How to book a private chef for your Bali stay

Send the essentials in one message

Tell us the date, preferred meal time, villa area and guest count. Separate adults and children where relevant. Add whether you want one dinner, a celebration, a BBQ or meals over several days. If the date or villa is flexible, say so.

• Your preferred date or dates, and any flexibility.
• The number of adults and children.
• The villa location or area you are considering.
• The meals or experience you want to arrange.
• Food preferences, allergies and dietary requests.

Use the enquiry form or the published WhatsApp contact. The form gives you a review before you choose how to send. It does not reserve a date, take payment or automatically confirm a chef. For an idea of cost first, try the meal calculator or read how our starting prices work.

Choose the service and check the villa

For a dinner built around your guests, begin with private dining. For cooking during a stay, explore daily chef service and share the schedule. Our sample menus start the conversation; you do not need to decide every dish yourself.

Ask the host about outside-chef access, kitchen rules and timing restrictions. Share the hob, oven, fridge and preparation space, plus the dining setup. For a BBQ, check the equipment rather than assuming there is a grill.

Discuss dietary requirements before agreeing to dishes. The team needs to confirm what it can accommodate in that kitchen; do not assume an allergen-free setting. Update the team if plans change before the menu and shopping arrangements are finalised.

Read the proposal and agree the service

Make sure the proposal identifies the menu or schedule, guests, location, timing and final price. It should state any separately agreed requirements. Ask about payment, cancellation and changes to numbers or dates.

Agree the chef’s access time and a contact person at the villa. Your arrangement can cover sourcing, preparation, cooking, serving and cleaning the cooking area afterwards; the particular scope should be clear. Drinks, special decorations and extra equipment are discussed separately.

For a festive booking, include the exact date and read our Christmas and New Year guide. Availability must be checked with the team.

Chef in Black is part of Private Chef in Bali. Both sites connect you with the same published business contact, so you can keep your planning conversation together.