000–400,000, Gili Air IDR 400,000. Other areas are itemised in your quote before you confirm. Additional transportation charges may apply for exceptional locations, additional visits or special logistics. Remote areas carry a distance component that we quote before you commit, never after.
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The full experience
What a private chef day in a Bali villa looks like
You are not buying plates. You are buying a five-star restaurant that temporarily moves into your villa — arrival, prep, hospitality, service, atmosphere, and a spotless kitchen when we leave.
01 · Welcome
A warm villa welcome
Thoughtful villa service starts with a warm welcome and attention to the small details that help guests feel at ease.
02 · Preparation
Your kitchen becomes a restaurant pass
Organised workstations, prepared ingredients and a focused team create the foundation for a smooth dining service.
03 · Service
Restaurant service at your table
Attentive course service lets guests enjoy the food and each other’s company while the team looks after the table.
04 · Final details
Careful preparation before service
The chef checks each plate with care, bringing together flavour, temperature and presentation before it reaches your table.
05 · Wine service
Wine service at your table
For bookings that include wine service, a dedicated professional looks after presentation and pouring so your evening feels relaxed.
06 · Process
Teamwork before service
Shared techniques, clear communication and practice help the kitchen team work together with confidence.
07 · Cleanup
Kitchen left spotless
Team leaves with their bags. Counters clean, flowers still on the island. One of the strongest reasons families rebook.
Check availability & service-fee quote
Same-day solution if your chef can’t make it · Fixed quote before deposit
Complete villa F&B
Stack catering or a bar when you host a party night
Daily private chef hire is the stay backbone. When you need production scale for one night — BBQ, buffet, cocktail bar, cooking class — same WhatsApp thread, one team.
Daily private chef
Minimum 3 meals (one full-day package at the published rate); use them on different days if you like.
Event catering
BBQ, buffet, plated and drop-off when one night needs production scale.
Mobile cocktail bar
Party bar packages from IDR 500K++ per guest — we come to the villa.
Fine dining dinner
One celebration tasting menu with a larger brigade.
Cooking class
Hands-on Balinese or Indonesian lesson one afternoon of your stay.
BBQ / villa parties
Open-flame nights and garden parties stacked on the same team.
Floating breakfast
A styled pool breakfast, added on to your stay booking.
Grazing tables
Cheese, charcuterie and fruit spreads for welcome drinks and poolside gatherings.
Plated dinners
Three- to five-course table service for celebration dinners, from 5 guests.
Still deciding?
Send date, guest count and villa area — stay chef is a full day of staff. Fixed quote within 1 hour. Same-day solution if your chef can’t make it · 50% deposit only.
Get availability & service-fee quoteFull-day villa chef hire — frequently asked questions
Pricing, groceries, villa kitchens, allergies, kids, deposits and long-stay chef hire — the questions guests ask before booking a private chef in Bali. For every option in one place, start with private chef Bali.
Message myCHEF on WhatsApp with dates, villa or Airbnb location, guest count and that you want a stay chef. Stay chef starts at a full day of staff. We reply within one hour with an available chef, sample menu and the all-in service fee (groceries extra at cost). A 50% deposit confirms. One lunch, dinner or party is catering.
Hiring a full-day villa chef in Bali means a professional cook works only for your group — usually in a villa kitchen — planning menus, shopping, cooking, serving and cleaning. myCHEF’s standard is chef + assistant on a transparent day rate, not a single freelance marketplace cook.
Most bookings are for short-stay villas and Airbnbs (you do not need to own the property). Share the listing link so we can inspect the kitchen. Stay chef is a full day of staff; larger parties and one meal can add catering.
Stay chef starts at a full day of staff: IDR 3,267,000 per day, including 11% government tax and 10% service charge (IDR 2,700,000++), for chef + assistant, about 10 guests. Three meals — each breakfast, lunch or dinner as you choose. Groceries are extra at cost with receipts. One lunch, dinner or party is catering. That is a day rate for one professional chef plus a dedicated assistant at your villa — not a per-person marketplace fee. Weekly bookings take 10% off the full-day rate; monthly take 20% off. Groceries are billed separately at cost with receipts. See this page’s full-day rate or the pricing page.
Stay chef starts at a full day of staff: IDR 3,267,000/day, including tax and service (IDR 2,700,000++/day) for chef + assistant, about 10 guests. The minimum booking is 3 meals (one full-day package), and the 3 meals can be used on different days; assign each as breakfast, lunch or dinner however you want. Groceries at cost with receipts. Weekly −10% and monthly −20% on that full-day rate only. One lunch, dinner or party is catering.
One dinner for two is catering (food included) — not a stay-chef booking. Stay chef is a full day of staff at IDR 3,267,000 including tax and service (IDR 2,700,000++), with three meals you place as breakfast, lunch or dinner as you like. Groceries extra at cost. Compare romantic formats on romantic dinner.
Still deciding?
Send your date, guest count and villa area — we reply within 1 hour with a fixed quote.
Six people on a full day of staff is IDR 3,267,000 including tax and service (IDR 2,700,000++) for the chef team (about IDR 450,000 each before food), or IDR 2,940,300 per day, including tax and service (IDR 2,430,000++ per day) at the weekly rate for 7+ days. Groceries extra at cost. Worked example is on this page; full maths: private chef cost guide.
Chef + dedicated assistant, menu planning around your tastes and allergies, grocery sourcing and market runs, cooking, plating, table service, and full kitchen cleanup after every meal. Alcohol, premium ingredients (lobster, imported wagyu) and tax/service (++) sit outside the day rate and are quoted before you confirm. Stay rate on prices. One meal is catering.
The shopping work is included; the food cost is not. Your chef plans the menu and shops fresh — fish from the coast, produce from highland markets, specialist items from the right suppliers. You never go to a supermarket. Groceries are billed at cost, no markup; every receipt is handed over so you see the real market cost, not a blended package line.
IDR 2,700,000++ plus 11% government tax and 10% service charge = IDR 3,267,000 per day all-in for staff. Groceries are still extra at cost, and any transport fee is shown separately. Every myCHEF quote states the all-in service fee and notes that groceries are extra before you pay a deposit — no surprise line items after service.
Message us on WhatsApp with your villa area, dates, guest count and that you want a stay chef. Stay chef starts at a full day of staff — three meals you place as breakfast, lunch or dinner. We reply within one hour with an available head chef, a sample menu and the all-in service fee (groceries extra at cost). A 50% deposit confirms the dates. You do not need to own the villa. One meal is catering. Start on book or request a quote.
We cook in your villa kitchen, serve at your table, and leave the kitchen as we found it. A working stove, fridge, sink and basic cookware cover most days; for BBQ nights or fine-dining brigades we bring extra equipment. Tell us the villa link when you enquire so we can plan the setup. For event-scale service see villa catering.
Still deciding?
Send your date, guest count and villa area — we reply within 1 hour with a fixed quote.
Full cleanup is always included. Dishes, pots, counters and the dining area are restored after every meal. You do not wash up on holiday. That is one of the strongest reasons families hire a private chef in Bali instead of self-catering.
Tell us dietary needs before we plan the first menu. We routinely adapt for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, shellfish allergy, pregnancy-safe and halal-sensitive preferences. Shared villa kitchens are not a certified allergen-free facility — for medically critical allergies we discuss prep separation, labelling and what we can and cannot guarantee. Ingredient substitutions that raise grocery cost are billed at cost. Guide: food allergies.
Yes. A full-day chef can cook halal meals for your stay; most of our menus can be prepared halal by our halal-certified chefs. Read private halal chef for your villa in Bali or see halal catering and private dining in Bali.
We run milder spice, familiar dishes (pasta, grilled chicken, rice bowls), early kids’ meal times and adult menus in parallel. Ages and preferences go into the brief so the kids eat while the adults get a proper dinner. See kids menus and family dining guide.
We match head chefs by cuisine: Italian & Mediterranean, Japanese & seafood, Indonesian & Balinese, BBQ & open flame, plant-based & wellness, and pastry. For multi-day stays you can request a named chef; for single dinners we match the best available specialist. Meet the team on our chefs.
Still deciding?
Send your date, guest count and villa area — we reply within 1 hour with a fixed quote.
On any booking of 7 days or longer, Chef Rotation is included at no extra charge. Request a different specialist for any day — Japanese Tuesday, Balinese Wednesday, Italian Thursday — day by day, not a fixed schedule. Tell us the night before (or that morning) and we match the next day’s chef to what you feel like eating.
Island-wide private chef service. Travel fees (flat): Canggu, Seminyak, Kerobokan, Berawa and Pererenan free; Sanur IDR 100,000; Ubud IDR 350,000 per visit; Uluwatu IDR 500,000 per visit; Jimbaran IDR 200,000–400,000; Gili Air IDR 400,000. Other areas depend on villa location, service requirements and number of visits, and are confirmed in your quote. Additional transportation charges may apply for exceptional locations, additional visits or special logistics. Browse locations.
Normal notice is 3 days and 2 days is fine. For July–August, Christmas and New Year, book two to four weeks out. We do not take same-day bookings; next-day is sometimes possible if you message us first on WhatsApp, and we reply within one hour.
We do not take same-day bookings. Normal notice is 3 days and 2 days is fine; next-day is sometimes possible if you message us first on WhatsApp. Stay chef needs a villa and kitchen inspection first, so it is not a one-meal product. Large multi-day programmes and peak-season dates need more notice. For event-scale last-minute food without full stay service, drop-off catering can be a faster backup.
A 50% deposit confirms your chef and dates. The remaining balance is due the day before the event, by bank transfer or credit card. Your written quote shows the all-in service fee and that groceries are extra before you pay anything.
Cancellations made 7 or more days before the booking receive a full refund. Cancellations made fewer than 7 days before receive a 50% refund. Full policy: cancellation page.
Still deciding?
Send your date, guest count and villa area — we reply within 1 hour with a fixed quote.
Bank transfer (IDR) and major credit cards. International transfers are fine; we send clear bank details and an invoice with the deposit request. Corporate clients can receive NPWP-ready documentation on request.
One dinner for a couple is catering (food included) — a luxury choice rather than a pure saving. For groups of six or more on a full day of staff, the day rate split per person is often less than one mid-range Seminyak dinner — plus no taxis, no tables, no “what shall we eat” debate. Worked example above on this page; full maths on private chef cost guide.
If your chef can’t make it, we find a solution the same day. Why guests trust the model: why myCHEF.
A standard villa kitchen is enough. We bring specialised tools when the menu needs them (induction, plating kits, BBQ gear). Hotel rooms without kitchens are not suitable; if your rental only has a mini-kitchen, tell us early so we can design a realistic menu or suggest drop-off.
For a single dinner, that is catering — expect arrival about 2–3 hours before service. For a stay chef full day the team works to your three meals — breakfast prep can start early, dinner service later. After the last plate they cook, serve, clean and leave. Live-in placement is not offered.
Our BBQ head chef runs poolside and garden grills — seafood, mixed grill, wagyu and Indonesian flame dishes. For larger BBQ parties use BBQ catering or BBQ grill menus; for multi-day stays BBQ can be one of your Chef Rotation days.
Still deciding?
Send your date, guest count and villa area — we reply within 1 hour with a fixed quote.
Daily private chef is a full day of staff at IDR 3,267,000/day, including tax and service (IDR 2,700,000++/day) with groceries at cost — three flexible meals for a stay. Fine dining is a multi-course tasting experience with a larger brigade and all ingredients included in the per-person price. See fine dining and tasting menus.
For 20–200 guests we recommend event catering with full staffing rather than a single daily chef. Wedding packages run from roughly IDR 1.5M–3M+ per person depending on menu and production. Start at wedding catering or wedding packages.
Book 7+ days for 10% off the full-day rate (IDR 2,940,300 including tax and service (IDR 2,430,000++)), or 28+ days for 20% off (IDR 2,613,600 including tax and service (IDR 2,160,000++)). Weekly stays include Chef Rotation at no extra charge. The team cooks, serves, cleans and leaves. Live-in placement is not offered.
Waiters, hosts, bartenders, butlers and sommeliers can be added to any dinner or multi-day stay. Typical ratios start at one waiter per 10 guests; cocktail packages from IDR 605,000 per guest, including tax and service (IDR 500,000++ per guest). See in-villa service and bartenders.
We supply wine and drinks, including wine pairing, quoted separately from food; or bring your own and we open and serve. For full bar service add cocktail packages or explore bar services. Fine-dining wine pairing is an optional add-on on tasting menus.
Marketplace listings are usually one freelance cook for one meal, often without an assistant, table service or cleanup guarantee. myCHEF is a chef + assistant day rate, named head-chef matching, grocery receipts at cost, supervised teams, and a same-day solution if a chef can’t make it. 5,000+ events served · 20,000+ guests. Compare options on why myCHEF.
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Head Chef Ni Putu Asri leads ceremonial Balinese and Indonesian menus (bebek betutu, lawar, nasi goreng kampung and feast formats) alongside Italian, Mediterranean, Japanese, BBQ and plant-based specialists. Request the cuisine when you book — or rotate day by day on weekly stays.
Longer stays use the same full-day rate with 20% off from 28 days (IDR 2,613,600 including tax and service (IDR 2,160,000++)). The team cooks, serves, cleans and leaves. Live-in placement is not offered. Message dates and meal pattern for a written proposal. Day rates →
No. The team arrives, cooks, serves, cleans and leaves. Live-in placement is not offered.
On myCHEF villa bookings we shop (groceries at cost with receipts on daily hire), cook, serve and leave the kitchen clean. You do not need to market-shop or do the washing-up after service.
Tips are optional and appreciated for exceptional service, but never required. Service charge may already appear as “++” on quoted prices (11% tax + 10% service). Your written quote states what is included.
A private chef is a professional cook who works for your group only — typically in a villa or home — not in a public restaurant. In Indonesian, “jasa private chef” means private-chef service: we plan the menu, shop, cook and clean so you host without kitchen work. That is myCHEF’s core offer across Bali.
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People use both terms loosely. On this site: a stay chef is a full day of staff with three flexible meals; one occasion dinner is catering or fine dining. Both are available. Stay chef →
For villa groups it is often the easiest way to eat well without taxis, queues or “where shall we go?” debate — and for six-plus people on multi-meal days the per-person maths frequently beats restaurants. For a couple’s single celebration dinner it is a luxury choice; published prices let you decide before you book. Cost guide →
A very common stack. Book the chef (or catering) and add cocktail packages from IDR 605,000 per guest, including tax and service (IDR 500,000++ per guest) (min 10). Waiters and butlers are quoted on request. Cocktail packages → · In-villa service →
Many guests add a hands-on Balinese or Indonesian cooking class one afternoon, then keep daily chef meals for the rest of the stay. Cooking classes are quoted for group size and cuisine; the sushi masterclass starts from IDR 847,000 per guest, including tax and service (IDR 700,000++ per guest) (minimum booking value applies). Cooking class Bali → · Sushi masterclass →
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