Shared dishes at a covered dining table overlooking a green valley

Private Chef · Gianyar · Bali

Private Chef in Ubud, Bali

Unhurried villa dining in Ubud, planned around your kitchen, daily activities and the people sharing the table.

Full-day stay chef from IDR 2,700,000++ per day · groceries extra at cost

560+ events served HACCP-trained food safety within 1 hour during service hours

Your stay, your table

A private chef at your Ubud villa

Ubud's villas don't sit on a strip, they're scattered through Sayan, Penestanan and the rice terraces of Tegallalang: smaller, more private, often wrapped in jungle. The people in them come for a reason.

A week of yoga and meditation. A first trip to Bali that should taste like Bali.

A month of writing or painting that runs on clean, consistent food rather than restaurant logistics. A myCHEF private chef in Ubud cooks to all three: plant-based menus for wellness programmes, authentic Balinese tasting dinners for travellers who want the real table, and quiet, excellent dinners for couples in jungle villas.

Buffet dishes arranged beside a garden dining area
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The venue and access

An Ubud address can mean a central compound, a rice-field lane or a valley-side property. Send the final vehicle access point and any steps between it and the kitchen. For an open dining pavilion, agree a covered alternative and lighting before choosing the evening table position.

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The meal plan and timing

For a wellness or cultural stay, share the daily programme before setting meal times. An early departure, a long workshop and a relaxed afternoon each need a different rhythm. Plant-forward dishes can be discussed alongside other preferences; describe actual dietary requirements rather than assuming every guest wants the same menu.

Choose the right service

Service options to discuss for Ubud

Choose the service that matches your occasion, then share the property and dates. We review the menu, team, equipment and travel before confirming the written scope.

Private Chef

Full-day chef service for villa stays, with three flexible meals and groceries billed separately at cost.

Catering

One lunch, dinner or party with food included according to the agreed menu and service scope.

Company & Retreat Stays

Discuss the whole company stay, meeting requirements, daily meals, staffing and activities.

More services for your stay or celebration

Fine Dining

A considered menu for a romantic dinner, tasting evening or special occasion at your villa.

BBQ & Grills

Grill menus with the equipment, cooking position and guest service confirmed for your property.

Events & Celebrations

Birthdays, weddings and company occasions with a menu, guest plan and service timeline.

Mobile Cocktail Bar

A separate drinks package with its own menu, inclusions, equipment and service hours.

Villa Service Staff

Waiters, hosts and butlers scoped around meals, guest arrivals and the villa team already on site.

Private Experiences

Cooking classes and other private experiences reviewed against the venue and group brief.

Long-Term Staffing

A separate placement enquiry for households and villa operators needing ongoing staff.

One clear booking plan

Know what the team will handle

A good villa meal starts before the chef arrives. We review your dates, group, kitchen and preferred meals, then confirm the scope in writing. Keep food, table service, drinks and equipment visible in the same brief so the people involved understand their responsibilities.

  • HACCP-trained food safety
  • A written menu and service scope before confirmation
  • Groceries are billed at cost, no markup, with receipts for stay-chef bookings
  • Kitchen access, equipment and dining arrangements reviewed with the host
  • A contact for schedule changes and the final guest briefing

What we cook

Menus for Ubud

  • Traditional Balinese rice-table dinner (nasi campur, lawar, sate lilit)
  • Mediterranean tasting menu with olive oil and seasonal produce
  • Modern Asian fusion with Japanese, Thai and Indonesian influences
  • Italian menu ideas with pasta, grilled dishes and tiramisu
  • Plant-based and vegetarian menu options
  • Religious dietary requirements discussed before menu approval
  • Dietary alternatives reviewed against ingredients and kitchen facilities

What is included

What the proposal confirms

  • The chef team and travel arrangements for your Ubud property
  • Stay-chef groceries (groceries are billed at cost, no markup, receipts provided)
  • Menu planning and custom dietary accommodations
  • Table setup, rentals and presentation requirements
  • Cooking and plating, with any additional table-service staff stated
  • Clearing, washing and kitchen handover responsibilities
  • Dates, service hours and booking confirmation in writing

Occasions

What brings people to us in Ubud

Tell us the occasion, resident and visiting guest counts, and the venue rules. The menu and service team are then scoped to the actual gathering.

Local knowledge

Local context for Ubud

An Ubud villa may have a garden pavilion, rice-field setting or valley-side dining area. Check access and a covered alternative as part of the kitchen review.

Wellness and retreat guests on multi-day programmes, couples in jungle villas, cultural travellers, plant-based diners, and creatives on longer Ubud stays who want consistent in-villa cooking.

Local landmarks we plan around

Sayan
Penestanan
Campuhan
Tegallalang
Ubud central / Pasar Ubud

Booking timeline

Enquire as soon as your dates and property are known. Share the kitchen, access details and meal schedule; availability and the written service scope are confirmed before booking.

Transparent pricing

Pricing for Ubud

The written proposal states what is included and which items are additional. Stay-chef groceries are billed separately at cost with receipts. A 50% deposit confirms an agreed booking; the balance is due the day before the event. Travel is included for Canggu, Seminyak, Kerobokan, Berawa and Pererenan. Bookings outside those areas include a travel fee, itemised in your quote before you confirm.

Full-day stay chef

IDR 2,700,000++

Per day, chef and assistant, three flexible meals. Tax and service additional; groceries extra at cost.

One lunch, dinner or party

Catering quote

Food included according to the agreed menu. Venue, equipment and service requirements are scoped separately.

Fine dining or a celebration

Tailored proposal

Menu, guest count, service duration, equipment and extra staff determine the total.

IDR 2,700,000++ is IDR 3,267,000 all-in for the staff/service fee ; 11% government tax and 10% service charge. Groceries are still extra at cost.

Read the full-day service scope and current length-of-stay discounts on the private chef Bali prices page.

Local dining guide

Private chef dining in Ubud: what makes this area different

An Ubud villa may have a garden pavilion, rice-field setting or valley-side dining area. Check access and a covered alternative as part of the kitchen review.

When discussing Ubud, useful location references include Sayan, Penestanan, Campuhan, Tegallalang, Ubud central / Pasar Ubud. A landmark helps orient the enquiry, but the exact villa entrance, kitchen and service route determine the practical plan.

Send the meals you want at the villa alongside your outings and restaurant bookings. Enquire as soon as your dates and property are known. Share the kitchen, access details and meal schedule; availability and the written service scope are confirmed before booking. The proposal separates the chef-service fee, groceries, any travel and separately requested staff or equipment.

FAQ

Questions about Ubud

Pricing, villa kitchens, travel, peak season, parties and how to book a private chef in Ubud, Bali.

An Ubud address can mean a central compound, a rice-field lane or a valley-side property. Send the final vehicle access point and any steps between it and the kitchen. For an open dining pavilion, agree a covered alternative and lighting before choosing the evening table position.
For a wellness or cultural stay, share the daily programme before setting meal times. An early departure, a long workshop and a relaxed afternoon each need a different rhythm. Plant-forward dishes can be discussed alongside other preferences; describe actual dietary requirements rather than assuming every guest wants the same menu.
The full-day stay-chef service starts at IDR 2,700,000++ per day for a chef and assistant, around ten guests and three flexible meals. IDR 2,700,000++ is IDR 3,267,000 all-in for the staff/service fee ; 11% government tax and 10% service charge. Groceries are still extra at cost. Travel and additional service requirements are confirmed in your quote. One lunch, dinner or party is a separate catering booking.
Travel is included for Canggu, Seminyak, Kerobokan, Berawa and Pererenan. Bookings outside those areas include a travel fee, itemised in your quote before you confirm. Share the exact property entrance so the team can review the actual access and any equipment requirements.
The written scope confirms the chef team, meal plan, preparation and clearing arrangements. Groceries for stay-chef service are billed separately at cost with receipts. Extra table service, bar packages and equipment are included only when stated in the proposal. See the private chef service for the full-day booking model.
A 50% deposit confirms an agreed booking, with the balance due the day before the event. Cancellations made 7 or more days before the event receive a full refund of amounts paid. Cancellations fewer than 7 days before forfeit the 50% deposit; any balance already paid is refunded. Review the written scope and cancellation policy before payment.
Enquire as soon as your dates and property are known. Share the kitchen, access details and meal schedule; availability and the written service scope are confirmed before booking. Larger celebrations, specialist equipment and several days of meals benefit from an early brief. A reply to an enquiry does not itself reserve a team or guarantee the requested menu.
Ask the owner or manager to confirm external-chef permission, usable kitchen facilities and supplier access. A rental booking does not automatically allow outside catering or an event. Send kitchen photographs, the property contact and any guest restrictions so the menu and equipment can be reviewed before confirmation.
Share allergies, religious dietary requirements and preferences before the menu is approved. The kitchen and ingredient plan must be reviewed, particularly for a serious allergy or shared preparation space. We confirm feasible alternatives and any scope changes in advance; an allergen-free environment cannot be assumed from a menu description.
Tell us the children’s ages, preferences and proposed meal time alongside the adults’ schedule. An earlier sitting can be discussed as part of the agreed service hours and menu. See children’s menu ideas and flag high chairs or other venue requirements separately.
One lunch, dinner or party is quoted as catering, with food included according to the chosen scope. The full-day stay-chef rate is a different service. For a celebration, share the resident and visiting guest counts, venue permission, drinks requirements and service times.
A multi-course meal should be matched to the available kitchen, table space and serving route. Send the occasion, guest count and time you want at the table. Browse fine dining formats as ideas, then confirm the menu, staffing and any additional rentals for your property.
Waiters, hosts and butlers are scoped through villa service staff. Drinks can use a separately agreed mobile cocktail package. Confirm the package inclusions, equipment, guest minimum and service hours; neither staff nor a bar is automatically included in the stay-chef fee.
Published stay discounts are 10% for 7+ days and 20% for 28+ days, applied to the full-day chef-service rate. Groceries and separately quoted services remain additional. See stay-chef prices for the current booking model.
Send the programme, property, guest counts and the meals you want. Corporate retreat planning covers the wider company stay; corporate retreat catering focuses on daily food. Other retreat groups can discuss retreat meals around their session schedule.
Browse private experiences to identify the idea, then share the property and number of participants. A villa cooking class needs suitable working space and equipment. Availability and the exact format are confirmed against the venue rather than assumed from a location listing.
Send dates, guest count, the exact villa location, kitchen photographs, preferred meals and dietary requirements. Include any party, extra staff or equipment in the same brief. If you are still choosing a property, explain that first so the team can identify what must be confirmed before pricing the final scope.
Tell the coordinator as soon as you know. Changes can affect ingredients, staffing, transport and rentals, so any revised scope or cost should be confirmed in writing. Extra guests, additional meals and longer service hours are subject to availability and are not automatically covered by the original quote.

Nearby areas

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Compare nearby destination information, then send the actual property and dates to check availability and logistics.

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Ubud dining guide

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within 1 hour during service hours · HACCP-trained food safety · 560+ events served · 12,000+ guests · 500+ villa bookings

⭐ 560+ events served · 12,000+ guests · 500+ villa bookings

Published rates are ++ — 10% service charge and 11% government tax are added to the listed price. Your quote is always confirmed as a fixed, itemised all-in total before you commit.