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BBQ Catering Dubai

BBQ catering in Dubai with a chef at the grill for villa gardens, private parties and outdoor events. Build your menu around grilled meats, fish or vegetarian dishes, with salads and sides to match. From AED 150 per person for 15 guests, before VAT; equipment and service are confirmed in the quote.

Chef behind a warmly lit BBQ buffet with skewers and sauces.
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Typical 15-Min Reply (business hours)

THE GRILL IS THE FORMAT

BBQ catering Dubai with a complete service plan

BBQ catering in Dubai brings live cooking to your event, with the grill, chef and agreed equipment arranged for your venue. Guests enjoy freshly prepared dishes while we coordinate service and clear-down. Our service starts From AED 150 per person, from 15 guests. The menu, equipment and staffing are confirmed in your written proposal.

Independent licensed partners cook. The quote names the chef once the night is scoped, lists the proteins, says who buys the ingredients, and shows 5% VAT on its own line. Dietary notes go into the first menu draft. Apartment balconies are not an open-flame site; we will say so.

Sides sit next to the grill: mezze, salads, breads and sauces. Waiters are added when the table needs them. See how this sits inside catering in Dubai, or send the date, headcount and outdoor space.

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From our BBQ events.

The grills, the skewers and the chefs behind the station. See how previous myCHEF BBQ setups came together.

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BBQ stations

Outdoor BBQ buffet with a chef, colourful skewers and blue balloons

BBQ stations

Chef behind a warmly lit BBQ buffet with skewers and sauces

BBQ stations

Chef at a garden BBQ station with skewers and vegetable displays

BBQ stations

Garden BBQ display with skewers, salads and a chef ready for service

BBQ stations

Chef turning food on an outdoor grill beside a villa

BBQ stations

Outdoor skewer buffet with vegetables and a myCHEF station sign

WHERE WE GRILL

Where a live grill works

Villa and garden

Terrace, garden or rooftop with space and ventilation for a grill. Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills and Dubai Hills are typical. We place the station so smoke does not sit in the sitting room.

Yacht and beach

A compact grill and chilled sides for a charter or a beach setup around Dubai Marina and JBR. The handler or venue decides what fuel is allowed.

Birthdays and family tables

A live grill for a mixed table: children, adults, one vegetarian, one who only eats fish. The menu is written for that list, not for a generic BBQ.

Company days

A grill station for a team afternoon or a client sitting outdoors. The same kitchen as the rest of the catering, not a separate hire you have to brief twice.

What your BBQ proposal includes

Live grilling stations

Grills, fuel and a chef at the station for the service window in the quote.

Proteins named in writing

Cuts, marinades and seafood listed before the night. Halal by default.

Marinades and sauces

House rubs and sauces written into the menu, not decided at the coals.

Sides, salads and mezze

Hot sides, salads, breads and dips sized to the guest count.

Service staff as quoted

Grill chefs, and waiters if you ask for them. Headcount sets the team.

Equipment

Grills, stations and tableware travel with the team. You do not hire them separately unless you want to.

Setup and clear-down

We arrive early, run the grill and leave the terrace as we found it.

Diets in the first draft

Vegetarian, vegan and named allergies sit on the menu, not as a side plate of leaves.

BBQ Catering Dubai: the questions we get before a booking

Yes. Grills, fuel, serving kit and tableware travel with the team. You provide the outdoor space: garden, rooftop, beach or yacht deck, subject to the venue’s fire rules.

The menu is written for your table. Typical proteins are steaks, lamb chops, chicken, burgers, prawns and whole fish. The quote names what is on the grill.

Yes. Halal meat is the default. Vegetarian, vegan and named allergy dishes are planned in the first menu draft, not added as a leftover plate.

Yes, when the operator or venue allows a grill. We use a compact setup and chilled sides. Charcoal versus gas is decided with them, not by us on the day.

The minimum booking is 15 guests. Above that we add grill chefs and stations so the queue does not stall. Tell us the headcount and we size the line.

One to two weeks for a smaller table. Two to four weeks when you need more stations or a peak weekend between November and March. If the date is sooner, ask; we will say what we can actually staff.

BBQ and live stations start from AED 150 per person. Indicative market prices are around AED 200–380. Cuts, extra stations and waiters move the total. 5% VAT is a separate line. Recurring household chef services are priced separately.

The written quote lists the menu, ingredients, grills, the chef at the station, service if you asked for it, setup and clear-down. Waiters are not assumed. If they are needed, they appear as a line.

Yes. 15 guests on this format. Below that we will say so and point you at plated dining or a package, rather than stretching a live grill.

Independent licensed culinary partners cook. Kitchens follow Dubai Municipality food-safety rules. Grill temperatures and holding are part of that, not a slogan.

Open flame is not permitted on typical Dubai apartment balconies. A live BBQ needs a garden, terrace, rooftop, beach or yacht deck that allows it. For an apartment we cook a menu that does not need a fire on the balcony. See apartment private dining in Dubai.

Both exist in the kit. The venue and the flavour you want decide which. Yachts and tight rooftops often need gas. We confirm it in the quote.

Yes. Halloumi, paneer, grilled vegetables, mezze and proper salads are written as dishes, not as a garnish next to the steaks. Give us the numbers.

Named allergies go into the first draft. We keep marinades and grill space separate where that is required. For a stricter protocol see allergy-safe catering in Dubai.

The grill chef is the base. Waiters are added when the table needs them, and priced in the quote. You are not billed for a full front of house you did not ask for.

Same as above: a week or two for a small grill, longer for peak season and extra stations. Message even if the date is close. We will not invent availability.

During business hours we typically reply within 15 minutes with next steps. The itemised proposal follows once date, headcount, venue and menu direction are clear. Start on contact or WhatsApp.

We place the station for ventilation, manage fuel and take the waste. Clear-down is in the booking. You should not be scraping a grill at midnight.

A live grill cooks to order and needs space and a queue plan. A buffet holds food for a larger room. Many nights run both: grill for the protein, buffet for the sides.

Yes. Shawarma, pasta or a dessert finish sit on live cooking stations in Dubai. One team, one quote, one clear-down.

Halal meat is the default. If you need certificates for a corporate sitting, say so in the enquiry and we put the sourcing on the proposal.

Where We Serve

BBQ catering across Dubai

Send the outdoor space and the headcount

Date, guest count, area and whether a grill is allowed. We typically reply within 15 minutes during business hours.

01 · Planning with myCHEF

Plan the grill, the menu and the garden together

Tell us whether you have a barbecue available or need the team to bring cooking equipment. The grill type, outdoor space and venue permissions affect the setup. Share the access route and identify a cooking area with suitable clearance from guests, furniture and the dining table before the menu is confirmed.

Choose the style of barbecue you want: burgers and familiar sides, a selection of skewers, or a more extensive grilled menu. Include vegetarian dishes as part of the main plan, along with children’s portions and any allergies. Cooking order and serving quantities need to work for the complete group.

For a relaxed party, the chef can cook while guests help themselves to agreed sides; a fuller service can include waitstaff and table clearance. Confirm equipment, fuel where applicable, crockery, service hours and cleanup responsibilities in writing. A staffed buffet can complement the grill when the venue and guest count justify it.

Grilled lamb and chicken with colourful vegetables and fresh salads

02 · Planning with myCHEF

List the equipment before calling the plan complete

Food, kitchen equipment and table items are separate parts of a catering brief. Confirm what the venue supplies and what the catering team needs to bring. Depending on the format, that may include preparation equipment, holding equipment, serving utensils, crockery, glassware or linen.

A photograph of a styled event does not establish what is included in your own package. If you want the same type of table setup or service display, ask for those items to be identified in the proposal. This is particularly useful when the property has limited kitchen facilities or the event uses more than one dining area.

Also agree how equipment will arrive, be set up and be collected. Access restrictions and collection times can affect the plan. A clear equipment list helps the team prepare properly and gives you a practical way to check that the venue is ready before guests arrive.

03 · Planning with myCHEF

Keep the buffet easy to approach and enjoy

A buffet works best when guests can see the choices and move through the serving area comfortably. Think about where the queue may form, how plates will be collected and whether guests need access from one side or several points. The layout should suit the room rather than force everyone towards one crowded corner.

Group dishes in a logical order and make dietary information easy to find. Separate serving utensils and an agreed replenishment plan help the team keep the display organised. If guests will arrive in waves, discuss how the food will be presented throughout the service period.

The venue needs enough space for both guests and staff to move. A beautiful display is only useful if it can be maintained without interrupting the event. Confirm the equipment, station staffing and clear-down responsibilities in the proposal so the buffet remains a working service area as well as a visual centrepiece.

Your occasion, thoughtfully planned

Tell us what you have in mind.

Share your date, venue, guest count and menu preferences. We’ll discuss the service your occasion needs and confirm the details in a written proposal.

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