Private Chef · Gianyar · Bali
Private Chef in Ubud, Bali
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.
Pricing
From IDR 1,000,000++ per day for one meal
A small travel allowance applies for villas beyond Ubud central — always quoted upfront. Retreat full-board quoted per person per day. A 50% deposit confirms your date.
Full service stack
Everything myCHEF offers in Ubud
We are a company — not a freelance marketplace. Every service below is delivered by a vetted myCHEF team, end to end, with fixed transparent pricing and one point of accountability.
Private Chef
Chef cooks at your villa — market shop, cooking, full table service, and clean-up.
Fine Dining
Tasting menus, wine pairing, open-flame cooking — restaurant quality in your villa.
Catering
BBQ, buffet, grazing tables, and plated catering for groups of 10–200.
Events
Weddings, birthdays, corporate retreats, and villa parties — full service team.
Mobile Cocktail Bar
Mobile bar for villa parties from IDR 500K++/guest — stack with chef or catering.
Why myCHEF
A managed company — not a freelance hub
Freelance chef platforms connect you to an independent cook, then step away. myCHEF is different: we own the whole experience — chef, sous chef, service staff, ingredients, equipment, and quality control — so the result is consistent whether it's your first booking or your twentieth.
- Every chef is background-checked, HACCP certified, and trained in-house
- Fixed, transparent pricing — no hidden grocery markups
- One WhatsApp number for everything: menu, booking, and day-of coordination
- Full accountability — if anything is wrong, we fix it
- Insurance-covered for villa events and large catering
Freelance hub
Connects you to an independent chef, then steps away. No quality control after booking.
myCHEF
Full-service company. Vetted team, managed quality, fixed pricing, one point of accountability. We stay involved from booking to clean-up.
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 — Japanese, Thai, and Indonesian influences
- Italian open-fire cooking — pasta, wood-grilled proteins, tiramisu
- Plant-based and vegan menus — whole food, organic sourcing
- Halal-certified menus on request
- Custom menus for allergies and dietary requirements at no extra cost
What is included
Everything handled for you
- Chef and team travel to your Ubud villa
- Fresh-that-morning grocery shopping (groceries are billed at cost, no markup, receipts provided)
- Menu planning and custom dietary accommodations
- Full table setting and presentation
- Cooking, plating, and table service
- Complete kitchen and dining area clean-up
- Same-day WhatsApp confirmation
Occasions
What brings people to us in Ubud
From a quiet Tuesday dinner to a 200-guest wedding — we adapt the service format to the occasion, villa, and guest mix.
Local knowledge
Why myCHEF in Ubud
Our chefs know Ubud — its villa layouts, the villas that have great kitchens, and the local suppliers that make the food genuinely fresh. That knowledge comes from cooking here hundreds of times, not from a listing on a marketplace.
Ubud holds 300+ boutique villas across rice terraces and jungle ravines — most built for outdoor dining, yoga decks and private chef evenings.
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
Booking timeline
Book 2–3 days ahead for single dinners. Retreat programmes need 1–2 weeks notice. Remote jungle villa access confirmed on booking.
Transparent pricing
Pricing for Ubud
No hidden fees. Groceries are billed at cost, no markup with receipts. The quote you receive is the price you pay. 50% deposit confirms the booking; the balance is due the day before the event.
One Meal a Day
From IDR 1,000,000++
Per day · breakfast, lunch or dinner · chef + assistant
Two Meals a Day
From IDR 1,800,000++
Per day · any two meals · chef + assistant
Three Meals a Day
From IDR 2,700,000++
Per day · breakfast, lunch and dinner · chef + assistant
Villa Catering
From IDR 700,000 pp
Per person · 8–30 guests · buffet or plated
Fine Dining Tasting Menu
From IDR 980,000 pp
Per person · 5–7 courses · wine pairing available
Events & Weddings
Custom quote
Group size, menu, staffing level — quoted per event
These are the same rates everywhere we operate. Full meal plans, weekly and monthly discounts and what is included are on the private chef Bali prices page.
Local dining guide
Private chef dining in Ubud: what makes this area different
Hiring a private chef in Ubud is different from booking the same team in another part of Gianyar. Ubud holds 300+ boutique villas across rice terraces and jungle ravines — most built for outdoor dining, yoga decks and private chef evenings. Guests here typically match this profile: 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.
Short-stay villas and Airbnbs in Ubud are the most common booking type — you do not need a permanent cook on staff. Share the listing link so we plan kitchen access, shopping runs and cleanup around your check-in.
Landmarks and villa corridors we regularly serve around Ubud include Sayan, Penestanan, Campuhan, Tegallalang, Ubud central / Pasar Ubud. Share your villa pin on WhatsApp so we plan travel, kitchen load-in and timing for the real property — not a generic Bali pin.
Menus in Ubud follow the same published floors as the rest of the island, with formats that fit how people stay here: private chef, fine dining, catering, events, mobile cocktail bar. A small travel allowance applies for villas beyond Ubud central — always quoted upfront. Retreat full-board quoted per person per day. A 50% deposit confirms your date.
For larger villa nights, many Ubud hosts stack private chef day rates with catering formats or a mobile cocktail bar so food and drinks run on one timeline. See island service hubs for villa catering, mobile cocktail bar packages, and occasion experiences such as caviar or whiskey & cigar evenings.
If your group splits villas across neighbouring areas, we still cook with one plan — nearby coverage includes Sanur, Canggu, Seminyak, Nusa Dua. Book 2–3 days ahead for single dinners. Retreat programmes need 1–2 weeks notice. Remote jungle villa access confirmed on booking.
FAQ
Questions about Ubud
Pricing, villa kitchens, travel, peak season, parties and how to book a private chef in Ubud, Bali.
Still deciding?
Send your date, guest count and villa area — we reply within 2 hours with a fixed quote.
Still deciding?
Send your date, guest count and villa area — we reply within 2 hours with a fixed quote.
Still deciding?
Send your date, guest count and villa area — we reply within 2 hours with a fixed quote.
Nearby areas
We also cook near Ubud
Same team, same standards. If your villa is in a nearby area, we cover it too.
All myCHEF services
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Explore Ubud Location Guide
See detailed neighbourhood coverage, local services, and area-specific pricing for private chef dining in Ubud.
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Title: Private Chef in Ubud, Bali | Villa Dining, Retreat Catering
Private Chef in Ubud, Bali
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.
Chef & assistant from IDR 1,000,000++ per day for one meal · Retreat full-board quoted per person per day · 50% deposit
Chef Services for Ubud Stays
- Jungle villa dinners — 3–4 course dinners cooked in your kitchen or outdoor pavilion, from IDR 1,000,000++ per day for one meal (up to 4 hours), with one chef and one assistant; groceries billed at cost with receipts.
- Group dinners & villa catering — family-style or plated menus for 8–30 guests, from IDR 700,000 per person.
- Tasting menus — five to seven courses with optional wine pairing, from IDR 980,000 per person.
- Wellness retreat full-board — plant-based, vegan or Ayurvedic menus for 6–30 participants, cooked two or three times daily for the duration of the programme; quoted per person per day. For larger productions, see our retreat catering programme.
- Balinese cultural dinners — a full rijsttafel at your table (details below).
One honest note on pricing: Ubud sessions start slightly higher than our coastal areas because remote jungle villas take longer to reach and provision. Any travel allowance beyond Ubud central is small, always quoted upfront, and never added later.
Wellness & Plant-Based: What Ubud Asks Us to Cook
Nowhere else in Bali do we cook this way this often. Full vegan menus, raw food, macrobiotic and Ayurvedic cooking are standard requests here, and our chefs source from local organic farms to match. Allergies, elimination diets and retreat protocols are planned in before the first shop — dietary requirements are never an extra charge. Organisers: send your retreat schedule and dietary profiles and we'll build the full-board plan around them. Our menus include dedicated vegetarian formats.
The Balinese Table: A Cultural Dinner at Your Villa
The booking we wish more visitors made. Our chefs cook an authentic Balinese rijsttafel — nasi campur, lawar, sate lilit, bebek betutu and seasonal vegetables from Ubud's morning market — served family-style at your villa. It's the island's own cuisine, cooked by the Indonesian chefs who grew up with it, in the part of Bali it comes from. For many guests it ends up the meal of the trip.
Pricing for Ubud Villas
The quote you receive is the price you pay — groceries at cost with receipts, no hidden fees. A 50% deposit confirms; the balance is due the day before the event.
| Service | From | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Chef for the day (one meal) | IDR 1,000,000++/day | Chef + assistant · two/three meals from IDR 1,800,000++/2,700,000++ |
| Retreat full-board | Quoted per person/day | 6–30 participants · 2–3 seatings daily |
| Villa catering | IDR 700,000 pp | 8–30 guests · buffet or plated |
| Tasting menu | IDR 980,000 pp | 5–7 courses · wine pairing available |
| Balinese rijsttafel | On quote | Family-style · priced by group size |
| Weekly meal prep | IDR 900,000++/day | Weekly rate · chef + assistant |
Chef hire includes one chef and one assistant, with groceries billed at cost and receipts provided. Prices are subject to 11% government tax + 10% service charge. Full detail in the pricing guide.
Sayan to Tegallalang: Where We Cook
- Sayan — gorge-side estates along the Ayung; intimate 2–4 bedroom properties where dinners move between kitchen and pavilion.
- Penestanan — rice-field villas at the end of footpaths; we plan logistics accordingly and confirm access when you book.
- Campuhan — ridge-walk villas ten minutes from town; easy service, stunning tables.
- Tegallalang — terrace-edge villas north of town; a small travel allowance applies, quoted upfront.
- Ubud central — around Pasar Ubud and the Tjampuhan area; our fastest-response zone.
Ubud holds 300+ boutique villas across rice terraces and jungle ravines — most built for exactly this kind of outdoor dining. Weighing up eating out too? See the Ubud dining guide and our Ubud villa dining guide.
Morning Markets and Organic Farms
Ubud's morning market sets the day's menu: seasonal vegetables, spices and herbs bought at dawn, hours before your dinner; for plant-based and retreat cooking we add local organic farms to the run. It's a shorter, fresher supply chain than any restaurant in town — and you can taste it.
How Booking Works
- WhatsApp +62 896-7407-2020 with your date, villa location, guest count and dietary profiles (retreat organisers: include your programme schedule). Free quote within 2 hours (07:00–22:00 WITA). Or email bali@mychef.id.
- Approve the menu — every dietary requirement built in, never added on.
- Confirm with a 50% deposit. Balance on the day.
Book 2–3 days ahead for single dinners and 1–2 weeks for retreat programmes. Remote jungle access is confirmed at booking so there are no surprises on the day.
Private Chef Ubud: FAQ
How much does a private chef cost in Ubud? A chef for the day starts from IDR 1,000,000++ per day for one meal, including one chef and one assistant, plus groceries at cost with receipts — a small travel allowance applies beyond Ubud central, always quoted upfront. Group catering from IDR 700,000 per person, tasting menus from IDR 980,000, retreat full-board quoted per person per day. Prices are subject to 11% government tax + 10% service charge.
Is there a travel fee for Sayan, Penestanan or Tegallalang? We cook in all three regularly. A small travel allowance applies for villas beyond Ubud central and for very remote access points — always quoted before confirmation, never added afterwards.
Do you cater yoga retreats and wellness programmes? Yes — retreat catering is one of our most common Ubud bookings. We design full-board plant-based, vegan or Ayurvedic menus for 6–30 participants and cook two or three times daily for the programme's duration.
Can you cook a traditional Balinese dinner at our villa? Absolutely — the rijsttafel: nasi campur, lawar, sate lilit, bebek betutu and market vegetables, served family-style. A genuine cultural dinner at your own table.
Do you cook for families with children? Yes. Jungle villas are wonderful for family dinners — child-friendly plates, flexible timing and mild versions of Balinese dishes are all standard at no extra charge.
What group sizes work in Ubud villas? Most Ubud properties are intimate, which suits dinners of 2–10 beautifully; we cater groups up to 30 and retreat programmes in that range. For larger events we'll advise on the right format for your villa's layout.
How far in advance should I book? 2–3 days for dinners, 1–2 weeks for retreats — longer in peak season. Same-day and next-day requests are sometimes possible for Ubud central.
Book Your Ubud Chef
Tell us where in the hills you're staying — WhatsApp +62 896-7407-2020 — and we'll confirm a chef and send a free itemised quote within 2 hours. Same-day response · HACCP-certified · 500+ events served.
