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Practical advice for hosting in Dubai, covering household chefs, event catering, menus and the details to confirm before you book.

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Grazing Table vs Buffet Dubai: How to Choose
Party Food|September 2026

Grazing Table vs Buffet Dubai: How to Choose

Compare grazing tables and buffets for Dubai events, including portions, service time, replenishment and the questions to ask before booking.

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How Far in Advance to Book a Caterer Dubai
Planning|September 2026

How Far in Advance to Book a Caterer Dubai

How far ahead should you book a caterer in Dubai? Consider event size, menus, tastings, venue access and peak dates before confirming.

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Desert Dinner Party Dubai: Planning Guide
Desert|September 2026

Desert Dinner Party Dubai: Planning Guide

Plan a desert dinner party in Dubai with practical guidance on venue permission, access, cooking facilities, menus and service.

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Wedding Catering Cost Dubai: Planning Estimates for 2026
Wedding|August 2026

Wedding Catering Cost Dubai: Planning Estimates for 2026

Wedding catering cost in Dubai is three products, not one ladder: food-led buffets, hotel packages and chef-led villa dinners. Planning estimates, VAT and extras.

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Yacht Party Menu Ideas in Dubai
Yachts|July 2026

Yacht Party Menu Ideas in Dubai

Yacht party menu ideas for Dubai: canapés, fresh seafood and desserts that travel well, planned for a Dubai Marina or Palm Jumeirah cruise.

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Private Chef Quotes Explained: Time, Food and Service
Private Chef|July 2026

Private Chef Quotes Explained: Time, Food and Service

A chef quote combines time, ingredients, travel and any service support. Understand which costs apply to household cooking and which belong to a staffed event before comparing totals.

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Corporate Catering: Full-Service vs Drop-Off
Corporate|July 2026

Corporate Catering: Full-Service vs Drop-Off

Compare drop-off and fully-coordinated catering by cost, setup, staffing, and guest experience so you can choose the right format.

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How to Plan a Birthday Dinner at Home in Dubai
Birthday|July 2026

How to Plan a Birthday Dinner at Home in Dubai

Plan the menu around the guest of honour, then work backwards from the cake moment. This guide covers portions, course timing and kitchen preparation for a birthday dinner at home.

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Planning a Dinner in Palm Jumeirah: Kitchen and Access Checklist
Private Chef|July 2026

Planning a Dinner in Palm Jumeirah: Kitchen and Access Checklist

A Palm Jumeirah dinner brief should explain property access, the kitchen and where guests will eat. Confirm gate passes, parking and preparation space before deciding on the menu.

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Previous Work · myCHEF

See the details. Picture your occasion.

From the food and live stations to the tables ready for guests. Explore a selection from our previous work, then find the details you would like for your own occasion.

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Private dining & table settings

Garden dining table with candles, glassware and greenery at night

BBQ stations

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

Yacht dining & table settings

Yacht dining table with the marina visible beyond the deck

Breakfast & coffee breaks

Breakfast buffet beside windows with pastries, fruit and warm dishes

Boxed canapés

Vegetarian canapé selection in a myCHEF presentation box

Christmas events

Long covered Christmas buffet ready for outdoor service