Confirm the site before the menu
Ask the site owner or operator to confirm permission for your event, external catering, vehicles and any proposed cooking equipment. Obtain the relevant requirements directly rather than assuming an open area is available for private use.
Confirm the arrival route, parking, unloading distance, toilets, lighting, water and power. If the site changes, the catering plan may need to change too.
Choose food suited to the setting
Arabic sharing dishes, grilled food and slow-cooked mains can suit a desert table, but the cooking method depends on the facilities and permissions. A permitted live grill needs a suitable work area and an agreed safety plan; a prepared menu may be more practical elsewhere.
Plan for weather and daylight
Agree the setup time, guest arrival, meal service and finish before the event. The proposal should state how wind, heat or an unsuitable forecast will be handled, including any alternative location or postponement terms.
Understand the catering price
myCHEF BBQ and live-station formats start from AED 150 per person, while bespoke chef-led plated dining is AED 700–950. Site hire, transport, equipment and other outdoor requirements can materially affect the total and must be confirmed separately.
Confirm the complete proposal
Compare the complete service, including the menu, guest count, preparation, staffing, equipment, delivery and clear-down. A per-person price is useful only when the inclusions are clear. Ask which elements are fixed and which can change if your plans change.
Share allergies and other dietary requirements before confirming. The culinary partner should explain the preparation arrangements and any remaining cross-contact risk. Review the payment schedule, cancellation terms and change deadlines in your written booking.
Prepare a useful enquiry
Send the date, Dubai address, expected guest count and preferred service time, together with your menu ideas and venue details. Photos of the kitchen or service area can help the team assess what is practical.
myCHEF typically replies within 15 minutes between 9am and 9pm Dubai time. The tailored proposal follows once the requirements and availability have been reviewed. A first reply is an acknowledgement, rather than confirmation that a chef or date has been secured.