Villa Experience
“We found our live-in chef through myCHEF two years ago. He has become part of the family. The placement process was thorough and professional.”
TW
The Williams Family
London
Recent stay
Staffing
Live-In Chef in Bali
Find a live-in chef for your villa. Pre-vetted candidates, trial dinners, structured onboarding. From IDR 8,000,000 per month.
Same-day WhatsApp
Confirmation within the hour
50% deposit only
Balance due before event
1 waiter per 10 guests
Industry-standard service
Full cleanup
We pack up and leave
Placement Tiers
Live-In Chef Options
From live-in to estate chef — find the right full-time chef for your villa.
Live-In Chef
IDR 8,000,000
/month
- 6 days per week
- All meals
- Grocery management
- Menu planning
- Kitchen organization
- Monthly review
Best for: Villas, families, full-time residents
Estate Chef
IDR 12,000,000
/month
- Full-time + events
- Multi-course menus
- Wine pairing
- Staff management
- Vendor relationships
- Menu consultancy
Best for: Luxury estates, high-net-worth households, complex properties
Family Chef
IDR 10,000,000
/month
- Family-focused meals
- Child-friendly menus
- Nutritional planning
- School lunch prep
- Allergen management
- Family event cooking
Best for: Families with children, health-focused households
Inclusions
What's Included
Every placement includes full vetting and ongoing support.
Vetted chef profiles
Cooking trial session
Background verification
Contract preparation
Payroll guidance
Replacement guarantee
Ongoing support
Performance reviews
Process
How It Works
From brief to placement — five careful steps.
01
Brief
Cuisine, schedule, household size, dietary needs.
02
Shortlist
3–5 chef profiles matched to your requirements.
03
Trials
Cooking sessions with your top 2 candidates.
04
Placement
Contract, onboarding, first week support.
05
Support
Monthly check-ins, feedback, ongoing guidance.
Testimonials
What Clients Say
Real reviews from live-in chef placements across Bali.
Villa Experience
“The trial sessions were invaluable. We cooked with two candidates and knew immediately who was right. Six months later, zero regrets.”
VO
Villa Owner
Canggu
Recent stay
Villa Experience
“We needed an estate chef for a complex household. myCHEF delivered three exceptional candidates. The chosen chef has transformed our dining.”
EM
Estate Manager
Uluwatu
Recent stay
Questions
Live-In Chef FAQ
Typically 1–2 weeks from brief to placement. Trial sessions are scheduled within 3–5 days of shortlist approval.
We offer a 30-day replacement guarantee. If the match is not right, we restart the search at no additional cost.
We prepare standard employment contracts and provide payroll guidance. For complex arrangements, we can recommend local payroll partners.
Mediterranean, Italian, French, Asian fusion, Balinese, Japanese, plant-based, halal, kosher — we match cuisine to your preference.
Yes. Estate and family placements include event cooking. Additional event coverage can be arranged at separate rates.
All Bali areas: Seminyak, Canggu, Ubud, Uluwatu, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Sanur, and surrounding regions.
Yes. We have placed chefs in Jakarta, Lombok, and on private yachts. International placements available on request.
One month of the chef salary as a placement fee. This covers sourcing, trials, contract, and 6 months of ongoing support.
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Find Your Live-In Chef
Tell us your requirements and we will send matched chef profiles within 48 hours.
Prices shown are estimates. Final quote includes 10% service charge and 11% VAT.
Groceries billed at cost — no markup. 50% deposit to confirm.
